Wow has a lot been going on. After many trips to Indy and back Andrea is home. She got home last night. As many of you know they have told her that her cancer has spread to different parts of her body. She is starting chemo pills this morning. More than ever though she determined to beat this! This morning I also got a reminder from God. As I came out to get my coffee and read the Bible, which I hadn't done for several days due to being off schedule, our Bible was laying right where I sit in the morning to read. Usually Kevin leaves it in the kitchen when he's done but today it was in the living room. (The Lord telling me to pick it up!!) I opened to where I had left off in Matthew and the next 4 chapters were about Jesus healing the sick & possessed. I just kept reading in amazement that this is what he wanted me to read today and to me it was a sign of Hope that he is the Healer! I have full faith in him and his healing powers no matter what the doctors say!(& as the song says- I will praise him in this storm!!)
This past weekend was very busy. The kids & I had promise practice Sat & Sun which is going better than I expected. I'll tell you more about that in a later post when it gets closer to showtime! Gunnar had bball games both Sat & Sun also.
Saturday night Kevin and I got away for dinner for so much needed alone time. With me gone so much lately he needed a break! We ate at BW3"s, yummy!!
Sunday was the busiest day of all. it was my Mom's birthday and I had talked my Dad, and 2 brothers & their wives to attending the church me & my Mom go to. I can't even explain how hard it is to get my Dad inside a church so this was HUGE!! After everyone showing up at church and surprising her after service we went to Mi Pueblo for her birthday lunch. Of course we had to do the whole silly singing with the big hat and ice cream ordeal! After that Promise practice, then my Mom wanted to play bingo for her birthday so me, my mom and SIL went to WC to play bingo. None of us won a single game, but still had fun. I noticed my throat getting sore during bingo but didn't think much about it. Then Sunday 2am I woke up with 102 fever, chills, sore throat, the whole bit like I had in Dec. that put me down for 3-4 days. I was crushed because i was due to go to Indy Tuesday to be with Andrea when she got her test results. After fighting it all Monday I ended up in the ER Monday night. I just couldn't be down for so many days again and the body aches & fever were relentless. My diagnosis was strep throat which I assumed I had in Dec. So they gave me a couple shots and off I was. But no quick fix, I was still down the whole next day barely able to move or function. And who was there to save the day? My wonderful Hubby!! He took off work to stay home with the girls and let me rest. He waited on me hand & foot. He went to White Steamer for me 2x that day. I know what your thinking I'm sick and want the Steamer? Here's why. When I get sick and haven't eaten for a couple days nothing sounds even remotely good. So usually the most random one thing pops in my mind & that's what I want and this time it happened to be a Steamer burger! The bad news is usually whatever I eat when I'm sick I wont eat again. Like the MCD fries & Jelly donut I had in Dec,haven't went near them since. Anyways back to my hubby. He has been so supportive with me taking off and being by Andrea's side whenever I need to go. He just jumps in and plays Mr.Mom. When I was sick he did the whole bit, dishes, picking up the house, transporting the kids, breakfast-lunch-dinner, you name it he did it. Well there still is that one thing he hasn't ventured into yet---the laundry! But I feel a breakthrough coming soon-right honey?!!! Well if your still reading (thanks!) I just want to thank everyone for all their prayers and support through a tough time. I can't imagine what the next few weeks will bring but I feel great knowing there are so many great people out there willing to do whatever they can to help and that the Lord is in control!!
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Well first of all hope you're feeling better and second of all thank you so much for keeping all of us updated with Andrea!! I'm glad I was able to visit with her this past weekend!! She looks amazing and beautiful as always!! I was really down yesterday about not only Andrea but they diagnosed my absolute favorite Aunt with breast cancer last week and found more spots on my cousin that's battling pancriatic cancer last week also!! Dustin told me to just keep praying and let it be in God's hands!! I told him easier said than done! I read the bible verses you have posted and they are so true!!! I'm just praying for a miracle for all 3 of them right now!! Like I said "thank you" for keeping us posted!!
That is right Jenelle the Lord is in Control We have no idea what the next second is going to bring. All we can do is have faith & trust him! Are prayers are with all of you. I was sharing this with my mother & father in law and they have also been praying too... Jim says all you can do is take one day at a time! He's also staying so positive, but he says God is in control and we just have to live day by day... Lots of prayers, Sheena
God is awesome! I love when he does things like that!! You have so much love surrounding you! Between your love for family & friends & your husband's love!! That's awesome!!
Hope you are feeling better! It sounds like Kevin deserves a Husband of the Year award! :) Isn't it nice to know you have someone you can count on? We're continuing to pray for Andrea...I can't even begin to imagine what she's been through.
Hi Jenelle, I don't know if you remember me or not, but I am trying to make an effort not to just "stalk" people's blogs and instead to at least let you know i read yours. Anyway, I am Beth Yoder, Pete's wife, and I met you this summer at Justin/Lauren's. We just wanted to let you know we are thinking of Andrea and all her friends and family. She is the most loved woman in all of Washington! I know we don't know each other that well, but please don't hesitate to ever contact us if you need anything.
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