Peace is returning with a much quieter day. At one point I quietly opened John's door and I could hear him snoring. The Elijah was playing. As a strong chorus rang out, he raised both of his arms, put them down and continued snoring. I think this man worships in his sleep!!! Alleluia.
Yesterday I mistakenly commented that I would be doing all of John's care. What I meant to say was that John's parents are now here to help share the load. What a gift. (If I write things that are wack-o, please make your best guess at what I must be trying, but unable, to say!)
I am overwhelmed by all of the wonderful words of love and concern we are receiving. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
I am hoping for another peaceful day as the children are looking forward to frollicking in the new-fallen snow all day.
John and Margie
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Yamaha Piano Concert
Charlotte and her friend Ben Zim. at their first concert.
Charlotte's class sings "Sianara" at the close of the Spring Concert.
Charlotte gave her first teaching from scripture. Her text was the great catch of fish.
This week Charlotte decided to set up a church in our living room. She gathered everything she needed included a few snapshots. As she was flipping through the photos, I overheard her say, "Yes, we will definitely pray for Daddy because he has something really bad."
Anointing Daddy
Josiah consuming the "wine" after the service.
The Three (?) States of Matter
When I was in school, I learned that there were 3 states of matter. This week Charlotte learned that there are 4. Solid, liquid, gas and PLASMA. What is plasma? More importantly, what household item could we use to fill a balloon like plasma? Jello? Pudding? Salt? Calling all scientists out there! Help!
Combining Solid and Liquid to Create a Gas
A Sunday Surprise
I've never seen Charlotte jump out of the tub faster!
This week's experiment was mixing vinegar and baking soda to create a gas. The kids loved this.
Christmas Decor and Pink Fur
Charlotte LOVES to decorate. This usually means taking things from all over the house and rearranging them.
Monks Band on slice of bread.
Beads and lip gloss nearby.
O Christmas Tree
Charlotte selected our tree AND decorated it. She was thrilled.
The Polar Express
Our children enjoyed a four mile train ride on the Polar Express! They heard a story, sang songs, ate cookies and sipped hot chocolate. Upon arriving at the "North Pole" Santa came on board and gave each child a bell. It was 11 degrees!
Apple Picking
The kids had a ball picking apples and pumpkins near Wisconsin.
Josiah's Pumpkin Pick
Dinner on the Deck
I made dinner for John and his sister Julia. I grilled Chicken Tandori Burgers and set the table on our deck. As you can see, John had difficulty embracing the outdoors. He gets cold easily these days. (The temp was 70.)
A Fawcett in the Drier
Josiah discovered his cousin Micah's hiding place.
Margaret sitting in her garden with John
We were blessed by a Garden Walk of Prayer and Support on July 29th.
Margaret's Garden
Linda in her garden with Margie
Linda's Garden
A Visit from Cousin Ethan
Have you ever had the feeling that things are just a little too quiet? Today my sister-in-law Julie and I enjoyed a quiet conversation during lunch.... too quiet.
The cousins got into an ink pad from my rubber stamp collection. I asked Charlotte what she had in mind putting blue ink on her face. She said, eyebrows lifted, "a disguise!" Julie and I thought they looked more like Smurfs or Oompa Loompas. Maybe they hope to audion for Blue Kids Group.
Followed by ....
Quoatables: Modesty
Post-radiation John's body is literally radiating heat. He came to the table without a shirt last week. Charlotte said, "Daddy, why did you come to breakfast in your privates?"
Charlotte and Ben looking at a frog.
On our campout last week, Charlotte enjoyed playing with her friend Ben Miller. "I really like Ben. I think I would like to marry him." (Grin, giggle, giggle)
Happy Camper
Josiah loved camping. He is covered in apple juice and crunching Corn Pops!
Josiah loved camping, but he was not wild about the backpack.
Charlotte Dressing Up
Recent Quote, "You, Daddy, me and Josiah are going to Africa where I will choose my husband. Then we will all live in London. I have big plans."
May 2007
John, Margie, Charlotte and Josiah Fawcett
Josiah
Josiah
The Olive Shoots
Charlotte
The Well Watered Garden
You will be like a well-watered garden.
4 comments:
Dear Margie
Edgie and I are so encouraged and blessed by your reports here--both the hopeful ones and the difficult ones, and the difficult-hopeful ones; and especially by the spirit of worship that has attended to and is intrinsic to John. After working last year as a chaplain in a hospital, and seeing the various ways people handle serious illness, it is refreshing to hear of John's way right now-- of being in worship and seeing the Lord's beauty.
I too was excited by the snow yesterday. I took our baby Eila out in the baby carrier for a walk so she could look around at it. Her first real snow! Hope your young ones have been able to enjoy it!!
love
Jessie Quetua
Dear Margie,
Our Lord walks before us through the valley of the shadow of death. His grace is sufficient--may you rest in His compassion.
I have been, am, and will be praying for you all.
Joel
Margie...
Greetings to you and John from Naples, Florida...where Wheatonites have deep pockets and the weather is truly delightful. After days of Wheaton winter the green of the palm trees, blue of the sky and warmth and light of the sun are startling. Yes, the snow is beautiful, but Florida is God's symbol of warmth and light. (Alas, I am returning tomorrow night to, what, 17*?)
Tears came tonite as I read about John listening and worshipping to the Elijah...I've been listening to it today in the car and thinking and praying for you...John shared my delight in discovering the Elijah last year and recommended "the best" recording. What a blessing it has been to me over these last months.
The prayer that comes to me for y'all is the anointing prayer from the BCP...May you know and believe that the only name for healing under heaven and earth is the name of Jesus.
-Becky Hairelson
Margie -
Here it is...
The Almighty Lord, who is a strong tower to all who put their trust in him, to whom all things in heaven, on earth, and under
heaven and the earth bow and obey: Be now and evermore your defense,
and make you know and feel that the only Name under
heaven given for health and salvation is the Name of our Lord
Jesus Christ. Amen.
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