John asked his Mother this morning as he was struggling to get dressed and out the door, "Do people survive this?" We said, "Yes. They do. And you are surviving this, too."
The simplest things are difficult for John. Getting to the bathroom or sitting up for a meal can be exhausting. So getting dressed and out the door to the hospital is an enormous expenditure of energy for him.
We are at the hospital now. His hemoglobin is up to 8.4 after the blood he received on Tuesday. He will receive two more units of blood today to boost him for the weekend.
John's father sat next to his bed this morning and read the Daily Office.
I am feeling better already with antibiotics pulsing through my system. I don't feel terrible, but I still have no voice. Please pray that my voice will return so that I can minister to John. My favorite thing to do is sing to him.
If you missed the post about my brother, check it out below. (It posted on TR.)
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.
5 comments:
Margie--
I often find myself not knowing how to pray for you and John, longing to know your specific needs for THIS day or THIS hour. Today I felt the Lord leading me to pray a sort of "Jesus Prayer", or Fawcett Prayer, for you. Each breath in is JOHN--Lord continue to fill Him with your comforting presence, your healing. Each breath out is MARGIE--Lord, continue to help her to release her fears to you, to give blessing to John and the children.
My breathing has slowed and deepened in this day as I have physically petitioned the Lord for you. I trust that the Holy Spirit who intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words, can take these breaths of request and give to you what He alone knows you need in each moment.
Much Love,
Lisa Enoch
margie--
my heart is breaking for you and John and the little ones, and, well, the whole family, really. i love you guys so much and miss you a lot. please pass my love on to john for me. i am praying for you both.
--susanna (fix)
Dear Margie:
You do not know me, but I am at Church of the Rez about three times a year when I come home to Glen Ellyn to visit. I attended Rez before moving away in 1994, and I make a point of being back particularly for all of the Easter services.
John doesn't know me either, but I knew who he was all these years because of his music at Rez. And also because I would be in the library at Buswell during visits.
I knew that John was sick, but I did not know all the details.
This past October, I was at Rez, and I had just taken my seat after the Eucharist. One of the things I love most about Rez is simply sitting there in Glenbard Auditorium watching everyone -- all different shapes, sizes, colors -- go forth and partake of the Eucharist. There's something so moving about all of us -- so different, and yet so much the same in so many ways, needing Christ.
I usually sit there, watching, thinking, being so grateful to be home at Rez, which is, indeed, the home of my heart.
This past visit, as I sat there, I suddenly glimpsed John moving forward to drink from the cup, and in an instant, of course, I realized that he was gravely ill, much more so than the last time I saw him (last Easter).
And there was something in that movement. Something in his stepping forth and reaching for the cup, that closed my throat.
It was his faithfulness. it was his steadfast faithfulness, evident in that forward step, in that reaching, that I saw, that I recognized, that I felt -- and that I knew was what life is all about. And I knew, too, in that moment, that Christ held John, that Christ knew of his faithfulness.
My throat just closed up in an instant and tears sprang to my eyes, the kind Frederick Buechner talks about, the kind you least expect, the important kind.
I have prayed for John often since that Sunday in October. And you.
Please do me a favor and tell John that I saw his faithfulness that morning. He doesn't know me from Eve, but I saw his faithfulness.
And it was a holy moment.
I pray that the love of Christ holds you safely, securely.
My very best,
Debbie Pope
HI , You don't know me, but I was at the last PCM at Wheaton in June. I cannot express what is in my heart anymore then to say, Thank you for sharing your story, it moves me closer to the Lord each time I come to this blog spot. God has me praying for John, and for you as well Margie. much love, sandy
Yes, Margie. I am praying that you regain your voice. I still get chills when I remember your singing at Easter Vigil awhile back. You have the voice of an angel. I'm praying that John will soon hear it again.
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