Thank you to those of you praying for my sister, Emily. Her fever broke on Friday (dates are a bit confusing because they are ten hours ahead) and today she was taken off oxygen. She was also moved today from the ICU to the pulmonary unit. Evidently she is still in pain with atypical pneumonia, but she is progressing and was able to sit up unassisted. My Mom is worn out and experiencing some lower back pain, but is happy to be there.
This evening I found out that an elderly friend, one of my church members from my old church in SLO, passed away after a long bout in the hospital. Thankfully she went to be with the Lord, but she will still be missed.
Today was my last official day of work with the California Literary Arts Society and I will miss the lovely Executive Director and our varied literary pursuits. Tomorrow morning I am flying to Bellevue, Washington for a four day orientation with AmeriCorps. On Sunday afternoon I will drive to Orange County to endure local orientation for a day and a half and then hopefully will move into an apartment Tuesday evening. The apartment is still up in the air; I am waiting on both the leasing agency and my employer to approve paperwork. My first day of work is Wednesday.
This has been a difficult month for my family, but we continue to enjoy our many blessings and believe that:
All things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. Romans 8:28 NKJV
Amen
August 4, 2009
August 2, 2009
Fever Broke
Thanks to those of you who have been praying for my sister Emily. Her fever broke yesterday and her condition changed from critical to stable. She remains in the ICU on oxygen with (I believe) double pneumonia. Though she is on pain meds, she evidently has consistent pain in her lower back. She would undoubtedly elaborate on my explanation with her nursing lexicon, but I believe that this is enough information to elicit sympathy. We have been calling her cell phone via Skype, which offers the best rates. Mom is staying at a hostel there until Emily gets out of the hospital. Again, thank you for your prayers. This has been a rough month for my family, but we continue to trust that God works ALL things together for good for those who love Him, those who are called according to His purpose (Romans 8:28). This doesn't mean that pain, disappointment, tragedy, and hardship will never touch us, but that through God's grace, good can come out of them.
On Friday Donovan and I went to the Orange County Super Fair for a few hours and became the first two people of my acquaintance to consume a fried Twinkie. It's not recommended for any culinary merit, but 'twas an experience worth $3.75. Aren't the Twinkies a people group from Oz? This could explain so much...
On Friday Donovan and I went to the Orange County Super Fair for a few hours and became the first two people of my acquaintance to consume a fried Twinkie. It's not recommended for any culinary merit, but 'twas an experience worth $3.75. Aren't the Twinkies a people group from Oz? This could explain so much...
July 30, 2009
Emily Update
Latest update: Emily is being moved to the ICU as she has pneumonia in both lungs. She says she's not worried, and neither am I. However, she is rather seriously sick in a foreign country, so please keep her in your prayers. Also, the parentals are stressed. Thanks!
P.S.
Also, I was able to talk to both Nicki and Veronica the past couple days, both newly arrived home from other continents. Yay!
July 29, 2009
Jeremiah 29:11
Yours truly is still desperately attempting to sort through the red tape and roadblocks with AmeriCorps as well as my potential apartment lease. Latest AmeriCorps escapade: they misspelled my last name on my plane ticket (???) and are waiting to hear back from the travel agent to see if it can be fixed by Tuesday morning. On the same day I received the botched itinerary, the leasing officer put the wrong payment amount on my holding deposit receipt, so I have to ask them to fix that as well. Mom says, "Welcome to the real world" which I regard as a pessimistic view.
Emily is in the hospital in Israel with an ailment that is flummoxing diagnosis. The doctors thought it was a kidney infection but now think it is tied to respiratory trouble. I have always pictured the two as quite different sections of the anatomy, so the discrepancy is a bit unnerving. Evidently the hospital is up to par and she is receiving plenty of visitors. I wonder if she is still managing to be sleep-deprived in the hospital. If anyone could manage, 'twould be Emily. Lest I seem flippant about my sister's condition, I should add that I covet your prayers on this matter. I am also praying for my friend Velma Hutchins (from my church in SLO) who is essentially on life support. She has bacterial infections (CMV, infection in the lungs, and something in her blood). Her white blood count is going up. She is on full dialysis, and she has low body temperature. Please pray for this elderly woman who loves the Lord.
Mom and I were privileged to attend Chris and Deanna's wedding in Los Cabos, Mexico this past weekend. The ceremony was beautiful and meaningful and we were more than happy to be there in full support of their union. It was also a pleasure to spend time with the Gartner family over the weekend. With all of the weddings I annually attend, I think I have made the majority of decisions for my own, aided by my decisive nature. (That was thrown in there for all my indecisive friends.) As for Los Cabos, I have concluded that it has nothing on San Diego except for an determined collection of resorts, though I always enjoy visiting new places.
Work at the California Literary Arts Society is wrapping up, and soon I'll be packing for my move to Orange County. Donovan and I had our eight-month anniversary for those of you keeping track (which is all the J's). Beth is in Arizona visiting her best friend and Mom is picking them up to bring them home after a quick visit with her lifetime friends in Phoenix. Shrimp is still living an enviable life. Oh, and Jeremy and I take turns beating each other at Boggle. I told you my brother is smart. I'll finally have room for my board game collection in my new apartment. You have to appreciate the little things, like rediscovering "Never My Love" by the Association. I was proud of Nick for knowing it. The end.
For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the LORD, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope. Jeremiah 29:11
Emily is in the hospital in Israel with an ailment that is flummoxing diagnosis. The doctors thought it was a kidney infection but now think it is tied to respiratory trouble. I have always pictured the two as quite different sections of the anatomy, so the discrepancy is a bit unnerving. Evidently the hospital is up to par and she is receiving plenty of visitors. I wonder if she is still managing to be sleep-deprived in the hospital. If anyone could manage, 'twould be Emily. Lest I seem flippant about my sister's condition, I should add that I covet your prayers on this matter. I am also praying for my friend Velma Hutchins (from my church in SLO) who is essentially on life support. She has bacterial infections (CMV, infection in the lungs, and something in her blood). Her white blood count is going up. She is on full dialysis, and she has low body temperature. Please pray for this elderly woman who loves the Lord.
Mom and I were privileged to attend Chris and Deanna's wedding in Los Cabos, Mexico this past weekend. The ceremony was beautiful and meaningful and we were more than happy to be there in full support of their union. It was also a pleasure to spend time with the Gartner family over the weekend. With all of the weddings I annually attend, I think I have made the majority of decisions for my own, aided by my decisive nature. (That was thrown in there for all my indecisive friends.) As for Los Cabos, I have concluded that it has nothing on San Diego except for an determined collection of resorts, though I always enjoy visiting new places.
Work at the California Literary Arts Society is wrapping up, and soon I'll be packing for my move to Orange County. Donovan and I had our eight-month anniversary for those of you keeping track (which is all the J's). Beth is in Arizona visiting her best friend and Mom is picking them up to bring them home after a quick visit with her lifetime friends in Phoenix. Shrimp is still living an enviable life. Oh, and Jeremy and I take turns beating each other at Boggle. I told you my brother is smart. I'll finally have room for my board game collection in my new apartment. You have to appreciate the little things, like rediscovering "Never My Love" by the Association. I was proud of Nick for knowing it. The end.
For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the LORD, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope. Jeremiah 29:11
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