Monday

Dear Prayer Warriors,
Thanks for the prayers. Erin is having a good day, just taking it easy after a busy weekend. Her nausea seems to be getting so much better. Hopefully after we get through this biopsy on Wed., we can drop a couple more pills off the list. Please pray for her magnesium level and her biopsy.

You all are such a blessing to us, I can't begin to tell you how comforting it is to know you are praying every day for her recovery. I know the daily update gets boring, but frankly I praise God that we are finally in the boring part of the recovery!! hugs, janet

"What other nation is so great as to have their gods near them the way the Lord our God is near us whenever we pray to him?...Only be careful, and watch yourselves closely so that you do not forget the things your eyes have seen or let them slip from you heart as long as you live." Deuteronomy 4:7,9

Sunday

Hello Prayer Warriors,

Thanks for the prayers. We just got back from Fl, visiting Bill's Mom and the rest of the Blonshine clan. We got to see 2 new additions to the family, so that was very fun. Erin did great with the long trip, except for the Burger King incident! We got very little beach time because it was very windy and very cold there. We managed to stick our feet in the sand and one toe in the water. Very native of us. All the Canadians were out in their swimsuits running around and playing in the pool. Crazy Snowbirds!

Prayer requests for this week include her bone marrow biopsy on Wednesday, the procedure and the results of course, and her magnesium level. Thanks for your continued faithfulness to pray us through this ordeal. We love you, janet

"May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you a spirit of unity among yourselves as you follow Christ Jesus, so that with one heart and mouth you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ." Romans 15:5-6

Sat 11/28

Hello Prayer Warriors,
Thanks for the prayers. Today has been pretty good so far. Unfortunately, Erin had a headache last evening that led to an upset stomach. It may have been from eating Burger King for lunch. I admit I didn't feel so hot after that either. We should know better!! Erin went to bed at 7 and felt pretty good this morning after 14 hours of sleep. Who wouldn't! Hopefully the rest of her weekend will be better. We are so thankful for every minute she does feel well. God is good!

Go Dawgs! love, janet

"God is working in you to help you want to do and be able to do what pleases Him." Phil 2:13

Friday

Hello Prayer Warriors,
Thank you for your prayers. Erin is having a good day despite not getting to shop on her favorite shopping day of the year. The sales are so tempting but the crowds are not. Hope you all are finding good deals and stimulating the economy for us. We are praising God for the blessings of health and happiness today. hugs, janet

"Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, his love endures forever." 1 Chronicles 16:34

Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving Prayer Warriors,
Thanks for the prayers. We are very thankful for an awesome Thanksgiving! The race was so cool. 15,000 people at O'dark hundred wrapped in plastic bags running a marathon or a half marathon! And we were there to cheer them on! The Team in Training was there in full force, running for the cure for Leukemia! Thank you Lord for the faithful athletes who raised money and ran. Jana and Erin did a great job! Jana even called Erin on her cell phone as she was getting close to the finish line so they could "cross the finish line" together. Boy did that cause a flood. They didn't end up getting on TV but, they were still our heroes and they definitely looked like Rock Stars! Thank you ladies!! It was cool to be there with our other Leukemia/Lymphoma society marathon runner from last year. Denise ran last year in San Diego. It was like we were getting to support her too in retrospect.
Erin enjoyed her Turkey dinner, both times! She has really had a some good days recently and we love it! Praise God for His perfect timing in all things. Hope you have had a blessed day. We love you, janet

P.S. We are thankful for confetti too. Nothing says "i love you" like a suitcase full of confetti. It lives forever!

Give thanks to the Lord, call upon His name, make known His deeds among the people."
1 Corinthians 16:8

Wed

Happy Day Before Thanksgiving Prayer Warriors,

First I have to say Happy Birthday Jo! Yes, you are my favorite sister!!

Erin had a good evening last night. She is understandably sore from her procedure, Today she is off to the movies again after a baggy-free shower. We are so thankful to see her do normal things! Hope you are having fun with your Thanksgiving preparations and hope you have a blessed day tomorrow. love, janet

"For everything God created is good and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving, because it is consecrated by the work of God and prayer." 1Timothy 4:4

Central Line OUT!!

