The Sandias are beautiful, and today was stunning. A cold front was working its way in, and clouds hung low across the Sandia Crest. Van and I did some studying at a local coffee shop, only to get word that the storm had arrived.
We thought is wise to head home, but realized we were right in the heart of it. The rain in Albuquerque is different from what I’ve experienced in Colorado. It seems as if the drops hold more water here. From the coffee shop to the car was enough time to get soaked.
Once back home, it was clear Jadan was still feeling sick from treatment. However, this week’s robot shot went as planned, which was a relief.
Later in the evening, I called Jadan’s doctor to give an update on his nausea. Jadan had been sick since the end of Friday’s treatment—actually, he had not been well all week. The doctor sent us to the ER for fluids and anti-nausea meds. Once there, they took blood and set up into a private room due to being immunocompromised. It took a little while to get settled, but once we did, I felt grateful.
It seemed like a long time before he got his meds – in that time, he got sicker. His body was not able to stop the cycle of vomiting even though he hadn’t eaten.
Finally, as medications were administered, his body was able to relax and rest. We were in the ER from 9 pm – 1 am. As we left, he still felt a little nausea but once home, was able to sleep until the next morning. On Sunday, he was better but very fatigued. He spent the day resting and starting on bland foods.
The hospital staff were very kind and took great care of Jadan. Once again, I am extremely grateful for all the medical support. Knowing that we have great care, and all the love and support from family and friends, inspires us to persevere. One of the photos my dad sent Jadan is a perfect example of inspiration. Jadan was 3 years old in this photo. He loved his hat and his cowboy boots. Yes, he is wearing his boots in these photos, but besides his hat, that was it.
Today’s prayer is for children – one of the kids’ favorites when they were little.
O God, guide me, protect me, make of me a shining lamp and a brilliant star. Thou art the Mighty and the Powerful.
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Praised be Thou, O Lord my God! I implore Thee, by Thy Most Great Name through which Thou didst stir up Thy servants and build up Thy cities, and by Thy most excellent titles, and Thy most august attributes, to assist Thy people to turn in the direction of Thy manifold bounties, and set their faces towards the Tabernacle of Thy wisdom. Heal Thou the sicknesses that have assailed the souls on every side, and have deterred them from directing their gaze towards the Paradise that lieth in the shelter of Thy shadowing Name, which Thou didst ordain to be the King of all names unto all who are in heaven and all who are on earth. Potent art Thou to do as pleaseth Thee. In Thy hands is the empire of all names. There is none other God but Thee, the Mighty, the Wise.
I am but a poor creature, O my Lord; I have clung to the hem of Thy riches. I am sore sick; I have held fast the cord of Thy healing. Deliver me from the ills that have encircled me, and wash me thoroughly with the waters of Thy graciousness and mercy, and attire me with the raiment of wholesomeness, through Thy forgiveness and bounty. Fix, then, mine eyes upon Thee, and rid me of all attachment to aught else except Thyself. Aid me to do what Thou desirest, and to fulfill what Thou pleasest.
Thou art truly the Lord of this life and of the next. Thou art, in truth, the Ever-Forgiving, the Most Merciful.
Bahá’u’lláh