Some of you have already emailed that you found the trivia answer but for those who haven't here's the verse. Isaiah 7:18 says, "And it will come about in that day, that the Lord will whistle for the fly that is in the remotest part of the rivers of Egypt, and for the bee that is in the land of Assyria." We always have enjoyed listening to our Dad whistle and found it interesting that our heavenly Father also whistled.
Today has really been a lazy day for Becky. She didn't even get her shower and dressed until after 2:00. She said tomorrow was going to be a busy day at the hospital so today was going to be a day of doing nothing.
I got up this morning and went to the Beauty Shop for a much needed cut and then came back and started some laundry. I also did a quick run to the post office for a change of address form and also to the grocery for some milk, bread and etc. I actually forgot the roast that I went after that Becky wanted me to get. Another trip later in the week.
We are getting settled in tonight for the Cardinals game and then will try and get to bed early for the day ahead. Please pray they can access the catheters easily and she will not have any reaction to the immunoglobulin. God continues to provide for all our needs and shower His blessings on us.
Love,
Becky and Barb
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Monday, September 14, 2009
Sept. 14 Day +60
Becky continues to count the days until the Nurse Practitioner said she could go home. Of course it all depends on the "blessing" of Dr. DiPersio but we don't see any reason why he wouldn't do that. We have had a day of rest today and haven't done too much of anything. We did order one of her meds at the pharmacy since they have to get it from somewhere else and we'll pick it up on Wednesday when we're there for her appointment.
We plan to start packing some of the items we won't need and will send them home with BJ when she comes up on Thursday. BJ is on vacation this week but is working at the house getting things ready for Becky to come home. Our other goal is to try and clean out the freezer here so we won't have to take so much back with us. I told Becky we might need a U-Haul anyway to get all the things home we've accumulated in the 2 + months we've been here.
We have a "trivia" question for you to look up tonight for the Bible verse. Becky found this when she was doing her Bible study this week and we never realized this before. Where in Scripture does it say that "God whistled for the fly and the bee"? We'll give you the answer tomorrow night.
Have a good and Godly evening.
Love,
Becky and Barb
We plan to start packing some of the items we won't need and will send them home with BJ when she comes up on Thursday. BJ is on vacation this week but is working at the house getting things ready for Becky to come home. Our other goal is to try and clean out the freezer here so we won't have to take so much back with us. I told Becky we might need a U-Haul anyway to get all the things home we've accumulated in the 2 + months we've been here.
We have a "trivia" question for you to look up tonight for the Bible verse. Becky found this when she was doing her Bible study this week and we never realized this before. Where in Scripture does it say that "God whistled for the fly and the bee"? We'll give you the answer tomorrow night.
Have a good and Godly evening.
Love,
Becky and Barb
Sunday, September 13, 2009
Sept. 13 Day +59
We decided to go out to church this morning and found one on Kingshighway called Jubilee Church. We had looked it up on the internet and they had the same beliefs as we did so we went there this morning. It was a multicultural church and very interesting. The minister used Matt. 28:16-20 and Acts 1:8. He talked about how the church had to keep moving if we wer going to be followers of Jesus. If we aren't trying to change and bring others to Christ we will become like fossils or a dead church. There was a lot to think about.
We went to the 9am service, so we got home about 10:45 and without thinking about it being early, I started lunch. We had fried chicken breasts, green beans and corn on the cob. Becky played the keyboard while I fixed lunch and I enjoyed the music. I even enjoyed singing along. Becky couldn't sing since she had done so much at church that she was hoarse. She did get the voice back this afternoon though.
After lunch we settled down to watch some football and tennis and relax. We hope you all have had an enjoyable Lord's Day.
Love,
Becky and Barb
We went to the 9am service, so we got home about 10:45 and without thinking about it being early, I started lunch. We had fried chicken breasts, green beans and corn on the cob. Becky played the keyboard while I fixed lunch and I enjoyed the music. I even enjoyed singing along. Becky couldn't sing since she had done so much at church that she was hoarse. She did get the voice back this afternoon though.
After lunch we settled down to watch some football and tennis and relax. We hope you all have had an enjoyable Lord's Day.
Love,
Becky and Barb
Saturday, September 12, 2009
Sept. 12 Day +58
Isaiah 12: 1-6 says, "I will praiseyou, O Lord. Although you were angry with me, your anger has turned away and you have comforted me. Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. The Lord, the Lord, is my strength and my song; he has become my salvation. With oy you will draw water from the wells of salvation.
In that day you will say: Give thanks to the Lord, call on his name; make known among the nations what he has done, and proclaim that his name is exalted. Sing to the Lord, for he has done glorious things; let this be known to all the world. Shout aloud and sing for joy, people of Zion, for great is the Holy One of Israel among you."
I skipped blogging for a day or two and have had several comments that I need to go back to daily so I will try and do that even if it's a short note. Yesterday we had BJ and Jessica visiting with us. We played some Wii bowling (Jessica won), had an outing with a meal out as well as visiting. It was a good day.
