My Thoughts - My Journey

We went to radiation today and then had a follow-up appointment with the Cardio Surgeon, Dr Richardson. We definitely have a praise report today. Dr. Richardson said that Dr Plaisance, the Cardiologist, made a mistake regarding Larry’s vascular by-pass in his leg having already closed up. It is his right leg only that is closed and we already knew that.  I asked Dr Plaisance several times and each time he stated that it was the by-pass that was closed. Well, it is open and Larry has blood-flow in his left leg. THANK YOU JESUS!!!! Also, Dr. Richardson said that there is little to no concern regarding the Thoracic Aorta Aneurysm that Dr Plaisance said was active. Dr.Richardson was very pleased with the wound bed of the open wound on Larry’s leg.  Also, Larry’s radiation treatment and consult went well today.  Thank you all for your continued prayers. They are working. It feels so good to get a bit of positive news today.

  “On a wing and a prayer” is a saying that people add when they want to emphasize how little chance of success something has, and that the person is relying on basically luck to be successful. This expression originated during World War II. A pilot in the military had lost one wing of his plane, so he was trying to land using only one wing and a prayer. Well, we don’t base our hope on luck, but rather faith; however, we find ourselves living “On a wing and a prayer.”   I’m not going to give a complete recap in this post as to the journey we have been on since early September as it has already been summarized in other writings on this blog. I do however want to give an overview of where we currently find ourselves. So many of you have so graciously offered prayers on behalf of Larry, myself, and our family. Those prayers are great treasures and we pray they will give some hope and relief from our current situation.   Larry is suffering immense pain every-day that ...

Yes, Father, I praise You in this storm.  We never walk alone and Your love ever blankets me. You, precious Father, are leading my journey.  Your Spirit fills me with hope and cries out for me when my words don’t come. Your Son has lifted me above this world of sin and has saved me.  When I tread through the valleys of dark despair, Your Light shines to bring me safely through. I am Yours...forever Yours. Your promises I believe and will forever cling. I will praise You in the storms and in the light of a new day. Natalie Grant...."Praise You in the Storm." https://youtu.be/4fo0A7jpLsk

There is a cross and an empty grave in our story.  Be Kind, Be Generous, Be Forgiving, Be Thankful, and Be Loving.  Give the grace and mercy that you have received.  Be His Light in the middle of this very dark, tragic world that we are currently living in.  Share Jesus!  Love!  Amen!  🙏🏻

I have had several of you ask for an update on Larry. The past few days have been very hectic between starting radiation treatments, nurses coming, Wound Vac issues...and so on. He is walking so well with the walker and he gets exercise going to treatment everyday, so his Physical Therapist decided that she wasn’t needed. We also decided not to use the Occupational Therapist as he is capable of doing all that they were going to help him with. We have had ongoing issues with  the Wound Vac having alerts day and night and it not working properly. If it doesn’t work, his leg doesn’t heal. Also, he has had only two full nights sleep since he came home from the hospital. And, when I say “full nights sleep,” it is still limited/restless sleep because of the pain in his leg. Larry is weak and his emotions are elevated. It takes up much of the day just getting to radiation and back. He has had issues with his Prostate being in the right position for radiation; therefore, there are certain ...

  It’s time the Church became known for what we are FOR instead of what we are against.  I want to see our neighbors thrive, connect, and most of all, be introduced to Jesus. We are to be Disciples who make Disciples.  Be His Church outside the Walls!  Praying for our world and each soul that they may learn of Him and surrender to Him.  Amen!

Update on Larry:  Yesterday, he went for the Prostate MRI and then went to the Bruno Cancer Center. It was a nightmare for him! He has just started walking without the walker, but his left foot and leg is still swollen almost twice its normal size and is still occasionally seeping the yellow fluid from the incisions.  There was a delay in the MRI because they had to find out for sure if his stents used to block the leg aneurysms were metal or not. The MRI machine at St. Vincent’s is double the strength of the one used in Montgomery. The stents are metal, but they worked it out to use it. After a failed attempt to put in his IV, they finally got started on the hour long test.  He then was an hour late for his Radiation Mapping appointment at the Bruno Cancer Center. They first did a CT scan and after an hour+ decided they could not do the mapping and make the body cast mold yesterday. There was a huge pocket of air in the Prostate area; therefore, they had to postpone unti...

In August, I was diagnosed with Mycoplasma. I felt better in September, but started feeling bad again a couple of weeks ago. I’ve had bad headaches, severe sore throat, choking coughs, sneezing like crazy, runny nose, drainage, watery eyes, tiredness/low energy, and swelling. I tested negative for COVID last Friday, but have continued to feel bad and have these symptoms.  Today, I went to my doctor and she said I have an Upper Respiratory Infection, and Sinus Infection. She isn’t sure what is causing my fluid retention, but is probably going to increase the milligrams of my fluid pill. She is also calling in additional medicines to the pharmacy that I pray will start clearing up all these symptoms. I have done little more than sleep for the past few days. These aren’t what I would consider serious issues, but they sure make you feel terrible and with my immune system, I have to be careful. I’m sure once I pop a few drugs in me, I will be feeling much better very soon. 😊 Larry con...

We have some awesome and amazing prayer warriors!!! Larry and our family can not thank you all enough. What a difference a day can make! Thank You Jesus!!! 🙌🏻  Larry has not been able to walk for a couple of days and then last night he, with John Franklin’s continuous encouragement, was able to walk further than he has thus far. Today, the swelling and redness in his leg and foot have gone down.  For the first time since surgery, he put on regular clothes today...and yes, even shoes. That is an amazing turn-around! Now, he is ready for the game. 😊 Thank you all for your prayers and please continue to lift Larry in your prayers. 💞  God is listening, God is moving, and God is leading! Amen! *****Larry took a walk during half-time.***** #Godisbigger #Godisleading #ThankyouJesus