Today was a great day! Mom keeps getting stronger and has been getting out of bed on her own. Troy was up this morning and got to visit and love on Mama for a while. Daddy ran home today to take care of a few things and pay some bills. Before Daddy left this morning, we went down to the "Tea Room" for some tea and to look out over the beautiful gardens. We had a nice "Girl's day out"! We had a picnic lunch together and visited about happy things. This afternoon Mom was able to go for a few walks through the halls and down to the gift shop. We went online and shopped for some cute hats for her to wear once she loses her hair. It's been so nice to have a day without any procedures and not being poked on.
The incision from the biopsy is being monitored. They want to make sure it is ok and no more infection before the chemo begins. Her leg is not completely healed over and still is a little red. The doctors are hoping to start her chemo tomorrow or Friday. Praise God, her port is working and ready when they are. Thank you to everyone for your prayers. We feel them!
Love, Carmen
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Mom,
I hope that you are having a good morning. It was good to have Dad for dinner last night and see him catch a breath. Maria is looking forward to spending the day with you, and I wish that I could be there as well. I don't know what purpose that this cancer serves, but I really have never figured out the mind of God yet, so we can only rest assured in the fact that he will use it for the good of those that love him. I am sitting here remembering something that Pastor Darcy once said in a sermon. He made the point that we were to be thankful IN all things, not necessarily FOR all things. So, I am thankful that this vile stuff has not spread, I am thankful that you are in the best facility available around, I am grateful that Dad has the ability to press the pause button on life and be there with you, I am thankful for my wife and sisters sitting in your room keeping you company, I am thankful that we know and didn't find out the hard way, I am thankful that my Dad knows how to show unconditional love/tenderness/and patience toward his wife, I am so thankful that my Mom and Dad raised their children to trust in the Lord and in his plan. Many more things come to mind, but I suppose that I can be thanful IN this.
I realize that this is a race, albeit a marathon. So with that said, rather than me trying to write some eloquent words to build you up, I submit to the author of your life and provide:
Heb 12:1 Therefore, having so vast a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, and throwing off everything that hinders us and especially the sin that so easily entangles us, let us keep running with endurance the race set before us,
Heb 12:2 looking off to Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of the faith, who, in view of the joy set before him endured the cross, despising its shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
Act 20:24 But I don't place any value on my life, if only I can finish my race and the ministry that I received from the Lord Jesus of testifying to the gospel of God's grace.
2Ti 4:7 I have fought the good fight. I have completed the race. I have kept the faith.
Thank you for the example that you have always set of faith and reliance on God to us all, especially now.
Your son-
Troy
Wow - what a son you have. I should add... what kids you have. I am blessed by your kids and the faith they share... and the ways they care so much about each other and you. It is an amazing testimony of your own faith in many ways.
The news of the port and the tea/picnic lunch day are so HAPPY! We love you and continue to lift you up to our amazing God. XO 'Cole Gruber
Warren and Ladeva-
As you know, I consider Troy the brother I never had (ok sometimes the brother I never wanted but we will deal with that some other time). I am truly blessed, as is my family, by his friendship, love caring, spirtuality and willingness to help. It is obvious where he gets these qualities from.
You are two very special people to me and I just want to let you know that I and my entire family are praying for you on a daily basis. I agree with Troy that we must find the joy IN all things. It was not until I read Troy's message tht I truly understood all of the God sightings and God's blessings that I missed during my father's battle with a brain tumor.
Thanks you both for being you and raising such a wonderful family. The faith with which they walk is astounding and can only come from the relationship you fostered between them and God from an early age.
As you go through these difficult times remember your blessings and find the joy IN everything. In talking with Troy, I have no doubt you are two of the strongest people that God has put on this earth (physically, emotionally and, most importantly, spiritually).
Thank you for letting me know you and thank you for Troy and all of your kids. I know this is probably a departure from my normal "never a serious moment" self, but I just wanted you both to know that I praise God that I can count the Dahlin family among my friends.
God Bless
Jon Meyer
Ladeva, I have been reading the updates that your children have sent and wanted to tell you that Ed and I most definitely have you in our prayers. In spite of your illness, you are so blessed with a wonderful husband and children and most of all the faith in God to sustain you through this time of testing. We think of your family often and have such good memories.
Love you much, Ed and Ruby Lord
HEY SIS,
IT WAS GOOD TO TALK TO YOU TONIGHT AND GLAD THAT THEY GOT THE CHEMO STARTED. THE SOONER THEY GET IT GOIN, THE SOONER THEY CAN SHUT IT OFF FOR GOOD!!! OH YEAH, THAT'S WHAT I'M TALKIN ABOUT:)
IT WAS GOOD TO HEAR YOUR VOICE AND KNOW THAT YOU ARE IN GOOD SPIRITS.
GOOD TO KNOW THAT YOU HAVE FAMILY THERE WITH YOU CARING FOR YOU, LOVING ON YOU:)
LOOKING FORWARD TO COMING UP TO SEE YOU,
TRUSTING GOD TO KEEP YOU IN HIS CARE. AND WHAT A CAREGIVER HE IS!!!! NO ONE COULD ASK FOR MORE.
MISSIN YOU LIKE THE DICKENS SIS AND LOVIN YOU WITH ALL MY HEART.
REST WELL:)TALK SOON.
LOVE YA,
djkz
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