Thank you for the prayers over the platelets. Looks like they are getting a little better. Nick is reaching the end of the pain meds. He said last night that he feels anxious (doctor said he would probably have some withdrawals, even with weaning). I just spoke with him and he is not feeling good, he says he can tell it is the withdrawals. Please pray those symptoms will lessen quickly and he will even out with it very soon.
I think as he becomes more clear minded he is realizing what he will face next. He is asking a lot of questions about his radiation and chemo. It makes me sad when I think about all he has already conquered and then what he still has to face.I am his biggest cheerleader and I assure him it will all be just fine! I know if you visited yesterday you would not have noticed nor would he probably have shown it, but he was struggling with some depression. Which is very normal. But I am so amazed at his courage and his overall awesome attitude.He encourages me!! When I think I have something to feel bad about, I have to take a step back at look at all my man has been through and all he still going to face.
Your visits, prayers, phone calls, cards etc...ALL of it provide a source of encouragement to him and to me and Aaron. One constant for Nick, that I hear him say almost everyday "God will take of us, I have turned it ALL over to him and He is in control". I guess you could say that is Nick's motto!!! Really for the three of us there is no other way we want to live this.
Look at the great things the Lord has done for us already. Psalm 126:3 The LORD has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy.
In spite our circumstances we are comforted by Him daily.Psalm 119:76 May your unfailing love be my comfort, according to your promise to your servant.
How else can we explain the joy that comes from within , even when we are facing the unknown?Psalm 19:8 The precepts of the LORD are right, giving joy to the heart. The commands of the LORD are radiant, giving light to the eyes.
We know God will continue to give us what we need. The thing is sometimes what we think we need and what HE knows we need can be very different. So we just have to believe and trust in His decisions for our lives. We always want what is best for our loved ones right?,well. our Father wants the same for us. Isaiah 48:17 This is what the LORD says— your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: "I am the LORD your God, who teaches you what is best for you, who directs you in the way you should go.
I am not sure where I first read this "Every time I count my blessings, I count you twice." It is true, you are blessings in our lives and we are so thankful for each of you. It has got to be a marvelous picture from the Heavens, God watching his children gathered together weaving a tapestry of love for each other.
Remember our troops today and always. Have a very blessed Memorial day.
Be joyful,
The Badidas
Monday, May 31, 2010
Saturday, May 29, 2010
Prayer Request/May 29th 9:14PM
Nick is still doing good. His platelet count has been low and he is passing some blood. A bit more today than yesterday. So they started an IV and are giving him platelets. Not sure where the blood is coming from. He is not experiencing any pain. Aaron and I noticed he looked pale today compared to the past few days. Please pray that this is something very minor. He is doing so well and says he feels fine, so we just are praying for NO set backs. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!
In Jesus' name,
The Badidas
In Jesus' name,
The Badidas
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Thursday May 27th 9:23PM
Nick is continuing to make great progress at Brooks. The therapist is now saying good possibility of him going home in 7-10 days!! He is starting to come out of that pain med fog, which is so good to see. He is joking around more, just really getting back to his old self. It will be so great to have him home. The house just isn't the same without him here. I look over at that empty recliner and I get a big knot in my throat.
It is hard to believe it had only been 9 days since the surgery. So many prayers answered with that. The fact that Nick's pain was not even close to what they thought it would be, is nothing short of a miracle, not to mention the awesome recovery he is making with his back and arm. The covering of prayers over that surgery are continuing to be answered everyday. I am thrilled you all are witnessing God's great work in our lives.
I think back to January and how I felt like I was falling into a depression. God brought me a friend to confide in who was feeling the same way. That friend sent me straight to God's word, James to be exact. Together we went through it verse by verse. It began to completely transformed me. I could not get enough. It was all in God's perfect timing. I had always looked up scripture & memorized some of it, but I don't think I really absorbed it and the impact it could have in my life until now. I am ashamed to admit I think I actually took The Bible for granted. But NO MORE!! Now, we are on to Philippians!!I am also beginning a study in Proverbs. There is no particular order we go in. Just letting God lead us and being obedient to learning and living by His word. It is exciting!! I know now He was preparing me and equipping me for what was to come. I cannot praise HIM enough for the gift of His Holy Word and that precious friend who guided me there.
