What a wonderful day we had yesterday! Everyone was here, including Aunt Mary Annea, Ed's sister from California, and little baby Smith (Andrea and Tyler's baby--due in March-- which will make me a great grandmother!) Tyler, among other things, is a gourmet chef! The entire meal was made by him and his able assistants, Andrea and Liz. There were so many special dishes served. Of course, I could just imagine how they tasted. Everyone thought they were fabulous.
But more than the food, was the delightful conversation around that table, where seventeen (plus little?) were seated. I basked in the fact that I had my whole family under my roof and was feeling good and enjoying every minute of it.
After dinner, we did our traditional sharing of what we were thankful for. I wrote mine out, and Tom read it. Here it is:
I’m so thankful that we can all be together this Thanksgiving! And that Aunt Mary Anne can be with us.
This is the fifth Thanksgiving since Dad left us and since I was diagnosed with cancer, so I’m doubly thankful.
I’d rather be speaking this, but it will have to be read.
We’ve had many good things in 2008:
At the top of the list is our joy in the beautiful thing that is happening to Andrea and Tyler! We all are excited about the coming of a new little life into our midst, and we pray daily for Andrea and for the safe arrival of this new person.
Right up there on my “Top Ten” list is Drew’s acceptance by the U of Illinois Medical School. What an answer to prayer! And how we pray that he will be able to fulfill his dream of being a doctor.
Then the great honor that was bestowed upon us at Judson University—naming a building after us. Sometimes, I still can’t believe it.
There are hundreds of other things to be thankful for. You know what they are,
We also have some big challenges ahead of us, both physical and financial-- especially Ruth and Nick, [as they decide what to do about her mitro valve]. But our Lord is with us every step of the way! In Job 9:10 we read, “He performs wonders that can’t be fathomed—miracles that can’t be counted.” I’m expecting some of those wonders and miracles in this next year.
Know that each one of you is in my prayers daily. No woman could ask for a better family. May God bless each one of you with many joys, and may any adversities that come just draw you closer to our precious Lord Jesus Christ.
Love, Mom
I had a pretty bad reaction to the last couple of infusions, so the doctor is giving me two weeks off--I'm thankful for that!
There are many of you that I'm praying for. Please let me know how you are doing.
Much Love, Alice Psalm 103
Friday, November 28, 2008
Monday, October 6, 2008
An Evening to Remember
The Dedication and Ribbon Cutting of the newly named Thompson Center was a truly memorable occasion! I wanted so much to be able to stay the whole time, and that's exactly what happened-two hours! I guess I looked as good as is possible right now, mainly because my three "ladies in waiting"(Daughter Ruth, Mark's wife Sandy and Tom's wife Jennifer)applied all the necessary make-up, including "blush." Besides, it was night!
The President of Judson University, Dr. Jerry Cain, said some kind words, and there were four alumni who told of some of their experiences with Ed and me while the were students-much of what they said centered around the many Choir and Handbell tours-some of it wasn't amusing. There was quite a crowd standing in the dark. We sang some hymns. Ruth read this which I had written:
"My entire family and I are so honored to have this building named after Dr. Ed and me.
It is the place where we spent many days and years of our lives, sharing our love of music and our determination to serve the Lord to the best of our abilities.
We were often here early in the morning, and more often late at night. I actually spent two overnights here when the Handbell Choir did their infamous “Ring-a-thons,” raising money for their tours.
Dr Ed and I also taught in this spot in the old Carriage House before it was torn down to make room for this building, so this ground is even more “hallowed” to us.
I am excited about the Renovation. At last, music will have the space that has been needed for so many years, and spaces will be specifically planned for the purpose for which they were intended. I have seen the plans, and they look wonderful!
My particular prayer for this building is that from it will emanate dozens, no, hundreds of musicians, who know that there’s more to music than what’s noted on the music score. There’s a LIFE, dedicated to Jesus Christ and His service, using Music as a means of telling the world about Him and His great Salvation.
May God bless the Thompson Center and use it for His glory!"
After this service,we went to the Chapel for a time of music by the Alumni Choir, the Handbell Choir, a mini concert by Huntley Brown, and some more kind words. The wonderful Alumni gave me a beautiful plaque, which I cherish. It currently is placed in the middle of the kitchen table.
