Covid and Bernie

 Bernie Sanders was/is a Senator from Vermont and a candidate for President (socialist)- and at President Biden's inauguration, his photo went viral of him sitting in a chair with his facemask and mittens.  It became a great diversion for our family when we were sick with Covid- Ryan would send us silly pictures to make us laugh.  My favorite was our family photo.

The family photo!!!

I loved this meme I saw and instantly came up with my own!

Gotta love the masks!

Birthday Do Over

Have I mentioned I have the most darling friends?  My Girl's Night Out group- we've been together about 40 years- friendship through all the ups and downs of life- surprised me with a drive by/porch surprise (that was redundant) belated birthday party!  I felt so special- I just couldn't even believe it!  I had gifts and balloons and signs and treats and presents and a crown and everyone singing on the front porch!

"I have called Thee by thy Name."

I've had several dear friends contact me through the last weeks, checking up on David and my recovery from Covid.  We feel so humbled and blessed for all the literally hundreds of people that prayed for us and have reached out to us.  People always ask, "Are you all recovered?"  And I do reply, "yes thankfully....."  But yet, there is more.  Two friends asked me today if I am keeping this private and no, I'm not a really private person.  When I am going through happy or sad, I want to know my tribe is with me.  And I want to be with them, or you, whatever is happening in your life.  I mean that.  So, the week after our return from the hospital, I was diagnosed with a blood cancer- Waldenstrom.  It is rare (of course- I love things that are unique...lol), usually affects older caucasian men (I immediately texted my only  brother with basically, "So, what's up with this???)- treatable but not curable.  As you can imagine, my emotions are on a bit of a rollercoaster- yet my heart is filled with gratitude for being in a good place spiritually and emotionally- I have a wonderful husband that has my back, children that would do anything for me- and have-  literally a tribe of people to buoyed me up!  Right now we have to decide between chemo or a targeted drug.  I'm not sure my one lung is up for chemo right now- that might be a choice down the road.  Until then, life goes on.  Thank all you dear people for being you in my life.  It's a great life.  This week during scripture study- I read in Isaiah 43 (paraphrased)- Fear not, for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine.  When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee, and through rivers, they shall not overflow thee; when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee...Fear not; for I am with thee."  That is such a great comfort and a strength.  I am a total believer of "Thy will be done" and I'm good with that!

From Brandi-

My sweet mama was diagnosed with a Non Hodgkins B Cell lymphoma called Waldenstroms Macroglobulinemia - a rare blood cancer just a week after coming home from the hospital with Covid. This past month has consisted of a lot of tests, waiting, and praying. We have been so grateful for the many tender mercies we have seen and felt. The virus itself exacerbated her low blood counts allowing us to get in to the hematologist and oncologist soo much sooner Treatments are rough, but we are grateful to have some treatment options! I have had a lengthy recovery from a hip surgery this past December, as a result I haven’t been working and instead have had the privilege to help my parents and spend a lot more time with them - what a gift!! So grateful for all the tender mercies, but especially for my two amazing parents!

Before the Next Bomb Drops

 

Marilyn Darley Williams updated her status.

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Hello world! We’re alive. My heart is heaped up and over-brimming with love and gratitude and thanksgiving. I honestly didn’t think with my pre- existing lung issues/ other stuff- I would survive Covid but through God’s sustenance and the miraculous faith and prayers of our family and each one of you- I’m here to breathe another day. Words will never express the power I felt from each of your words of love and encouragement and prayers on David’s and my behalf. To my family- each child and spouse and kidlets-how blessed we are to have you- we won the lottery with each of you To Brandi- our amazing daughter and caregiver- who got to go through the worst with us (no picnic) To my dearest friends throughout my life-to all my wonderful Moses Lake crew (some of which we shared graham crackers in kindergarten ), the Charmies, my Bucket and Girl’s Night Out group- my BFF’s, my college roomies, our dear Guatemalan and Hispanic friends, our extended family, my wonderful Church family and neighbors from every stage of my life, my girlfriends like sisters- thank you. David and I just returned from our post Covid Dr.s visit and he was truly amazed! I mean AMAZED! God’s amazing and so are each of you! Blessed beyond measure Thank you dearest friends (and some dang funny stories happened in my delirium which I can’t WAIT to share with you individually. You know how I love a funny story)

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We got a miracle yesterday was a very rough day for my dad, but they are both being sent home today!! They will both be on oxygen and need to quarantine for 2 weeks. We are SO thankful for each of you who added your faith to ours and prayed and fasted for them. We are also so grateful for the medical providers that took such great care of them - Truly can’t thank you all enough!

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