Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Day +41 - still need those prayers......

Hey Everyone,
Well once again unfortunately not much new to report..... Dad had a blood transfusion and two platelet transfusions yesterday and it barely moved his red counts up at all and his platelets stayed at the low 5 count, in addition, his white counts also slipped to below 1.  Not what we wanted or were hoping for, but we forge on... He also had fever spikes and chills last night and again this morning which they treat with a steroid to break it and keep it at bay.  He is also now having blood in his urine, which they are hoping is "just" another symptom of the ongoing low platelet numbers.  These stretches of days are definitely the ones that are the hardest to stay positive during, but we are doing our best and we love the encouraging comments that we get here - we read them to dad and it brings a smile to his face (and ours of course) - I have to give props to Kory for being the comment king as of late - and send him a HUGE thank you! 
Mom has been sleeping at the hospital the last few nights and is doing such an amazing job of standing by her man ;) - please keep her in your foremost prayers- that she can feel encouraged and energized in the face of total exhaustion.  Its NOT an easy job!
Today I'm gonna do a little something different and share with you a little something that has meant a lot to me and to mom - its a song that sort of fits our feelings quite perfectly right now and brings us that incredible faith that is available to us through the Holy Spirit inside just dying to remind us that we NEVER leave God's Hands no matter what trials we may be facing, and that Those Hands are the strongest you could ever hope to rely on in life!
So, I hope it touches some of you the way it touches me every time i hear it or read the lyrics!
this is a link to listen:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FlL8LayF0uw
and here are the lyrics written out:
Your Hands
by JJ Heller

I have unanswered prayers
I have trouble I wish wasn't there
And I have asked a thousand ways
That You would take my pain away
That You would take my pain away

I am trying to understand
How to walk this weary land
Make straight the paths that crookedly lie
Oh Lord, before these feet of mine
Oh Lord, before these feet of mine

When my world is shaking
Heaven stands
When my heart is breaking
I never leave Your hands

When You walked upon the Earth
You healed the broken, lost, and hurt
I know You hate to see me cry
One day You will set all things right
Yea, one day You will set all things right

When my world is shaking
Heaven stands
When my heart is breaking
I never leave Your hands

Your hands
Your hands that shape the world
Are holding me, they hold me still
Your hands that shape the world
Are holding me, they hold me still

When my world is shaking
Heaven stands
When my heart is breaking
I never leave You when...

When my world is shaking
Heaven stands
When my heart is breaking
I never leave...
I never leave Your hands  

Love to all!

6 comments:

  1. I love the lyrics and they are so fitting. I just know that good news and better days are ahead. Just need to keep the faith and get through these difficult times. You are all so amazing and strong. So, hang in there and keep praying for the resolution we all know is on the way. Love to all. And to my big brother - looks like you'll have to wait for 2001 teal season :)

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  2. Thank you so so much Loretta - and thank you for the comment :) :) We glean SO MUCH strength from our amazing family and friends and you are such a BRIGHT spot! :)
    love
    jess

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  3. That is a beautiful song! Our prayers are constant and strong for all of you! God Bless you Melvin Love, Diane Lenny Grandma and kids!

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  4. Thank you so so much diane!!!! love you too and we thank you for the encouragement in the comment and the prayers!
    xoxo
    jess

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  5. Jessica, Thank you for sharing this beautiful song with everyone. Maureen, I hope the words give you comfort at your lowest moments. Your strength and devotion to Mel is an inspiration to everyone. Mel, even though it may seem that God has let go of your hand,at times- He really hasn't. I will continue praying for a turnaround, healing and answers. You are a brave man and I so hope that the worst is behind you. God Bless and Keep you All!
    Love, Carolyn

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  6. You are welcome and thank you mama-c! I always find comfort in your words of encouragement and i know they mean so much to mom and dad too! thank you so so much - we are so lucky to have you as part of our family :)
    love
    jessica

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