It's been so long and so much has been going on that I am not even sure where to begin. Highlights?? Well, that sounds just a bit too positive, so maybe a few bullet points to get us out of the muck and onto the blessings of the past 19 days!!
*numerous trips to the hosptial and doctors
appts. for Kelly to receive IV treatments
for pain
*the remodel of the kitchen - if you have
"been there" then you know what I am
talking about!! Will this ever end!?!
*finding out in a routine eye exam for contacts, that the medicine that caused all of the crazy
problems with my liver has also caused some major eye problems. the first of two laser surgeries is scheduled for next week
*a close, young friend who is like an adopted son has just found out that he has Hodgekins Lymphoma. Treatments started last week. Please pray for Jared.
*Our friends in Africa (David's interpreter) lost their home in the flooding. Please pray for Andrew, Judith, Little Peggy and Little David.
*fast food or take out for 11 weeks - did you ever really think that you would get tired of NOT cooking!?!?!
*an overload of dysfunction that was brought into our home, and we finally had to come to the realization that there was absolutely nothing that David or I could do to change the situation. This was a huge source of frustration for both of us, as we truly believed that God put this in front of us, so that we could help. Our only way of helping now is to pray for those involved.
*my friend, at Putting the Pieces Back Together blog, is sitting with her Dad as he waits for God to take him home...the timing a surprise - the ending is difficult...please pray for Kerry, her Mom, siblings and grandchildren...being left behind is sometimes so hard...
Enough!! Now another post on the true blessings of the past 19 days!! God has brought us through the muck and there is Christmas on the other side!!
“Maybe Christmas,” he thought, “doesn’t come from a store. Maybe Christmas…perhaps… means a little bit more.” The Grinch from How The Grinch Stole Christmas by Dr. Seuss
2 comments:
Oh, Kathy, your entry is so beautiful I am sorry there is so much going on right now. We can only hope for better news in 2008. Happy new year to you and yours. Will be keeping you close.
So much you've been through. And I imagine this is only the tip of the iceberg--"Our only way of helping now is to pray for those involved." I am praying for you especially in these areas. Keep us posted, especially about your surgery for your eyes and energy and healing of your liver, and Potato Chip's headaches. I know 2008 will be glorious in the birth in less than a month of your new grandbaby! Can't wait to see you in March. love to you, annie
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