Wow--another month has gone by since my last update. I actually lost track of time and just realized that 3 months have gone by since I was given a score of 25. My doctors can re-apply every 90 days & I just found out that I've been moved up to a score of 27! That doesn't give us any more info about the timing for a transplant, but now they are saying that I have a "high score". They will re-apply in June for 29 points, unless God provides a donor before that time.
I'm so amazed at how many people have shared that they are praying for our family. It's very encouraging & gives us strength. I've been asked what specific prayer requests I have so I thought I would share some...
~~for my donor's family. It saddens me to know that someone else will be grieving over a death while I'm receiving such a wonderful gift. I pray that they know Jesus & can have peace in their time of sorrow.
~~for peace for my family & for them leaning on the knowledge of who is really in control. God will provide our every need, in His perfect timing. He has already provided a community that surrounds us & is walking beside us.
~~for continued peace & patience for me. I have had a deep peace, that only comes from God. I pray that it continues despite my growing belly & the days when my discomfort is greater & I have difficulty sleeping.
~~for learning how to adjust my eating habits in order to minimize the discomfort after eating.
~~for learning how to be patiently on the receiving end of serving. We have had so many offers for help during my hospitalization (approx 2 weeks) & recovery. What a blessing! I believe, however, that I may have difficulty watching others do the things that I usually do. It's not that they won't do it to my satisfaction--I just like being in motion & being independent.
If you are a prayer partner--thanks!!
Every day is part of the journey that God has planned for us. It's easy to focus on a future event & think of the days in between as just waiting time. Our "tunnel vision" could put us at risk for missing blessings and opportunities along the path while we wait.
So, I encourage you to take time to stop & thank God for your blessings every day! Look and listen for the opportunities that He has ready & waiting for you!
With peace & love,
Belinda & Meg
John 14:27 records Jesus' words~ “I
am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I
give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid."