BJ brought a weighted keyboard from Sarah Pence at Glendale Christian Church that sounds more like a piano and has a sustain pedal. BJ and I found out what the "weighted" meant when we had to carry it!! She has been playing a regular keyboard that was provided by Mr. Grimm from Glendale too which she has appreciated. Becky sat down and played some yesterday and has been playing again this morning. She asked this morning, "Do you care if I play the keyboard?" Of course I said, "No, I really can't stand to hear you play! Ha! You know you don't have to ask my permission to play anytime!!" The Lord has really blessed her with a wonderful talent!
Today is going to be spent on the couch with tennis and baseball. We pray that all will have a great day in Worship tomorrow.
Love,
Becky and Barb
In that day you will say: Give thanks to the Lord, call on his name; make known among the nations what he has done, and proclaim that his name is exalted. Sing to the Lord, for he has done glorious things; let this be known to all the world. Shout aloud and sing for joy, people of Zion, for great is the Holy One of Israel among you."
I skipped blogging for a day or two and have had several comments that I need to go back to daily so I will try and do that even if it's a short note. Yesterday we had BJ and Jessica visiting with us. We played some Wii bowling (Jessica won), had an outing with a meal out as well as visiting. It was a good day.
BJ brought a weighted keyboard from Sarah Pence at Glendale Christian Church that sounds more like a piano and has a sustain pedal. BJ and I found out what the "weighted" meant when we had to carry it!! She has been playing a regular keyboard that was provided by Mr. Grimm from Glendale too which she has appreciated. Becky sat down and played some yesterday and has been playing again this morning. She asked this morning, "Do you care if I play the keyboard?" Of course I said, "No, I really can't stand to hear you play! Ha! You know you don't have to ask my permission to play anytime!!" The Lord has really blessed her with a wonderful talent!
Today is going to be spent on the couch with tennis and baseball. We pray that all will have a great day in Worship tomorrow.
Love,
Becky and Barb
Thursday, September 10, 2009
VISITATION GUIDELINES
For Becky's health we are providing these guidelines which the doctor's have given us:
Please do not visit if you now have or have had a cold, cough or fever in the last week.
If your child has had a live vaccine (MMR or Varicella) in the last month please do not bring them to visit.
If you have had the Shingles vaccine or any other "live" vaccine in the last month do not visit.
Please call before coming to visit. She is looking forward to seeing everyone again but may have days when she isn't feeling well and would prefer not to have company.
Hand sanitizer will be made available at the house when you come in, so please use it before making any contact with Becky. She is really susceptible to germs at this time.
Your cooperation with these guidelines will be greatly appreciated.
Please do not visit if you now have or have had a cold, cough or fever in the last week.
If your child has had a live vaccine (MMR or Varicella) in the last month please do not bring them to visit.
If you have had the Shingles vaccine or any other "live" vaccine in the last month do not visit.
Please call before coming to visit. She is looking forward to seeing everyone again but may have days when she isn't feeling well and would prefer not to have company.
Hand sanitizer will be made available at the house when you come in, so please use it before making any contact with Becky. She is really susceptible to germs at this time.
Your cooperation with these guidelines will be greatly appreciated.
Sept. 10 Day +56
Psalm 113:1-5 "Praise the Lord. Praise, O servants of the Lord, praise the name of the Lord. Let the name of the Lord be praised, both now and forever. From the rising of the sun to the place where it sets, the name of the Lord is to be praised. The Lord is exalted over all the nations, his glory above the heavens."
We were awakened this morning to the sound of demolition at 6:30 am. There are 2 buildings being torn down near our apartment and they really get started early. They are also stirring up a lot of dust so she has to wear her mask if she goes out of the building.
Becky received a call this morning from the hospital saying that next Wed. she would have lab at 9 am a 4 hour IV infusion after that and then see the Nurse Practitioner. We were a little unsure of what was going on since the NP had said all the blood work was good yesterday. She called the NP and finally got a call back from her. She explained they had done a test, that we didn't know about, that measured her immune system and it is suppose to be about 700 and hers was only 349, so she needs some immunoglobulin which will help boost her immune system. Since they wiped out her immune system she will be real susceptible to any infection and with cold and flu season coming on, this will help her hopefully avoid any illnesses. She will receive one a month for 6 months but can get them in Springfield once she goes home. Becky is willing to do anything necessary to stay as healthy as possible.
This afternoon we went to the grocery store for a few items that we needed and she pushed the cart. Of course we washed the bar good with a Clorox Wipe before she started pushing. We didn't need too much so she did OK but headed to the car while I checked out. She really did well and I enjoyed the company in the store.
We got back and settled in for some tennis on TV. We have enjoyed watching it this past 2 weeks. As you can tell, we spend most of our time watching sports of all kind on TV. There's a football game coming on now so a new season begins!!
Continue to pray for strength for Becky each day and also for patience as she's getting anxious to get home.