In all, it was a well planned and beautifully executed event-far above any of my expectations.
I thank you for your prayers and pray that God's richest blessings are and will continue to be yours.
Alice, "Mrs. Ed" Psalm 103
The President of Judson University, Dr. Jerry Cain, said some kind words, and there were four alumni who told of some of their experiences with Ed and me while the were students-much of what they said centered around the many Choir and Handbell tours-some of it wasn't amusing. There was quite a crowd standing in the dark. We sang some hymns. Ruth read this which I had written:
"My entire family and I are so honored to have this building named after Dr. Ed and me.
It is the place where we spent many days and years of our lives, sharing our love of music and our determination to serve the Lord to the best of our abilities.
We were often here early in the morning, and more often late at night. I actually spent two overnights here when the Handbell Choir did their infamous “Ring-a-thons,” raising money for their tours.
Dr Ed and I also taught in this spot in the old Carriage House before it was torn down to make room for this building, so this ground is even more “hallowed” to us.
I am excited about the Renovation. At last, music will have the space that has been needed for so many years, and spaces will be specifically planned for the purpose for which they were intended. I have seen the plans, and they look wonderful!
My particular prayer for this building is that from it will emanate dozens, no, hundreds of musicians, who know that there’s more to music than what’s noted on the music score. There’s a LIFE, dedicated to Jesus Christ and His service, using Music as a means of telling the world about Him and His great Salvation.
May God bless the Thompson Center and use it for His glory!"
After this service,we went to the Chapel for a time of music by the Alumni Choir, the Handbell Choir, a mini concert by Huntley Brown, and some more kind words. The wonderful Alumni gave me a beautiful plaque, which I cherish. It currently is placed in the middle of the kitchen table.
In all, it was a well planned and beautifully executed event-far above any of my expectations.
I thank you for your prayers and pray that God's richest blessings are and will continue to be yours.
Alice, "Mrs. Ed" Psalm 103
Thursday, September 18, 2008
My Status
Greetings to all of you.
I pray that Jesus is the center of your lives. He's the only answer to the important issues in life.
In June and part of July I was feeling pretty good. I spent some time at the Cabin in Eagle River, Wisconsin-first with Mark's family and later with Tom et al. I'm glad I did it then, because once the new chemo started, I have been exceedingly weak. In fact, a week ago I was so weak that I never really got out of bed the entire week. I'm feeling quite a bit better now, but still have to rest, and often sleep, very often. My fingers and toes are somewhat paralyzed, and I'm typing now with two fingers!
A week from tomorrow there is to be a Dedication of the Fine Arts Building at Judson University. They are re-naming it "Alice and Edward Thompson Center." I want very much to be there and in good shape. Lord willing, I will be.
Thank you for your many prayers. The Lord is with me, even, and maybe especially, in the discouraging times. He said that He would never leave nor forsake us. I claim that promise.
Alice Job 9:10
I pray that Jesus is the center of your lives. He's the only answer to the important issues in life.
In June and part of July I was feeling pretty good. I spent some time at the Cabin in Eagle River, Wisconsin-first with Mark's family and later with Tom et al. I'm glad I did it then, because once the new chemo started, I have been exceedingly weak. In fact, a week ago I was so weak that I never really got out of bed the entire week. I'm feeling quite a bit better now, but still have to rest, and often sleep, very often. My fingers and toes are somewhat paralyzed, and I'm typing now with two fingers!
A week from tomorrow there is to be a Dedication of the Fine Arts Building at Judson University. They are re-naming it "Alice and Edward Thompson Center." I want very much to be there and in good shape. Lord willing, I will be.
Thank you for your many prayers. The Lord is with me, even, and maybe especially, in the discouraging times. He said that He would never leave nor forsake us. I claim that promise.
Alice Job 9:10
Thursday, June 26, 2008
New Chemo
I started this week with a new series of Chemo. A medi-port was put in on Tuesday, and I had my first infusion of Chemo on Wednesday. Today I had my first shot which is supposed to supplement the Chemo. There are some side effects that I've been told about and have read about. They probably won't start for another week or so. I am to have a shot every day for five days and then nothing until my second Chemo infusion, which is to be three weeks after the first. Three week later, there will be tests to see if the drugs are working. If all goes well, I will be eligible for an experimental program at the University of Chicago down the road. Once again, it is all in the hands of the Lord. I am resting in Him.
