A Christmas prayer for all....

Dear Lord,
I thank You for this day,
I thank You for my being able to see
and to hear this morning.
I'm blessed because You are
a forgiving God and
an understanding God.

You have done so much for me
and You keep on blessing me.
Forgive me this day for everything
I have done, said or thought
that was not pleasing to you.

I ask now for Your forgiveness.
Please keep us all safe
from danger and harm.

Help me to start this day
with a new attitude and plenty of gratitude.
Let me make the best of each and every day
to clear my mind so that I can hear from You.

Please broaden my mind
that I can accept all things.
Let me not whine and whimper
over things I have no control over.
And give me the best response
when I'm pushed beyond my limits.

I know that when I can't pray,
You listen to my heart.
Continue to use me to do Your will.
Continue to bless me that I may be
a blessing to others.

Keep me strong that I may help the weak...
Keep me uplifted that I may have
words of encouragement for others.
I pray for those that are lost
and can't find their way.

I pray for those that are misjudged
and misunderstood.
I pray for those who
don't know You intimately.
I pray for those that don't believe.
But, I thank You Lord... that I believe
that God changes people,
and God changes things.
I pray for all my sisters and brothers in Christ,
And I pray for each and every family member
in their households.

I pray for peace, love, and joy
in their homes; that they are out of debt
and all their needs are met.

I pray that every eye that reads this
knows there is no problem, circumstance,
or situation greater than God.

Every battle is in Your hands for You to fight.
I pray that these words be received into the hearts of every eye that sees them...
in Jesus' name.
Amen!

I forgot...oops!!! MY BAD! :)

We were in the hospital, and got out on Sunday the 23rd of November. Monday we went to Indy to visit Janey, and stayed quarantined in the house. (If anyone was even around someone sick within the past 7 days, they were not allowed to come for turkey because of Jaden.) Then we went to Dad's the next Saturday...same rules applied. Jaden couldn't go anywhere...but it was nice to see family. He wasn't nutropenic at the time...I forgot to put that in there!

When we got back home on Sunday night, then re-packed to come into the hospital Monday morning (Dec. 1st) for a spinal and 3 different kinds of chemo. Now we get to go home today (Friday Dec. 5th) for almost three weeks. This will be one of the longest times we are home. Jaden has to take Neupogen shots to build up his blood counts this trip home....and come back in to Vandy during our "time at home" for blood transfusions, counts, checkups, and of course any illness or fever!! However; I love that we will be home over Christmas!!!! LOVE IT!!!!

It has been crazy!! The hospital pictures are of him on a closed unit here in the Hematology floor. Jaden has come to love his yo-yo!! LOL!! We encourage him to move around and stay active, but only one the floor where germs are kept at a minimum!! Sorry that I forgot to put in all the "update" info when I added all the Holiday pics... I must be having a Blond moment! LOL!

We hope you all have had a wonderful Holiday, and pray that we get to visit with more Friends and Family soon!
Love in Christ
Heather

Back at the Hospital again....

We are back at the hospital again for yet another round of chemo. We got to take some pictures with one of our favorite Doctors, and with Rhonda and Art (service dog) when we got here. Things are going good so far this visit; Praise God!!

The Standards are coming back to Vanderbilt on Monday for a concert....and Jaden, Alaina, Dylan, Mom, and myself are so excited!! I will be sure to upload some pics of them, and maybe a video if I can figure that out. LOL! I will get Dylan to help...LOL!
God bless!
Heath

Day after Thanksgiving-Thanksgiving at Dad's :)

The kids loved to visit with Grandpa and Grandma Susan!! It was great to be with all the grand kids together on this special Holiday! It was one of the first times we were all together at one time! We are all looking forward to the next big Holiday together!!

After Dinner Dylan went to listen to Jake play base at a Christian Rock concert. He loved it!! What a blessing!!! Way to go Jake!! When he got home Dad taught him some rifts on the guitar, and we all watched a movie.

Love in Christ
Heather

Thanksgiving at Aunt Janey's :)

We had the best time at Aunt Janey's for the Holiday!! The kids had a blast, and me and Janey got to catch up with each other. The whole family came over for Turkey day, and we all enjoyed a moist 19 lb turkey. Yummy!! I want seconds!! Jaden really enjoyed the day.

Really neat...we came home with an extra member of the family! A new kitten named "Indy". He is a real doll, and Jaden fell in love with him right away!!
Hope all your turkey-days were blessed!!
In Christ
Heather

Matthew Litchfield

Dear Matthew,
We will always remember your presence when we walk the hospital floor... you strength, how much your family loved you, and your fight for life!! May you rest now with our Lord in Heaven...while we find comfort in knowing you are joyful, and without pain.

May knowing that you are in God's care bring comfort to all those who loved you Matthew... God, we ask you to grant each loved one grace and peace to get through each day!

Love in Christ;
Jaden & family

Jaden in the sun...

Jaden warmed himself in the sun today...I thought that he seemed angelic as he rested in the dining room. I was amazed at the glow that seemed to come off Jaden...there is no special filter on the camera.

Please continue to pray for Jaden, as we have a spinal tap early tomorrow morning. Praying all things go well!

Also; please pray for Greg in Afghanistan...it is hard for him to be away from Jaden right now. It is hard for him to be seperated from all the kids...but harder durring this trial. May God bless all those who serve for our Country!!

Love in Christ
Heather