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| The Doors to Duke Hospital's Transplant Center |
As we walked through these doors today, we were filled with fear and excitement. We know that God has brought us this far and we know that the transplant is Jerry's hope for the leukemia to go into remission.
We still have battles to fight, but we know God will be with us each step of the way.
Tomorrow will be a different Christmas for us, but it will be a Christmas of hope and dreams for our future.
47 years ago, we shared our first Christmas as boy friend and girl friend. Jerry was just 15 years old. He didn't have much money and so he worked all day Christmas Eve helping deliver milk with one of his neighbors. With the money he bought me a huge pink and white Teddy Bear. I was so excited. Through the years, he has given me many presents, but I will always remember that pink Teddy Bear, because it was a gift of love and sacrifice.
The first Christmas, God gave us a gift of love and sacrifice - His Son, Jesus.
Isaiah 9:6
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.
Please be praying for us and we want to wish every one a Merry Christmas!!
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| Jerry starting his chemo to get ready for the transplant |
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| Jerry's Brother, Bob, donating his stem cells for the transplant |
I am so happy for the hope that Our Lord has provided to you today. I pray that everything will go well and your Jerry will soon be perfectly well. GOD Bless you, Jerry, and Bob.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas! We are praying with you for God's perfect healing. Our hope is in Him! Love, the Bleases
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas to you and Dr Rice and all your family. We continue to pray for you all. Love the Maxwell's.
ReplyDeleteOh Patricia, this was a good one. I can just see you in that parking garage..I know God will keep you safe for Jerry and family. You are one tough lady. and
ReplyDeleteAs you know, Our Lord is with you every step of the way. He will never forsake you or leave you. Love to you and all your family, and Jerrys brother.
Juanita & Jim Hardee