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Well, I stand corrected. We will be having our first appointment at 2:00 on Tuesday, August 4 with an oncologist in Temple. He is highly recommended, AND our insurance would be happy with him. Scott and White has been doing successful bone marrow transplants for over 6 years now. Okey-dokey, then.

August 4th is also the day that we are asking our family and friends to pray for healing for me. Some are fasting that day (a little or a lot), too. We would love for our Lord to hear from a lot of hearts that day. At 6:30 a small group is gathering at my friends home to petition for healing. We would love for your family to pray in your homes at that time, too. Thanks, everyone.

August 4th is a big day-- Van's step-brother is finding out the sex of his baby that day, too!

Isaiah 40:11 "He tends his flock like a shepherd: He gathers the lambs in his arms and carries them close to his heart; he gently leads those that have young." Well, thank goodness! After a day of being pooped on (twice) and having my child climb onto the top of the cab of the truck stomping on it in the middle of the Wal-Mart parking lot, I certainly need some help today. Those same children also cuddled, gooed and even giggled today, and I am thankful for them, of course. My favorite quote was, "Mom, I am an EXPERT at time-out." Yes, you are, sweet boy.

The Insurance Saga continues.....

We have once again been "denied", but there are still some ways to appeal. Please pray. We are confident that we will covered eventually, but it is a frustrating process. We may need to be seen in Temple first. I have been thinking about Romans 8:18 "I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us."

Cade went to his martial arts class today. We learned that he will earn his yellow belt on Saturday and get to break his first board! For a four-year-old, this means that he has been able to follow directions and stay still until told to move, at least for the 30 minute class. I'll take it.

Avi took about 3 oz. by bottle at Mother's Day Out! We are thankful!

The kiddos all just finished up a fever. We are so thankful that Van and I were able to stay clear of it.

I'm totally enjoying y'all's comments. Thanks so much for the encouragement.

Blasted Insurance

We're frustrated with the insurance system today. We're trying to get coverage to be able to go to MD Anderson for the "world's authority" on myelodysplasia (MDA). We are trusting that our help does not just come from an insurance company or from a hospital, but through our Heavenly Father.

Today is the last day of Mother's Day Out for the summer. I'm going to miss you, MDO!

Probably Van's Favorite Psalm

Psalm 121
A song of ascents. 1 I lift up my eyes to the hills—
where does my help come from?
2 My help comes from the LORD,
the Maker of heaven and earth.
3 He will not let your foot slip—
he who watches over you will not slumber;
4 indeed, he who watches over Israel
will neither slumber nor sleep.
5 The LORD watches over you—
the LORD is your shade at your right hand;
6 the sun will not harm you by day,
nor the moon by night.
7 The LORD will keep you from all harm—
he will watch over your life;
8 the LORD will watch over your coming and going
both now and forevermore.

A Little History....

1999 Van and Susan Marry
2000-2004 Medical School and Pre-school teaching in Houston
May 2004-June 2007 Medical Residency in Waco
October 2004 Susan is diagnosed with Lymphoma
November 2004 Cade is born!
Susan begins chemotherapy
April 2005 Susan is unable to finish last dose of chemo
June 2005 Susan has 17 days of radiation
June 2007 Van begins work at S&W Fishpond Clinic
April 2007 Zane is born!
December 2008 Avi is born!
July 2009 Susan is diagnosed with myelodysplasia