Obtaining Mercy

Isaac’s Happy Day

May 28, 2009 by ObtainingMercy, posted in How Great is Our God, Isaac Update, What's Happening

Isaac and Grammy certainly had a happy day together!

He
loves having her here at his beck and call. She keeps him occupied and
content. Today she sat reading in his room for a while, while I napped
the pain away. He just loved having her camped out in his room.

Aren't we so glad we followed the Lord's leading and moved here next door to Grammy and Papa???
You bet we are!
God knew what was ahead for us, and made provision for such a time as this.
He is a good God to us, amen?

How has He provided for you today? I would love to hear about it.

Tuesday, 26 May 2009

May 26, 2009 by ObtainingMercy, posted in What's Happening

I went to a chiropractor today. My SI joint is completely "out".

That's
where I've had all the pain for the past 5 weeks, but over the weekend
it was suddenly much worse. The pain has been excruciating.
Reluctantly, I agreed with my doctor to take some medications for it.
Then today I was able to get to the chiropractor.

I will be
going back to the chiropractor several times to try to adjust it back
into place. It is going to be a painful process, but I can't continue
being unable to walk more than a few feet at a time.

Praise the
Lord they had an opening for me, and that we had the money to pay for
today's visit. God is merciful and gracious, even while we're walking
through the valley.

Doug and Isaac are doing well. It is still
raining every day. Our little pepper plants are doing great, but we're
a bit worried about the tomato plants. No tomatoes yet.

And courtesy of my gardenia plant, here's a pic of my favorite way to enjoy those fragrant blossoms:

Floating in a crystal bowl of water. The house smelled beautiful for days.

Blessings to you,
Alesha

Birthday Boy

May 21, 2009 by ObtainingMercy, posted in How Great is Our God, Isaac Update

I
know I've mentioned before how difficult it is to photograph Isaac.
These are the only ones I could salvage from the nearly one hundred
that we took.
He is totally worth the extra effort!
Of course, we aren't eating cake, but Papa insisted Isaac have one and they even provided the candles!
We each had a tiny sliver of the Publix carrot cake, then Doug took the rest over to Papa!!!
I
think Isaac had a wonderful day. He had therapy yesterday, so we did
his cake and pictures today. He didn't seem to mind. Doug said
everybody kept singing to him at therapy yesterday. He loves the
"Happy Birthday" song.
Praise the Lord for nine years of my precious boy's life!!!

From Tribulation to Hope

May 19, 2009 by ObtainingMercy, posted in Friendship, How Great is Our God, What's Happening

And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;

And patience, experience; and experience, hope:
And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.
Romans 5:3-5

It
has been a long 4.5 weeks. I don't really know if my back is getting
better or worse. I try to increase my activity every day, but that
tends to set me back the day after. So I'm just continuing to take
everything reeeeeeally slowly. Hopefully, soon, I will begin to see some progress.

Today
I was blessed by a visit from my oldest younger brother. He came for
his birthday present (yesterday) and to bring Isaac's present (birthday
#9 tomorrow!). We had a really nice visit, which we don't get a chance
to do very often. Then Doug came home and after a bit, we were blessed
to have my youngest younger brother drop in for a bit too. It was so
nice!

My
hubby was able to go out to a work function this evening. Here he is,
looking all handsome and vice-principal-esque. (minus those 50
pounds!!!)

And
if you look at the jewelry form to his right, you'll see that necklace
I've been working on. After I took the picture, I thought "Wow! It
looks so pretty sitting right there!"

Isaac's
birthdays usually hit me pretty hard. It is a common theme among
parents of special needs children. I was really concerned about this
year. I have been under the weather, so to speak, for so long
physically, that I was fearful that Isaac's birthday tomorrow would be
especially hard.

But God is so faithful. He sent a precious
birthday card for Isaac from a friend yesterday. It was so sweet it
made me cry. (Thank you, friend!) Then the unexpected company today
was an added blessing. I will still have to be home alone tomorrow
while Doug takes Isaac to therapy, which makes me sad. But I don't
dare do that long trip – traveling is awful on my back.

I know
that God has not given us a spirit of fear, so if we are experiencing
anxiety and fear, they are coming from another source. I am going to
choose power and love and a sound mind for the day tomorrow; and I know
it is going to turn out just fine.

Blessings to you,
Alesha

That’s Just Crackers!

May 18, 2009 by ObtainingMercy, posted in Hallelujah Diet, Recipe

First soak 2 cups of flax seeds in 2 cups of water. I used 1 cup
golden flax seed and 1 cup dark flax seed. Let them soak for 1 1/2
hours. As they absorb water, you'll need to add more.