Dear Prayer Warriors,
Thanks for the prayers. Erin just got her line out and everything went fine. She is now sleeping off the sedation. Thank you Lord!! She is looking forward to being able to take a shower without a baggie attached to her. And I am excited not to have to do dressing changes and line flushes all the time. Ahhhh, Freedom!! We are thankful.
Apparently Erin and her friends Erin Lace and Jana Bearden are going to be on 11 Alive News on Thanksgiving morning. The Leukemia/Lymphoma Society's Team in training is participating in the race on Thanksgiving morning and they found out about Jana and Erin running in Erin's honor. They are going to interview them for the show. So tune in and see if they look like movie stars. We are so humbled by the gift of their participation in this fundraiser. It is awesome to know they put in all the training and energy into this because of Erin. Help us pray that the researchers can find the cure we all so desperately need. Thank you Jana and Erin! Words cannot express our appreciation! Go Team Erin Blonshine!! love, janet

"Come. let us sing for joy to the Lord; let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation. Let us come before him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song. For the Lord is the great God, the great King above all gods. In his hand are the depths of the earth, and the mountain peaks belong to him. The sea is his, for he made it, and his hands formed the dry land. Come, let us bow down in worship, let us kneel before the Lord our Maker; for he is our God and we are the people of his pasture, the flock under his care." Psalm 95:1-7

DAY 100!!!!!!

Halleluia for Day 100!! Hello Prayer Warriors,
Thank you for praying us all the way to day 100. It is a huge milestone in terms of recovery. We just got back from the clinic and they were not able to fit her in to get her line out today. They have scheduled her for 8 a.m. tomorrow at Wesley Woods. She is bummed they didn't get it done today but very excited to get it out before Thanksgiving. Her magnesium level came up from 1.1 to 1.4, so that is great. 1.6 is the low end of normal so we are getting there. Unfortunately she had to use the bucket of opportunity when we got home. It is just part of the process I guess. We can't give everything up at once! She also lost another 4.5 pounds. What is that all about?? She is seriously "Twiggy" now. Please continue to pray for her line removal procedure, her nausea and her numbers. Thanks and we wish you all a Very Thankful Thanksgiving! Praising God for His rich blessings! love, janet

"Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God. And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him." Colossians 3:15-17

D

+99 WooHoo

Happy Sabbath Prayer Warriors,
Thanks for the prayers. Erin had a good day yesterday and is enjoying a rainy day inside today. We have praises again. She is doing great without her scopolamine patch and we reduced her nausea med from 3 pills a day to 2 and she did great. Thank you Lord!! She is still on the smallest amount of pain medicine and after her line gets out and things settle down, we will try to get rid of that too. Please pray that her magnesium level is back to normal. She is really struggling taking 6 huge mag pills a day. They said once her prograf started to come down, she wouldn't burn up as much magnesium. Let's hope each day brings less pills and more energy. Bless you for your prayers. We are thankful! janet

"I always thank my God as I remember you in my prayers, because I hear about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints. I pray that you may be active in sharing your faith, so that you will have a full understanding of every good thing we have in Christ. Your love has given me great joy and encouragement, because you, brother, have refreshed the hearts of the saints." Philemon: 4-7

Sat Day +98

Happy Saturday Prayer Warriors,
Thanks for the prayers. Erin had a good day yesterday. She saw her movie and then topped it off with some food network. That was a full day. She is doing well today, supervising her Father's yard work. Sorry this is late, but I got waylaid by my sister, then by Bill and one of his projects. I am happy to focus on other things for a change. Erin did get a chance to walk outside on this, another beautiful day. Praise God! We are anxious to get her line out on Monday but as of yet, we don't have an appt. I guess a lot of people are trying to get procedures done before the Thanksgiving holiday. Please pray for decreased nausea and no motion sickness. We decided yesterday to stop her scopolamine patch and so far, she is doing well without it. Hope you are having a great weekend. hugs, janet

"I delight greatly in the Lord; my soul rejoices in my God. For he has clothed me with garments of salvation and arrayed me in a robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom adorns his head like a priest, and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels. For as the soil makes the sprout come up and a garden causes seeds to grow, so the Sovereign Lord will make righteousness and praise spring up before all nations." Isaiah 61:10-11

