Joshua is 9 today!
What a bummer to spend your birthday in the hospital, but Josh seems to be taking it in stride. He had a good day with his family.
You can read all about his birthday here:
Be sure to drop by and wish the J-Man a Happy Birthday!
Category: What’s Happening
Catching Up
We are having such nice weather right now, in the high 70's, low 80's – just gorgeous really. We'll only have a bit of this, so we try to enjoy it while we can.
We're also getting lots of rain, which is so good for everything. This summer was too dry, even for Florida.
I can't believe some of my friends are seeing snow already – that's just cRaZy!
Doug made a huge pot of vegetable soup on Saturday, and we are enjoying it so much with our fall-like weather.
My back went out again over the weekend. I didn't "do" anything, it just sort of "went". I was able to get to the chiropractor today, and will need to go back tomorrow.
Our caregiver was sick, so Doug had to miss a day of work. That is the thing that really "gets" to me when I'm stuck with a bad back – when I can't care for my child and my home the way I need to.
However, I thank the Lord often for the fact that our church streams its services live. I was able to "be" at both the morning and evening services.
The sermon on Sunday night, from our senior pastor, was just what my troubled soul needed, too. He gave us a great reminder to not follow in the footsteps of Thomas the Doubting Disciple; but to instead cry out to the Lord, as the father of the child possessed by devils did with tears, "Lord, I believe; help thou mine unbelief."
So, I've been able to put that sermon into immediate practice as I've been dealing with a great deal of pain the past 2 days. The Lord is so faithful to minister to me in my time of despair. He is a good and gracious God to me.
Our little friend, Joshua in Japan, is still in the hospital; and his blood counts continue to drop. The doctors continue to be confused as to the cause. Laura and Jerry continue to try to manage family, work and hospital time. It is difficult. Please continue to pray!
I will share a specific answer to prayer for Laura, though. She has been stuck eating "fast food" for most of the past 3 weeks, due to the demands on her very limited time. However, over the weekend, on the Joshua's classmates parents brought her a basket of goodies that included fresh bread, fresh veggies and tuna. What a wonderful treat for her!!! What a thoughtful thing to do! I am praying the Lord's blessings on that classmate's family! 🙂
That's it, I guess, for today's update.
Blessings to you,
Alesha
Some Good News for Joshua
Joshua's blood count seems to be improving!
Praise the Lord!
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Here is Laura's latest blog:
She's included some pics, so be sure to click the link and read all the good news. 🙂
Thank you for helping us pray. God is so merciful to hear and answer our prayers.
We will continue to pray that Josh's bone marrow and blood keep producing the blood cells and platelets. His numbers are not normal yet, but are moving in the right direction.
BTW, Ike is doing well. He has slept through the night 12 out of the last 13 nights. Yay!
I head to the dentist tomorrow. Y'all know how I feel about dentist…sigh… If you think about me, maybe pray a little prayer that my fibromyalgia will ease up and the muscle cramps from nervousness won't be too bad. I'd really appreciate it. 🙂
Blessings,
Alesha
Continuing to Pray for Joshua in Japan
Our little friend, Joshua, is still in the hospital in Japan. It seems his anti-seizure meds have played havoc with his bone marrow's blood production.
Scary stuff, yeah???
Here's Laura's latest blog:
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Isaac is still sleeping each night. Whoo Hoo!!! We are really grateful for this turn of events!
Doug is excited to be attending a Teachers' Conference today and tomorrow. He loves the fellowship, the sessions and the teaching on teaching! I told my friend he was as excited as a 3rd grader on Field Trip Day! 🙂
My back is continuing to mend slowly. I have started to walk a little each morning with a DVD, and it is making me very sore. So I guess "slow and steady" will be the name of the game while I continue to heal.
I guess that's it for today.
Thanks for helping us pray for Josh!
Alesha
Friendly Friday
I just wanted to share these pretty Scripture thoughts with you today.
They are from Brandie over at BranMadeTags
You can also "like" her on Facebook and see when she come out with new tags.
This last one is for you, my bloggy friends! Thank you for praying me through this season of pain and illness.
I continue to have a little more movement each day, although the pain is continuing. Eventually, though, I know I will survive, thanks to my praying friend like you!!!
Happy Weekend!
Alesha
More of the Same
I don't have much to talk about these days, so I thought I'd give the people what they want. Isaac pictures…with the puppy…that seems to make everybody happy. (Me included!)
(in case you thought I was exaggerating about their wanting to bite each other!)
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So happy together!
Please excuse the full laundy basket in the background…but, hey, everything was clean and folded, at least! 🙂
Hoping you have a Happy Wednesday,
Alesha
How Great is Our God!!!
No surgery needed for Isaac!!!
The shunt was actually drawing too much fluid from his brain, which causes the same symptoms as if it were not working well. They adjusted it with a magnet and sent them on their way!
THANK YOU for your prayers! God certainly showed up and answered them!!
So very grateful,
Alesha
Obtaining Mercy 