You guys are the best... I mean Really! 500 of you came by my site yesterday. That is amazing... and let me tell you I KNOW that there were prayers going up. Not only for me, but for my family. I have chills thinking about what happens when we obey and pray!
~2 Chronicles 7:14 If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.~
Last night, I suggested that Shannon sleep in the recliner so that he could prop his arm on the arm of the chair and not have to hold it up, being that holding it in a certain way was the only way he was getting any relief. It was swollen so big it was hard to the touch... and HOT, oh my it was hot. The red infection area had gone at least 4 inches outside the box that the doctor had drawn. We had another appointment for 8:30 this morning.
I had him soak it in as HOT of water as he could stand, afterwards I washed it and then applied tea tree oil. Still he was in a good deal of pain. He laid down in the recliner and started watching Indiana Jones, Temple of Doom and fell asleep. I wanted to be near so I went to sleep on the couch. This morning his arm looks SO much better! We both know, it is because the prayers that have been going up on our behalf. Thank you, thank you... from the depths of my heart, thank you.
I was so touched by your heartfelt comments yesterday. To know that we have Brother's and Sister's in Christ all over this world that care enough for each other to pray and lift one another up is truly a blessing.
May God bless... each and EVERY one of you.
xoxo
Hey Chasity,
I didn't comment yesterday, but have been reading about everything that's going on with you guys and have been praying. Still hoping everything works out for the best.
Wendy E. - 07:40 - Thursday, October 2, 2008
Me too
so that's 502!
Have you guys tried Grapefruit Seed Extract? (it must be grapeFRUIT seed, not grapeseed!) It's a powerful natural antibiotic, I oringinally got it to use as a preservative in soap making, you can apply it topically or also take it (VERY dilute. Like 10 drops in half a glass of water)it is the BEST for shifting infection, imho.
I didn't think about this yesterday, but your comment about hard and hot got me thinking. Mastitis does the same type of thing, and I seem to like getting mastitis as often as I can. I gave up antibiotics after getting it 7 times in a row with my third child. I wrap myself in cabbage leaves, and the cabbage draws the infection out. I don't know how, but I promise it works. I also did it once for a spider bite. Anyway, if you wanted a home remedy to try :) I'm glad it's feeling better.- Becky @ onelittle
Anonymous - 07:52 - Thursday, October 2, 2008
Praise the Lord
I'm so glad to hear his arm is so much better. That is wondeful news, to God be the Glory!
Anonymous - 08:34 - Thursday, October 2, 2008
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So glad that his arm is starting to get better.
Elaine
Anonymous - 08:38 - Thursday, October 2, 2008
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SO glad to hear he's a bit better today. You were heavily in my prayers yesterday. I'll continue to pray, Sister in Christ!
Heather Wawatoosie - 09:01 - Thursday, October 2, 2008
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So glad to hear his arm is getting better. Wonderful picture!
Renee'
Anonymous - 09:01 - Thursday, October 2, 2008
Praise God!
I am so glad Shannon is doing better this morning! If you want that grapefruit seed extract, I will drop it by this afternoon. Soaking in hot water was probably a good idea too- that's what K's doctor in WA always said was the best thing for infection in a bug bite or ingrown toenail; whenever people soak something in hot water and epsom salts, it's the hot water that actually does the best work. That's what Dr. C said anyway.
Becky's idea about cabbage leaves is a good one too! That is just what mastitis feels like and the cabbage is supposed to work wonders for that. And Shannon has the benefit of not worrying about drying up his milk ;)
I'm so glad that your outlook is better today as well! There's just something wrong with the world when you're not cheering me up. I know God has great plans for you guys and I pray that He'll reveal some of them to you soon.
I am so happy to know Shannon's arm is going better!!!! I have been praying for this, and of course praying for the rest of your family and such as well.
I'm glad Shannon is doing better this morning. (((Chas)))
Wendy M. - 12:53 - Thursday, October 2, 2008
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Hi!
I'm so sorry to hear about your troubles. I can only imagined how overwhelmed you feel. Glad to hear that Shannon's arm is getting better.
I will be praying for you.
Ruth
http://www.farmgirlinmyheart.blogspot.com
Ruth - 02:02 - Thursday, October 2, 2008
Count me among the many....
Dearest Chas,
Count me among the many who are keeping you in their prayer.
Welcome to the Journey of our lives here at our place on this Mountain, our Heritage Acres Farm. My name is Chas and here you will find my thoughts, my ideas and my accomplishments of my life as a Christian wife to my Sweetheart of many years, and as a Homeschooling Moma to my 4 beautiful blessings. We are making the most out of what God has abundantly blessed us with! Truly, My Cup Runneth Over...
I hope you enjoy your visit here and come back soon!
You guys are the best... I mean Really! 
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