Limaris' birthday

Today Limaris turns 29. 

Last night Jonerik and I stayed with her at the hospital overnight while my parents stayed with the kids at our house.  We did get some sleep and were grateful to be there as doctors came around and when she was awake and aware of our presence.  We had taken our ipod and a deck in so she could have some music playing.

Today Limaris is about the same - healthwise.  We were hoping and needing to see some major improvement today to move forward and while she is not getting any worse...she is also not getting better.  The pneumonia is still a problem - and they are almost certain that the cancer that had recently moved into her atrium (the muscle of the heart, not just the tissue where it started) is now affecting the lungs.  She is sedated because of the tube down her throat but she comes in and out and sometimes is able to write, motion, or mouth what she is thinking.

Because today is her birthday and Christmas is on Sunday, we are putting all conversations about next steps on hold until Monday afternoon.  We have a plan, but we are praying that God makes things unmistakably clear and she is able to tell us exactly what she wants to happen. 

We have seen in undeniable ways that God has prepared us for many life events in the past and we pray that this circumstance will follow that pattern as well. We already see God moving in our own lives, our family, and in the friendships that have been made prior to these struggles that are encouraging and supportive. 

This situation is not all about us.  It is so vast and widespread.  Limaris is deeply loved by so many people and because she is such a giving, caring woman of God this is hard for so many.  And ultimately it is about God and bringing glory to His name.  Yes we have moments of asking Him hard questions, pleading and wrestling over and over with Him.  That is part of what it means to have a personal relationship with an infinite God that we don't understand completely.  But in the end we know that His will is what we surrender too and that He is a good God that loves His children more than we ever could.

Please continue to pray for God to move in miraculous ways.  Pray for her precious children who have a difficult road ahead.  Pray that we will have wisdom that can only come from the Holy Spirit.  That His peace, that surpasses all understanding, will guard our hearts and minds in Christ Jesus (Phil. 4:7)  We have felt His presence over the past week.

Limaris is still loving Jesus and knows that her peace comes from Him. 

Thank you again for your prayers, your love, and your support.