Jesse’s second Remicade infusion went well, again without any complications. Thankfully, he hasn’t had any adverse reactions beyond some minor lower back ache. We continue to pray that God would use this drug to heal his body and fix that colon of his. It would be so amazing if this works and Jesse can return to his love: physical activity.
We were talking to a friend yesterday about relationships and such and it came up that Jesse has been sick ever since I’ve known him—it’s strange to consider I’ve never known my own husband to do all the things he loves. When I think about how much he’s had to give up, it breaks my heart. For someone who loves being outside and being active, Jesse has taken his condition in a manner that only Christ could give him strength for. If you lived near, you’d know what I was talking about. Jesse doesn’t complain—he could be griping about not being able to go play basketball with his friends or always complain about how he doesn’t feel well—but he doesn’t. He does what he can and pushes himself to get better.
I say all of this to let you know how to pray for him. It’s easy for me to report his condition and progress in healing, but I can’t even begin to imagine what goes on inside his heart and mind. Please pray he’d be healed, but also pray God would put joy in his life—little things to look forward to on this journey of his. We went to a park this week to shoot hoops, and I have to say it was the first time in quite a while the smile on his face stuck like plaster.
Monday, September 21, 2009
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
And the Beat Goes On....
Life always moves on. We’ve jumped back into the swing of things, and Jesse has done an incredible job at slowly regaining strength to continue working and writing his research paper. Last Friday was his first Remicaid infusion, and the whole experience seemed to go without a glitch (though I suppose Jesse should be the one writing this so he could give THE accurate portrayal). So far, we haven’t really seen any changes in his digestive system, but continue to pray that this treatment will be successful.
Though not a student any longer because he’s not enrolled in classes, Jesse will continue to work on completing his research paper so he can officially complete his Masters program. In the meantime, he’s working on a project for Embry Riddle as well as tutoring undergrad students throughout the week. Jesse is just so incredible—I’m so proud of him for all the hard work he’s put into this program. We’re still waiting on jobs, so when we know something for sure, we’ll definitely post it up.
I’m still pluggin’ away at my position at NASCAR, which continues to be interesting. Without a specific job description at this time, I just do whatever needs to be done—anything from editing documents to scanning contracts to testing out software. It’s been a humbling process and probably very good for me. Middle School Youth has been going strong, and with the new school year started, we’ve seen some new faces, which is always exciting. This coming weekend, we’re doing sleepovers—one for the guys, and another for the girls. It will be good to hang out with them away from the church and grow closer.
God has been faithful to us throughout the hurdles we’ve jumped the past several weeks. He’s surrounded us with loving friends and family and has sent encouragement in creative ways. I’ve been in awe at how, despite my ability to put my Bible on the shelf and not always listen to God first, He still takes care of me and loves me. Wow—God is such an amazing Father. I’m reminded every day at His Hand in our life.
Though not a student any longer because he’s not enrolled in classes, Jesse will continue to work on completing his research paper so he can officially complete his Masters program. In the meantime, he’s working on a project for Embry Riddle as well as tutoring undergrad students throughout the week. Jesse is just so incredible—I’m so proud of him for all the hard work he’s put into this program. We’re still waiting on jobs, so when we know something for sure, we’ll definitely post it up.
I’m still pluggin’ away at my position at NASCAR, which continues to be interesting. Without a specific job description at this time, I just do whatever needs to be done—anything from editing documents to scanning contracts to testing out software. It’s been a humbling process and probably very good for me. Middle School Youth has been going strong, and with the new school year started, we’ve seen some new faces, which is always exciting. This coming weekend, we’re doing sleepovers—one for the guys, and another for the girls. It will be good to hang out with them away from the church and grow closer.
God has been faithful to us throughout the hurdles we’ve jumped the past several weeks. He’s surrounded us with loving friends and family and has sent encouragement in creative ways. I’ve been in awe at how, despite my ability to put my Bible on the shelf and not always listen to God first, He still takes care of me and loves me. Wow—God is such an amazing Father. I’m reminded every day at His Hand in our life.
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