October 25, 2009

Today was a much better day for mom. She did get a good night of rest. This morning Haidyn and I went to church. Mom and Sherry Hart teach the five years olds at church and for the past several months I have gone in there to help them. I went this morning and all the kiddos made mom get well cards. They were so sweet. Sherry sent mom a plaque that said, "don't measure the mountain, pray to the one who can move it." Amen!!
I did really well at church until one of the invitation songs was "It is well with my soul". Randy Lillard, one of our shepards who's family knows the emotions of cancer all to well, was down front. I made it to the last chorus before the emotions hit me and I had to be honest and say, it's not so well with my soul. Haidyn and I went down and without a word to Randy he knew what was on our hearts. His family and many others surrounded us and not only prayed for mom's strength but also for our appointment tomorrow for the treatment plan and PETscan testing/results. It's still not well with my soul but it feels so much better! The family at Sycamore View has to be one of the most supportive and loving congregations this side of heaven. Many times we have been brought to our knees thanking God for them but I have never felt more surrounded in my life with positive christian prayer.
After church I took the cards and plaque over to my mom's. She teared up at the cards. Children's innocence and sincerity will soften any heart. I love Sherry for helping those precious children to make those for mom. They have a stack already of cards they have received in the mail but as any parent knows, children make the most sacred treasures! Mom was sitting in the living room with Ken and looked so much better. We talked about tomorrow. I told her about this morning and I told her how much support and prayer I felt being surrounded by our shepards and church family.
Caroline Phillips took groceries over to the house yesterday which was a big surprise for them. I love the way that some are refusing to take no for an answer but are doing small things that don't take much of Ken's time away from helping mom to accept and appreciate. Many asked this morning if they can go by and visit, at this time mom is still too winded to enjoy guests. She would love to have a house full everyday but she can't physically endure the stress at this time. I am sure they will let us know when she has enough strength to entertain guests. So many asked what can they drop off to eat. Sherry Hart has the calendar for those that are taking food this week and I told her I am going to direct everyone to her for those instructions.
Thank you all for EVERYTHING, most importantly putting your faith in God to heal my mom. Please remember to thank God for our blessings. We will have a long day tomorrow so specifically remember mom at 9:30am and 1:30pm tomorrow. Also, please remember our dear friends, Paul and Caroline Phillips, in your prayers for their new grand baby. They will be doing some testing on the baby's kidneys and we pray for the best possible outcome and a healthy baby for Caroline's daughter Katie and her husband. It was really hard for me, already emotional, to learn of this news while I held my little Haidyn in my arms this morning. Life is precious! Hold on tight to the ones you love and remember to forgive quickly and make as many good memories as you can :)