Fri 6/20

Hello all, thanks for the prayers. Unfortunately we just got back from Emory. Erin's numbers were great but they didn't have a bed. She is on a waiting list for a bed. It might be this weekend or monday before something opens up. We are bummed. It is so hard to get geared up and then disappointed over and over. Erin is doing fine though, some pain in her ribs but I think she just kinked it somehow. We are going to try to see "Get Smart" tonight to put some laughter in our day. We need it. Please keep praying so we can get in soon. Thanks, janet

"Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer." Romans 12:12

Thurs 6/19

Hello again, Thanks for the prayers. Erin is doing o.k. today. She has some bone pain and nausea but she is doing o.k. Yesterday afternoon and evening she was feeling rotten and I don't think it was just upset over not getting admitted. She had severe stomach pain. I woke up in the early morning with the thought that she might be experiencing motion sickness from the car ride. Now you all know I am a great driver but... it could still happen. Also she doesn't eat or drink when we are at the clinic because the smell of the clinic makes her sick. She has also been saying that everything tastes awful, even water tastes spicy. I don't know, it's such a challenge trying to figure out each thing that she experiences. Please keep the prayers coming for tomorrow, she gets labs and then we will see if she can get admitted. We want to get this chemo done!

God has been amazing in every detail of this! I was watching Beth Moore's video series "Believing God" and one of the things she said that made me chuckle was "God, BE BIG!" That has been on my mind ever since. He is always BIG, our eyes are just too small to see him. Frankly, I don't think we can handle BIG. That's why He reveals Himself to us in small increments. We have certainly been treated to a series of small revelations and are in awe of all the ways He choses to do so. Thanks again for all your prayers. love, janet

"I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better. I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints, and his incomparably great power for us who believe." Ephesians 1:17-18

Wed 6/18

Here we are back home. Emory actually had a room available but Erin's numbers were not high enough to get in. They even went down a little since Monday. Her ANC was 684, and they want it over 1000. I can't tell you how disappointed we are. They wanted us to come back Monday to repeat the labs and we asked for Friday instead just in case we can get in then. We know God is in charge and that is the only thing keeping us going. His way is not our way, but He knows best! So, we'll unpack our toothbrushes and kick back for 2 more days. Thanks for the prayers, our little prayer pager is going nuts! We couldn't do all this without you. On a positive side, we will be excellent rollercoaster riders when we are done. We are experts at ups and downs. Please pray for her numbers to go up and another available room for Friday. Blessings on you and yours, janet

"The Lord your God is with you, he is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, he will quiet you with his love, he will rejoice over you with singing." Zephaniah 3:17

SING ON LORD!!

Tues 6/17

Hello all, Welcome to baby Tyler (Erin's new little cousin)! Erin is feeling fine today. She has had a couple of days to play and that has been refreshing to her spirit. Thanks for all the prayers. We believe God is who He says He is! And we believe God can do what He says He can do! So we have total faith that his timing in round 5 will be perfect. Tomorrow we will have labs done in the morning and find out if they have a room for us. Please pray for a speedy recovery. Again we want to thank you all for keeping up with Erin so that when we need speedy prayer, we can count on you to help us. We have been blown away by all the miracles we have been blessed with throughout this ordeal. And you are each a miracle to us! We love you! janet

"Ah, Sovereign Lord, you have made the heavens and the earth by your great power and outstretched arm. Nothing is too hard for you." Jeremiah 32:17

Mon 6/16

Hello all, we just got back from the clinic. Erin's numbers weren't great but she didn't need any blood products. Her ANC was only 713 when we expected it to be 1200+. It is supposed to be above 1000 for her to go out in public. Oops, went to church yesterday and out to eat. It's so hard to stay home! I hope this slow rise in her numbers doesn't keep us from being able to start round 5. The timing is important but of course we want the best for Erin. Thanks for the prayers. Every step we take is in God's hands, so we know we are safe and secure. Thanks for walking this rocky road with us. We'll keep you posted. love, janet

"Show me your ways, O Lord, teach me your paths; guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long." Psalm 25:4-5

Happy Fathers Day

Happy Father's Day all! Erin was able to go to church today which is a big praise. She did a lot of hugging- another good medicine. Please pray for her strength as she is very tired today. She goes back to the clinic for labs tomorrow. Please also pray for her to be able to get in for chemo on Wed as scheduled. Sometimes there aren't any beds available. We really want her to stay on schedule so she will have time to regain her strength before school starts. Thanks as always for your love. May the Blessings of the Father pour down on you and yours. Love , janet

"I will bless them and the places surrounding my hill. I will send down showers in season; there will be showers of blessing." Ezekiel 34:26

sat 6/14

Dear Prayer Warriors, thank you for checking in. Erin is doing fine today, just tired. She is hoping to get to church tomorrow. She misses seeing everyone more than you know. It has been a month since she has had the freedom to get out of the house, other than Dr visits. Thank you for your prayers. We are grateful for every prayer lifted up. Blessings on you all and the Dads our there! love, janet

"Which of you fathers, if your son asks for a fish, will give him a snake instead? Or if he asks for an egg, will give him a scorpion? If you then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!" Luke 11:11-13