The Count Down Is On

Take a guess. I dare you. Come on guess. What do you think my white blood cell count was today when I had it drawn. Come on, do it for me. Make a sick woman happy! ( OK, I have to use this sickness to get me something. The puppy thing hasn't worked too well. JUST KIDDING people!) OK, I will tell you. Your not going to believe it. I didn't believe it. I think Craig was shocked too when I told him. The kids came with me this time. They didn't have much choice since Craig was gone for the day but I thought it was good for them to see where mom has to go once a week. I think they were surprised at how little of time we were there. I think they were bummed they couldn't watch more of their TV show. The TV was working much better today.

OK, so have I dragged this on long enough? Do you want to know? OK, OK I'll tell you. Sheeesh! Wait for it... wait for it... drum roll please...brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr...25,800. (Yeah! Whistles! Shouts!) Just a reminder what normal is (OK no normal jokes) the range is 4.800-10.800. If I keep this up I will be below normal next week! (Again, no normal jokes) If you remember last week my hemoglobin was below normal and the nurse thought I might need a blood transfusion but the doctor said,"she's young." So I didn't. I assumed this time it would be even lower but it was the same as last week so was still good with that. My platelets down to normal. (Yeah, something is normal)

Your prayers are being answered people. Do you see that?! Do you see how powerful prayer is! You don't have to lay your hands on someone. You don't have to visit with them. You don't even have talk with them. Just pray! Don't get me wrong. Those other things are wonderful and needed too in every way. The cards, the emails, the talks have all been a wonderful support but where would I be without your petitions to God for my health? It says it over and over in the bible: "How gracious he will be when you cry for help! As soon as he hears, he will answer you." Isaiah 30:19. Or how about, "Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective" James 5:16 Prayers are Powerful and Effective. AMEN!! I am living proof. Keep praying. Make it a daily habit. Not only for me but for your families, your co-workers, friends, local rescue people and even the president of the United States. See a car stalled on the side of the road or an accident. Say a prayer. Hear of someone on the radio or news that is going through a hard time. Pray for them. If a car cuts you off and seems to be in a hurry, pray for them. You don't know what they may be going through. We all need prayer. I truly challenge you to get on a daily routine of praying. Do it before you get out of bed in the morning. Do it on your way to work. It is not just a meal time and bed time thing. God asks us to be in conversation with him at all times. Just talk with him. You will find you will be blessed in doing so.