The kind of cancer I have and where it is located-near the carotid artery-makes it very possible that I could "go home" to heaven at any time. So, each morning I wake up and thank the Lord for this new day and try my best to do His will. I am resting in Him. His "little lamb," safe and secure.
A wonderful thing that is going to happen is that the Fine Arts Building at Judson University (Formerly called "Judson College") is to be named after Ed and me! I feel so honored and at the same time, humbled, because I know that anything Ed or I did was only with the help of the Lord. How many prayers did we send up for wisdom for what we were doing!! I know that Ed must be very happy about this honor. The dedication is to be at Homecoming on Friday, September 26th.
I have had very encouraging reports on my book, "Do Not Go, My Love: An Odyssey of Eight Years with Stroke and Dementia." If you want a copy, contact Warren Anderson at wanderson@Judsonu.edu or try Amazon.com- they are supposed to have it or can get it. I'm working hard on a new book, "I Laughed When They Told Me I Had Cancer." It will be a sequel to the first one.
May God bless each and every one of you. He is sufficient for every need that you may have and has promised to be with you in all times of trouble. I pray that you all have given your lives over to Jesus Christ as your Saviour and Lord. It is the only way to live, and He has promised Eternal Life with Him in heaven to everyone who believes. John 3:16,17.
The kind of cancer I have and where it is located-near the carotid artery-makes it very possible that I could "go home" to heaven at any time. So, each morning I wake up and thank the Lord for this new day and try my best to do His will. I am resting in Him. His "little lamb," safe and secure.
A wonderful thing that is going to happen is that the Fine Arts Building at Judson University (Formerly called "Judson College") is to be named after Ed and me! I feel so honored and at the same time, humbled, because I know that anything Ed or I did was only with the help of the Lord. How many prayers did we send up for wisdom for what we were doing!! I know that Ed must be very happy about this honor. The dedication is to be at Homecoming on Friday, September 26th.
I have had very encouraging reports on my book, "Do Not Go, My Love: An Odyssey of Eight Years with Stroke and Dementia." If you want a copy, contact Warren Anderson at wanderson@Judsonu.edu or try Amazon.com- they are supposed to have it or can get it. I'm working hard on a new book, "I Laughed When They Told Me I Had Cancer." It will be a sequel to the first one.
May God bless each and every one of you. He is sufficient for every need that you may have and has promised to be with you in all times of trouble. I pray that you all have given your lives over to Jesus Christ as your Saviour and Lord. It is the only way to live, and He has promised Eternal Life with Him in heaven to everyone who believes. John 3:16,17.
Thursday, May 29, 2008
Chemo Again
Jack and I went in to the University of Chicago Hospital twice this week, hoping and praying for direction as to what to do with the recurrence of my cancer. The upshot of it is that, although I am eligible for two different experimental programs there, I really am not. The reason is that one of them has to be done within six months of finishing Sisplatin chemo, which I had in Milwaukee, and the other has to be done within 30 days of the same.
So, I will be doing a different kind of Chemo, and it looks like I may be able to do it here in Elgin. That will be much more convenient than UCH! After going through this regimen, I can try again for one of those experimental programs at UCH. The effects of this new chemo is less troublesome, they say, than what I went through in Milwaukee. The main problem will be a rash-not exactly pleasant, but I think (hope) I'll be able to handle it OK.
We went to the interview in Chicago with the hope of getting some direction. Once again, God made it very clear what we need to do. I refuse to do NOTHING, so Chemo is going to be my lot for a while.
Once again, I feel peaceful, knowing that God's timing is the very best. I'm still in His hands.
So, I will be doing a different kind of Chemo, and it looks like I may be able to do it here in Elgin. That will be much more convenient than UCH! After going through this regimen, I can try again for one of those experimental programs at UCH. The effects of this new chemo is less troublesome, they say, than what I went through in Milwaukee. The main problem will be a rash-not exactly pleasant, but I think (hope) I'll be able to handle it OK.
