Timing, it's all about timing!

Where do I begin? There has been so much to happen this weekend, I can't believe it's almost over. We started out Saturday morning with a scheduled trip to the hospital. Kendall wanted to Chase to go to help answer some of the questions that he has been asking. I told Chase that the hospital trip would be long and boring but I knew there was no way we were going without him. They had to check Kendall's blood levels. They were as expected, LOW. There was a lot of people there and it took several hours to just get the results. There were a couple of issues that the doctor said needed some attention and that would be our goal the rest of the day. We went back to the apartment to be greeted by Whitney, Emily, Michelle and Dylan. The day went much as expected. We broke out the Wii for a little while. Then we got tired so we watched a movie. Followed up by more games. The kids found out that there was a Buffalo Wild Wings down here so that was on the agenda for lunch. Kendall of course couldn't go so they brought every thing back and we had our own party in the apartment. The Houston Texans were also playing last night and there was alot of traffic and people out. The stadium is only a couple of blocks from where we are staying and I almost considered taking Dylan to a game. But we decided to go swimming instead. Me and Dylan went to the pool while the rest of them stayed inside. We swam for about an hour and then Dylan became hungry. We went back to the apartment to eat with everybody. Tammy was cooking spaghetti while Kendall and Emily were taking a nap. The rest of them went out to find a Texas Longhorn shirt.We all carried on into the night and before we knew it, it was after 11:00pm. I think everyone was tired from a long but very positive day for Kendall. She was so excited and glowing to see some of her family and friends. I didn't want to go to sleep for fear that when I wake up it was going to be a sad today because everyone had to go home. I wondered how Kendall was going to be after everyone was gone and she was left with me and Tammy. But we will face that tomorrow.......

.......I woke up early today, around 6:00am and everyone was still asleep. I watched the tv for a little while and then decided to go check on Kendall. I went in her room to check her temperature, which I do about 4-5 times a day, and she was running a fever. It was over the limit that they told us to watch out for. I told Kendall to get dressed, that we had to go to the emergency room. I woke up Tammy to tell her that we needed to take Kendall back to hospital because of she was running a fever. So instead of eating breakfast with everyone and giving them a proper send off back to Birmingham, we were headed to the ER....

...The ER took us back really quick and put Kendall in a room. Nurses began coming by and drawing blood and taking her temperature. Just like old times. Didn't we just leave all of this? We stayed there patiently until one of the doctors told us they were going to admit Kendall to the hospital to run some more tests. By now, the gang has arrived and are in the waiting room. I went down to tell them the news and to let a couple of them come up to say goodbye. I stayed with Dylan in the waiting room as they all made their way up to see Kendall. Dylan has been good all weekend and now he starts to get upset. This wasn't exactly the goodbye I had in mind. Dylan began to cry and told me that he loved me. He then asked when was he going to see me again. I didn't know what to say. I started to cry and told him that it wouldn't be long. We would be home real soon. I told him not to be upset and that it will be alright. I again received a hug identical to the hug I got when they first came to the apartment. I hugged everybody else and thanked them for coming and told them that it meant alot to Kendall for them to come. Tammy then walked them out to the car to say her goodbye....

...I went back to Kendall's room only to find her laughing with Chase like nothing at all was going on. Once again she has shown that she is determined to not let any situation bring her down. Chase stayed with her until it was his time to leave. I took him to the airport around 2:00pm. We talked about Kendall, of course, and about her treatment. I did comment on his attire today. He was wearing a Texas Longhorn shirt and ball cap. I told him that was odd, knowing what a big Alabama fan he is and then I thought, maybe there's hope in converting him to the Auburn side. When We get back, I think I'll take him and Kendall to an Auburn game. Maybe that will be enough.

Well now we are at the hospital, admitted to a room. Kendall's fever is down a little bit still to high. Hasn't lost her appetite and says she feels good. We will wait it out and find out what the doctor has to say about it tomorrow. Maybe we can go back to the apartment in a day or so. Her blood counts are still down really low and they are giving her some blood. Everything looks better in the morning, well I hope it does. It sure didn't look good this morning.

Thank you for the cards that we have been receiving. Kendall thanks you as well. It still is amazing the love shown by our God and by our family and friends during this time in Kendall's journey. This would not be possible without all of you.



I found another scripture tonight that I would like to share. As I was reading it, I began to think how many times could I have placed this scripture in a situation that I was facing. Trusting the Lord, that's what this is all about. I have been active, off and on in the church my entire life. I was saved in my senior year of high school and was baptised at my church several years ago at Gardendale First Baptist Church. All of this that I have done, but have I really been listening to what I have been reading about. I believe in God and know that he has a plan for everyone out there. He has given us a path to take and it is up to us to take it. I personally want to go the path with God at my side. I know Kendall has chosen this path as well.

Isaiah 42:16
"I will lead the blind by a road they do not know, by paths they have not known I will guide them, I will turn the darkness before them into light, the rough places into level ground. These are the things I will do, I will not forsake them."