had to write this down. amazing mail day. it was almost a joke how much came today. perfect timing. justin came to hang with us before he had a meeting tonight but as soon as he walked in the door i asked if he could hang with ava while i ran to the fabric store. i have known for a few weeks what ava was going to be for halloween and i have everything i need for it but i had not made her tutu yet. and i need to today because chemo tomorrow, sick for the weekend, and trick or treating is sunday. so i made her tutu. but needed a little more tulle. i got in the car and backed out and quick checked the mail before i left. it was crazy. so because ava was not in the car i decided to open it all while driving to the store. not safe. i know. a few special things came today. mostly from strangers. which brought the tears. a little dress for ava. lots of gift cards. some very sweet cards. and a check from a church in lexington, ky. and it was crazy because last friday justin got rear ended and the driver is supposed to pay. obviously. but he is being difficult. so we will pay our deductible and then our insurance with reimburse us after they deal with the driver. well when we were coming home obx and talking about it. he said...i pray the lord provides the money. and the check we got was the exact amount of our deductible. crazy. then i got this gift from all the young life ladies in virginia. some on staff and some are wives...its this adorable book entitled...libbys little book of love. full of scripture, songs, and real sweet letters from some women i know real well and others i barely know. i cried as i read each and everyone. so i will never be alone. i got a huge group of women praying for me, justin, and ava. so thank you. then i came home and completed the tutu. fed ava dinner. she is so healthy. she only wanted vegetables tonight. we will see how long this lasts. then she feel asleep in my arms as i rocked her. she rarely does that so when she does its so special. just drinking her bottle and holding her little baby real tight. i am in love. that is for sure. i am in love.
top chef just desserts is on tonight. so if i can stay up until 10pm we will watch that too. i definitely feel a new burst of energy. not really physically as am exhausted. but more in my heart. like my heart feels full.
Such good news for you. It's unbelievable that the check was for the deductible amount. That is our God!
ReplyDeleteLibby - I am so glad that you get to see how Jesus is using you through your blog. Know that although I don't know you personally, I understand somewhat you are going through. I lost my Aunt Barb to cervical cancer last year. I am sa to know that she will not get to see her two boys grow up. I am excited to be able to be the ones to share stories about her.
ReplyDeleteI am so excited that your PET scan came out so good. Know that people are praying for you in Indiana.
Shannon
www.growingupimel.blogspot.com
I wonder if you even know how much a post like this (and a time likes this) fuels my little family on? We are celebrating with you and for you tonight. And, on zipdog, I rest so much easier knowing you're fired up! Full of HOPE and stamina! You know what I prayed for and God provided? A sister.
ReplyDeleteLove you.
I didn't think anything could make me feel as good as yesterday's EXCELLENT news but this post made my heart sore...I was very glad to see that you would not risk your baby girl's life by reading mail while driving. But was NOT thrilled to learn that you are willing to risk "my baby's girl's" life doing exactly that. Cut that out! People are praying that God spare your life from cancer but not necessarily from dangerous driving. Pleae spare me a call about a car accident. :)
ReplyDeleteI love you and want to keep you in one piece for a very long time...and no texting either!!! Glad Ava is still hanging on to her baby doll and I am trying to do the same. Have a wonderful night and tomorrow, frame it as "Curing Chemo."
Can't wait to see a pix of the tutu on Ava...Remember, the other details of her costume are in the drawer of the white dresser in entry way. Love, Mom
Loved reading this post. So glad that you are able to do some of the things that you like and so grateful that you received the money that you need. You are truly loved and blessed.
ReplyDeleteSo happy about the PET scan results and to hear such positive things happening for you and your family!
ReplyDeleteGod is good, all the time.
ReplyDeleteLibby, you are truly inspiring!
ReplyDeleteWatching Top Chef tonight, thinking of you, praying for you guys.
ReplyDeleteSo thankful for how the Lord is working through you.
The Lord is good! And thank you for continuing to be a blessing in my life, though we don’t even know each other.
ReplyDeleteHow great is our God!
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