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In 2007, I began my original website, Sonshine's Haven. In 2007, it was turned into a blog and used to keep family updated on my first husband's fight with liver cancer. He passed away November of 2009. We were married for 34+ wonderful years and this journals some of that grief process I've gone through.

I have since remarried another widower, but Mike is missed dearly, and will always be a big part of my life.

At times, all of us will be called to act as witnesses to the suffering of another. We will be unable to affect the outcome physically. Words will fail us. Prayer will seem futile. And yet, the act of bearing witness to someone else's trials is a sacred sorrow that offers and astounding glimpse of eternal joy." by Ginger Garrett

"Being willing to stay with a loved one throughout their travail, can be difficult....YES! But offering yourselves as faithful companions on a dark and dreadful journey can be an unmeasured blessing." (paraphrased by me)

6.22.2009

Mike had me leave the hospital early this evening. He hasn't felt very well today. I'm really not feeling very well myself, so we decided we needed some extra rest.

I'm seeing a correlation between Mike's new pain and nausea medication, and possibly his tremors. I've looked up the side effects of both of them and seizures or tremors can be a side effect. I'm praying that is all it is. Mike is going to try and just stay on the Hydrocodone and Phenagren from here on out.

The internist said Mike will receive one more day of IV antibiotics. He is also going to wean Mike off the oxygen. I'm guessing he's considering Mike leaving the hospital Wednesday...but we'll need to see what the oncologist says tomorrow. I want Mike home, but I'm not sure I will be able to keep him hydrated, fed and protected.

I'm praying God will guide us over the next couple of months, as we deal with our new circumstances, and take action on what we need to do for our future. There is a lot of weight on our shoulders. We would like to run this race strong to the end, but on days like today, we have our doubts. No matter what, you have been a complete blessing to Mike and I, and we couldn't have made it this far without all of your support.

I wish I could say our faith doesn't waiver, and we believe in this promise today. Perhaps we can make this a matter of prayer for ourselves. "He does not fear bad news, nor live in dread of what may happen. For he is settled in his mind that Jehovah will take care of him." Psalm 112.7
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Jill McSheehy said...

What an amazing verse. I will continually pray it over you.

June 23, 2009 at 8:13 AM
Kristin Reasoner Alderman said...

Mrs. McSheehy,

I hope you remember me from your time in Plano, but I'm Amber's friend Kristin Reasoner. I've seen you on Facebook too. I just wanted to let you know that we have been praying for your family since we first heard about Mr. McSheehy's illness. I know that it is a lot to keep up your blog, but we greatly appreciate it. I think that prayer is better the more specific it is and we are thankful to keep up with all that is going on.

My husband, Kevin, and I pray for you and Mr. McSheehy every night. I think of him throughout the day especially as he has had this latest battle in the hospital. We thank the Lord for you being there with him and pray for strength for you as you care for Mr. McSheehy. Most of all we thank the Lord that you and Mr. McSheehy know him intimately. I have very fond memories of being at your house and tell my husband stories of how kind and sweet you both are.

I know that you are encouraged by the prayer warriors interceding on your behalf. Just know that there are many out there that you don't even know about!! The Lord will provide, somehow, someway.

We love you all and just wanted to say a quick hello.

In His Glorious Name-
Kristin (Reasoner) Alderman

June 23, 2009 at 2:15 PM

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