There are not enough exclamation points for how we feel right now! I just spoke with Andrew's doctor and "there is no need to continue testing" at MD Anderson. She said she isn't real sure what to think as she expected the last tests to indicate a need for more "studies", but the tests were "normal" for a 13 year old boy! YAHOO! PTL! As Andrew said, "Thank you, Jesus!" I don't even know how to act right now! I do know I will sleep tonight!
We will go to endicrinology on June 18 to meet with the dietician to make sure we are handling the "no sugar" rule OK. She said we could balance sugar with proteins so Andrew was thrilled as he can have on Dr Pepper a day and maybe even some ice cream on occasion.
I cannot even being to thank you all enough for praying for our son! We proclaim again and again" Praise the Lord! Who is faithful and loving and merciful!" Praise the Lord!!!!
See you Sunday as we worship the Lord who is Jehovah Jireh, my provider!!!
Friday, May 30, 2008
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Tomorrow - test day!
Our patient advocate at Texas Children's said we should expect results tomorrow. We are quite anxious to get the results and see what is in store for us next. I was talking with a friend today and remember saying to her, "Joy is not circumstantial; not based upon current circumstances. Joy is joy; given by Jesus". I claim that tonight as my hold on Jesus grows tighter and tighter. In His joy I find completion and peace.
Kick a boy when he's down!
Well, besides the broken thumb and the pain inflicted there, it appears our fav team got SMOKED, and I mean SMOKED by the 'Stros last night. I watched all I could take. I guess we will have to dust off the Astros jersey today....AND BURN IT!!! he he he
Endocrin called last night and we look to have the final three test results tomorrow morning. Andrew is trying to manipulate his gaming with a broken thumb. A little difficult to play Guitar Hero with a splint on. I'm venturing to guess he's taking the splint off.
A request for prayers today as Wesley's brother and wife are having their fourth baby today. With a row of three boys, we are hoping for a girl. She's been in labor for three days and it picked up around midnight last night but as of 7:30 this morning, no baby. She's quite a trooper!
Blessings!
Endocrin called last night and we look to have the final three test results tomorrow morning. Andrew is trying to manipulate his gaming with a broken thumb. A little difficult to play Guitar Hero with a splint on. I'm venturing to guess he's taking the splint off.
A request for prayers today as Wesley's brother and wife are having their fourth baby today. With a row of three boys, we are hoping for a girl. She's been in labor for three days and it picked up around midnight last night but as of 7:30 this morning, no baby. She's quite a trooper!
Blessings!
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Anybody got a BIG bubble?
Well, we visited the pediatrician today and as she is not well versed in endocrin (as she will tell you herself) we just know that he is keeping his "girlish" figure and hasn't shrunk any. She did say she would call endocrin and try to locate the status of the labs taken last week. I also called for good measure and left a message for his endocrin nurse.
While in the doctor's office I asked the doctor to take a peek at Andrew's thumb as he did a little damage to it Sunday night. One x-ray and one splint later, we discover he has broken his thumb. So, he's in a splint for 6 weeks! UGUGUG! I never thought Andrew to be the drama queen in our family! We need to put him in a big bubble and leave him there!
Blessing!
While in the doctor's office I asked the doctor to take a peek at Andrew's thumb as he did a little damage to it Sunday night. One x-ray and one splint later, we discover he has broken his thumb. So, he's in a splint for 6 weeks! UGUGUG! I never thought Andrew to be the drama queen in our family! We need to put him in a big bubble and leave him there!
Blessing!
Monday, May 26, 2008
Saturday, May 24, 2008
Absolutely Amazing
Well, four days of PERFECT blood sugar levels. It's amazing! Andrew has not had PERFECT blood sugar levels for over 7 weeks and now...PERFECT. Even so perfect that we did a little test of our own today...we allowed Andrew some sugar this evening. Normally a little bit of sugar sends him straight up to near or over 200 and then within about an hour, drops him VERY low; we call it 'crashing' around here. We tested him 1 hour after eating sugar and he was a 106...a 106! AMAZING!! He did not crash!
