Wed 6/4

Hello, and thanks for checking in. We just got back from the clinic. Erin had to get blood today. Her numbers were boarderline on Monday and they said if she started feeling low she should come back for blood. So, last night she got rather weak and her head was pounding so we figured we better go back and juice up. It just makes a long day. Other than that all is well. Erin has been reading a series of vampire books and now i wonder if the craving for blood was a symptom of too much reading! I told her if she got creepy I was gonna drive a wooden stake through the book! Oh well, I guess 9th grade teachers have to be in touch with the lastest teen "literature". Yikes. Thanks again for checking in and for all the prayers! We love you all, janet

"Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? (or teenage literature?) No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us." Romans 8:35,37

Tues 6/3

Greetings all, Erin is feeling well today and catching up on her guitar hero skills. All is well, just sitting around trying to be germ free. We go back to the clinic on Fri. Erin's taste buds are still on vacation. I am trying to make or get whatever her latest craving is but she still doesn't think anything tastes right. Even M&M therapy is no fun. Thanks as always for your continued prayers. Please keep up the good work, God is listening! He has been so faithful to keep us going through this. Just when I think I am going to slide into a pity party He sends me a friend to brighten by day. Isn't that just the way the Holy Spirit works? Perfect timing and perfect grace! Wow what an awesome God we serve! Thanks for hanging with us! love, janet

"I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith." Eph 3:16

Mon 6/2

Hello everyone, thanks for checking in . Erin went to the clinic this morning and her labs were low as expected. Her WBCs were 0.3 and her platelets were 20 so she got some platelets. Her H&H were borderline so they debated about giving her blood but decided to wait until Fri. unless she feels bad. Erin said to say she feels "ripped," so it must have been Rip's platelets. haha For those of you who don't know him, he is Dr Butz. Anyway, we are very excited to tell you that Denise Larkins ran a marathon yesterday in Erin's honor for the Leukemia/Lymphoma Society. She raised $4166 for the cause! It was in San Diego and I am sure she was the star! She finished in under 6 hours. http://www.active.com/donate/tntga/tntgaDLarkin Wow, I can't even think of walking 26 miles, much less running it! What a labor of love! Yea Denise, good job!! We are so thankful for all of you supporting Erin in various ways, praying, cooking, praying, cleaning, praying, running, praying, cycling, and praying! We praise God for all of you! Love, janet

"Do you know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last; but we do it to get a crown that will last forever. " 1 Cor 9:24-25

Happy June 1

So glad to see another month under our belt. I know we don't typically wish time to fly but for Erin's sake that is exactly what we are doing. So, Happy June! Erin is feeling well today. We just added another classic to her repertoire and suffered together through Gone With The Wind. That is one long saga. Erin is feeling well today. Praise God for each good day! We go to the clinic tomorrow for labs and possibly blood products. I figure she must be at her low for this round or close to it. We are very thankful to have the option to go home between rounds. Many people have to stay in Atlanta because they live so far away. Another of the many blessings we have had. Thank you all for your prayers.

"Lift your eyes to the heavens; Who created all these? He who brings out the starry hosts one by one, and calls them each by name. Because of his great power and mighty strength, no one of them is missing." Isaiah 40:26

We are thankful to have a God who knows each of our names as well! hugs, janet

sat 5/31

Happy Saturday everyone, Erin is doing well today. She is smiling and eating and playing lots of backgammon. It makes such a difference to have Laura home! Erin is entertained! During the week, Laura is working (babysitting) and so Erin gets bored with just the T.V. and me. Thank you all for the prayers, I can see the difference from day to day as I offer prayer requests and you all faithfully help me pray. Isn't it amazing to watch? God is so good! Each day is a blessing filled with hope! And His mercies are fresh every day! Thank you Lord!

"For the Lord your God is a merciful God; he will not abandon or destroy you or forget the covenant with your forefathers, which he confirmed to them by oath." Deut 4:31

Blessings, janet

Fri 5/30

Hello everyone, Can you believe May is practically over? We are glad to see it go because we are really looking forward to July and this gets us one month closer! Is that bad? Anyway, bring on June! Erin is feeling SO TIRED today. Just laying around is wearing her out. I figure her numbers must be low. I think there is a fatigue that goes with chemo that other people just can't imagine. Just moving from the couch to the kitchen table is a chore. Her stomach has moved into second place behind the fatigue, so I think that is good. Maybe they will give her blood products on Monday. That should help. Thank you all for caring so much about the details of Erin's ordeal. I know I must bore you to pieces some days but I am just trying to keep you in the loop. We are so thankful for all your prayers, cards, and gifts. The timing is always perfect to keep her spirits up. We are blessed to have you all loving on her. Thank you so much!

"Do you not know? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom. He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint." Isaiah 40:28-31

Blessings on you! janet

Thurs 5/29

Hello Prayer Warriors, Thanks for checking in with us. Erin still has a pretty bad stomach ache. She says everything tastes the same..like dirt. I guess that is common with chemo patients. It doesn't keep her from beating us all at Backgammon though, or at least trying. She is getting a lot of reading done also. She is on top of her summer reading assignment so I hope all you Peachtree Ridge students are too. She can't wait to get back to her normal life. The countdown is now 44 days until she should feel normal after her last chemo and have her central line out. Talk about goals, this girl has big ones. No pressure but she has things to do, places to go and people to see. She may never want to sit at home again! And I don't blame her! Thanks as always for the prayers for her healing and recovery. I think the one thing she has on her heart now is that her organs would be protected from any long term damage due to the chemo. It is hardest on the liver and kidneys, but can also effect the heart and brain. Please join us in praying for protection from these side effects. Love to all, janet

"Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along well." 3 John:2