Today was a good day. I woke up nauseous but it did not stick around long. I slept through most of the day and had only one more nausea session, which again subsided quickly (thank you Lord).
Karen and her brother Mike were here from lunch time till almost 8pm. I appreciated their presence, even though half the time they were here, I was asleep. Thank you both for just sitting with me.
Jung and his wife Anita stopped by again. They did not stay long as I was just getting up to try a shower and food. They prayed with us before they left and what a great ministry that was to me. To have a brother and sister in the Lord whom we did not know previous to this expereince, drive here and spend time in prayer. They respresent so many who we don’t know but have sacrificed time and energy to pray for our situation. Thank you all and God bless you for your obedience to Him.
Paul and Phil stopped in for quite a while this evening too. They were fun and I enjoyed their company. I was a bit jealous that they came down to visit in the Porche, but hey, they might as well enjoy the trip, right? Thanks guys.
Supposedly I will be getting out of here tomorrow. They want to do another dialysis treatment, then send me on my way. They want me to do dialysis 3 days a week for 3 hours at a time (which ends up being 4-5 hours with travel and prep). They will monitor that and see if I can get away with less or none. But it is all kind of experimental because, as usual, I am a mystery.
I was really hoping to get away with no dialysis. It takes up so much time and disrupts life. What I need to remind myself of regularly, is that if God has ordained this, then my time on the dialysis machine is not a disruption to anything but MY plans, MY life, MY agenda. I quickly get bent out of shape when things don’t go my way and because of that, I often miss out on what it is that God has planned for me. I need to better tune into His voice and plans. And the best way for me to do that, is to do a self-check often. Asking myself, “Why am I upset about this?” or “Am I more worried about my plans or His?” are good ways to refocus my thoughts and behaviors on Him and not me.
So, with that, we will hit the dialysis machines this week and see who God sits next to me or has as my care takers.
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Wes,
Loved the Julie post.
Were you feet moving when you were typing? It’s hard for me to imagine you “speaking” without doing laps.
Miss you lots. Wish I could get down to visit, but I don’t think Jefferson is ready for Ryleigh:)
Prayer, Grace and Peace,
Jennifer
Wes, I continue to lift you in prayer, and ask that the Lord give you strength and willingness to be compliant with the doctors. God is obviously at work, from your story about Julie, and now Yung. Waiting to see what else He has ordained for you, and seeking Him on stuff that I need to wait on Him for.
Praise the Lord.
Love Theresa
Thank you so much for taking us along on your journey……
Wes
So glad it was a good day — been praying for you, that you would see what God has for you in the moment. When we are compelled to completely rely on Him, we can see so much more how much His love envelopes us.
Praising God for His goodness
Sean
Wes, so many prophets come to mind as I read your messages. The strength you maintain and the faith you share is absolutely prophetic….. but for God! Your words let us know how to pray….. Your visions display the Holy Spirit within…. Your encouragement affirms the Army of Angels camped around you….. Praising God!!!!! Thanking God!!!! Standing in prayer for you……
Hey Wes!
So glad you got some rest today. My guys stopped by to see you on their way to the Phillies game. They left an envelope for you to give to Julie. I so hope you are able to get it for her. I was so touched by your post about her that I wanted her to know how special she is and how thankful we are that she was there to help you. So… in the children’s classes today (preschool thru 5th grade), the kids prayed for her, thanked God for her and made her cards.
Thanks again for being open to what God has in store for you. We continue to pray for you and Karen and kids.
Love ya!
Prayers continuing to be lifted in Oneonta!!
I was listening to this song late last week…by Phillips Craig & Dean…blessings to all the family!
You are not a god
Created by human hands
You are not a god
Dependant on any mortal man
You are not a god
In need of anything we can give
By Your plan, that’s just the way it is
You are God alone
From before time began
You were on Your throne
Your are God alone
And right now
In the good times and bad
You are on Your throne
You are God alone
You’re the only God
Whose power none can contend
You’re the only God
Whose name and praise will never end
You’re the only God
Who’s worthy of everything we can give
You are God
And that’s just the way it is
Unchangeable
Unshakable
Unstoppable
That’s what You are
Praying.
Wes,
Just wanted you to know that I am praying for you and I am grateful you may be coming home soon. I just happened to glance over at the picture you gave me of me and Abby in the hammock – it is still in my office – brought back fond memories and a feeling of gratitude that God saw fit to bring us together for a season of life. That girl is now 21! Oh yea . . . . . Please don’t climb out the window!! Blessings, Scott
I’ve enjoyed reading your blogs. You’re experiences are great teaching tools for me, though I’m not undergoing the severe trial that you’re facing. You story about Julie the other day, and what you mention in today’s blog about your plans versus God’s are good lessons and reminders for me. Thanks for sharing what you’re learning through this. It’s been a real encouragement.