Friday

Dear Prayer Warriors,
Thanks for the prayers. Erin's day yesterday started with 2 visits to the "bucket" but she ended up feeling pretty good. She even walked outside in the afternoon. Today she is up early and we are on our way to the movies. We have to go to the morning movies to avoid the crowds. Praising God for reasons to get up in the morning, even if it is a vampire movie. Please pray for no nausea and increased energy. Have a blessed day. love, janet

"Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be men of courage; be strong. Do everything in love." 1 Corinthains 16:13-14

Thursday

Good Morning Prayer Warriors,
Thanks for the prayers. Unfortunately, the dimple forecast was not accurate yesterday. Erin did not end up having a good day. She had a stomach ache and felt sort of dizzy all day. She forced herself to eat dinner but was nauseous all night from it. I wish I could pinpoint what is causing this setback, but it's impossible. Please pray for a better day. I was really hoping we had turned the corner. But we will still praise God for the 6 days we had and strive to have a longer run next time. It would sure be nice to have a run of good days for Thanksgiving. Please pray also for discernment about getting her line out on Monday. We wanted to get it out before the holidays but if she is still puny, we might better wait. Give us wisdom Lord! love, janet

"If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given him. And when he asks, he must believe and not doubt, because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind." James 1:5-6

Wed

Woo Hoo Prayer Warriors,
One week of feeling good in a row! Praise God from whom all blessings flow! Erin had a good day yesterday. She just hung around the house but she felt good. She didn't sleep too good last night but that may be because we are still weaning her long acting pain medicine. We also changed the type of magnesium she takes. One of the those things probably caused a little stomach upset, not to mention the prograf level decreasing. Even so, I think today will be a good day too. It is all relative to months of crummy days. Perspectives change! If I can illicit a dimple when I wake her up in the morning, I consider that awesome. Thank you Lord for dimples!! Please pray for easy transitions for all of her medicine changes, a calm stomach and energy to exercise so she can get her muscles back. Thanks as always for your prayers. There is power in prayer!! Amen! We love you, janet

"Is any one of you in trouble? He should pray. Is anyone happy? Let him sing songs of praise. Is any one of you sick? He should call the elders of the church to pray over him and anoint him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise him up. If he has sinned, he will be forgiven. Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective." James 5:13-16

Tues

Hello Prayer Warriors,
So far so good. We are hoping for 6 good days in a row. Erin had a good afternoon yesterday. Of course she slept, after such a big morning in the clinic. But still, no "bucket" is a victory in my book. She also had a good night except for some muscle cramps. That may be related to the low magnesium or the fact that we stopped the posi. Who knows. We are just praising God for status quo right now. I forgot to tell you, yesterday was the first time she hadn't lost weight in a few weeks. She didn't gain, but she did hold her own. Now that she can eat, we just have to work on getting some muscle back on her. Her hair is definitely staging a comeback. We are pretty happy around here with all the blessings. Thanksgiving will be full of thanks!! Bless you for your prayers. hugs, janet

"Listen, O heavens, and I will speak; hear, O earth, the words of my mouth. Let my teaching fall like rain and my words descend like dew, like showers on new grass, like abundant rain on tender plants. I will proclaim the name of the Lord. Oh, praise the greatness of our God! He is the Rock, his works are perfect, and all his ways are just. A faithful God who does no wrong, upright and just is he." Deuteronomy 32:1-4

Woo Hoo Day +93

Good Job Prayer Warriors,
Erin is on day 5 of feeling good in a row!! We just got back from the clinic. They said she is doing great and they said she can stop taking posi!! Do you know how much she hates taking posi? Thank you Lord!! It is a huge blessing to get off of that medicine. They also said we can stop the home IV fluids and see how she does. Because of the interaction of prograf and posi, her prograf level will drop with the end of the posi. This might stir up some graft vs. host, so we will be on the lookout for that. Remember they said a little GVH is good because along with that you get graft vs. leukemia and that is a great thing. So many details to understand and watch. Let me just make it simple, praise God for taking care of Erin and ask for His continued care. He knows all the details and is already working on them.
Blessings, janet

Jesus said, "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life." John 8:12

