Cousin Joe and Gloria (mom's nephew and niece) from Tennessee visited Dad and Mom this weekend. What a wonderful surprise! We are so very blessed to have such wonderful family and friends. Over the years I have had so many of my personal friends say that they have never witnessed such closeness in a family.
One of the things that is so unique about my family is the closeness of my paternal and maternal families. My parents are both from very small nearby communities in Tennessee. There was only one high school for Blacks in their area. Mom and her six siblings and Dad and his six siblings attended the same high school. Each of their families with children around the same age. So it works out that almost everyone of Mom siblings was in the same graduating class as of one of Dad's. It might sound cheesy to you, but it's so neat to me. Needless to say, my Dad and Mom were high school sweethearts! Dad, I hear, was a basketball and football star while Mom was their class valedictorian. Sounds like the the making of a movie, doesn't it? Anyway, what this affords me is a cousin base of about 1 million! :-) No not really, but almost. Fast forward 50 years married and here we are.
Dad and Mom checked into Karmanos this morning for the administering of chemotherapy cycle #3. This was the first time I was not able to go with them. (sidebar: I couldn't drive because I fell and broke a bone in my arm when Harry and I took the kids roller skating a week ago- Friday) We called and prayed with Mom early this morning. And I know you all are yet praying too.
Again I say, thank you. Your love, calls, cards, visits, and prayers reach far beyond the surface of our hearts and most importantly God's heart.
I needed clothes and you clothe me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me...When did we see you sick or in prison and go visit you?...The King will reply, 'I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.'
Matthew 25: 36, 39, and 40 NIV (Please read the entire of Matt 25:31-46 in order to fully understand this verse of scripture)
Prayer and Praise Focus:
- Wisdom for the Doctors
- Steady-clean hands for the nurses and technicians who will care for Dad via touching him and his power port
- The tumor continues to respond to the chemotherapy by shrinking and not spreading
- That during this journey Dad is transformed, even more, to the man that God has called him to be
- Dynamic strength for Mom
- And please pray for Dorian as well
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| Dad and Mom 46 Wedding Anniversary |
God Bless.
I woke up this morning with a pray for all of you. I thank God for your strength, courage and faith during this storm of life. My plan was to call Lo and Betty, but decided to check out the blog first. I am glad that I did. Yolanda, I commend you for being so daring as to get out on the floor and skate with the kids. I pray that your bones are mending quickly. Thanks for the prayer focus. God bless.
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Having a million cousins is nice. Having grandparents that have been together 50 years is nicer. :) Both are a testament to how much God loves and keeps blessing our family. So very thankful.
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Serina thank you for your prayers. Mom and Dad say hello to you and the family. I did make it up there this weekend. He's gained some of his weight back and looks good. We'll talk to you again soon. Love Yolanda
ReplyDeleteSheronda, Papa ang Granny said they love you and are praying for you. And please come back and sse them when you can. Thank you for the post.
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