We went to the interview in Chicago with the hope of getting some direction. Once again, God made it very clear what we need to do. I refuse to do NOTHING, so Chemo is going to be my lot for a while.
Once again, I feel peaceful, knowing that God's timing is the very best. I'm still in His hands.
Thursday, May 1, 2008
Update--I Am Trusting God for the Future
On Monday, April 21, my ENT doctor, Dr. Portugal, saw that the wound under my chin was not healing. He took, what I supposed to be a routine biopsy. Two days later, on Wednesday, he had the report from the biopsy--indeed, the cancer had returned. He was as surprised as we were and said that he would need some time to confer with his colleagues and decide what kind of treatment would be best for me. We did meet with the vascular surgeon, who said that a stent would be counter productive. So, that plan is abandoned.
We will meet with my oncologist on Tuesday, May 6, and learn what options there are to slow the cancer down. Meantime, Jack and I are planning to go to the Cabin for a few days. This is probably a good time, because I'm feeling fine, living comfortably with a trach and a G-Tube. I'm trying to do as much writing as I can on another book. (If you have not gotten a copy of my book, Do Not Go, My Love: An Odyssey of Eight Years with Stroke and Dementia, you should be able to get it from Amazon.com or by e-mailing Warren Anderson at wanderson@judsonu.edu Or you can write to him at Judson University, 1151 N. State Street, Elgin, IL 60123).
I am trusting God for the future. I will take one day at a time, and enjoy as much of life as I can. God is faithful and I know that I am in His hands. Please pray for my family.
We will meet with my oncologist on Tuesday, May 6, and learn what options there are to slow the cancer down. Meantime, Jack and I are planning to go to the Cabin for a few days. This is probably a good time, because I'm feeling fine, living comfortably with a trach and a G-Tube. I'm trying to do as much writing as I can on another book. (If you have not gotten a copy of my book, Do Not Go, My Love: An Odyssey of Eight Years with Stroke and Dementia, you should be able to get it from Amazon.com or by e-mailing Warren Anderson at wanderson@judsonu.edu Or you can write to him at Judson University, 1151 N. State Street, Elgin, IL 60123).
I am trusting God for the future. I will take one day at a time, and enjoy as much of life as I can. God is faithful and I know that I am in His hands. Please pray for my family.
Saturday, April 12, 2008
Operation
The operation to open my esophagus showed that there is a lot of scar tissue and that it will be difficult to get through. The doctor noticed an infection under my chin near the carotid artery. It had to be attended to immediately, so they did a cerebral angiogram and a balloon occlusion--a long and arduous procedure, mainly because the artery from my groin to the carotid was made difficult to enter since the artery meanders. Also, my arteries are small.
What they found out from these tests was that the artery is healthy and that if it were shut off, the other side would take over. I had to stay absolutely still for half an hour-not easy! When the balloon was in there for that half hour, I kept thinking, "Well, Lord I may be with you any minute!" But the artery held. I know people were praying, and I got through the ordeal successfully.
Now we have to heal this infection before they do what is called a Flap--tissue will be taken from my chest and inserted between this infected spot and the carotid artery. I appreciate and need your continued prayers!
What they found out from these tests was that the artery is healthy and that if it were shut off, the other side would take over. I had to stay absolutely still for half an hour-not easy! When the balloon was in there for that half hour, I kept thinking, "Well, Lord I may be with you any minute!" But the artery held. I know people were praying, and I got through the ordeal successfully.
Now we have to heal this infection before they do what is called a Flap--tissue will be taken from my chest and inserted between this infected spot and the carotid artery. I appreciate and need your continued prayers!
Monday, March 24, 2008
Easter Aftermath
Yesterday was a glorious one- Even the weather cooperated- it was a beautiful sunny Easter Day. In our church, Immanual Baptist, Elgin, we had the organ, trumpet, and choir-as festive as we could make it. José sang (In Spanish) "The Via Dolorosa" while pictures of Jesus carrying the cross and being crucified and buried, and ending with an empty tomb! I had the privilege of walking that sad journey when I visited the Holy Land years ago. it was a very moving experience.
