Meet the newest PICC chick!!

Praising God that the placing of the PICC went great yesterday. It's been a journey to get to this point as you have read. One of the most difficult parts of any illness is learning to work through the unknowns and grapple with all the things that are out of your control.

When speaking with Lynde, there are days I can tell she's feeling strong even though the pain is persistent and her body continues to battle. Yesterday morning was one of those mornings.   We prayed together before her surgery and she was hopeful of the potential healing that this treatment could bring. Her confidence is in God and she was comforted by the guidance and wisdom He gave the doctors and nurses who would surround her.
 What a blessing it was to hear that all went well and that there were many moments filled with laughter as she and Brad waited. What a fantastic team they are together. :).

There is a reality to dealing with an illness, especially one as all consuming as Lyme. There are times when you are comforted and feel the strength of God and the people who surround you. What a blessing. Reality is, this journey is hard. This life is hard. It doesn't always make sense. There are days filled with questions and doubts. There are moments you wish it could just be simple.

Last night the reality of the PICC line sunk in- those questions, fears and worry settled in. There is a lot to adjust to, understand, wonder about.  What is amazing is the real way that Lynde has faced this journey. I believe that we are shaped by our ability to face God no matter our situation - fears, doubts, praise, joy- everything!!  God wants all of it. He knows you have doubts, fears, joys, excitement, he wants to hear it all directly from you. I'm thankful that Brad and Lynde were able to be real last night regardless of their situation. Praise God that he wants it all and praise Him that His mercies are new every morning.

This morning Lynde learned how coordinated she is with her left hand. :). Blessings continue as a dear friend who is a nurse is caring for her now in addition to the visits from the home care nurse. How great it is to be surrounded by people willing to be "Jesus' with skin on."