Hello Prayer Warriors,
Thanks for the prayers. We had a God moment yesterday. Erin has been so worried about the prograf level being so high and that it might be a liver problem. Then the mother of one of her former cheerleaders came by to visit and told us her mother had the same problem with prograf. She said it was totally normal for it to take time to level off. It was such an encouragement to hear that, just when we needed to be comforted. God is in the details, never doubt it!
Erin is feeling o.k. today but had some upset stomach last night. She was supposed to meet some friends but had to cancel and was so sad. These stomach issues will come and go I guess. Overall I think she is still doing great. We are thankful to have a day off of the clinic. We just have to be careful not to let Erin overdo when she has a good day. Blessings, janet
"You turned my wailing into dancing; you removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy, that my heart may sing to you and not be silent. O Lord my God, I will give you thanks forever." Psalm 30:11-12
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Day +45
Happy Tuesday Prayer Warriors,
What beautiful weather, crisp fall morning, breezy blustery day. Love it. Erin is feeling well, we had another quick trip to the clinic for labs. Her prograf is still very high and they said it might be from interference with one of the other meds she takes. So we will work on balancing it all out for the greatest benefit. Other than that, I don't have much to report and I am thrilled to say that! No news is good news right? Thank you all so much for your prayers and encouragement. We know how blessed we are and are constantly praising God for every normal detail in our lives. Hope you enjoy your blustery day too. love, janet
" 'I will have mercy on whom I have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I have compassion." It does not, therefore, depend on man's desire or effort, but on God's mercy. For the Scripture says to Pharoah: 'I raised you up for this very purpose, that I might display my power in you and that my name might be proclaimed in all the earth.' " Romans 9:14-17
Praising God for His power and His mercy!!
What beautiful weather, crisp fall morning, breezy blustery day. Love it. Erin is feeling well, we had another quick trip to the clinic for labs. Her prograf is still very high and they said it might be from interference with one of the other meds she takes. So we will work on balancing it all out for the greatest benefit. Other than that, I don't have much to report and I am thrilled to say that! No news is good news right? Thank you all so much for your prayers and encouragement. We know how blessed we are and are constantly praising God for every normal detail in our lives. Hope you enjoy your blustery day too. love, janet
" 'I will have mercy on whom I have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I have compassion." It does not, therefore, depend on man's desire or effort, but on God's mercy. For the Scripture says to Pharoah: 'I raised you up for this very purpose, that I might display my power in you and that my name might be proclaimed in all the earth.' " Romans 9:14-17
Praising God for His power and His mercy!!
Monday, September 28, 2009
Monday Day +44
Hello Prayer Warriors,
Thanks for the prayers. Erin is feeling pretty good. She still has moments of worry. There is still a long way to go for potential side effects from the transplant. We had a quick visit to the clinic today, but unfortunately have to go back tomorrow. Her prograf level came back very high and they need to recheck it again. As the verse goes; "Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own." Matthew 6:34
Erin has spent the day putting a recipe book together. She is looking for good recipes if anyone wants to send her some. I wanted her to ask for vegetarian recipes but she informed me she will not be a vegetarian forever. Well...
Be Blessed! love, janet
Thanks for the prayers. Erin is feeling pretty good. She still has moments of worry. There is still a long way to go for potential side effects from the transplant. We had a quick visit to the clinic today, but unfortunately have to go back tomorrow. Her prograf level came back very high and they need to recheck it again. As the verse goes; "Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own." Matthew 6:34
Erin has spent the day putting a recipe book together. She is looking for good recipes if anyone wants to send her some. I wanted her to ask for vegetarian recipes but she informed me she will not be a vegetarian forever. Well...
Be Blessed! love, janet
Sunday, September 27, 2009
Sunday
Happy Sabbath Everyone,
Thanks for the prayers. Erin is doing well today. She got to watch the game with friends last night. This morning she made her Grandparents a cake. It was their 65th Anniversary yesterday and we celebrated today with the family. So fun. So nice to have us all together at home. God has blessed us beyond measure and we are so thankful. Hope you all had a blessed day too. We have a clinic day tomorrow so we will let you know the latest scoop. hugs, janet
"Children's children are a crown to the aged, and parents are the pride of their children." Proverbs 17:6
AMEN!!
Thanks for the prayers. Erin is doing well today. She got to watch the game with friends last night. This morning she made her Grandparents a cake. It was their 65th Anniversary yesterday and we celebrated today with the family. So fun. So nice to have us all together at home. God has blessed us beyond measure and we are so thankful. Hope you all had a blessed day too. We have a clinic day tomorrow so we will let you know the latest scoop. hugs, janet
"Children's children are a crown to the aged, and parents are the pride of their children." Proverbs 17:6
AMEN!!
Saturday, September 26, 2009
Sat - A Star is Born
Happy Rainy Saturday.
Erin is having a pretty good day. She spent the morning being a movie star for Emory. They needed a volunteer to do a video on Central Line Dressing Changes and Line Care. She was a beautiful model I am sure. If only you could see her smile under the mask. Her nurse friends from 8E got a grant to do a video for Emory and to be produced as a handout DVD for patients. Anyway, Erin is a movie star now. Autographs available.
She is looking forward to the UGA game this evening and is hoping she can stay awake for it. She actually went to a movie yesterday at noon. We saw Fame. She still has to avoid crowds, but there were only 6 people in the theater. It was fun to get out of the house. She slept through a little of it, but was happy to have been able to go. We germ-x the arms of the seat and cover the whole thing with a beach towel. You can't keep a movie buff down for long.
