Update from Elaine
Saturday has been in Kate's words "an OK day". Her energy level has been understandably low and the medication still in her system from yesterday has left her feeling a little foggy. ~Praise: Kate's not really had much nausea and while she has not had an appetite she makes every effort to drink fluids and do a little bit of eating. Every medical staff member that has come in the room has commented that they have heard how well her transplant went yesterday. These comments have only served to remind us that God's hand is upon Kate and He is indeed Lord of the transplant.
Once again, our day was highlighted with the visit of friends. These visits are such a gift to us. We could not feel more loved or cared for. Kate's family group leader from youth group visited and she always enjoys their time together. That visit was followed by other friends who brought Maggie. They spent the afternoon with us and then spoiled Maggie and I with dinner out, and taking Maggie back to their house for a sleep over with their daughter. On their heels came a visit with one of Kate's best friends. They had some good girl time together talking about prom:)
We were saddened this morning when my Dad called to tell us that my Grandmother passed away in the night. They had celebrated Grandma's 93rd birthday yesterday with smiles and cupcakes. I had prayed that God would bless Grandma with a clear mind on her birthday - thank you God. Loss of those we love always leaves sadness in our hearts, but we rejoice that Grandma is in heaven and no longer suffering the days of darkness and lifelessness that Alzheimer's brought her. How grateful I am that I was able to enjoy regular visits with her during these twilight years of her life since I have been back from China.
~Request: Please pray for my Dad. He would be the first to tell you this is a blessing, but after unexpectedly losing his only sister, my aunt, the day after Christmas, and now his mother two months later, that is a lot for any one person.
We have been grateful to hear that many of you are already laying the specific prayer requests concerning Kate's hearing and protection against infection at the feet of the Father. Thank you for persisting in prayer on Kate's behalf. We wait upon the Lord, walking in His strength and trusting in His care.
Comforted by grace,
Elaine
Once again, our day was highlighted with the visit of friends. These visits are such a gift to us. We could not feel more loved or cared for. Kate's family group leader from youth group visited and she always enjoys their time together. That visit was followed by other friends who brought Maggie. They spent the afternoon with us and then spoiled Maggie and I with dinner out, and taking Maggie back to their house for a sleep over with their daughter. On their heels came a visit with one of Kate's best friends. They had some good girl time together talking about prom:)
We were saddened this morning when my Dad called to tell us that my Grandmother passed away in the night. They had celebrated Grandma's 93rd birthday yesterday with smiles and cupcakes. I had prayed that God would bless Grandma with a clear mind on her birthday - thank you God. Loss of those we love always leaves sadness in our hearts, but we rejoice that Grandma is in heaven and no longer suffering the days of darkness and lifelessness that Alzheimer's brought her. How grateful I am that I was able to enjoy regular visits with her during these twilight years of her life since I have been back from China.
~Request: Please pray for my Dad. He would be the first to tell you this is a blessing, but after unexpectedly losing his only sister, my aunt, the day after Christmas, and now his mother two months later, that is a lot for any one person.
We have been grateful to hear that many of you are already laying the specific prayer requests concerning Kate's hearing and protection against infection at the feet of the Father. Thank you for persisting in prayer on Kate's behalf. We wait upon the Lord, walking in His strength and trusting in His care.
Comforted by grace,
Elaine
posted by Tracy @ 9:20 AM
3 Comments:
At 10:01 AM,
Anonymous said…
We're thankful that infection has stayed away. We're praying that it will not be a concern.
We're praying for your family after the loss of a loved one. We're thankful that you have another guardian angel to watch over you.
At 10:37 PM,
Anonymous said…
Kate you are in our Prayers every day.
Elaine Sorry for the loss of your grandmother.
At 6:34 AM,
Anonymous said…
Hi Kate and Elaine! May you meditate on these TRUTHS today to strength and empower you to walk through this day! Lp
"To whom will you compare me? Or who is my equal? says the Holy One. Lift your eyes and look to the heavens; who created all these? He who brings out the starry host one by one and calls them each by name. Because of His great power and mighty strength, not one of them is missing..Do you not know? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and His understanding no one can fathom. He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak, even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; BUT THOSE WHO HOPE IN THE LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint." ISA. 40:25-31
Claim this promise of those who HOPE in GOD today!
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