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
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Friday, November 13, 2009
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
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, November 12, 2009
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
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
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
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
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
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
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
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, November 9, 2009
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
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, November 8, 2009
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
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