I come here today to just share where we are ..I know many of you pray for us daily. I would like to share with you what is going on with us so that you will know what areas to direct your prayers.
I am trying very hard to refocus my energy ..I posted here about trying to work on thinking of the positives and turning my worries and fears over to God. I am working very hard to do just that. Sometimes I have to STOP myself and say...STOP..and pray and let go of it. I will admit..It is sorta working. I am trying the faking it till I make it approach..I do well during the day when everything is busy ...it is the dark of the night...Prayer Prayer and more prayer.
Philip is just struggling. No better way to put it. His pain level is high. It is high in the incision areas which is expected. But it is still high in the left side. I will admit I am very discouraged about this. But we are still in the healing time zone. So I am holding on to faith.
He is having some sweeling issues. And also some reactions to some of the meds. So they will be working on that today. A praise is his bladder is doing better. So that is wonderful.
He is not ready to travel to the next hospital...but that is in the planning stages.
I am feeling anxious that I have not snuck in my breast operation yet...but I will..I think I will try to get it done in the next two weeks or so. It has to be done before we travel to another hospital.
Have I mentioned I am a tad of a control freak...and I am not in any type of of control. I know ..this is a test of my faith. I kind of feel like I am having a lot of testing...wonder if I will pass...
I just would like us to have a road map of when and what and how we will get this all done.
So today I am going to take the advice I bet each of you may give me..I am going to do what I can do today to get through today...and the rest will fall into place. It will right? RIGHT?
My next prayer request is a finical one. The reality is..we have had a LONG hard road medically. That is a reality. But another reality is we have a long road ahead of us with Philip's ongoing medical care and now my added in treatments.
I would appreciate any prayers you could offer us for finding a balance for the finical struggles of our everyday bills and the medical concerns.
We were blessed with our online party from Brandy...and some donations made to Philip's donation box on the sidebar. You have no idea how much it meant to us. And as I always say PRAYERS are priceless...Thank You all.
Today I will learn to do Philip's wound care..pray for me..maybe for him more..Nah..I will do a good job..not like I have not done it before.
Gosh It feels good to come here and share with all of you. What a true blessing each of you are.
And hey if you stalk..yes YOU...come on out and post..say hey..so I know you are here. It makes my day..
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Just posting to let you know I'm here, like you asked. :)
And saying a prayer for you, Philip and the family.
Whoa girl. Just keep on keeping on!
Well, since you asked...I'll come out of 'stalkdom' to say hello and wish you a healing weekend. I enjoy your writing and am inspired by your (all of you) strength.
Thanks for sharing the update..I continue to pray for Philip, you and your family..What you all are dealing with is beyond hard,and the way you deal with it all is amazing.I know you may not see it that way..but it is. I understand about liking some control,and it is hard to let go and let God..it is a struggle,but you are doing great..like you said take it with baby steps. You say you are blessed by us...I think it's also important for you to know how blessed we feel because of you!
Dear sweet friend... you know I stalk... and even sometimes talk too much... lol
I have to say that I was laughing so hard with the Cole Tre post that I still have tears in my eyes... I can hear him saying that too. FUNNY. And I now mix my happy tears with the heavy tears... because that's what friends do, right? Fake it to you make it... sometimes that (of course along with all that praying) is all you can do. Hugs and more hugs for you...
Thank you so much for your updates, I know you are pressed for time, with being with Philip, your treatments, young children, a house and husband...I get tired just typing it.
How frustrating that Philip is still experiencing pain on his left side..I can understand your disappointment, we have to believe that as he heals the pain will go away.
Sending prayers for your finances, how unfair you must worry about that with everything else going on...praying for relief of the worries.
Now about you and your breast surgery...you need to take care of yourself. You must get this done as soon as possible, but you know that...so I will just give you another nudge and hope you decide that a healthy Amy is much better for her family.
Sending prayers as always, you know I love you, take care sweet lady and give Philip a hug from me.
Continuing to pray for you and Philip...
I thought I was overwhelmed until your post brought me back to reality. At least, what I'm dealing with is not all the complicated issues you are dealing with. As you know, I am also a control freak, too. I know how that feels.
Hugs and lots of love precious friend!
Yes, it will work out. His promise! Focus on Him today! Listen to His voice! He will guide you! He will lead you! He will comfort you! He will bless you in ways you aren't expecting!
Jill
I am a stalker. I stalk every day. I stalk MANY times every day. Even if I do not leave a note, do you feel the love?
Keep hanging in there, many are praying for you and Phillip and I hope each day is a better one than before.
