Julie and Greg

"Yet those who wait for the Lord will gain new strength: they will mount up with wings like eagles, they will run and not get tired, they will walk and not become weary."
Isaiah 40:31

Tuesday, December 2, 2008

Julie asked me to write a message to you tonight because she's pretty tuckered out. Between the ouchy clots and the loopy meds she's just not up to it. Right now she's relaxing to the music of her brother Jerry's new CD. He's an amazing & gifted guitarist .

Julie appreciated so much how well they treated her in the oncology unit, (her
love language is "acts of service)." So, I followed their lead and scored some big points when we got home and I cleaned up the place, did some laundry & dishes, fed the animals, vacuumed and even cleaned the toilets. But she really loved the soup I brought home for dinner.

We teamed up to start giving her shots in her tummy again. Luckily the needles come loaded up & ready to go (shots for dummies). Please pray that these new meds will help those clots disappear & keep others from forming.

We're inviting some friends & family to come over on Saturday to help put up our Christmas tree, lights and decorations. Then we'll sit around for some hot chocolate and a movie.

Several hundred people from our church are going to roll up our sleeves in a couple of weeks to do all kinds of service projects in a bunch of neighborhoods throughout our county. It's so great when we can be the hands and feet of Jesus to others in practical ways. It's also a fun way to get to know other folks that we otherwise might not meet.

Please pray for relationships that might be built through this labor of love.
Thanks for your love & prayers! Greg


6 comments:

Anonymous said...

Julie, I feel so bad the clots are hurting. I'm praying tonite that the pain goes away asap so you don't have to deal with that anymore! Love you lots, Liz

Anonymous said...

Heh Sweet Sister!! I just want you to remember that I am praying for you constantly! I know you don't feel like doing much right now but I know you'll be feeling better soon!! I am so glad you'll be getting your tree up this Sat.!! That will be fun to look at in your comfy chair!! I love you!! Janice

Emily said...

Mom, our home group prayed for you tonight. It was just a reminder to me of how many people are praying for you! It is so awesome!! I love you!

Love, Emily

Anonymous said...

Julie,
I hope that you are feeling better and that the clots are dissolving!!
I loved the pictures of your grandsons! How precious!
Love & Prayers, Lauri

Anonymous said...

Julie,
I hope that you are feeling better and that the clots are dissolving!!
I loved the pictures of your grandsons! How precious!
Love & Prayers, Lauri

Joy said...

Hey Julie, we are praying for you. I hope that you are having a better day today and feeling a bit better too. Love you!! ~Abbie