Gratitude is the foundation of all peace & joy.

10.19.10

We wait with anticipation as things progress. All Rick's tests are finally complete. Waiting for results of a few to be received. Once in hand at COH, they will be submitted for insurance authorization for Mike to begin his tests. Because things has taken up to this point, there is a good chance Rick will have to re-do the Bone Marrow Biopsy. We are now looking at November 1st for Rick's hospital admit date; which means he may be at COH for Thanksgiving. This thought is a bummer, but we continue to be so grateful for God's perfect timing, treatment and healing. Rick and I confidently leave it all in His sovereign hands.

Seek My Presence. I will reward you with courage and joy to conquer all troubles, says the LORD.

• We pray that Rick's body stay in remission.
• We pray for continued strength, peace and total healing.
• We pray that our hearts be prepared for the month that Rick will be away from home.
• And, we pray for a sweet gift- that God would allow my husband to be home and well, for Thanksgiving. What a precious miracle & gift this would be.

"... so that I may loudly sing a hymn of thanksgiving and tell about all your miracles." Ps. 26:7

We love getting your emails and greetings. It's as if God's eye and hand are upon us moment by moment. May the presence of His love touch you and bless you as you rejoice in all the good things He gives.

Peace & joy to you, in Christ~
Dana


"Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you." 1 Thess. 5:18

10.14.10

Hi everyone,

I am so grateful and thankful for each one of you. I know that the prayers you have said on behalf of my family and myself have us at thestage we are at. We have met with Dr Nademanee at City of Hope and she is ready to go forward with the stem cell transplant. Over the last few weeks, we have been trying to get authorizations for the teststhat they require as well as showing up and doing them. I will have finished my last of 7 tomorrow and then Mike (my brother) will go and do his tests. I feel very blessed to be lifted up by so many wonderful people as I get ready for the last part of this journey. I will be atCity of Hope for 30 days (5 days of Chemo, stem cell transplant, 2weeks recuperation). They tell me basically it will be like me getting a new immune system that will consist of Mike's stem cells.

I think 42 years ago when Mike and I were born the Lord knew exactly that I would need him for this purpose. I am in awe of this factconstantly. My family is amazing. They are supportive, strong and seeking the Lord's guidance in all aspects as we take each day as it comes. There have been so many people who have come out of the"woodwork" to offer help to me from the past it is amazingly humbling. I will know more details when I report hopefully soon.

In the interim, thank you and God bless you.

A brother in Christ,
Rick L.

Wed, Sept. 29th- back in the office...after 4 months of treatment! Thanks be to God!