Love,
Becky and Barb
We were awakened this morning to the sound of demolition at 6:30 am. There are 2 buildings being torn down near our apartment and they really get started early. They are also stirring up a lot of dust so she has to wear her mask if she goes out of the building.
Becky received a call this morning from the hospital saying that next Wed. she would have lab at 9 am a 4 hour IV infusion after that and then see the Nurse Practitioner. We were a little unsure of what was going on since the NP had said all the blood work was good yesterday. She called the NP and finally got a call back from her. She explained they had done a test, that we didn't know about, that measured her immune system and it is suppose to be about 700 and hers was only 349, so she needs some immunoglobulin which will help boost her immune system. Since they wiped out her immune system she will be real susceptible to any infection and with cold and flu season coming on, this will help her hopefully avoid any illnesses. She will receive one a month for 6 months but can get them in Springfield once she goes home. Becky is willing to do anything necessary to stay as healthy as possible.
This afternoon we went to the grocery store for a few items that we needed and she pushed the cart. Of course we washed the bar good with a Clorox Wipe before she started pushing. We didn't need too much so she did OK but headed to the car while I checked out. She really did well and I enjoyed the company in the store.
We got back and settled in for some tennis on TV. We have enjoyed watching it this past 2 weeks. As you can tell, we spend most of our time watching sports of all kind on TV. There's a football game coming on now so a new season begins!!
Continue to pray for strength for Becky each day and also for patience as she's getting anxious to get home.
Love,
Becky and Barb
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Sept. 9 Day +55
I Thessalonians 5:14,15 says, "Ane we urge you, brothers, warn those who are idle, encourage the timid, help the weak, be patient with everyone. Make sure that noboby pays back wrong for wrong, but always try to be kind to each other and to everyone else." We saw this scripture in action this morning while we were at the hospital. After Becky's visit we were heading out and there was a sale in the hallway of jewelry and we stopped to look. Becky mentioned that one particular necklace was really pretty but then we headed on out. A lady named Gwen stopped us and asked if she could buy Becky the necklace. She said that she was doing a random act of kindness every day and wanted to get it for Becky or another one if she preferred something else. She had a friend who had lung cancer and came to the center for treatments and had worn a ballcap and mask like Becky. She sure demonstrated to us the love of God and also said she would be praying for Becky. Isn't God wonderful!!
Now on to the medical report. The nurse took almost 50 minutes today to get blood from the catheter and then only got one lumen to work. The nurse apologized to Becky for taking so long and Becky apologized to the nurse for the catheter being so stubborn but it wasn't either one of their faults. The nurse also changed the bandage on the site.
We were late for the appointment with the Nurse Practitioner and they had been looking for us. It wasn't too long before she came in once we got back to the room. Becky's vitals are still good and her weight remains stable. (I can't say the same for mine!!). The lab results were good with the hematocrit, hemoglobin and platelets going up just a little more from last week.
Becky is having a little sinus drainage and cough so the NP listened to her lungs carefully and wrote her a script for Claritin to take for the drainage. We have been walking outside more and there is also a lot of demolition going on in the area.
The NP said it wasn't necessary for her to wear her mask in the building or outside unless there was construction going on or if there was a crowd of people in close quarters with little ventilation. She also said she "could" drive if she felt like it. She doesn't think she's up to that yet though. We also got some instructions on who could visit when she got home and the only restrictions are if someone is running fever or sick (especially with flu season coming), or if a child has had a live virus immunization such as MMR or Varicella (chicken pox) or an adult that has received the Shingles vaccine within a month.
All in all she continues to do great and the Lord blesses daily.
Love,
Becky and Barb
Now on to the medical report. The nurse took almost 50 minutes today to get blood from the catheter and then only got one lumen to work. The nurse apologized to Becky for taking so long and Becky apologized to the nurse for the catheter being so stubborn but it wasn't either one of their faults. The nurse also changed the bandage on the site.
We were late for the appointment with the Nurse Practitioner and they had been looking for us. It wasn't too long before she came in once we got back to the room. Becky's vitals are still good and her weight remains stable. (I can't say the same for mine!!). The lab results were good with the hematocrit, hemoglobin and platelets going up just a little more from last week.
Becky is having a little sinus drainage and cough so the NP listened to her lungs carefully and wrote her a script for Claritin to take for the drainage. We have been walking outside more and there is also a lot of demolition going on in the area.
The NP said it wasn't necessary for her to wear her mask in the building or outside unless there was construction going on or if there was a crowd of people in close quarters with little ventilation. She also said she "could" drive if she felt like it. She doesn't think she's up to that yet though. We also got some instructions on who could visit when she got home and the only restrictions are if someone is running fever or sick (especially with flu season coming), or if a child has had a live virus immunization such as MMR or Varicella (chicken pox) or an adult that has received the Shingles vaccine within a month.
All in all she continues to do great and the Lord blesses daily.
Love,
Becky and Barb
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