Comments on: Misinformation, miscommunication or just being hopeful?

By: Aunt Dianne

Aunt Dianne — Mon, 16 Jul 2007 17:20:02 +0000

OK this CANNOT turn into the Aunt Dianne blog so I thought I would pretend to be Todd and post some optional updates in order to keep that needed support generating.

Option 1 Wanted to let you all know I had a wonderful weekend with my bride…………..we were swinging from the chandeliers………….use your imagination.

Option 2 I really do suck at cards and am sick of losing to the Grandparents……….

Option 3 I am sick of talking about me and the medical stuff. Talk to me about work, your weird tree questions, give me an opinion about the weekend sports, weather, anything but………..

Response,
Glad you had a great weekend, I will ask them to let you win once in a while and the weather here is hot.

I seem to keep busy doing all that Mom stuff, I can’t believe I actually have to go back to work in a few weeks and balance it all, but we super hero Moms somehow manage much to our own amazement. I plan to keep busy this afternoon while Ty returns to football. There is no contact, but today is a HUGE mental hurdle for us all. Talked to your Dad and Stephanie last night. It was good to hear how the rest of the family is doing. I am way to old to have the energy your sis needs with her little ones. God bless her. I am glad Karis had time off for a quick move. At least she will feel settled before school starts up.

I do expect that you will rent The Freedom Writers movie and watch all the behind scene segments before Paul gets there after being at the institute. I am sure you will have to help Grandpa with the DVD remote, I trust you can handle the techno task………..yep thats right, I just gave you a job……

Peace,
Aunt Dianne

By: Kristina

Kristina — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 03:31:36 +0000

We are thinking of you and Tommy continues to add you into his prayers (as do we) everynight. We are anxiously awaiting your arrival home.
Kristina, Tony, and Tommy

By: Sean

Sean — Mon, 09 Jul 2007 23:01:23 +0000

My first day back at work since the fourth. 5 days off with the little one and I want more. There definately needs to be a two day work weekand 5 day weekend, there is just never enough time to do everything you want in two days. Lena is learning how to roll onto her tummy and talks so much, can’t keep her quiet, especially at night when it is bed time.

Not much else is hapnin round here. Hope you get the news that the stay is not much longer. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Cheers bud
Sean

By: Eric

Eric — Mon, 09 Jul 2007 15:19:39 +0000

Todd -

I hear of your suffering and frustration and it pains me greatly.

The Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express. And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints in accordance with God’s will. (Romans 8:26-7)

Blessings,
Eric B

By: Aunt Dianne

Aunt Dianne — Mon, 09 Jul 2007 13:56:43 +0000

Good morning, I am sitting here at Stockhouses breakfast feast of fruit, (5 Kinds), and toast. I plan to head home in about an hour. Hopefully I will get a few clouds heading east. I too am looking forward to sleeping in my own bed and just being back home. I have only been gone 15 days and am healthy, hard to imagine the depth of your longing.

Gramma says, “Keep your chin up, God will see you through all of this. We love you and are praying for you.”
Grandma and Grandpa Stock

Grandpa just headed out to the dentist for 2 crowns and a filling replacement. I don’t envy him.

Give my best to everyone, I am going to gear up for 7+ hours in the car. I will be praying for you.

Peace,
Aunt Dianne

By: kacie

kacie — Sun, 08 Jul 2007 01:29:40 +0000

Hey there Todd. I think I mentioned in a previous post that I am currently reading a book on prayer. It has been good for me to learn more about this mysterious thing we call prayer. It has been especially challenging for me to apply what I am learning to your situation. My “take home” from last night’s chapter is that Biblical prayers are honest (similar to Patty’s above). Therefore, I am going to practice that – being honest with God about my frustrations with your situation – but also being hopeful that He is in control – and be thankful for all that He has done to provide for you up this point. Many hugs, Kacie

By: "Uncle Paul"

"Uncle Paul" — Sat, 07 Jul 2007 02:38:25 +0000

Continue to hang in there. I know it cannot be easy – this roller coaster ride. I think we’re all a bit “programmed” to take exactly what doctors say as absolute. You remain in great hands there at the medical center. You’ve got some great surroundings in a place to live. Enjoy the opportunity to eat Grandma’s cooking and attempting to beat Grandpa in cards. I am planning to drive up and see you wherever you’ll be. Take care …

By: Karis

Karis — Fri, 06 Jul 2007 03:34:55 +0000

I have enjoyed being here with you for the past few days. Yes, even when you’re not the best company. As I’m sure the rest of the family can attest to, it’s comforting to be right here in the action, rather than at home wondering how things are going.
As much as I want you to be able to go home, it gives me peace to know that the doctors are being really careful and not letting you out of their care until your body is ready. The medical team here knows your history and such better than those in Sac and it’s probably better that they continue treating you for a couple more weeks…as long as they read the chart, that is.
Once you finally do get to go home, hopefully you will be comforted in knowing that they were careful and not worrying that they let you go too early. Or at least Jen won’t be worrying.
Jeff’s story was amazing! I hope you two get to spend some more time chatting in the ITA before you go home.

By: Matt

Matt — Fri, 06 Jul 2007 00:20:07 +0000

As one impatient person to another all I can say is geeeeez!!! I’ll be interceding some patience on your behalf tonight. Keep the faith my friend.

Oh, and another good thought I just had about you coming home and everything…..Rob’s cabin….argo…..steaks….etc.

By: Patty

Patty — Fri, 06 Jul 2007 00:10:08 +0000

Dude…why do you have to be at that specific infusion place? Why can’t you just use one in Sac? Is there something special about that place…I mean aren’t the meds all the same? Isn’t this something that is now manageable by your oncologist? Sorry to ask so many questions but at this point, I think home would do you good. I am just trying to understand why you have to stay there if you are not currently undergoing the transplant. Am I missing something? Either way I am going to pray like a mad woman, that those blasted infections disappear and that God gives you an amazing tranquil acceptance of this process. I am not even the one going through it and it is ticking me off. Christians are allowed to be mad and I am exercising my right at this point. Contentment does not mean that you don’t want your situation to change but rather you are accepting that God is handling things. I know He is handling it…I know He is good…all the time…and I know He knows how disappointing all this is so there must be an amazing blessing comin’ up. Much love and prayers triple fold