A Quieter Week?

This week is off to a much quieter start than last week! Sandy was released from the hospital last Thursday evening, taught classes Friday, kind of maybe a little bit rested this weekend, and is back in full swing today. We are so thankful that her body has bounced back so well. She had the opportunity to thank the nurses at the doctor's office who took care of her last week when she quickly went downhill, right before being sent to the hospital. It's not a fun feeling to realize there are a few hours of a day you don't remember…but thankfully that part did not last long.

She is adjusting to the antibiotic that is fighting the blood infection that landed her in the hospital. Her fever has stayed down since this weekend.

Thanks for your continued prayers, cards, and words of encouragement.

Stent Exchange

Sandy will receive a brand new stent tomorrow (Wednesday)! If only that were more exciting…!  She will remain in the hospital until the new stent is in place and her fever can stay down; it spiked again today, though not nearly as high as yesterday. We're hoping the doctors are right about the existing stent being the culprit. While disappointed to miss tonight's class, and to be out of commission tomorrow, she is thankful for a great medical team of doctors who genuinely care about her on a personal level.

Here's a song that helps me breathe more deeply, remembering Who is in control of everything, even when everything seems overwhelming.


"It Is Well"

Grander earth has quaked before
Moved by the sound of His voice
Seas that are shaken and stirred
Can be calmed and broken for my regard

Through it all, through it all
My eyes are on You
Through it all, through it all
It is well

Through it all, through it all
My eyes are on You
It is well with me

Far be it from me to not believe
Even when my eyes can't see

And this mountain that's in front of me
Will be thrown into the midst of the sea

Through it all, through it all
My eyes are on You
Through it all, through it all
It is well

So let go my soul and trust in Him
The waves and wind still know His name [repeat last line during 3rd run]

New Prayer Request

It has been two months since the last blog update - that is great news! Sandy has a note partly written that she wants to post soon, but with all of the activity of the summer, it has not yet been finished. She taught a class this summer and is currently gearing up for the start of the fall semester.

She was pretty tired the end of last week, and today we might know why - she spiked a fever this morning and has continued to feel worse throughout the day. Right now she is at St Francis to receive some antibiotics and whatever else the blood work deems necessary. Please pray for healing, comfort, and peace for Sandy, and wisdom for the doctors and nurses. It is very important to Sandy that she can be at work this week, so I know she'd appreciate your prayers that this hospital visit be very short.

I'll keep you updated as things progress. Thanks!