Well it is November. My mom found out that cancer was (is) in her lungs on September 16, so it has been about a month and a half. Mom had a tough weekend. She found herself in a lot of pain, and her oxygen levels were down a bit. She is trying to figure out the best pain medicine regimen, so that she can stay comfortable. She has started using the oxygen tank some at home. Pray for us as we enter this stage. We have enjoyed lots of wonderful family time the last month and a half, and we pray that will continue. I think of the popular Christian song that is played often on klove. Some of the words are:
"Teach me to number my days
And count every moment before it slips away
Taking all the colors before they fade to gray
I don't want to miss even just a second more of this..."
We are certainly reminded that our days are numbered.
Thank you for posting, Kelly! We've been praying for all of you and will continue. We love you all!
ReplyDeleteKelly, you and the whole family are constantly in our prayers. His grace is sufficient for this time. What a blessing to read about all the great memories you all are making. Love you!
ReplyDeleteYour mom is so beautiful! Beauty and strength seem to run in your sweet family. Thank you for updating this blog and for letting me share in this journey as you are sharing in our journey. Much love
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It's so hard to read this, but I so appreciate the update. Praying hard for you all right now!
ReplyDelete"Planting Trees" by Andrew Peterson...
ReplyDeleteWe chose the spot, we dug the hole
We laid the maples in the ground to have and hold
As Autumn falls to Winters sleep
We pray that somehow in the Spring
The roots grow deep
And many years from now
Long after we are gone
These trees will spread their branches out
And bless the dawn
He took a plane to Africa
He gathered up into his arms
An orphan son
So many years from now
Long after we are gone
This tree will spread its branches out
And bless the dawn
So sit down and write that letter
Sign up and join the fight
Sink in to all that matters
Step out into the light
Let go of all that's passing
Lift up the least of these
Lean into something lasting
Planting trees
She rises up as morning breaks
She moves among these rooms alone
Before we wake
And her heart is so full; it overflows
She waters us with love and the children grow
So many years from now
Long after we are gone
These trees will spread their branches out
And bless the dawn
These trees will spread their branches out
And bless someone
Rhonda went to an "Installation" ceremony for a Provost at Biola University last week. She brought back the program and it reminded of the retired President at her university's comment about an old university program he found in the files. He said, wow, back then, 1939, hymns and songs had content. The program from Biola had: "The Old Hundreth Psalm" which was mentioned in Tom Sawyer, The Solid Rock and Be Thou My Vision. They are some good ones to read or sing. Have fun with the kids. Great Photos. Tim
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