So far this week has been filled with an enormous amount of tests and scans. I have had full days so far this week with no end in sight anytime soon. Jason and I do a lot of sitting and waiting and practicing our patience skills. My laptop has truly been my savior and outlet this week as I take it everywhere I go. Once I got down here and got my schedule and game face on, it’s been ok. Each day I take hour by hour and they seem to go by very quickly. Jason has been so great and has brought so much humor to me this week.
We have been staying with friends this week and that has posed as quite a blessing to us. Being at their wonderful home and being with them has been very healing for me. Being able to chat about the day with their teenage daughters and talk about things other than my appointments has been a great distraction. We have been using the webcams in the evening which has been great as I have been able to see both the boys and have been able to read to Dylan each night.
We toured the Gift of Life transplant house yesterday and learned that they have no space with a huge waiting list. We left pretty disheartened as we would have toured the place when we were here in September and maybe had a better chance of getting in now. They told us that they turned away 900 people last year which saddened me more. We just left there thinking about what plan B will be, but knew that God had a plan for us and that we should be patient. Last night another blessing came to us, the friends we are staying with offered their home to us for the entire time we are down here!! We all talked about this plan and discussed what this would mean for all people involved. At this point, after weighing the pros and cons, we decided to take them up on their offer. Jason and I have now put plans in motion to making their home work for my recovery. Angels keep falling into our lives at the time we need them the most which only reinforces that God is good and that he is watching out for us.
I know that a lot of you have been anxiously waiting for me to send you my ‘address’. Since now we finally have a place, here is what my address will be. Miranda Lawver c/o Donna Ayers 1221 Lone Pine Drive SW Rochester, MN 55902.
Thank you to all who have been praying and thinking of us. Almost one week down….
Oh, Miranda and Jason, God is soooooo good! What wonderful friends ---what huge hearts these people have and what a blessing for you! Things ALWAYS work out, one way or another and I truly do believe God has a plan for each of us! We don't always understand and probably never will but who are we to question Him???? Blessings and peace ---your little darlings are nestled all snug in their beds with visions of seeing mommy and daddy on Friday dancing in their sweet little heads! The bags are packed and in the car and we are ready to rock 'n roll! XXOO Love you guys!!! Granny
ReplyDeleteMiranda - I think and pray for you and your family everyday. It makes me sad the time that you have to spend away from your children - but you are so STRONG and so LOVING, I know you will get through it. It's amazing the love that you have a share with everyone. I'm so glad that you have so many angels that are willing to help you through this time. It took me a long time to realize that God does things for a reason. I was never sure what that reason was until recently. God has great plans for you and your family. We will continue to watch over you, Jason and the boys, keep praying and keep hoping for bigger and better things. LOVE YOU!!!
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The Gordons
Miranda
ReplyDeleteI have been thinking of you and your family everyday. How nice to have such wonderful people in your life to offer their home to you, Jason and the boys, that must mean so much to all of you.
I bet you are so excited to see those sweet little faces tomorrow and I know you will enjoy every minute you have to spend with them, you are such an awesome Mom, and I can't imagine how much you miss them. Thank goodness for the webcam so you can at least see them every night.
Have a great weekend with those precious little boys, and I am sure you will get lots of hugs and kisses from them!! Praying for you and thinking of you everyday.
Love Tracey
Hi Miranda,
ReplyDeleteBeen thinking and praying for you everyday! I can't imagine what an emotional toll this takes on you. You keep smiling, keep that sense of humor in check and keep your chin up things will work out in the end. If you need anything please call you know where to find me :) The crazy dental receptionist (are you smiling)