I received word today that my white count dropped again dramatically—from 4,300 two weeks ago, 4,100 last week, and now this week I’m at 3,400. Argh! Bummer. I must admit to being a tad disappointed. As those counts rose, I could see myself untethered from my IV ball and running free. But the answer is…. Not yet. My husband will be laid off in a few months and no job is in sight. We don’t
Read more →My white blood count has hovered for months in the low 3000’s and finally this last month started climbing. Major, major praise! I’m almost normal. Okay, my blood work is looking almost normal, not sure about the rest of me. But that means my body is getting where it can fight infection. Woo hoo! Thank you for your prayers. God is soooo good! Thank You, Heavenly Father for this positive sign. Thank You that You
Read more →My picc line was removed due to a blood infection and replaced with another line. I was one sick puppy. I think it made one of my top ten worse days. They literally had me covered in ice-packs and couldn’t get the fever down. Praising God I made it through. No matter what you are going through, no matter what happens in your life, God is with you.
Read more →We traveled to visit my family this weekend. On the way, I got so ill we had to pull to the side of the road. I’ll be honest, there are times I would rather not admit I have bad days. The enemy whispers to keep quiet and be ashamed of what others have done to me, the mistakes I have made, or the illness I continue to fight. However, if I chose to hide those facts, I am also hiding what God has done and is doing. Everything that is and was allowed in my life, can and will be used for His glory and honor–if I allow. He gives me strength for each day, He provides healing, He removes the stain of sin, He heals my wounds, and He is sufficient.
Read more →“When he had finished speaking, he said to Simon, ‘Put out into deep water, and let down the nets for a catch.’ Simon answered, ‘Master, we’ve worked hard all night and haven’t caught anything. But because you say so, I will let down the nets’” (Luke 5:4-5 NIV). This verse caught my attention this morning. I want to dive deep with my Savior but often I feel trapped on the surface wearing a swim vest and water
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