She wishes she could come to church or visit her friends at school or go to restaurants, but the Dr told her to be a hermit through flu season. Unfortunately that is a long season now. Thanks for understanding. She can have visitors now though. As long as you have not been sick or near anyone sick, you are welcome to come over.
Praising God for encouraging friends like you all. Thanks for the prayers! blessings, janet
"Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful. And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another - and all the more as you see the Day approaching." Hebrews 10:23-25
Erin is having a pretty good day. She spent the morning being a movie star for Emory. They needed a volunteer to do a video on Central Line Dressing Changes and Line Care. She was a beautiful model I am sure. If only you could see her smile under the mask. Her nurse friends from 8E got a grant to do a video for Emory and to be produced as a handout DVD for patients. Anyway, Erin is a movie star now. Autographs available.
She is looking forward to the UGA game this evening and is hoping she can stay awake for it. She actually went to a movie yesterday at noon. We saw Fame. She still has to avoid crowds, but there were only 6 people in the theater. It was fun to get out of the house. She slept through a little of it, but was happy to have been able to go. We germ-x the arms of the seat and cover the whole thing with a beach towel. You can't keep a movie buff down for long.
She wishes she could come to church or visit her friends at school or go to restaurants, but the Dr told her to be a hermit through flu season. Unfortunately that is a long season now. Thanks for understanding. She can have visitors now though. As long as you have not been sick or near anyone sick, you are welcome to come over.
Praising God for encouraging friends like you all. Thanks for the prayers! blessings, janet
"Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful. And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another - and all the more as you see the Day approaching." Hebrews 10:23-25
Friday, September 25, 2009
Friday day +41
Good Morning Prayer Warriors,
Thanks for the prayers. We continue to be blessed by God's grace. Erin is doing well today. We just got back from the clinic. Apparently her prograf level was way too high yesterday and they called last evening to say we needed to go in this morning for another set of labs. So a short visit. We saw almost everyone from our hall on 8E. It was like a reunion. Everyone looks great and they are all about where Erin is on the "getting well" spectrum. We thank God for their healing! Erin is looking forward to a quiet weekend. Blessings on you all for the prayers. love, janet
"This is the covenant I will make with the house of Israel after that time, " declares the Lord. "I will put my law in their minds and write it on their hearts. I will be their God, and they will be my people." Jeremiah 31:33
There is so much comfort in that.
Thanks for the prayers. We continue to be blessed by God's grace. Erin is doing well today. We just got back from the clinic. Apparently her prograf level was way too high yesterday and they called last evening to say we needed to go in this morning for another set of labs. So a short visit. We saw almost everyone from our hall on 8E. It was like a reunion. Everyone looks great and they are all about where Erin is on the "getting well" spectrum. We thank God for their healing! Erin is looking forward to a quiet weekend. Blessings on you all for the prayers. love, janet
"This is the covenant I will make with the house of Israel after that time, " declares the Lord. "I will put my law in their minds and write it on their hearts. I will be their God, and they will be my people." Jeremiah 31:33
There is so much comfort in that.
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Day +40/ updated with photo
Hello Prayer Warriors,
Thanks as always for your love in the form of prayers! We just got back from the clinic and Erin got a good report. Her platelets have come up to 68! WooHoo! God is Awesome! So we had a fast visit, no infusions necessary. We got to see Megan there today, what a treat. And she has hair!! Such an inspiration. Megan's transplant was 6 months before Erin's and she looks great. I took a picture but it will take Erin's expertise to put it on the blog. We follow Megan's progress closely because we figure Erin will be going through similar things.
Erin's night went a lot better last night but when I went up to give her the 3 a.m. pills, she wasn't in her bed but had set herself up in the bonus room. I asked her why she was in there and she couldn't remember. But she had the food network on and her phone, bucket and water nearby so it was definitely a planned thing. She says the chemo makes her crazy.... who knows??
Crazy or not, we are thankful for her progress and praying for continued strength and energy. Bless you all for your prayers. janet
"But for you who revere my name, the sun of righteousness will rise with healing in its wings. And you will go out and leap like calves released from the stall." Malachi 4:2
Is that sort of like Bulldawgs released from the scrimmage line?
Thanks as always for your love in the form of prayers! We just got back from the clinic and Erin got a good report. Her platelets have come up to 68! WooHoo! God is Awesome! So we had a fast visit, no infusions necessary. We got to see Megan there today, what a treat. And she has hair!! Such an inspiration. Megan's transplant was 6 months before Erin's and she looks great. I took a picture but it will take Erin's expertise to put it on the blog. We follow Megan's progress closely because we figure Erin will be going through similar things.
Erin's night went a lot better last night but when I went up to give her the 3 a.m. pills, she wasn't in her bed but had set herself up in the bonus room. I asked her why she was in there and she couldn't remember. But she had the food network on and her phone, bucket and water nearby so it was definitely a planned thing. She says the chemo makes her crazy.... who knows??
Crazy or not, we are thankful for her progress and praying for continued strength and energy. Bless you all for your prayers. janet
"But for you who revere my name, the sun of righteousness will rise with healing in its wings. And you will go out and leap like calves released from the stall." Malachi 4:2
Is that sort of like Bulldawgs released from the scrimmage line?