7 p.m.

Thanks for checking in…!!!

Irene’s dialysis schedule has changed.  She now leaves the house around 10.30 a.m. with a scheduled start time of 11.30 a.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.  She hopes to be home on those days by 3 p.m.  This time slot works well; the biggest benefit is that she won’t have to drive home in the winter months when it’s dark close to 5 p.m. 

Irene’s wrist continues to be well on its way to healing.  Her blood test results today were outstanding;  smiling faces in all categories…!!! 

The nausea continues to come in waves…the amyloid remains in remission.

Thanks for caring,
Dave

8 p.m.

Thanks for checking in…!!!

Irene had a rough day at dialysis but deeply appreciates all of the cards, calls and well wishes for her BIRTHDAY!

The nausea is raging but she’s gracious as usual…

Hoping for a strong recovery… and better tomorrow.

Thanks for caring,
Dave

"Poise: the ability to be ill at ease inconspicuously."
-- Earl Wilson

"God places the heaviest burden on those who can carry its weight.” -- Reggie White

“The harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph. What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly; it is dearness only that gives everything its value. I love the man (or woman) that can smile in trouble, that can gather strength from distress and grow” -- Thomas Paine

"Bare heights of loneliness...a wilderness whose burning winds sweep over glowing sands, what are they to HIM? Even there He can refresh us, even there He can renew us."
-- Amy Carmichael

"Subdue your heart to match your circumstances."
— Joni Eareckson Tada

"Sometimes God allows what he hates to accomplish what he loves."
— Joni Eareckson Tada

"Heartache forces us to embrace God out of desparate, urgent need. God is never closer than when your heart is aching."
— Joni Eareckson Tada

“The most fortunate of us frequently meet with calamities which may greatly afflict us. And to fortify our minds against the attacks of these misfortunes should be one of the principal studies and endeavors in our lives.” -- Thomas Jefferson

Irene’s cast was removed today so what did she do to celebrate? She shopped at Beverly’s and Safeway… then vacuumed the house… and prepared dinner for me. She will not be denied…!!!

Thanks for caring,

Dave