Author: ObtainingMercy

Just a Bad Cold

by ObtainingMercy, posted in Hallelujah Diet, How Great is Our God, Isaac Update, Recipe
(one day last week when Isaac was feeling better.)

Isaac
didn't have fever today, but we still kept our appointment with the
doctor.  His cough sounds much worse today and he slept all day until
we got him ready for his appointment. 

But Praise the Lord,
his ear, sinuses and lungs are all clear!  He only has a bad cold.  So
we'll just keep doing our asthma treatments and giving him lots of TLC
and, Lord willing, he'll be feeling better soon.  

Here's a
new dish I tried last night.  It was very tasty, and I even enjoyed it
today for lunch with crackers.  It's super easy: 

Sweet Corn Salad
1 large ear of corn (raw)
1 large tomato
1/4 c. sweet onion
1/2 a red pepper
1 celery stalk
3T parsley
Cut the corn from the cob, and dice everything else.  Combine and chill.

I
served mine with a little Olive Oil and Vinegar Salad Dressing (Paul
Newman's).  It was really yummy.  I do think, however, I will leave out
the parsley next time.  I found that I really didn't care for the taste
of it.  Just my opinion, fwiw!

That's it for today…I need to start supper.

May the Lord bless you with a peaceful evening (or "morning" for Laura and Hammie ),
Alesha

Fever Is No Fun

by ObtainingMercy, posted in Isaac Update, Prayer Request

Both Isaac and I caught Doug's cold.  We ran low-grade fevers last night.

This
morning, however, Isaac's fever spiked to 104.3*.  It came down
immediately with intervention and is now just over 100*.  He is
coughing and sneezing and just generally feels really crummy.  I'd
appreciate it if you would pray for my little man.

In case
you're wondering our interventions for Isaac's fevers follow the same
routine, most of which has been gleaned from the many nurses we have
had the privilege of knowing over the past years.

We do the following:

  • Uncover him
  • Strip him down to his diaper
  • Administer Motrin (ibuprofen) fever reducer
  • Start an asthma treatment
  • Check temp in 30 minutes.  If it has not come down, or continues to climb, administer Tylenol (acetaminophen) fever reducer.

This
formula has never failed to bring down his fever very quickly, praise
the Lord.  Remember when our parents used to pile on the blankets and
insist that we stay covered to "burn out" the fever?    I am so thankful for medical advances.

My back is feeling some better.  I was able to go to church yesterday, which was wonderful after missing 2 Sundays in a row.

We
just seem to be going through one of those "seasons" here.  It has
happened before, and I'm sure it won't be the last time, either. 
Whether it is a time of refining from the Father, or an attack from the
enemy, I know it is still in God's hands and under His control.  I am
trying to be diligent to still my heart before Him, and not lose my joy
during this time.

Thank you for taking the time to carry us to the throne of God.  I appreciate it so much, dear friends.
Alesha

Friday, 01 May 2009

by ObtainingMercy, posted in Prayer Request, What's Happening

Feeling just a little bit better today…

But my poor hubby –
who has taken care of Isaac and me and the house and the bills and the
groceries and the cooking and the laundry for the past TWO WEEKS – has come down with a miserable cold.

Could
you please pray for Doug?  That God would heal his cold and give him
some really great blessing for his faithfulness to our family.  He is
such a blessing to me every day, but I am especially grateful for him
after the past 2 weeks; and I know he would appreciate the prayer.

Thanks and blessings on your weekend!
Alesha

Thursday, 30 April 2009

by ObtainingMercy, posted in What's Happening

still here…still in bed…still trying to be joyful

i
did manage to walk out to the mailbox yesterday.  i also changed a
diaper today with minimal pain.  that's a good thing.  i don't have to
call my mom to come over to changed Isaac for me. 

so…thanks for your prayers.  I appreciate them very much. 

Alesha

Thursday, 23 April 2009

by ObtainingMercy, posted in Hallelujah Diet, What's Happening

Hey ya'll…we're still here.  I'm having some health issues right now
(same ones I went through last year), so I spent Friday through Tuesday
in or very near my bed.  Yesterday I did go out with Doug and Isaac,
visited my doctor, and sat in the car while Doug shopped a bit, came
home and went straight to bed.

So far, my weight loss is 10+ pounds!  The doctor said probably more like 15 (the scales wouldn't weigh me before yesterday). 
But they did yesterday, and I am very pleased!  Doug, much to our
surprise and delight, has lost 43 pounds!  Yay!  Go Doug!!!

That's it for today.  I hope to be back soon.


Alesha

Thursday, 16 April 2009

by ObtainingMercy, posted in Isaac Update
Well, we promised a happy, upbeat post today and here it is!!!

I know you haven't seen Isaac in a while, so I thought I'd catch a few shots of him.  He's the most happy thing I can think of.


He's growing up fast, isn't he?


He
likes to look out his window.  We have our tomato and pepper plants out
there, and my gardenia is right outside.  Lots for him to keep an eye
on during the day.


He
gets the giggles a lot these days!  He has been feeling really well on
this new medicine, and now that the old medicine is out of his system,
we are seeing some increased clarity.  We do still see some seizures,
but they are further apart and not as involved as before.  Not a
complete cure, but a much tighter control.
We are so grateful!


That's all we have time for today.  We really like all our friends here in Bloggyland!  Thanks for coming by!

Alesha and Isaac

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Peek-a-boo!!!  We seeeeeeee you!!!

Saturday, 11 April 2009

by ObtainingMercy, posted in Holiday
Luke 24:1-3KJB
"Now upon the first day of the week, very early in the morning, they
came unto the sepulchre, bringing the spices which they had prepared,
and certain others with them. 
"And they found the stone rolled away from the sepulchre. 
"And they entered in, and found not the body of the Lord Jesus."

He is risen!!!

 

How Deep The Father's Love For Us
by Stewart Townsend

How deep the Father's love for us,
How vast beyond all measure
That He should give His only Son
To make a wretch His treasure

How great the pain of searing loss,
The Father turns His face away
As wounds which mar the chosen One,
Bring many sons to glory

Behold the Man upon a cross,
My sin upon His shoulders
Ashamed I hear my mocing voice,
Call out among the scoffers

It was my sin that helf Him there
Until it was accomplished
His dying breath has brought me life
I knoww that it is finished

I will not boast in anything
No gifts, no power, no wisdom
But I will boast inJesus Christ
His death and resurrection

Why should I gain from His reward?
I cannot give an answer
But this I know with all my heart
His wounds have paid my ransom