But what now? Yesterday was a "high". Does that make today a "low." I hope not. I hope and pray that we will all allow the power that is available to us through Christ's Holy Spirit-Who lives in every Believer-to make us effective witnesses THIS VERY DAY and all the days to come. Is there someone you should witness to? Is there a letter you should write? A word of encouragement to speak?
May God use all of US as His hands, feet and mouths to a needy and hurting world in the coming days and years.
In His Great Service, Alice
Isaiah 26:12b
But what now? Yesterday was a "high". Does that make today a "low." I hope not. I hope and pray that we will all allow the power that is available to us through Christ's Holy Spirit-Who lives in every Believer-to make us effective witnesses THIS VERY DAY and all the days to come. Is there someone you should witness to? Is there a letter you should write? A word of encouragement to speak?
May God use all of US as His hands, feet and mouths to a needy and hurting world in the coming days and years.
In His Great Service, Alice
Isaiah 26:12b
Thursday, March 20, 2008
He is Risen! He is Risen, Indeed!
This Sunday we celebrate the reason for that little baby born in Bethlehem. Jesus Christ was born to die! That seems like such a contradiction, but it is the absolute truth. God is righteous and just. Somehow, our sins had to be punished in order to satisfy His righteous (just) nature.
Only a sinless person could stand in our place and take the "rap" for our sins. No human being could do this, because "all have sinned and come short of the glory of God" (Romans 3:23). Through God's grace (giving us something good that we don't deserve) and His mercy ( not giving us something bad that we DO deserve) He sent part of Himself, His Son, to become the God-man, Jesus Christ. He became the sin-bearer for each and every person on planet earth. He died for you and me. But if that were the end of it, all would have been in vain. The big thing is that He rose from the dead and lives right now! And, through His Holy Spirit, He lives in the lives of all Believers-guiding, comforting, convicting. How glad I am that I gave my life to this wonderful Saviour when I was fourteen years old. I've never been sorry for my decision to live for Him.
May you have a Blessed Easter. Remember, it's not Easter bunnies, colorful eggs and new clothes. These things are fun, but the real thing is that this is the day we celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead- God's provision to satisfy both His righteousness and His mercy. In John 3:16 we read "For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes on Him should not perish but have everlasting life."
Only a sinless person could stand in our place and take the "rap" for our sins. No human being could do this, because "all have sinned and come short of the glory of God" (Romans 3:23). Through God's grace (giving us something good that we don't deserve) and His mercy ( not giving us something bad that we DO deserve) He sent part of Himself, His Son, to become the God-man, Jesus Christ. He became the sin-bearer for each and every person on planet earth. He died for you and me. But if that were the end of it, all would have been in vain. The big thing is that He rose from the dead and lives right now! And, through His Holy Spirit, He lives in the lives of all Believers-guiding, comforting, convicting. How glad I am that I gave my life to this wonderful Saviour when I was fourteen years old. I've never been sorry for my decision to live for Him.
May you have a Blessed Easter. Remember, it's not Easter bunnies, colorful eggs and new clothes. These things are fun, but the real thing is that this is the day we celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead- God's provision to satisfy both His righteousness and His mercy. In John 3:16 we read "For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes on Him should not perish but have everlasting life."
Saturday, March 8, 2008
More Broken Ice
This has been an exciting week for me-three big things happened. Last Saturday, I was able to attend my grandson Sammy's birthday party in Waukesha, WI, followed by a production of The Sound of Music, put on by the students of the High School/Grammar School where Tom and Jen teach and the children attend. Granddaughter Abby was Louisa. I was very proud of her!
Secondly, Jack and I went to the opera downtown Chicago. Even though I had bought the complete series, I have not been able to go, myself. I gave all the other tickets away. Even this week, I wasn't sure how I would do, but I had several spare canulas, in case my trach got clogged. So, I was well prepared and managed famously. I prayed that I wouldn't start coughing or choking. Neither happened. What we saw was Tchaikovsky's Eugene Onegin- the singing was great; the orchestra good; but the sets were minimal and disappointing. Nevertheless, I was glad I could go.
The other thing that I attended was a meeting of Judson's Emeriti Faculty. The part I went to was a dinner, which I couldn't eat, of course. But the conversation was great, and it was good to be back on Judson's campus after six months! The people are the same, but the school no longer is a College-It is a University. I have to get used to that. I went bare headed-some dark hair has grown back, and I ventured out without a head covering or a wig! In another month it won't look too bad.
