Persevering with a Smile

Persevering with a Smile

Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day.
2 Corinthians 4:16b

Irene joyfully perseveres on the journey with her signature smile.  I am convinced, yet again, that only through an intimate, dynamic and growing relationship with Jesus is she able to do so.  Daily, Irene’s inner spirit is renewed through her practice of worship, adoration and praise of her Heavenly Father.

Her nausea persists but now an additional challenge …. that being the burden of confronting chronic fatigue.  The colossal 24/7 nausea and dialysis since June of 2007 have certainly been challenge enough, but the fatigue factor now emerges as the new daily grind.

But I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all men to myself.”
John 12:32

Our physical bodies will someday betray us …. whether sooner or later …. and I am convinced that Jesus uses the aging process as yet another means of drawing all humanity to Himself.

And, unless we’re in denial, we see the reality of our mortality every time we look in the mirror.

Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day.
2 Corinthians 4:16b

Caminando con Fé

Dave

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An Outpouring of Love and Affection

An Outpouring of Love and Affection

Thanks for checking in…!!!

I have been in Washington DC for several days and the outpouring of love and affection expressed toward Irene has been humbling…!!!!!!!!! THANK YOU…!!!!!!!!!

Irene’s sister Jane is staying with her while I have been traveling…but, as Paul Harvey would say, here is the REST OF THE STORY…

Irene certainly has been at dialysis…and still battles the raging nausea and fatigue…

However…she’s had more meetings at Starbucks, more lunches, more dinners, more telephone calls and more social interaction than she’s had in months…

Her spirits are about as high as I’ve seen them in a very LONG TIME…!!!! She feels fully engaged and is energized by the outpouring………. THANK YOU, AGAIN…!!!!!

Irene also got THE CALL from UCSF today. Her kidney transplant consultation date has been scheduled for Tuesday, March 17, 2009.

This evening Irene has the twinkees and Jane has the popcorn…they’re partying away….. and will probably share with each other…isnt’ that sweet….?????????

Thanks for caring.
Dave

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Dialysis in Covina

Dialysis in Covina

Irene ventured to Southern California with me and experienced dialysis in Covina, CA on Friday.  Unfortunately she experienced a needle infiltration (the needle penetrated through the fistula wall) causing significant pain and discomfort.  Saturday was better and she’s glad that tomorrow’s dialysis session will be at Satellite Dialysis Center where the technicians are more familiar with her.

J. Scott Bush, photographer at www.sebaygalleries.com

The Lord is our Light and Salvation.

Dave

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