Who said Monday's aren't good days. Today was a really good day for Kendall. We went to the doctor first thing this morning for blood work. We even got the results back really fast. Her counts are on the way up. Her white blood cells are coming up the fastest. She still needed platelets, but even they were beginning to improve. Kendall had a lumbar puncture scheduled for tomorrow but the doctor said she could have it done today so we can have a free day tomorrow. The procedure went really smooth and no pain. So now we don't have to go back to the doctor until Thursday. After that, if all is still good, Kendall and me are going to take a weekend trip. We thought we would pop in on Gardendale for the weekend and surprise everyone but Kendall let that out of the bag last night. But we are still excited to get a weekend trip. I know its a lot of driving for the weekend, but Kendall has had a hard week and I told her we could do whatever she wanted to do.
We didn't do much over the weekend. Kendall hasn't been sleeping well, which causes me not to sleep well. We stayed around the apartment, watched Alabama play football on Saturday and managed to clean up a little. Wow! What excitement. Who am I kidding, we had fun. We even made it to a movie.
....Somethings go without being said, but sometimes things need to be said. No matter how hard they are to say. Both parties share an equal hurt and pain. Pain that comes from having to hear the truth. Why does the truth hurt sometimes. Nobody wants to be hurt. Whether your on the giving or receiving end of it. But it doesn't mean that love is gone. It means that love is stronger, stronger than it has ever been. Some of the hardest times we are having to go through are having to say the truth. Truth knowing that it brings pain. Pain knowing that it hurts someone I love. And love....love knowing that it will always be there.
John 14:26
The Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you.
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Happy Tuesday TK,
ReplyDeleteSo glad to hear the good news about Kendall's counts and especially happy that you have a couple "free" days. Make the most of them!!!
Today's quote..."If I have seen farther than others, it is because I was standing on the shoulders of giants." - Isaac Newton
The posts seem so wise, filled with advice, experience and love. Each of us, on our own way, can be the shoulders for someone else. Sometimes it's obvious that you are supporting others, sometimes not so much. Daryl and Tammy and all the rest the family are committed to and continuing their
ever-vigilant Kendall watch. Kendall is doing her part, smiling through the tough times and holding her impeccable chin up no matter what. Friends and loved ones keep up with the goings-on and help out when needed. This is just one situation...one place where giant-ness is seen.
Prayers today for all of us to step up and be someone's giant, be the shoulder, be the giver. Lord place us in situations today where our presence, through you, will make a difference in someone's life. Show us every opportunity to help and give us knowledge, wisdom and energy to do what is needed. Thank you for the giants in our lives who help us and inspire us.
Lifting you up,
Randy, Tina and Nicolette
It's Hump-day TK...Have a great one!!!
ReplyDeleteToday I am praying for strength, in all forms. Lord, please strenghten our faith and show us that trusting in you brings unbelieveable hope and immeasurable comfort. Help our family bonds to be sturdier than ever and create a unbreakable rope connecting us to our friends. Bring to us unwavering determination in whatever we set out to do. I ask for strength in everyday situations as well as in times of crisis. Nudge my heart and remind me to dwell on what is good. Though I may not be able to change that which is around me, I know You can change my heart and perspective. May I learn the calming peace that comes from glorifying and praising you in all things.
Today's quote..."Each one of us has been created by God for a specific purpose. He has given us a unique place in his Kingdom - a role that no one else can fill - and he delights in empowering us to fulfill this role." -Leo Zanchettin
Lifting you up,
Randy, Tina and Nicolette