Dave and Irene,
We are thrilled to hear that the amyloid is in remission!! We are so grateful that our awesome God has strengthened Irene’s health to give you this victory!!
But let all who take refuge in you be glad; let them ever sing for joy. Spread your protection over them, that those who love your name may rejoice in you.
Psalm 5:11
Rejoicing with you!
Celebrating God’s faithfulness with you!
Julian and Hosanna Loh
So, how do we begin today’s update after yesterday’s overwhelming report from UCSF and what we KNOW is the answer to many prayers ….??????
As we drove to UCSF early yesterday morning, Irene burst forth singing this Andrae Crouch favorite ….!!! Remember, I said that this is what she sang ENROUTE to San Francisco .…!!!
I’ve Got Confidence…
When trouble is in my way
I can’t tell my night from day
When I’m tossed from side to side
Like a ship out on a raging tide
I don’t worry, I don’t fret
My God has never failed me yet
Troubles come from time to time
But that’s alright I’m not the worrying kind
Because I’ve got confidence
No matter what the case may be
I know He’s going to fix it for me
I’ve got confidence
God is going to see me through
Andrae Crouch
Irene woke up this morning with an extra skip in her step and drove herself to and from dialysis. There was quite a lot of enthusiasm at the dialysis center given the news from yesterday! They’re now discussing appropriate strategies related to pinning down exactly how much kidney function is occurring so she will be tested again soon.
She did come home, however, exhausted. Her blood pressured dropped during dialysis to 97/35 .… obviously, not desirable. Her fatigue and nausea lasted throughout the day .… probably in large part due to the dialysis and yesterday’s big trip to SF ….
Irene is eternally GRATEFUL for the many prayers, petitions, tears and intercessory prayers on her behalf. THANKS for caring!!!!! He Reigns! We know that the journey is far from over, but we are overflowed with thanksgiving in our hearts.
I wasn’t sure how to begin today’s update but I certainly know how to end it….the following lyrics are the tender sentiment of Irene’s heart this day…
In my moments of fear
Through every pain every tear
There’s a God who’s been faithful to me
When my strength was all gone
When my heart had no song
Still in love He’s proved faithful to me
Every word He’s promised is true
What I thought was impossible
I’ve seen my God do
He’s been faithful, faithful to me
Looking back His love and mercy I see
Though in my
Dear Dave and Irene,
After I opened up your e-mail, I sat “glued” to the computer and all the wonderful news about you, Irene, and just cried out of thankfulness for your GOOD NEWS. I sent it on to Leah, my daughter in Sacramento as she has followed all of your progress. You have both been such a blessing to me and to everyone at Monte Vista. Your friendship is very dear to me. I especially was blessed by Joanna’s writing in this e-mail.
Your book was wonderful and what an encouragement it has been to me. I visited Jim Smiley, the MV librarian, at the hospital last week and your book was lying on his bed. He pointed to it and said how helpful and encouraging it was to him. He is home from the hospital now but is so weak that he can hardly stand up. He wants to come back for several hours a day. What a Godly, loving man he is. He loves these students and in the past, he never missed an athletic game here.
I am so glad you wrote the book. You must be very proud of both of your girls for they wrote a lot of it too.
Much love and prayers of thankfulness,
Martha Price
“Because of the Lord's great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” -Lamentations 3:22-23