Sunday

Happy Sabbath Prayer Warriors,
Bless you for your faithfulness in prayer! Erin is on her fourth day in a row of feeling good. Thank you Lord!! She walked outside again yesterday, dressed like it's a blizzard, right beside Bill who was in shorts. What a beautiful Indian Summer we are having. It has been a special treat for Erin's good days to be able to get out and enjoy the weather. The fall color has been fantastic too. I am feeling better today, probably from the left-over antibiotics I am taking. But I thank God that He provided those left overs for me, for just this occasion. So, as you can see (read), we are doing o.k. Praise Be! Please continue to pray for Erin's stomach, God is definitely listening! blessings, janet

"... Therefore be clear minded and self-controlled so that you can pray. Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers a multitude of sins. Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God's grace in its various forms." 1 Peter 4:7-10

Sat

Hello Prayer Warriors,
Thanks for the prayers. Erin is having a good day so far and had a good day yesterday. Dare I say that makes 3 in a row? Can it be a trend? Praise God for that hope. We are still weaning meds and are grateful to say God is blessing that process too.
Thanks for the prayers for me as well. I am still feeling under the weather and am trying to stay on the opposite side of the house from Erin. Please pray that I haven't and won't give her any germs.
Have a great weekend and as always, GO DAWGS!!
love, janet

"May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you a spirit of unity among yourselves as you follow Christ Jesus, so that with one heart and mouth you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ." Romans 15:5-6

Fri Day +90

Happy Friday Prayer Warriors,
Thanks for the prayers. Erin had a really good day yesterday. She ate normal and walked outside to enjoy the beautiful day. It was so good to see her being Erin. Praise God!! I hope we have reached a turning point for her nausea. Wouldn't that be wonderful? Just in time for Thanksgiving, her favorite meal. We certainly have a ton of blessings to be thankful for this year. And believe me, you are all on our list. I don't know what we would do without all of your prayers holding us up. We are eternally grateful.
Erin has no big plans for today except to enjoy whatever she can. She is not really up yet to determine her stomach status, but I hope it is just like yesterday! Unfortunately I woke up with a sore throat so Grandmommy is over here on duty for Erin and I am gonna make myself scarce. I am hoping it is just a scratchy throat from painting yesterday. Please pray it is nothing contagious. Blessings on your day and weekend. hugs, janet

"Give thanks to the Lord, call on his name; make known among the nations what he has done. Sing to him, sing praise to him; tell of all his wonderful acts. Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice. Look to the Lord and his strength; seek his face always." Psalm 105:1-4

Thursday

Happy Thursday Everyone,
Thanks for the prayers. Erin had a double throw up day yesterday. Not a good thing. Of course I was on a quick errand both times. Oh the Mother guilt!! Maybe she is trying to tell me something.... like don't leave me or else!! We are hoping for a better day today. I don't plan on any errands, so maybe her stomach will be quiet for a change. When will it end?? This nausea is so, what's the word...blech! Anyway, I am hopeful that she will have relief soon. Please pray for her nausea to go away. I know I am like a broken record asking for this prayer but perseverance produces character and character produces hope and hope will not disappoint us. May we all be full of character instead of just being characters! We love you, janet

"Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God. Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us." Romans 5:1-5

Wed Day +88

Good Morning Prayer Warriors,
Thanks for the prayers! Erin had an o.k. day yesterday. She hung out in front of the T.V. and chilled, literally. She had a friend to hang out and watch movies with, so it was a lazy day. Unfortunately she fell asleep at 6:30 and didn't really get up, even for Biggest Loser! So she missed her walking, but there is always today. I don't know if the Reglan is helping but it isn't hurting so far, and that is a praise! Hopefully today she will have a little more energy. Her stomach doesn't feel too great this morning and she is again taking it easy. But she did say today that overall she feels better than she did 2 weeks ago. Thank God He shows her those kind of perspectives to hold on to when things are so slow to change. Every little bit is a glimmer of hope that tomorrow will be even better. What a gracious God we serve. Blessings, janet

"Brothers, as an example of patience in the face of suffering, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord, As you know, we consider blessed those who have perserved. You have heard of Job's perserverance and have seen what the Lord finally brought about. The Lord is full of compassion and mercy." James 5:10-11

