A Peak Inside. . .

I value transparency. Over the years I've been pretty open with people online, yet still going through cycles of being more or less transparent. I don't put my full name on this blog, partly out of security concerns when we were overseas, and partly out of respect for my children's privacy in the future. (Do I really want future employers to find nekkid baby pics when they google my kids' names as they apply for jobs?)

Some of y'all are aware that when we returned from Ukraine, we pretty much crash-landed. We were considered "short term" with MTW, and extended twice. The second time. . . well. . . perhaps that was a mistake in judgment. I've been blogging less since being in the US. Time constraints, adjustments, pondering things that I'm not willing to be transparent about yet. . .

The Lord has been gracious, but this time of adjustment has been. . . interesting. . . and led down unexpected paths. Personally, spiritually, emotionally, in our family. . . Still we're journeying down this life path. Images of Little Christian's pilgrimage come to mind. God is faithful.

Right now we are facing an obstacle that we were not expecting. Hubby is having significant health problems that are as of yet undiagnosed. His symptoms are worsening, almost daily. Of the four most likely possibilities, the two milder illnesses have been ruled out. He's undergoing further blood work, and as I'm typing this he's in the midst of a three hour MRI.

Peace of mind as we face the unknown, making the most of each day as it comes, wisdom in guiding the children, and a return to full health are what we are praying for now. Thank you for keeping our family in your prayers.

Posted by TulipGirl | 07:36 PM| TrackBack (0) | Words

Trackback Pings

TrackBack URL for this entry:
http://www.tulipgirl.com/mt/mt-tb.cgi/1377

Comments

Praying...I prayed as I finished reading your post and will try to continue to remember to pray for y'all.
Posted by: Tricia F. at November 2, 2007 08:37 PM

Praying here, TulipGirl.
Posted by: Anne at November 2, 2007 08:40 PM

So sorry to hear this. I'll be praying for you all. Keep us updated.
Posted by: Megan at November 2, 2007 08:40 PM

Praying for you and your family...
Posted by: Amie at November 2, 2007 09:04 PM

We're praying for you! *big hug*
Posted by: Missy at November 2, 2007 11:20 PM

Praying for your husband--I'm really sorry to hear this.
Posted by: Jana at November 2, 2007 11:24 PM

Praying for you and your family, too.
Posted by: Tracy at November 2, 2007 11:30 PM

Praying.
Posted by: Shelley at November 2, 2007 11:42 PM

I will be praying. So sorry to hear about this... I love you and John so much and think and talk of you often...
Posted by: Rebecca at November 2, 2007 11:50 PM

Praying for you and your DH!!
Posted by: Jennifer at November 3, 2007 12:13 AM

Most definitely in my prayers. Y'all have meant a lot to a lot of us, here, and I'm sure to a lot of folks in Ukraine.

As someone who stayed 3 years in a country where I couldn't read the road signs . . . you who stayed so long overseas with family in such turbulent times . . . I am awed by God's love through you.

Your family is that important to God, too. He'll give you the "time off" to take care of that, because that isn't time off at all.

Peace to you all, special concern that your husband take all care for his health.

INJ,
PGE
Posted by: pgepps at November 3, 2007 03:39 AM

Praying for you on this side of the globe...makes it pretty much 'round the clock prayers...
Posted by: ukrainiac at November 3, 2007 07:10 AM

Hi TG,

We've had a few curve balls of our own in the past few years, but none like this. I hope you know how much we care for you and hubby and boys, even though we've never met. Daily prayers will be forthcoming. Please do let me know what you find out. If there's anything I can do. . .

God is good.

K
Posted by: kim from hiraeth at November 3, 2007 08:52 AM

I will most certainly lift you guys up.
Posted by: gid at November 3, 2007 08:52 AM

Praying here too.
Posted by: Skerrib at November 3, 2007 09:58 AM

Praying for you too....((hugs))
Posted by: Shanna at November 3, 2007 10:41 AM

Praying too.