We are waiting for the remainder of the test results. We waited nine days the last time these specific tests were taken so although we are eager to learn the results, we also don't expect them before Wednesday or Thursday next week. We will see the pediatrician this week for a check up.
I know you read this blog to discover updates concerning Andrew's health. We are sooo thankful you are interested in Andrew and what Jesus is doing for him and how God is using him. Jesus is using this to change and teach me as well. While sitting in the hospital room waiting for the CT scan results I remembered a story of an evangelist friend of ours from Alabama. His son was about 4 years old and their family was visiting relatives. There was a pond in the back of the property which the children were playing near. Suddenly, the family realized their 4 year old was no where to be found. Immediately, they ran to the pond only to discover their child no longer breathing. As they stood around the little body at the hospital the daddy placed his hand upon the little boy's head and prayed to His Father, thankful for his life and giving the child to live in his Father's kingdom.
I realized this week that I love trusting in Jesus when I can 'handle' the outcomes; when the end result is acceptable to me. But how do I feel when I don't know the outcome or when the end result is not what I want...do I still trust or do I fight or hide? Could I put a hand on my child's head and pray to my Father? I realized that I didn't know the answer to this question. I knew what I hoped I would do but I didn't know what I really would do.
I need to know that I trust Jesus! I have to learn to trust Him at ALL times; in ALL circumstances be content "whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want". I was reading today in the book The Great House of God by Max Lucado. He writes, "When you are confused about the future, go to your Jehovah-raah, your caring shepherd. When you are anxious about provision, talk to Jehovah-jireh, the Lord who provides. Are your challenges too great? Seek the help of Jehovah-shalom, the Lord is peace. Is your body sick? Are your emotions weak? Jehovah-rophe, the Lord who heals you, will see you now. Do you feel like a soldier stranded behind enemy lines? Take refuge in Jehovah-missi, the Lord is my banner." He is the foundation for my trust...no matter the situation; no matter the outcome.
PS. Hey 'stros fans...I bought Andrew an Astros jersey yesterday at a yard sale. He said he'd wear it...UNDER HIS CARDINALS JERSEY!!!
We are waiting for the remainder of the test results. We waited nine days the last time these specific tests were taken so although we are eager to learn the results, we also don't expect them before Wednesday or Thursday next week. We will see the pediatrician this week for a check up.
I know you read this blog to discover updates concerning Andrew's health. We are sooo thankful you are interested in Andrew and what Jesus is doing for him and how God is using him. Jesus is using this to change and teach me as well. While sitting in the hospital room waiting for the CT scan results I remembered a story of an evangelist friend of ours from Alabama. His son was about 4 years old and their family was visiting relatives. There was a pond in the back of the property which the children were playing near. Suddenly, the family realized their 4 year old was no where to be found. Immediately, they ran to the pond only to discover their child no longer breathing. As they stood around the little body at the hospital the daddy placed his hand upon the little boy's head and prayed to His Father, thankful for his life and giving the child to live in his Father's kingdom.
I realized this week that I love trusting in Jesus when I can 'handle' the outcomes; when the end result is acceptable to me. But how do I feel when I don't know the outcome or when the end result is not what I want...do I still trust or do I fight or hide? Could I put a hand on my child's head and pray to my Father? I realized that I didn't know the answer to this question. I knew what I hoped I would do but I didn't know what I really would do.
I need to know that I trust Jesus! I have to learn to trust Him at ALL times; in ALL circumstances be content "whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want". I was reading today in the book The Great House of God by Max Lucado. He writes, "When you are confused about the future, go to your Jehovah-raah, your caring shepherd. When you are anxious about provision, talk to Jehovah-jireh, the Lord who provides. Are your challenges too great? Seek the help of Jehovah-shalom, the Lord is peace. Is your body sick? Are your emotions weak? Jehovah-rophe, the Lord who heals you, will see you now. Do you feel like a soldier stranded behind enemy lines? Take refuge in Jehovah-missi, the Lord is my banner." He is the foundation for my trust...no matter the situation; no matter the outcome.
PS. Hey 'stros fans...I bought Andrew an Astros jersey yesterday at a yard sale. He said he'd wear it...UNDER HIS CARDINALS JERSEY!!!
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