Rainy Tues

Hello all,
Thanks for the prayers. Erin is having a snuggly rainy day with a whole lot of blankets. They said she would have a very cold winter because the chemo basically messes with your thermostat. Anyway, she is feeling o.k. so far today. She walked yesterday and ate some soup for dinner. No side effects yet from the Reglan although we are keeping a close eye on her. Thanks to all you super prayer partners out there keeping the hotlines to Heaven busy. We love you for that! hugs, janet

"Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the Lord." Psalm 31:24

Monday Day +86

Hello Prayer Warriors,
Good job on all the prayers. Erin had a really good day yesterday. She was awake for 12 hours. We are praising God for an almost normal Erin. She hasn't been awake for 12 hours in 5 months!! She is always so tired, she usually requires 2-3 naps a day, just like a baby. It was incredible. Then she had a bad bout of nausea in the night, so it soured our victory a little. Today we went to the clinic and got a bunch of questions answered. They are going to start her on some Reglan to see if it helps her nausea. We thought she was allergic to it because in the hospital, she got a hot flush when they gave it to her. But we are willing to try the pill form to see if it helps. We also found out we can have a live Christmas tree this year. That is a praise too. We are going to hang on to her central line until these stomach issues are under control but that is o.k. with us. The daily IV fluids are such a help when she is nauseous. Her numbers looked good but her magnesium is still really low. That is also in the IV fluids. The only number I don't like is the continued weight loss. She is down 25 lbs from where she started. That's too much. O.K. Warriors, you have your assignments. Conquer the enemy with your faith! We want no more nausea, no more weight loss, normal magnesium levels and more energy! Go Team! Seriously, thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your compassion and prayers! hugs, janet

"Shout for joy, O heavens; rejoice, O earth; burst into song, O mountains! For the Lord comforts his people and will have compassion on his afflicted ones." Isaiah 49:11 AMEN

Sunday Day +85

Happy Sabbath Everyone,
Thank you so much for your prayers!! Erin was able to go to the dinner at church last night but only made it through half the entree. She and Bill went home. I am so sorry she missed the fashion show some of the youth put on and the speaker, our own Ramona. She had fun while she lasted! It was great for her to want to get out and actually attempt it, but by the time she showers and dresses, she's done for the day. She did end up using her bucket when she got home. I don't know if we should blame Bill's driving or what!
Today is a new day and we are praying for God's blessings on her stomach. She ate a couple of bites of brunch. We go to the clinic tomorrow, so we will see what they say. Please pray for God to cover every detail of Erin's needs. We probably don't have a clue what most of them are, we just pray for the obvious things like her energy and her nausea. Thanks for helping with the prayers, it is a constant need. hugs, janet

"Is this not the kind of fasting I have chosen; to loose the chains of injustice and untie the cords of the yoke, to set the oppressed free and break every yoke? Is it not to share your food with the hungry and to provide the poor wanderer with shelter - when you see the naked, to clothe him, and not to turn away from your own flesh and blood? Then your light will break forth like the dawn, and your healing will quickly appear; then your righteousness will go before you , and the glory of the Lord will be your rear guard. Then you will call, and the Lord will answer; you will cry for help, and he will say: Here am I." Isaiah 58:6-9

Sat

Dear Prayer Warriors,
Thanks for the prayers!! We praise God for another day toward good health, even if it is just baby steps. Erin is having a not-so-great morning again. She got up to the wonderful smells of her father cooking breakfast and only ate one bite of toast. Please pray for her stomach, her stomach and her stomach. We have tried everything. She had a piece of pizza last night. I guess that wasn't a good idea, but we have to go with whatever she thinks she can eat at the time. I offered her lentil loaf...I dont' know why she turned her nose up at it.
She is planning on attending a dinner at church tonight, hope she feels up to it. She would enjoy the company, and the opportunity to get out of the house. Until then, it's the couch and the food network. Let's call it culinary therapy.
Blessings on your weekend. Go Dawgs! love, janet

"No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love him" 1Corinthians 2:9

Friday

Hey all,
Thanks for being our prayer warriors. Erin did get to go shopping yesterday but had to sit down in every store. She did great until we got home and then it went south. The rest of the evening was o.k. but it definitely took all her energy to go out of the house. Today is having a questionable start. She is nauseous and taking it slow. I really thought we would have a gradual recovery from this nausea but it just seems to be hanging on. We are now going to start weaning her Oxycontin which is a long acting pain reliever. Maybe it is contributing to her nausea. Please pray for it to let up. Nausea is miserable, especially for months on end!! All you Moms out there can give us an AMEN on that I am sure! The praise with nausea is that as soon as you let it out, you feel better for a while. Small comfort but you have to find something good in everything! Blessings on your day! love, janet