Rebekah
Posted by: Fittsy at November 3, 2007 01:43 PM

Prayers here too.
Posted by: Leah at November 3, 2007 07:21 PM

Praying here.
Posted by: Gem at November 3, 2007 07:42 PM

Thank you, everyone. Truly.

The Lord has been faithful. But it's really hard, you know?

We appreciate your prayers.
Posted by: TulipGirl at November 3, 2007 10:07 PM

Praying for you and your family, dear friend. (((hug)))
Posted by: CharityGrace at November 3, 2007 11:11 PM

(((HUGS))) Check in with the FAMs if you can. We love you!
Posted by: Cassie at November 4, 2007 12:08 AM

Hi Tulipgirl. I will pray for you and your family.
Posted by: DeniseFAM at November 4, 2007 12:37 AM

Oh no. I'm very sorry to hear about this. Praying for you all. And especially praying that you will know God's hand through it all.
Posted by: Rachel at November 4, 2007 01:49 AM

I'm thinking about you and hoping for the best of possible answers. (WA Lisa)
Posted by: Lisa at November 4, 2007 01:50 AM

As my hubby has had health challenges over the years, I know what stress that can bring. I'll be praying for your family -- specifically for your hubby's health, but also that you take care of yourself. That's so important for the spouse in the caretaker role.
Posted by: Mimi at November 4, 2007 03:49 AM

I hadn't read here for a while but you were mentioned on the FAM board - others are remembering you and that you needed some extra prayers. So I wanted to post that the FAM board is indeed thinking of you all...

hugs and prayers, dori
Posted by: dori at November 4, 2007 09:35 AM

I'm so sorry you're going through this. I will pray.
Posted by: Staci at Writing and Living at November 4, 2007 04:10 PM

TG- I just found out about this all. You are in my prayers. We will be praying for your DH and have faith in God's answer.
Posted by: TracyDee at November 4, 2007 05:09 PM

Hey Tulipgirl - I'm praying for you, hubby and family. Sending my love and prayers that HE is enough to carry you through.
Posted by: Cassandra at November 4, 2007 08:30 PM

Prayers from here, too, for you and your family.

Posted by: SarahT at November 5, 2007 02:36 AM

You all will be in our thoughts and prayers. Let us know if there are any specific things you want us to lift up to our Lord.

But I trust in your unfailing love; my heart rejoices in your salvation.
I will sing to the Lord, for He has been good to me.
Psalm 13:5-6

If there is anything more we can do for you guys, please just let us know!
Posted by: Amy Asher at November 5, 2007 12:39 PM

Praying that the doctors are able to come to a diagnosis quickly. Blessing on you, your husband, and the boys.
Posted by: Brian at November 5, 2007 03:04 PM

Praying God's peace for you!

aliza
Posted by: aliza at November 6, 2007 11:10 AM

I'm sending virtual hugs and deep sympathy to you in your time of stress and affliction. We are having one right now - don't know if our new lil' one will live, die or be severely handicapped. I can relate to your "It's hard, you know?" SO HARD. So hard to find joy in the midst of a trial, but God graciously gives it. He has mysteriously dumped so much grace on me through this deep, dark trial. I have nothing to attribute the song in my heart to except His Mercy and Loving kindness. I pray the same for you and your family. Also will be praying for wisdom and strength in dealing with the doctors. That can be a deep trial in and of itself!
Posted by: Ana at November 6, 2007 02:44 PM

You will be in our prayers!
Posted by: sarah mosley at November 6, 2007 03:41 PM

Praying a song of joy penetrates your spirit...to lift you up and over....
....dreams are wonderful for working through conflicts, tho those "yell out loud" ones can be shocking.
praying for ya'll today and heartened to know so many others are as well. mk
Posted by: maureen kuehne at November 7, 2007 04:15 PM

How are you,TG?

Thinking of you and praying for you.

K
Posted by: kim from hiraeth at November 7, 2007 06:48 PM

You certainly have my prayers.
Posted by: Martha at November 7, 2007 10:36 PM

RSS RSS2 Atom

Creative Commons License

In My Garden