Today is Irene’s 3 month BIRTHDAY!!!!
It was three months ago today that Irene had the stem cell transplant at UCSF, giving her hope for living!! We recall the event as if it were yesterday. (See the June 15, 2007 Update). It is very sobering to realize that without the stem cell transplant, given the diagnosis and all that Irene has experienced, that she would probably already be in Heaven waiting for us to arrive.
We are also reminded that Irene was discharged from UCSF on Friday, July 20, 2007. That was another day which will be remembered in our household forever ….
Thus, we celebrate LIFE on this earth, fully appreciating the truth that our permanent citizenship is in Heaven.
“But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ, who, by the power that enables him to bring everything under his control, will transform our lowly bodies so that they will be like his glorious body.”
Philippians 3:20
As stewards sojourning the planet for a brief period of time, we live for one reason …. to glorify our God and Creator, Jesus Christ. HE gives us life and breath and purpose because we belong to Him.
Irene and JoAnna were shopping and running errands early this morning and then rested the afternoon. Irene’s nausea was at a low rumble …. it’s been a good day.
As we celebrate Irene’s 3 months of life since the stem cell transplant, we pause and celebrate the ONE who gives us life …. and earnestly praise Him in Spirit and Truth for all that He has accomplished in and through this experience. Our LOVE for God has increased exponentially, our TRUST has grown momentously, our FAITH has gone to unfathomable depths. We are confident that He orders and directs our lives …. including every step of Irene’s journey as he heals her day by day. He is with us; He will never forsake us. We are eternally grateful that He first loved us that we may love him in return by intimately walking with him and serving him with all of our heart, mind, soul and strength.
“Great is your faithfulness”
Lamentations 3:23
Caminando con Fé
Dave