"A cheerful heart is good medicine..." Proverbs 17:22

Thurs Day +82

Hello Warriors,
Thanks for the prayers. Erin is having a good day so far and had a good evening last night. We might even go shopping for an hour or so and see how she does. Nothing like a little retail therapy. She still isn't eating much but she did let me fix her a smoothy with protein powder in it last night. So maybe that has given her a shopping power boost for today. Who knows. We are just thanking God for a good start to the day. Bless you all! Hope you enjoy this beautiful day. love, janet

"Be patient, then, brothers, until the Lord's coming. See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its valuable crop and how patient he is for the autumn and spring rains. You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord's coming is near." James 5:7-8

Wed Day +81

Hello Prayer Warriors,

We appreciate your prayers. Erin had a good day for the most part yesterday. We are so thankful for tidbits of fun when we see Erin's dimples and hear her laugh. She really has been amazing throughout this ordeal. She has never felt sorry for herself or mad at God or the world. She just does what she has to do and looks forward to being normal again. That's not to say she hasn't missed being able to jump up and do the things everyone else is able to do, but she just doesn't let anyone around her know it. She maintains an upbeat spirit and keeps us all up with her. And that, my friends, is a gift of the Spirit! It's called peace and she has always had it in abundance. As a matter of fact, being the middle child, she is the peace-maker in the family. I thank God every day for the gifts He has given the girls, because they are a gift to us as well. Peace, janet

P.S. Welcome Baby Wyatt!

"Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again; Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:4-7

Tues, Day +80

Hello Prayer Warriors,
Wow 80 days! Seems like you could go around the world in 80 days. Maybe we have, since Erin got an international donor. We definitely have prayers from all around the world! You find out fast how small the world is when you take a journey like this. Thank you all for sending her prayer requests worldwide. It's like surround-sound in heaven! Love that image.
We celebrate each day as a day closer to good health. And frankly, we can't wait to get there! Erin didn't have a very good day yesterday since she felt nauseous all day. She could only eat a bite or two of dinner but she did get on the treadmill. Victory happens one step at a time. We just wish she could get past this nausea and get the nutrition her body needs to heal. She has really been looking forward to the Christmas Season since she marked that as a time when her hair would be "in", her line would be out, and she would be "well" on her way to being done with this nonsense! That will be the best Christmas present of them all. Glory to God!
Hope you have a yummy day, janet

"Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze. for I am the Lord, your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior." Isaiah 43:1-3

Monday Day +79

Blessings All,
We just got back from the clinic. Erin's numbers look good but she threw up in the lobby of the clinic. Luckily, it did not set off a chain reaction among all the other cancer patients. Nausea aside, we got some very happy news. They said if she can taper off of her IV fluids, she can get her central line out before Thanksgiving. And she can wait until after the Thanksgiving holiday to have her biopsy so it doesn't ruin her holiday. We thought that was nice of them! So we are still asking for prayers for nausea, energy and good biopsy results in a few weeks. Thanks in advance for talking to God on Erin's behalf. There is nothing He likes more!! love, janet

P.S. Happy Birthday Aunt Sherry

"Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves. Never be lacking in zeal but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer." Romans 12:9-12

Sunday Nov 1

Blessings Prayer Warriors,
Thanks for the prayers. Erin is doing o.k. today so far. She enjoyed the game or at least 17 pts of it. Unfortunately she did have some stomach upset in the middle of the night. Probably post-game nightmares. She has successfully weaned off of her Dilaudid and for that we are praising God today. She is more alert and ready to get rid of some more pills, if possible. Another praise is that she has been walking on the treadmill! Yeah team!! November is going to be a great month!! She is all ready to get the holidays started! So bring it on. love to all, janet

"For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways," declares the Lord. "As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts. As the rain and the snow come down from heaven, and do not return to it without watering the earth and making it bud and flourish, so that it yields seed for the sower and bread for the eater, so is my word that goes out from my mouth; It will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it." Isaiah 55:9-11

There is power in that knowledge!!