...I'll be filled with holes!
This morning is 1 week from donation. I will likely be sleeping soundly on my belly with two needles hanging out in my lower back. I wonder if they can suck a little extra out of the thigh area while in there... :-)
I can't believe it's already here! It has been 6 months since I received the first email letting me know that I was a possible match. My how time flies. I am still excited about this opportunity even though everyone keeps asking if I'm nervous or scared. I'm definitely not scared and really I'm only nervous about all the needles. I'm not a fan, but I know they're necessary.
Everything is going to go swimmingly...but please be praying for both my continued health and LG's health, especially as she is undergoing chemo right now to deplete her immune system. Please be praying for safe travel for my sister as she makes her way from Boston to Philly to keep me company. And please pray that ultimately, this donation will be the life saving gift that LG needs. I know that there are lots of donations going on all around the world on a daily basis and this gives me courage and peace for my safety and the success of the procedure.
I also wanted to update on one thing I have blogged about and that I challenged you all to do, and that is to pray in the moment. I have been practicing this over the last month or so and I can't begin to describe the peace that I feel on a more regular basis. Peace for myself and peace for others. I know everything is in God's hands and his plan is overarching. I feel closer each day to the plans he has for me and am really thankful for where I am in my life. I have fabulous friends and family and continue to be blessed by new people on a weekly basis. So I encourage you to pray in the moment and don't be afraid to ask God to reveal his plans. He will....be patient.
Erin
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