Saturday, August 4, 2012

You can't keep her down.

How does she do it? The day we got home from Cleveland Jessie wanted to be wherever Luke was. Usually that is all over the place. He wanted to show us everything he'd done while we were gone. She followed him outside, then into his room, then back outside. I finally told her to sit down because she was making me nervous.  God must have personally fed her strength. A couple days later she went for a nice little walk of about four miles. She told me today she thought she could probably go back to work, but came to the conclusion that maybe she better not push it. I'm not sure most people have that kind of ambition without having gone through brain surgery. If we can learn anything from this situation its this, don't wait to live your life fully and joyously, the way the Lord intended you to. I've seen more genuine smiles and heard more real laughter from her these last two weeks than you can imagine. Why do healthy people spend so much energy worrying about things that really don't matter. Stop complaining and start spreading His joy instead. This world is a better place because of people like Jessie. We return to Cleveland on the eighth to get the stitches out and to determine the next form of treatment. Pray for the pathology to be good and that she won't need chemo again. . 

14 comments:

Sarah Tiplady said...

This was so wonderful to read! Continued prayers for you Jessie!

Jill said...

Praying for a great report on the 8th! No chemo would be so awesome. Praying that all of you can continue to enjoy your time together.
Love and prayers,
Jill

joan meyer said...

Such awesome news. It was worth the wait. We'll keep praying for a good report. Treasure every minute together.

Love to you all,
Joan and Mike

Sue said...

Thank you so much for the update. Will keep you all in my prayers!

Sue

Peggy said...

So glad for the update. Praying and believing. Thanks for the reminder about seeing the beauty in every moment. May the Lord continue to be your rock and fortress.

dbuehrer said...

Jessie is amazing and you are so right Mike! You couldn't have said it better. Praying for a great report! You rock, Jessie!

sybil said...

Thank you Mike for sharing, praying often for each of you.

sybil said...

Thank you for sharing Mike, praying often for each of you. sybil

Joshrose44 said...

You three are an inspiration! I'm glad to read these words. I will keep you all in my prayers for sure.

Gwen said...

Wonderful news! Jessie you are truly amazing and such an inspiration! Still keeping you in my prayers.

Mindy said...

"This world is a better place because of people like Jessie." I couldn't agree with you more. She is an amazing woman. KEEP IT UP JESSIE!!! We're praying for you girlie. <3 <3 <3

Jen Hurst said...

So glad to hear this update! Praying hard for a great report and NO CHEMO!! Hugs, my dear friend!

Jen

Unknown said...

So good to hear your good news! Praying for even more on the 8th. Love your always smiling face!! Thoughts are with you all.

Kathy

Unknown said...

So good to hear your good news! Praying for even more on the 8th. Love your always smiling face!! Thoughts are with you all.

Kathy