Please Continue to Pray for Gail

by ObtainingMercy, posted in How Great is Our God, Prayer Request

I have a new post over at A Door of Hope:  The Privilege of Prayer.  

In it I share a wonderful answer to prayer that our church experienced yesterday.

While we are talking of prayer, I would like to continue to ask your prayer for my friend Gail and her husband Mike.

Gail has been under heavy sedation, and non-responsive, since being put on the ventilator last Saturday.  Her oxygen levels are not getting better, and her liver seems to be completely non-functioning.

Within the next week or so, Mike will be needing to make some difficult decisions about Gail.

We know that our God is a God of miracles and can do whatever He wants, regardless of what the medical team might expect. 

We just want this time to be one of perfect peace and clarity for Mike, and that Gail can remain pain-free at all times.

Thank you for taking the time to carry them to the Father again.  I know they appreciate it very much.

Alesha

Shut the Door, the Air Conditioner’s On!

by ObtainingMercy, posted in Blessings, Florida Weather, Food and Drink, Hallelujah Diet, Household, Isaac Update, Prayer Request

I am so happy to let you know that my friend, Mrs. C, is at home now, recovering from her month-long ordeal.  She is healing well, so let's pray that continues! 🙂

She is actually the one who suggested I share the following picture with you, after I shared it with her this morning:

 

Acunit


This is our air conditioning unit, as seen from my bedroom. :)  She is quite a monster, I know!  But she gushes forth lovely, cool air to keep (most of) our house at a moderate temperature.  My dad is eventually going to be ducting those 3 holes to the individual rooms in our house; and the plan is to wall this corner in like a closet with some pretty louvered doors.

So, now that our temperatures have hit the 90's, we are staying nice and cool with our "lovely beast".  I am thanking the Lord for all the ways He is blessing me lately. 🙂

Isaac has been sick for the past 3 weeks.  At first it was just a cold, but it eventually turned into a sinus infection. 

And with the illness came the seizures. 

I'm sad to tell you about that, really.  I don't want you to be discouraged that we have lost ground again.  It's ok, really.  We had about 2 months of such clarity with him, and we wouldn't trade that for anything.  It was really wonderful.  We don't like the seizures, but they "normal" for Isaac, and we are not complaining.

Here's something yummy we tried today:

Kalesalad 

It's called "Sweet Annie Kale Salad" from the recipe book "How We All Went Raw".  It was quite a surprise to us that we both liked it.  Next time, though, I will add more garlic, and substitute craisins for the raisins.  You know I always tweak everything!!! 🙂

I've got a few new smoothie recipes I'll try to share with you soon, too.  We are diligently trying to get back to our healthy eating plan.  We begin to feel lousy and sluggish when we are not sticking with it as we should. 

I have been sick for about 2 weeks:  bronchitis, according to my
self-diagnosis.  I am on antibiotic now, but the cough is
l-i-n-g-e-r-i-n-g – unfortunately.  I hope to be back to church and
choir and LIFE soon! 🙂

No new report on Mama Gail.  I'm sure we will be talking with Mike
soon, and will let you know if there has been any change.

Keeping my eyes set on Jesus (because, really, what else is there?),

Alesha

Continuing to pray for Gail

by ObtainingMercy, posted in Prayer Request

Gail is very low, and needed to be put on the ventilator yesterday.  Her lungs continue to fill with fluid, and the doctors feel that her liver has failed, due to the Hepatitis C.

Doug traveled to be with her and Mike today.  Please pray for them, as the Lord lays them on your heart.

Gail has a wonderful sense of humor, which is continuing even now.  Yesterday while Mike and some friends were with her, she looked around and stated, "Some party!" 🙂

We know that God is faithful, and will be near, even during these hard times.  We are asking for His intervention even now.  He is the Great Physician and can do whatever He wills.

I would also like to ask for your continued prayers for our co-pastor's precious wife, Mrs. C.  She has been hospitalized for the third time this month, due to abdominal adhesions and intestinal perforations.  We are asking for Divine Intervention for her as well.

We will continue to trust Him.

Blessings to you,

Alesha

Prayer Request Update on Mama Gail

by ObtainingMercy, posted in Prayer Request

Please continue to pray for Gail.  She underwent abdominal exploratory surgery yesterday, to find the source of substantial blood loss she has been experiencing.  They think they know the source and did some repair, but are not sure. 

Her bone marrow has not started producing yet, since the chemo ended, and that is complicating matters as well.

Our hearts are very heavy for our friends.  They live over 2 hours away, and we are not able to be there for them.  Also, we have all been sick, and would not be allowed to visit Gail any way.

If the Lord burdens your heart, please hold them up in prayer.  If you are local, please consider going by to visit.  She is in Weustoff Hospital.

Thank you,

Alesha

A Must Read Link

by ObtainingMercy, posted in Blessings, How Great is Our God, Links to Share

And no, it isn't political!  (just in case you were wondering!) 🙂

Some days, the Lord send me an extra special blessing – just for me!  Today was one of those days.

Vanessa, at A Sweet Fragrance, shared her thoughts on "People, not Vegetables".  It really touched my heart.  I think you will be blessed by it as well.  I especially loved her use of Scripture!  I had never thought about it in those terms before.

Thanks, Vanessa!

Alesha

A Prayer Request

by ObtainingMercy, posted in Prayer Request

Please pray for my friend, Gail…known to those who love her as "Mama Gail".

She has completed chemo treatment for lymphoma, and has received a clean CAT/PET scan. 

However, she is now hospitalized with pneumonia.  Her recovery is also complicated by Hepatitis C.  There are also some other very serious issues that have arisen that have the doctors very concerned.

Also, please pray for her husband Mike, who is understandably worried, and who is dealing with health issues of his own.

Thank you so much,

Alesha