Another "ICE" I'd like to break is shopping. I have not set a foot in any store in six months. It may be traumatic- especially for my budget! But hopefully I'll be in "full swing" soon. Every day I feel more and more like "human being" again, although I spend much of the day doing therapy- especially speech. That would be something I would covet your prayers about. I have a device call Thera-bite, which is helping me get my jaw open more. The treatment has to be done seven times a day, which keeps me busy. Also, I must spend much time breathing in moist air to keep the secretions thin. So, I'm busy with all that, but am also finding time to work on the sequel to Do Not Go, My Love.
Thank you all for your prayers. I'm eager to find out the results of the last CT Scan. That will tell a lot, I think, as to whether the cancer is gone or not.
Here is a wonderful verse. Look it up Job 9:10
In His Great Service, Alice
Secondly, Jack and I went to the opera downtown Chicago. Even though I had bought the complete series, I have not been able to go, myself. I gave all the other tickets away. Even this week, I wasn't sure how I would do, but I had several spare canulas, in case my trach got clogged. So, I was well prepared and managed famously. I prayed that I wouldn't start coughing or choking. Neither happened. What we saw was Tchaikovsky's Eugene Onegin- the singing was great; the orchestra good; but the sets were minimal and disappointing. Nevertheless, I was glad I could go.
The other thing that I attended was a meeting of Judson's Emeriti Faculty. The part I went to was a dinner, which I couldn't eat, of course. But the conversation was great, and it was good to be back on Judson's campus after six months! The people are the same, but the school no longer is a College-It is a University. I have to get used to that. I went bare headed-some dark hair has grown back, and I ventured out without a head covering or a wig! In another month it won't look too bad.
Another "ICE" I'd like to break is shopping. I have not set a foot in any store in six months. It may be traumatic- especially for my budget! But hopefully I'll be in "full swing" soon. Every day I feel more and more like "human being" again, although I spend much of the day doing therapy- especially speech. That would be something I would covet your prayers about. I have a device call Thera-bite, which is helping me get my jaw open more. The treatment has to be done seven times a day, which keeps me busy. Also, I must spend much time breathing in moist air to keep the secretions thin. So, I'm busy with all that, but am also finding time to work on the sequel to Do Not Go, My Love.
Thank you all for your prayers. I'm eager to find out the results of the last CT Scan. That will tell a lot, I think, as to whether the cancer is gone or not.
Here is a wonderful verse. Look it up Job 9:10
In His Great Service, Alice
Thursday, February 14, 2008
HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY
Yes, this is Valentine's Day, 2008! Yesterday marked four years since my dear husband, Ed, left to go home to Glory. He must be having a wonderful time! Meanwhile, we miss him-not just his presence, but also who he was and how he helped all of us with our problems from day to day.
I am doing well. Life seems to be more and more normal, with the exception of having a trach and a feeding tube. But i can live with them, and I am so thankful for all the things I do have: my mind is pretty much in tact-although I'm somewhat forgetful and mix up dates occasionally-I can see, I can hear with my hearing aids, I can walk by myself, I can type on the computer, and many more things that are right. So, I am content and know that God has given me a life to live. I'm doing the best I can. I'm working on a second book-this one will be MY journey with health and all the many people and circumstances I came in contact with-especially at the University of Chicago.
I have had many kind reviews of my book, Do Not Go, My Love: An Odyssey of Eight Years with Stroke and Dementia. It is available. Just write or e-mail Warren Anderson Judson University 1151 N. State St. Elgin, IL 60123 or wanderson@judsonu.edu. Amazon.com lists it as unavailable, but I know of several people who have bought it from them. I think you have to by-pass the written information and just order the book.
A wonderful verse that I am memorizing is Job 9:10. I feel that I have had miracles in my life, so this verse is very appropriate for me.
