Another January Update

I Know who holds tomorrow! Just don’t know what that entails...

Dave and I now get to spend about 2 weeks in Florida. We have been excited for this opportunity to have a few less doctors appointments and a less hectic schedule. Dave will continue do his work remotely and I will continue to find some clarity to my scattered brain with some rest. 

We arrived last Friday, and the day after our arrival to our home in Florida, I began having excruciating rib pain, so off we went to the ER AGAIN! With tears streaming down my face I pleaded “where is God? Why has he left me?” Dave compassionately talked me through it. 

After x-rays and a scan, The doctor said I had a “very large” blood clot across the top of my lungs. (pulmonary embolism for you medical folks). So three nights in the hospital for blood thinning IV’s and I was discharged. Oh and two doses of morphine for pain – oh sweet relief for pain! 

I’m glad to be back home where I’m comfortable. Dave & I walked to our car dragging the IV pole filled with DRIP IV OF JEREMIAH 29:11 and lots of Hope and a future. 

Seems I just can’t avoid medical facilities! Maybe God thinks I enjoy all the attention I get while I am in the hospital. Ugh!!! 

That being said, I have gotten really good care while having made my various hospital visits, no matter where we have been Anchorage AK, Chicago, Goshen or Sarasota. Below is a photo of one my great nurses LaRonda in Sarasota. 

 Thank you for your continued prayers! Cindy

January 2023 - I KNOW WHO HOLDS THE FUTURE

I know who holds tomorrow! I just don’t know what that entails. I’m still moving slowly from chair to bed and trying to “putter” and get some things done. Yesterday I was so frustrated trying to accomplish a photo order I just laid my head on the table and let the tears flow. And I may or may not have thrown the remote control. Ha! A girl’s gotta do what a girl’s gotta do. 

                                 

My brain continues to be the biggest frustration for me. Dates? Appointments? I can’t remember any of it! To make any visitation times, appointments,  please connect with Dave.  

Last Wednesday, my oldest Alli came to my rescue! She spent about 3 hours here and decluttered and helped with picture orders. I absolutely have no idea what I’d do without my amazing kids! I really am blessed. And a friend brought chili and cornbread for our dinner. It was delicious! We now accept visitors but ask that you limit your visit to 15 minutes, and text or call first. Preferably Dave. He knows the calendar. That’s really all I can tolerate at this point. If you see me out & about I’m sporting new headgear, which is called OPTUNE It’s really lovely looking and it’s another way to fight this **** cancer!

 

Super grateful for this lady that is my sidekick when we want to do what Dave tells us not to do. ("too much out to eat, pace yourself, we have a BIG day tomorrow!"  Honey, every DAY is a big day around here in case you didn't notice!) And of course, to get our nails done.  

I had a seizure a few weeks ago which earned me a ride in an ambulance (a first for me). Once at the ER they got the seizures under control quickly. I was also admitted to Sarasota Memorial for one night in February for IV, x-rays, breathing treatments for RSV...so yeah, I guess we have a few things going on. Ha! But we get to sneak away to our snowbird home in florida when we want to. *How are we old enough for this stage of life?!? We’ll spend a good portion of Feb/March there. 

 I also forgot about the amazing long weekend in January that I planned with 8 very dear volleyball coaching friends  (including my coaching daughters). We attended NCAA women’s volleyball championship in Tampa. This trip had been a long time coming and may be a new tradition. 

Enjoy the pictures and please pray for a good long future for me and my family. Also pray that I can literally use my weak left side and place each day at His feet and not WORRY!!  God's beauty and majesty!  Oh how I long to explore Heaven!  My Uncle Wilbur went ahead of me (funeral was Saturday)  I sure hope he's telling everyone I know, to prepare for my arrival, because my heart is ready for all of the hugs and dancing on streets of gold!

Julie & Terry  treated us siblings to a delicious Brazilian meal.

Because you lasted until the end, I'm treating you to some cute kid pictures...