Thank you to all of our amazing friends and family who keep us lifted up daily in thoughts and prayers. We are so blessed by each of you and we pray for God's blessings upon you always.
The Badidas
It is hard to believe it had only been 9 days since the surgery. So many prayers answered with that. The fact that Nick's pain was not even close to what they thought it would be, is nothing short of a miracle, not to mention the awesome recovery he is making with his back and arm. The covering of prayers over that surgery are continuing to be answered everyday. I am thrilled you all are witnessing God's great work in our lives.
I think back to January and how I felt like I was falling into a depression. God brought me a friend to confide in who was feeling the same way. That friend sent me straight to God's word, James to be exact. Together we went through it verse by verse. It began to completely transformed me. I could not get enough. It was all in God's perfect timing. I had always looked up scripture & memorized some of it, but I don't think I really absorbed it and the impact it could have in my life until now. I am ashamed to admit I think I actually took The Bible for granted. But NO MORE!! Now, we are on to Philippians!!I am also beginning a study in Proverbs. There is no particular order we go in. Just letting God lead us and being obedient to learning and living by His word. It is exciting!! I know now He was preparing me and equipping me for what was to come. I cannot praise HIM enough for the gift of His Holy Word and that precious friend who guided me there.
Thank you to all of our amazing friends and family who keep us lifted up daily in thoughts and prayers. We are so blessed by each of you and we pray for God's blessings upon you always.
The Badidas
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Can I just say a joy filled day!!! Nick had a lot of therapy evaluation today. HE could be at Brooks any where from 3 weeks to 3 months. We know Nick over achiever and always ahead of schedule.
I just wanted to be a little nosey and see what they were doing with him, so I decided to go back up during afternoon therapy he was with occupational. She told him 3 words to remember and said she would ask him in 5 minutes what there where......5 minutes came, around he remembered 2 of them and I could not remember ANY of them. It got Nick tickled (made me nervous) and the therapist said I was distracting him. Kissed Nick bye and left!!
They are continuing to wean him off the pain meds. If you visit him you will notice right now he is a little foggy on some things that will get better over the next week or so. It kind of frustrates Nick because he cannot control it. But he is doing great. He said I am going to beat this!! We have surrendered.
Surrender: Let Go and Let God Work by Rick Warren
Surrender yourself to the Lord, and wait patiently for him. Psalm 37:7
Surrendering your life means:
Following God's lead without knowing where he's sending you;
Waiting for God's timing without knowing when it will come;
Expecting a miracle without knowing how God will provide;
Trusting God's purpose without understanding the circumstances.
You know you're surrendered to God when you rely on God to work things out instead of trying to manipulate others, force your agenda, and control the situation. You let go and let God work. You don't have to always be in charge. Instead of trying harder, you trust more.
Amen!
The Badidas
I just wanted to be a little nosey and see what they were doing with him, so I decided to go back up during afternoon therapy he was with occupational. She told him 3 words to remember and said she would ask him in 5 minutes what there where......5 minutes came, around he remembered 2 of them and I could not remember ANY of them. It got Nick tickled (made me nervous) and the therapist said I was distracting him. Kissed Nick bye and left!!
They are continuing to wean him off the pain meds. If you visit him you will notice right now he is a little foggy on some things that will get better over the next week or so. It kind of frustrates Nick because he cannot control it. But he is doing great. He said I am going to beat this!! We have surrendered.
Surrender: Let Go and Let God Work by Rick Warren
Surrender yourself to the Lord, and wait patiently for him. Psalm 37:7
Surrendering your life means:
Following God's lead without knowing where he's sending you;
Waiting for God's timing without knowing when it will come;
Expecting a miracle without knowing how God will provide;
Trusting God's purpose without understanding the circumstances.
You know you're surrendered to God when you rely on God to work things out instead of trying to manipulate others, force your agenda, and control the situation. You let go and let God work. You don't have to always be in charge. Instead of trying harder, you trust more.
Amen!
The Badidas
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