Wed

Hello Prayer Warriors,
Sorry for another late post (Uncle Rick), but we had a long day at the clinic and out shopping a little. Erin's CMV is back under control and that's great. We just have to finish up the week of home infusions to make sure it's gone. And her prograf is finally leveled out so that is a huge praise!! Hopefully, we are doing fine for me to go back to work. Erin has set up a schedule for all her visitors. Everyone in the family is probably gonna stop by for "some reason" tomorrow while I am gone.
We had an unfortunate incident last night. Erin had a little fall. She ended up with a bruised knee but thankfully nothing serious. The dogs were all trying to go out the door when the door was open and Erin was trying to hold them back and slipped on her long PJ pants. It scared her pretty bad! Some of the meds she is on make her dizzy and off balance, but frankly, 3 big dogs can take anyone down!!
Please pray for our adjustment apart as I return to work. blessings, janet

"Strengthen the feeble hands, steady the knees that give way; say to those with fearful hearts, 'Be strong, do not fear; your God will come, he will come with vengeance; with divine retribution he will come to save you.'" Isaiah 35:3-4

DAY +59

Hello Prayer Warriors,
Thanks for the prayers. Erin is feeling o.k. today so far. She is excited that her pill bucket is less full today. We start home infusions today and are very thankful for that. We appreciate your extra prayers for her nausea. God is listening. So far, I am still planning on going back to work on Thurs. as long as nothing changes and Erin doesn't get readmitted. Ugh, I could fall apart right now if I let myself think about it too much. Self-control is a gift of the spirit I never felt I had, but maybe God has given me a pinch of self-control now to get through this. If only it applied to overeating, speeding and reality TV. HA! Yes, I am a sinner! I guess you can tell by my jokes that Erin is feeling better. Because when Erin feels better, we all feel better. Bless you for your attention to detail in your prayers for her. Each time I ask for a specific need, you all are on it fast. And God's inbox is surely full of the details we all submit by faith. Praise God for His mercy!! love you, janet

"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is not law....Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit." Galatians 5:22,25

Happy Columbus Day

Happy Columbus Day!
We just got back from the clinic, a very long day. They agreed to give home health a chance before they go to the extreme of readmitting her. They took away 9 of her daily pills and will give her IV fluids and her antiviral IV at home. Isn't that great? Thank you Lord!! She also hasn't thrown up all day. WooHoo! It's the little things that make our day!! As long as she doesn't run a fever and can eat and drink some, I think it will be o.k. We can do all things through Christ who strengthens us. Thanks for the prayers and notes of encouragement. Erin is always amazed at how many people she hears from! It is a humbling experience but also lets us know how wide and long and deep and high is the love of Christ! Amen! blessings on you all, janet

"And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge - that you may be filled to the measure of all the faithfulness of God." Ephesians 3:17-19

Sunday

Dear Prayer Warriors,
We are still in need of prayers. Erin is in her third day of misery. Grandmommy thinks we should get home health to give the bucket of pills IV. Great idea. We will ask at the clinic tomorrow. In the meantime, Erin is really hurting. Please pray!
Love, janet

Psalm 43:5 "Oh my soul, why be so gloomy and discouraged? Trust in God! I shall again praise him for his wondrous help; He will make me smile again, for He is my God!"

Saturday

Blessings all,
Wishing I had better news, but no. Erin has been feeling really crummy. She has been using her bucket of opportunity too often and has stayed in the bed for most of two days now. What a bummer. I think her body is staging a protest over my imminent return to work. I am really struggling with that decision. Please pray for guidance as well as the usual decreased nausea and increased energy.
When I start to get upset about Erin's pain, I get this nudge from the Lord reminding me that she is alive and I should be thankful! We knew this would be a long haul but in our "instant gratification" mentality, it is so hard to wait it out. It's tough to be human. Thank God He is God! As always we love you for praying!
Hugs, janet

"Acknowledge and take to heart this day that the Lord is God in heaven above and on the earth below. There is no other." Deut. 4:39

Friday

Hello Prayer Warriors, Thanks for your prayers. Erin is not having a very good morning. She is still facing her morning bucket of pills. We try not to get discouraged but it seems as if every good day is followed by a not-so-good day. We went out to dinner with Laura last evening. It did not turn out to be a picnic but we did sit outside at the restaurant. Erin always enjoys seeing her sister.
Please continue your prayers for less nausea and increased energy.
Blessings, janet

"Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go." Joshua 1:9

Thursday

Hello Prayer Warriors, thanks for checking in. Erin is having a good day.
Right now she is baking cookies. We are going to picnic in the park for dinner. We are so grateful for a good day. We know you are part of the team and we are grateful for your prayers as well. Please continue to pray for increased energy and decreased nausea. Blessing, Janet

"Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up." Galatians 6:9