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
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
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
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
Monday, November 16, 2009
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
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, November 15, 2009
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
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
Saturday, November 14, 2009
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
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
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