Well Wishes from Laura Gschwend

Irene,

On this Mothers Day I wanted to send you a love note. As I prayed about what to say, I felt that the note should take the form of a blessing…so please accept this blessing as it is written from my heart especially to you.

Lord, bless my sister Irene with Your presence, Your touch…may Irene feel renewed intimacy borne of grace. Pull back the veil and show her ways you are sustaining her that only she could recognize. Wow her with Your love. Write a love note in her heart that can only be meant for her. Shine Your light upon the tender mercies that have come directly from Your hand to hers. Then protect her, Lord, like you promised in Psalm 23 and Psalm 91. Fight for her with your mighty right arm. Heal her body. Heal her fatique. Plant hope in her that can only come from You…hope that bears fruit…hope that endures…hope that carries life. And Lord, when she is full of you, show Irene the blessing she is to her daughters, her friends, her family, and indeed all who meet her. Show her how a life yielded to You is like a beacon on a hill, shining out in the darkness for others to behold. Draw others to You through Irene’s faith, Irene’s courage, the testimony of her lips, and the tenacity of her trust. Place your spot light on Irene…let others see the crown you have placed on her head and mark her with your favor…

Bless you on Mother’s Day, Irene.
Laura

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Creatinine

The circuitous amyloid journey continues.

On the positive side, Irene drove herself to and from dialysis today and did not experience the usual extreme fatigue but, rather, had a slight physical energy bounce.  Without overstating the case she simply didn’t come home completely wrung out and enjoyed most of the day although the nausea was relentless.

The discouraging news she received at dialysis was that her CREATININE CLEARANCE test, which measures kidney function, has declined to 4.5.  Previously it had been as high as 6.0.  The low point on the journey has been .30 in October of 2007.  Any value below 15 requires dialysis.

As the circuitous amyloid journey continues, we rest in Him and the promises of His Word…

Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.
Hebrews 11:1

Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful.
Hebrews 10:23

Caminando con Fé
Dave

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