Good morning!
It's Wednesday morning, bright & sunny! Thank you, Kurt & Jenn, for taking over the "posts" while I was on a little "vacation" in the hospital. Thank you for keeping loved ones in the loop for us. You did a beautiful job.

We got settled at home last evening and I just enjoyed a little bit of a nap while Don was out tending to some work. It felt very good not to be poked or woke-d!

Oh, how God continues to provide encouragement along the way! A dear loved one brought up an mp-3 player to the hospital on Monday night. It was loaded with inspirational instrumental music - the stuff of "our" generation...upbeat & beautiful, but not bangy. Little did he know (though God did) the help & comfort those songs would bring in just a few hours. Many songs were familiar and brought familiar scripture passages to mind. During the night I needed a blood transfusion and God kept me company along the way through music (thanks, Kent) and through those who just "happened to be" awake and praying...thank you, one & all!

And again - another loved one loaded some music on a different listening device - this time, though, it was "bangy" music! It, too, contains many songs straight from Scripture and shouts (literally!) of hope, redemption, right living, and encouragement in Jesus Christ. The very first song that is loaded - don't know if it was by his choice or HIS choice - is "Who Am I" by Casting Crowns (I think). The song ends beautifully by answering the "who am I?" question with "I am Yours!". Thanks so much, Kurt... the music you've shared with us reminds us of you all and Mia & Livi show much - it is what y'all are growing up with!! I can see with my mind's eye Mia & Livi be-bopping to the songs during worship!

Thank you for all your love & care...we keep saying how much you all mean to us and it is so very true. We can only imgaine, though, how hard the waiting & waiting can be for you all - and the helplessness that is felt. Headed to Madison here soon this morning and we'll begin radiation tomorrow morning, but for just now, we will rest in HIS care!

Love you all so much...may peace in His perfect love fill your day...
Don & Deb