Wednesday, January 30

Happy Wednesday Blog family. I am finally home from the hospital. My goal now is to continue to gain strength. My physical strength will come with rest and a tempered schedule. My spiritual strength will come much the same way. Some days I just sit in wonder of how God works in my life.
After all, it is all about Him. Keep praying. It works!

Tuesday, January 29

Good morning Blog family, I do have a genuine excuse why I have not posted here the past few days. I could blame it on my meds, which really do make me think strange things. Or I could blame it on a number of other things. But the truth is, I have not been smart enough to figure out how to post to my blog through my cell phone or through my Kindle. Anyway, today I have my laptop so I will give you an update.
Last Saturday my mind and body ran into a brick wall. Everything just disconnected. We went to Wayne Memorial just to get some fluids, but we were admitted for overnight care. The next day was better, but my why blood count was not where it should be so Dr. Chang thought that I should stay another day. I do continue to improve, but I have been running a low grade fever. I am eating well and am trying to keep my strength up by walking around the hospital several times a day.
I may be going home this afternoon or tomorrow. I have learned not to make any predictions. I have also learned that my time is not always His time.
Thank you for your continued thoughts and prayers during this part of my journey. It is still all about Him.

Friday, January 25

Dorothy, of Wizard of Oz fame, said it best. "There's no place like home." After what we thought was going to be an overnight stay in the hospital turned out to be more like 4 days, it really is good to be home. I am getting stronger and feeling better. Mouth and throat sores still prevent me from eating very much, and chemo reactions still take much of my energy away, but I am confident that things will get better with time. As I look outside my glass doors I can see some sleet or freezing rain coming down. I realize that there are many tasks that folks need to accomplish before they can stop and go home. My prayer is that everyone will be careful in their travels. Over the next day or so it may be necessary for some folks to stay indoors for awhile. The weather may prevent you from getting out. Let me suggest that when that happens, spend that time in communion with our Lord. After all, it's all about Him.

Wednesday, January 23

It's Wednesday evening. It has been one long week at the hospital. Today, however has been a better day. I am thinking that I may go home tomorrow morning. Right now, we continue to battle mouth sores and a burning stomach. I have been able to eat a little more today. The pain meds are still working, thank the Lord. Tonight I went to Garris Chapel Church for a Bible study. Before you think that I am so strung up on meds that I think that I can be in two places at one time, let me assure you that I can be at two places at once. It is called "SKYP." Through the magic of electronics, I was able to participate in the the class live without ever getting off of of the hospital bed. That's the way that God is, only millions of time better. No matter where you are, God is able to partcipate in your life. He is with me wherever I am, and He doesn't need SKYP. Awesome!

Tuesday, January 22

Good afternoon. Blog. Family. I am composing this on my Kindle (I hope it works)from the hospital, where I have been since Sunday. I am getting some fluids, pain meds and rest. I should be out of here in the next day or so. Just a bump in the road. Being here makes me appreciate the staff at facilities where God's healing takes place. Hug a nurse today.