Pic Lines and Such

Linda's appointment on Tuesday was rather encouraging. The pic line (through which IV antibiotics are taken straight to an artery) was taken out - PRAISE THE LORD! Her body has continued to accept the sulfa drugs, so the line was no longer needed. If she stops the medicine completely (which is unlikely, unless other body systems react negatively), then she would have to go through the desensitization process all over again. For now, we are quite happy about where Linda is with the antibiotics. We have not heard from the doctor about blood tests from Tuesday, so hopefully no news is good news. If he calls saying that immune system or liver concerns create the need to talk about the current course of treatment, then we will have a major prayer request!

Linda's other appointment, scheduled for this morning, was cancelled (we cancelled it) ahead of time because of weather. Even though the roads would have been just fine, I did not want to get her out in the cold rain with no one to hold an umbrella and help in other ways. That appointment has been rescheduled for the end of this month.

Linda and I really enjoyed reading Ephesians 1 and 2 yesterday! I am sure it was because of the circumstances, but I was struck by how many of the multiple blessings for believers that are stated in these two chapters are for future life - eternal life. I think so much more about heaven than I used to, and that is not a bad thing at all! Oh, not only am I still praying for a miracle, but I have spoken with the chairman of our elders to relay Linda's request for them to come and anoint her with oil and pray for her again in accordance with instructions in James 5. The elders prayed for Linda on her first full night in the hospital last February, but we both want them to come and pray again. Linda is amazing in her willingness to accept God's will, even if that means she is to beat most of us to heaven. She wants to live, though, and WE (the entire family) VERY MUCH want her to live, also! Thus, we want to make sure we pursue every biblical avenue - and at the same time, realize that we were all created for eternity, and time on this earth is limited at best, and without question, the best is yet to come! Hallelujah! I may start preaching if I don't stop! Anyway, please pray with us as the elders come to pray for Linda in the next week or so.

"May the eyes of your hearts be enlightened that you may know what is the hope (eternal life) to which He has called you . . ." Ephesians 1:18. Oh, go ahead and read the whole chapter!