Update

I want to thank you for all of the prayers and encouragement concerning my mother.  The last week has been a very difficult one, but the Body of Christ has been so sweet and encouraging to us in the midst of it.  The Father has reminded me again and again of His faithfulness.

In the way of updates I wanted to share that we are not getting good news.  My mother's overall physical strength has declined significantly.  She has been having serious issues with blood pressure, heart rate, and oxygen.  In addition, her motor skills and mental state are altered.  After consulting with a team of doctors today, we made the decision to move from a goal of seeking cancer treatment to one of providing comfort for the days ahead.  Unless the Lord intervenes in a miraculous way, we do not expect that she will be on this earth much longer.  The hospice folks estimate a few more days.  It is really hard for us to believe, considering the fact that 2.5 weeks ago she was living her life just like always.

If she remains stable, she will be moved to an hospice care facility this afternoon.  We think that is the best environment for her at this time.

Ryan and the kids arrive in one week and we were desperately hoping that we would have some time to make some special memories together.  At this point, that doesn't look like it will be the case.  However, I have been and will continue to pray for a miracle, realizing that God is fully capable of that.  At the same time, I am praying about how to navigate the days ahead, should He choose to answer my prayers for healing in a more eternal way.

We continue to covet your prayers.  Obviously, this is a difficult journey and I would be lying if I didn't admit that I am struggling a bit with the "why this way Lord?" sort of questions.  Refining hurts.    I'm ready to be done with it for a bit, or at least to have a tiny reprieve.