"All of the solar system circles the North Star every
24 hours." - James Lambson
This was part of our discussion this morning as we read our scriptures and the story of creation. James is wondering if the North Star is the planet Kolob.
The black cat is constantly outside our bedroom door, as if he belongs there. He eats Sammy's food and James keeps chasing him away but he always comes back.
James thinks he has two of our lots in Deming sold for a total of $4,000. The buyer is checking to make sure we are the actual owners and he says he will get back with us. James called Dave to see what he got for his lots. Dave told him to beware of a scam. He said he won't release the titles until the buyers check clears the bank.
We made a trip to town today. Our first stop was at Culver's for lunch. My salad had croutons instead of cashews. James went on got my cashews for me and I took the croutons off.
One of the reasons we came to town was to get the truck washed in preparation for our trip to the valley tomorrow. Circle K's carwash was broke so we went to White Mountain where we have a code we haven't used but of course we don't have the code with us so we have to pay.
James goes to two auto parts store to look for a trailer harness that he says he needs to connect the trailer to the truck. Both places were out. He said he thought he could splice wires together and "make it work." Sounds a little sketchy but I will trust that he will take care of it.
I am feeling a little low today. I was hoping we would hear from Bert Carpenter, but we didn't.
Amazon did deliver our new lights and James installed them. I really like the added light they give to the kitchen.
James and I are reading "An Accidental Romance." I am reading "A Lady's Promise." I have read both books before but I really don't remember how they turn out.
My feeling of foreboding continues. Rebecca gives us an update on Scott:
"Dear Family,
It's time for an update on Scott. Since they have taken him off the trial drug and the other type of chemo they had him on ... his blood pressure is back to normal. His kidney enzymes are down to normal again. His mouth infections and blood infection are gone so his higher fevers are gone. He has had no bronchial bleeding since before Christmas in the hospital. All wonderful blessings. However, last Wednesday we visited with his oncologist. He showed us the results of Scott's latest CT scan of his left lung where the fungal pneumonia is. It is growing. Dr. Ulrickson basically told us that there really isn't anything more they can do at this point because they can't work on his leukemia as long as he still has this lung infection and he is on the strongest anti-fungal they can give him. This is really hard on his body and his normal cells. However, he also told us that his leukemia cells at the present are fluctuating at a very low level. This is a blessing right now, but he said if they start to spike he would only last about a week.
The doctor then talked to us about "quality of life" and asked Scott ... if it came down to it, would he rather be in the hospital or at home with better quality of life. He, of course, told them - at home.
Scott then asked if he would be okay with us trying some herbal stuff at home. Before he always aid "no" but now, finally, he is okay with it. That night Scott asked for another blessing. Brent and Nathan spent some time preparing, then Nathan gave him a wonderful blessing seeking God's will. Again, Scott was blessed with healing. He was told that if we prepared ourselves and worked on growing our faith, "expecting" a miracle, then gave him another blessing before the next CT scan, that the fungal infection would depart. He has already promised healing in all previous blessings from the beginning 2 1/2 years ago when our Bishop gave him his very first blessing on this journey. The difference is at this point it will take a miracle. Scott believes that his is all part of God's plan, and this is an opportunity for God to show forth His power, that there will be no question after that as to where the healing comes from.
A couple of nights ago we read Scott's patriarchal blessing again. Wow! He has some great things to accomplish in this life! There is one small phrase that I didn't catch before...that he would "have faith to step into the dark."
Honestly, there have been times I have disparred, but I also know where fear comes from. So, family, our goal is his CT scan next Wednesday. I'm asking you to please try to not doubt but to have faith and with us expect a miracle of healing for Scott. It has already been promised. I love you all and am so grateful for your support.
An appointment to see Mom tomorrow at 2 after her nurse comes.
We have to leave no later than 6:30 in the morning.
It's 55 degrees today and the well-digging for the Crane's continues.
fast in gobbling his food down.
Benson is the most adorable
little boy ever!
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Rowan
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Rowan
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