Being Intentional

Being Intentional

I will be glad and rejoice in your love, for you saw my affliction and knew the anguish of my soul.
Psalm 31:7

There are some days when we must be intentional and MAKE A DECISION to rejoice because rejoicing doesn’t come naturally.  At least it’s true today because Irene experienced a rough day.

We were going to stay overnight in San Francisco this evening because Irene’s chest catheter was scheduled for removal very early tomorrow morning.  However, a needle infiltration at dialysis treatment today has significantly altered that plan.  So, what’s an infiltration?  An infiltration occurs when the needle goes through the wall of the fistula.

The needle infiltration causes significant swelling, pain and discoloration.  It also precludes the notion of removing the catheter until her arm heals because it serves as the backup for the Cimino Fistula.  So, we’ll re-schedule the chest catheter removal sometime in the near future.

This development does beg the question …. what happens if, after the catheter is removed, she experiences another infiltration?  The answer?  She will endure another surgically implanted catheter …. not a fun prospect to consider.

There are some days when we must be intentional and MAKE A DECISION to rejoice because rejoicing doesn’t come naturally.

I will be glad and rejoice in your love, for you saw my affliction and knew the anguish of my soul.
Psalm 31:7

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Dave

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Persistent Themes

Persistent Themes

Certain themes persist on Irene’s Journey of Faith ….

Nausea and fatigue…especially on dialysis days
Chronic itchiness
Dialysis on Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays
Toxin removal foot baths on Tuesdays & Thursdays

Irene is now confronting a developing challenge.

Her teeth and gums were significantly weakened by the chemo therapy treatment she received in June of 2007 and they’re now growing into chronic issues.  She’s seeing a dentist and Endodontic specialist.  She will have the first of two root canals on Thursday.  In addition to the structural issues, the entire region of her teeth and gums are constantly tender and sore.

We enjoyed a relaxing dinner on Saturday evening with Steve & Cheryl Sharp (photographed above) at Shadowbrook.  We relished a memorable lunch today at the Crow’s Nest with my brother Greg and his bride, Colleen.

Irene delighted in Greg & Colleen’s encouraging visit.  Despite the ongoing challenge she faces, Irene endeavors with JOY and an upbeat attitude!!

Certain themes persist on Irene’s Journey of Faith.  We hope that the most prevalent and persisting theme, however, is that of God’s ever Abiding Presence on the trek.

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Dave

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