Irene had what we would define as a fairly typical day, pre-illness, despite the nagging nausea which comes in capricious waves.  After briskly working in the yard this morning, she was able to get out for several hours and accomplish many tasks of the day.

However, we also remember that…

…. you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes.
James 4:14

It’s amazing to realize that It was exactly one year ago, April 30, 2007, that Irene was hospitalized for the first time on this outrageous journey…

As we countdown to May 8, 2008, at UCSF, when the next amyloid blood value will be measured again, there is a sense of expectation, wonder and concern.  We’ll soon find out if the amyloid is increasing, decreasing or simply hovering in her bloodstream.  The results will determine the appropriate course of action, and, of course, we’re praying for a decrease and ultimate demise of the amyloid in the form of remission.

In the meantime, we endeavor to live life to its fullest each day, reminded that our life is merely a mist, however ordered of the Lord.

Caminando con Fé

Dave

*** The next update is scheduled for Sunday, May 4th