It's Mother's Day 2007

Well.....today Leah and I went to my mom's church to be with her on Mother's Day. She wanted me to come. My mom had her hanbok on and so did Leah. It was so beautiful!! My sister, uncle and aunt joined her. She sang a special on Heaven. The Lord gave her the strength to get through the song. She sang it so beautifully as always. All of us were in tears...it was touching to see my uncle in tears. The Lord gave her such a talented voice to use for Him. And indeed she has used that for the Lord. Just to think she will be unable to use it brings tears to my eyes. The Lord brings us trials to strengthen us. Can't miss that!! I will be looking for it. I don't know what holds in the future......there will be up's and down's......but the Lord will be right there every step of the Lord. Thank you Lord for that promise!!

Yesterday was Mother-Daughter Tea at our church. It was so great to see mothers and daughters and even granddaughters there sipping tea. Oh....how I wish to long for my mom to come and be a part of that. I know You have different plans for us. I know Lord you are working in all of us. Even when the impossible seems impossible......it is impossible to please You without FAITH!!

Tuesday is the appt with the oncologist. All we know is that mom has Non-small cell Lung cancer and her family doc said stage IV......but may we have more questions answered. Until then......we have the joy of the Lord in our hearts!!!

Mom in the ER

Well....it's been a long 2 weeks. April 26th the doctors told her she has cancer. At this point....they don't know what kind it is. She has been in a lot of pain. After going in 3 times to her family doctor of this side and ab pain....they chalked it as if it was a nerve or muscle pain. After much pain...one night she went to the ER and they did a full body scan and they found one little kidney stone.....however that was not all they saw. The ER doctors rushed the results to her family doctor and detected 2 tumor spots on her lungs of 2 cms each and several in her ab area 1-3 mms each. It seems like it has spread.

The Lord is in control!! He has her in His hands!! He knows the very hour and minute when we are going home to Him. The most blessed thing to see is my uncle's faith is soared to Christ. He has been coming over every night to deliver food. They have "revival" every night according to my mom's words. It has encouraged my mom's soul!! My uncle is a changed man. She claims she is dreaming. She would never of thought of this change in my uncle. Only the Lord can orchestrate this. She said she wants to fight this after seeing my uncle's increased faith. She said it is worth going through this pain and suffering just to see my uncle's renewed heart!!

Last night....she went to the ER because of much pain in her ab. My uncle came right away at 4am.

Lord.....I am weak! Help me to trust you in every step I take. Help my faith to grow. Soar to you Lord!! When I am weak.....You are strong!! We might not see right now what the Lord is going to do......but I am looking for it. I am not going to miss it!! Lord you will be exalted.

The Lord opens doors and closes doors!

Jesse has been working a lot. He is tired of the commuting life. He has been commuting ever since he was 16 years old. He has applied to Genetech and Jacobs in Dallas, TX. Well.....he had a phone interview with Genetech......and they called him for a in house interview. The next day we hear from them that they have to push it back to give the SF office people a chance to interview. Well....it's been almost 4 weeks since then. That seems like it was an opened door and now a close door. Jacobs......they too, had a phone interview and everything seemed on track. It's been a week and a half since we heard from them. Is it another close door? Is the Lord teaching us patience and waiting on him. Or changing jobs the solution? May the Lord guide us and teach us through this journey. All we know.....something's gotta change!!

The girls are doing well....Sophie teething at the momment. Her last teeth to come in!!! Abby is my thankful spirit. She reminds me how to be thankful and content in all things!! I asked Leah what she wants to be when she grows up.....she said a Mommy!! That tickled my heart!!