Praise and Planning

Yesterday was very emotional, but God gives you what you need as you need it and not a moment before.

One of the hardest things was the thought of being away from Isaac for 6 months while rooming in with Nathan, which is how long the doctors originally said he'd be in the hospital.  Yesterday as we were making detailed arrangements, the doctor said Nathan would be in the hospital for 2-3 months after the transplant, then 3 months at a Ronald McDonald House.  We worked it out so we can be released to my parents house instead with certain restrictions, no pets or visitors.  We were so thankful!!!  First, to my parents for graciously letting us impact their home and lives.  We are also thankful because that means it will only be 3 months until Isaac can meet Nathan and be with him.  We will be together as a family, with my parents whom I love so much!  God is so good.  Shawn and I both have an incredible peace.  God showed us once again how he will provide every step of the way, and that we must trust him.

We depart for St. Louis Monday morning.  Nathan and I will fly, Shawn will drive.  Once in St. Louis, they will begin testing to see who will be a donor.  Nathan will have the bone marrow transplant in 2-4 weeks.  Shawn and Isaac will be staying with my parents.

We are so thankful, we praise God for this big little victory and the hope and peace he has provided for us.  One of our favorite songs is by Casting Crowns, Praise You in this Storm.  They sing this Psalm:


I will lift up my eyes to the hills— 
   where does my help come from? 
My help comes from the LORD, 
   the Maker of heaven and earth
                         Psalm 121:1-2


Our help and strength comes from the Lord, who made the heavens and earth, and our baby Nathan.  Thank you Lord for being our prince of peace, provider, healer, all powerful, loving God.  To him be the Glory!  We can do all things through Christ who strengthens us!