Thanksgiving « Journals of Journeys

26Nov/09Off

When you are thankful, what is it for?

Happy "Let's steasl this land from the Native Indians" Day!

We are thankful for our freedom.

We are thankful for our land.

We are thankful for the trials and tribulations of our forefathers.

Stop and think. What are you thankful for? Now ask yourself: Is everyone able to give the same thanks? If the answer is no, what can you do to change this?

Give a lending hand. Mentor. Help at your local soup kitchen. Donate your unused belongings to a shelter. Instead of tossing change to the beggar, give him/her a bus pass and instructions on how to get to the local shelter, a coupon for a dinner at a fast food restaurant, hope.

What are you thankful for?

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18Nov/09Off

Made Your Pumpkin Pies Yet?

I just couldn't resist. A dear friend of mine forwarded this to me the other day and I simply had to share it.

How Pumpkin Pies Are Made

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11Sep/09Off

I Will Remember You: Project 2,996

Where's your flag? Is it out today? Have you thought about the thousands of Americans who died just eight years ago, today? The thousands more who've died, been maimed, are struggling as they fight in a war for justice and to preserve your freedom? Those left behind? Those who work tirelessly on home soil to protect and preserve our freedom? Don't let the memories slip away. Don't forget to thank those who have worked to give you your freedom. Don't. Forget.

A few years ago the kidlets and I took part in a special tribute to the 2,996 victims of September 11, 2001. Author D. C. Roe had spearheaded, Never Forget. He vowed to never forget the 2,996 lives that had been taken from this planet that fateful day, their contributions and the families and loved ones they left behind. The boys and I were given five names to research, learn about and join D. C. Roe in vowing to remember them.

We are thinking of Ernest Alikako, Francis J. Nazario, Frederick Kuo Jr., Jimmy Audiffred and Juan Salas who were victims of 9-11. We will be thinking of their families. Of their contributions to this world, to our country before their untimely demise. We will be lifting them up, their families up. We challenge you to do the same. For more information about the project, to participate or read the tributes other bloggers have put together to never forget the other 2,991 victims, visit Roe's new website at: http://project2996.wordpress.com/

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1May/09Off

Update: Day 5

From Terri's update:

I don't know where the person got their info about the CT and the Dr meeting and update, buuuuut they were wrong. All of [that about the tests updated last night] didn't happen. Last night was tough again. Our superhero nurses worked very hard all night as Sean's ICP wanted to climb. This morning he is high teens, low twenties. He is in day 5 as of midnight last night. God is good and He is holding tight to Sean.

As for us, Vince and I had a heart to heart this morning and realized that we are starting to hit critical mass and we brain stormed (not easy with tired brains) on how to handle the next few days better. What we came up with is that we need to curtail the visitors a little and to update in person less. So on the advice of wise friends we are asking that people limit their visits and get their updates on Sean from this page. We really don't want people to stay away as we need your love and support but we know that you will understand our need to reserve our energy for each other.

Okay your assignment for the day is to spend some time praying for the people you love, not just the ones in crisis but for every one you love. I think that when we take the time to raise up our loved ones to the Lord, we deepen our love and appreciation for them and for One who put them in our lives.
God is great and He is present.

Love

Terri, Vince, Sean,& Kiersten

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1May/09Off

Riding The Emotional Roller Coaster & Feeling Weak

Terri wrote in her latest update just a few moments ago that she is feeling drained. While she emphasizes the support of friends and family has been helpful, she certainly needs her share of prayers and loving thoughts to lift her spirits and care for her needs, too. I'm sure her husband and daughter could use a little extra, too. So please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.

Here's the most recent update:

Well after I posted about the ICP 11, things went a little awry. Sean had a junction heart rhythm. You will have to google that because I don't understand it well enough to explain it. It only lasted for a little while then his heart went back to sinus rhythm. After that they did an EEG to try to determine what caused it, the barbiturates or the brain injury.

His EEG went well. It showed his brain firing as it should. They didn't fully figure out the cause but they did some med adjustments. His ICP has been anywhere from 11 to 31, mainly high teens, low twenties. Sooooo he's stable, he's hanging in there.

I wish I could report that he was on the mend but I have been told this is a long slow process. Right now we have to be thankful for every day and not get to excited about small changes either direction.

We are also hanging in there. Feeling a little worse for wear riding an emotional roller coaster, but God and friends and family are holding us when we are week.

I will post again later but I suspect things will be about the same for the next couple of days. As I said before lets just be thankful for stability.

As always thanks so much for the much needed prayers and support. Keep on praying prayer warriors!