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Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Emma's Favorite Place to Watch Cartoons.....

Tuesday, November 18, 2008

An Answer To Our Prayers.....

Update: Now ALL biopsy tests have come back negative, yet they are confident that something is obviously wrong. They are sending his biopsy slides to the University of FL, and will present his case at a conference on Friday for collaboration. Please continue to pray.....

Preliminary results of Jon's biopsy are indicating that there is no detectable cancer in his body, and that his health concerns are likely due to a bacterial infection that is secondary to a fungal infection of his lungs. He is going back home to IL tomorrow! Praise God. Thank you all for making this miracle a reality for our family. Jon, we love you, and can't wait to see you well again! Come visit us on your time off from work! :)

Thursday, November 13, 2008

When It Rains, IT POURS.

It has been an interesting week. My brother-in-law, Jon, is still hospitalized in Florida. They have ruled out Tuberculosis, which would have been the most infectious option, but can't seem to effectively rule out metastesis and other infections. He is having a lung biopsy tomorrow, so hopefully a conclusion will be made early next week.

In other depressing news, my Grandpa, who successfully had a pacemaker installed on Tuesday, was told that the post-op x-rays showed a tumor on his lungs, which appears to be a form of cancer called Lymphoma. His biopsy will also be tomorrow, which will predict prognosis and provide a treatment plan.

And to top things off, Josh is absolutely miserable at his job, and has decided that his new career cannot come soon enough. [Have I mentioned that he successfully took professional courses to become a licensed insurance producer (agent), passed his licensure exams the first try, all while working 55+ hours a week, taking classes on his days off, and effectively being a father? Yeah, I am beaming with pride.....]

Yet, the first thing that comes to my mind:

Be still, and know that I AM GOD.

Monday, November 10, 2008

Prayers For My Bro!

My brother-in-law and his beautiful bride have been honeymooning in Daytona Beach, FL this past week. Jon got very ill over the weekend, and has been in isolation in a hospital down there while they batter him through tests to find a diagnosis. The parents have all flown down there to show support and be by his side. Please pray for my family as we await results. And don't forget Megan, who has patiently waited by his side. What a honeymoon it has been (not), and what a terrible way to start a marriage--with thousands of dollars in medical bills. We just pray that the diagnosis will be a curable one, so that the two of them can continue on their journey of marital bliss.

Friday, November 7, 2008

Opportunites.....

My time as a Chiropractic Resident is nearing an end. My contract ends in August. My, how fast three years can go..... While I have been told that there will be an offer for me when I conclude my residency to continue employment at NWHSU as a professor and practicing clinician, I am cognizant of the fact that the economy is struggling. However, I have been blessed with one final departing experience.

Beginning in October, I made a commitment with the Wolfe-Harris Center for Clinical Studies to be a research fellow for a pilot study with the Volunteers of America, delivering chiropractic services to 2 very different establishments in Edina and Eden Prairie. One is an assisted living facility, and the other is a facility that houses long-term care patients, memory care patients (dementia and Alzheimer's), and a transitional care unit, which is basically an off-shoot of a post-op hospital setting. I will be collaborating with another chiropractor, a massage therapist and 2 acupuncturists to offer innovative treatments to these populations, beginning in January. In the meantime, I have gotten to be a part of the developmental stages of designing this research project with our renowned research department. A study of this nature has never been completed in this capacity before, and I am blessed to be given this opportunity, especially at a time where experiences on my resume could make the difference for future employment opportunities....

A Message From the Universe?

I worked a 14-hour day yesterday, and barely saw Emma when I got home at 10pm last night, and didn't get to see Eva at all yesterday. I was hurried-ly getting ready for work this morning, and had these encounters with my babies:

Eva: Awoke with a huge smile when she saw my face, then reached out her arms, and hugged me for several minutes. She is 8 months old, people.

Emma: Peeped her head up as I was kissing her good-bye, and said "Hi Mommy. Are you leaving me again?"

Needless to say, I am spending the weekend with my girls.....