Amy,
I'm totally praying for you even though it seems like I fell off the face of the earth. I'm just dealing with some emotional things of my own -- I'll e-mail you later from another e-mail account I have (look for something from whimzgirl).
You stay strong sister and hang in there!!
Hugs,
Rene
Thanks for the update. Yes - everything will fall into place. We are praying and God is in charge!
Oh Amy, I am praying so hard for Philip and you. I have been stalking your blog for three or four months and sometimes leave comments but always offer up prayers. Thanks for the specifics to pray for...it helps to know some of the exact needs. Although I only know you and Philip through your blog, I feel like a friend.
Let go, and Let God.
Amy I think you are doing a great job with Philip and trying so hard to turn it over to our Father. I will pray for you, especially for the issues you mentioned in your blog.
Amy-
You are GREAT!! Praying for Philip, you and your family.
April
Praying for you all!!
That's all you can do, Amy, is put one foot in front of the other and keep moving forward...on FAITH! Keep reminding yourself that you ARE strong and there is nothing, NOTHING, that you and GOD can't conquer together! Sending you tons of hugs and love! Take good care of your boy...and yourself!
I am always here..both in support and in prayer.
Love to you all,
-Krissy-
just wanted you to know i was here and praying for you daily
I'm still praying! :)
Thank you for letting me know exactly what I can pray for today. Praying for all of it and trusting each need will be met for you. Big hugs to you friend~robin
Amy, know that you are loved and being prayed for every day. I'm glad to know specifically what needs more prayer.
You are an amazing woman and mother!!!! ♥
Continuing to pray and think about you. PLEASE take care of YOU.
Haven't posted before...but I read. And I pray. Boy, do I pray.
Amy, you're still in my prayers. Every day, I willpray extra special for those things you specified. You're right...just take one moment at a time, and do what you can, the rest will fall into place.
Confessions of a silent stalker - I stalk your blog but never comment. However, I pray for you, Philip and your family. For healing, provisions and encouragement.
Blessings.
Amy~ Thanks for the direction for prayer, that is a great thing to know exactly what you are needing...Not that God doesn't already know when we pray for you all. You guys will continue to be in our prayers!!!!!!!!!!!!!! What a struggle this is going to be for you having to have surgery at this critical time..WHEW, I am just praying that God would PLEASE PLEASE give you a break!!! I hope you get that surgery done and Philip's transfer goes well...I will await till your next direction..
((((HUGS, HUGS, HUGS))))
Thanks for the update post to keep us informed about where we need to direct our prayers.
I am praying for Phillip and for your family to maintain strength as this plays out. Keep plugging away mom...your doing great!
Praying each day is better, Amy! For all of you. Love ya.
Okay ... hey! :) I read often, pray continually and even phone now and then, but haven't been all that good about posting here. Sorry about that!
You are on my heart tonight, so I guess that is God tapping me on the shoulder and telling me to pray. I'll be up late if you need anything.
Love you.
Praying is what I do best! As a matter of fact, I've spoken to Jesus several times just today about you. :) By the way, He said He's heard your every thought & has been blessed by the meditation of your heart, & He loves you all so very much.
He is holding each one of your children when you and DH do not have the strength or enough arms :) to do it yourselves. He has never left your side.
I also read this week in several places in the bible where He said He promises to never leave our side in times of trouble. He offers hope & victory & overwhelming peace.
When you and DH are so weary you can't pray for yourselves, God has already put into place all of us...your prayer warriors, to lift your needs EVERY one of them, even the unspoken ones, up to Him.
I love you....just not nearly as much as God does, but it's close!
I'm new to your blog and I really like the fact you say exactly what's in your mind. I don't mind if it's not something nice, it's good to be able to know someone spiritually, even if I don't know you personally.
Prayers coming your way for you and Philip.
I've been reading your blog for a few months, but have never commented. I've been praying for you all and just can't imagine what you are going through.
Dear Amy - I just found your blog as I was going through some of the followers on my blog. I just happened to click on your blog and checked it out. I am so sorry to hear about your son, Phillip. I will keep him in my prayers from now on. I can't imagine seeing your child go through such pain. You have got to be a very strong woman to endure this. Thanks for following my blog and being a supporter during our very difficult time. I am now a dedicated follower and will be praying for you and your family.
Lauren
www.laurensblog.greenfamily.net
I think of you often, thoughts and prayers and hugs!
Your are such an inspiration to me and I'm sure so many others! You are a testimony to Gods grace!
Have a blessed day!
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