I am doing well. Life seems to be more and more normal, with the exception of having a trach and a feeding tube. But i can live with them, and I am so thankful for all the things I do have: my mind is pretty much in tact-although I'm somewhat forgetful and mix up dates occasionally-I can see, I can hear with my hearing aids, I can walk by myself, I can type on the computer, and many more things that are right. So, I am content and know that God has given me a life to live. I'm doing the best I can. I'm working on a second book-this one will be MY journey with health and all the many people and circumstances I came in contact with-especially at the University of Chicago.
I have had many kind reviews of my book, Do Not Go, My Love: An Odyssey of Eight Years with Stroke and Dementia. It is available. Just write or e-mail Warren Anderson Judson University 1151 N. State St. Elgin, IL 60123 or wanderson@judsonu.edu. Amazon.com lists it as unavailable, but I know of several people who have bought it from them. I think you have to by-pass the written information and just order the book.
A wonderful verse that I am memorizing is Job 9:10. I feel that I have had miracles in my life, so this verse is very appropriate for me.
Sunday, January 27, 2008
Broken Ice
The "ice is broken." After all these months, I went back to church today. We found out a couple of weeks ago that Medicare now allows "home bound" people to go to church and the beauty parlor. They have always been allowed to go to doctors' appointments.
I can't tell you how hard it was to make up my mind to get back into society again. I finally just asked the Lord to give me the courage to do it-not to think how I look or that I might have a coughing spell right in the middle of the sermon. As it turned out, Jack could not go because of an excruciating toothache. My dear friend, Donna Bonner, came to pick up the church bulletins that Jack prints. I felt very comfortable going with her. She was careful that I didn't fall and helped me in every way possible. It was a good feeling to be back again with God's people. They have been praying faithfully for me all these months!
So, I'm gradually getting to live a fairly normal life. I now have only Speech Therapy here at home. We have a long way to go in that area! Once again, I thank God for all his goodness to me: for friends, for returning health and so much more. Praise His Name!
DO NOT GO, MY LOVE:An Odyssey of Eight Years with Stroke and Dementia is now on Amazon.com, so it can be ordered that way. I hope it will help some people. That is my prayer
I can't tell you how hard it was to make up my mind to get back into society again. I finally just asked the Lord to give me the courage to do it-not to think how I look or that I might have a coughing spell right in the middle of the sermon. As it turned out, Jack could not go because of an excruciating toothache. My dear friend, Donna Bonner, came to pick up the church bulletins that Jack prints. I felt very comfortable going with her. She was careful that I didn't fall and helped me in every way possible. It was a good feeling to be back again with God's people. They have been praying faithfully for me all these months!
So, I'm gradually getting to live a fairly normal life. I now have only Speech Therapy here at home. We have a long way to go in that area! Once again, I thank God for all his goodness to me: for friends, for returning health and so much more. Praise His Name!
DO NOT GO, MY LOVE:An Odyssey of Eight Years with Stroke and Dementia is now on Amazon.com, so it can be ordered that way. I hope it will help some people. That is my prayer
Sunday, January 20, 2008
Settling In 2008
It's hard to believe that I have been home over six weeks. I've been having therapies here at home during this time: Physical, Occupational and Speech. Physical and Occupational will end this week, but Speech will continue.
I probably will have another swallowing test one of these days. How thankful I am for the G-Tube. Without it, I would not be able to live, since I can't swallow and there is some problem with my esophagus.
I actually feel good. I'm beginning to do things around the house, not the least of which is putting away Christmas! That's almost done.
I hope to get back to my writing soon. My first book, Do Not Go, My Love, is finally published. I'm hoping that it will be of help to Caregivers and people who are involved with Stroke and Dementia, as well as those who knew my husband. Also, I pray that it will glorify my Lord Jesus Christ, Who was with me all during those eight years and is with me today. May He be your constant companion!
I probably will have another swallowing test one of these days. How thankful I am for the G-Tube. Without it, I would not be able to live, since I can't swallow and there is some problem with my esophagus.
I actually feel good. I'm beginning to do things around the house, not the least of which is putting away Christmas! That's almost done.
I hope to get back to my writing soon. My first book, Do Not Go, My Love, is finally published. I'm hoping that it will be of help to Caregivers and people who are involved with Stroke and Dementia, as well as those who knew my husband. Also, I pray that it will glorify my Lord Jesus Christ, Who was with me all during those eight years and is with me today. May He be your constant companion!
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