Well Truss spent last night at Children's and for now they aren't going to let him out until they know what he has...He still has a 102 degree fever, but he is at least now on an IV and won't be getting dehydrated. I wish Children's and UW were the same place so we could be under the same roof tonight!
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This email below goes back a week or so right after I heard that my PT scan wasn't showing cancer anywhere other than my neck. It is from my dear sister Britt. I have recieved so many phone calls, emails, texts, cards, FB messages, and they all mean something to me. The look of desire in our eyes as we reach out to God is God. The passion, love, desperation, empathy, and other emotions we have for God to intervene is God showing up and being present. The request is itself an answer...God is present in our looking for Her--which is all God promises. Getting emails like this almost make having cancer worth it...seriously.
There are so many messages I've gotten that I wish I could pass on, from the short and pithy, to the hilarious, to great uses of profanity. From so many I'm recieving energy, prayers, positive thoughts, good vibes, sacred tears, according to the traditions of each. One college buddy told me he generally is skeptical and doesn't pray but he is willing to make an exception for me. Love it. Totally made me laugh. That makes it worth it a bit as well.
Our lives are richer when shared. Joy multiplies, greifs are healed, wounds are held, laughter is deeper... that's why I asked Britt if I could forward this one to all of you...
Hi Ned,
You have always amazed me by your ability to be completely present in any situation. Kids may be running around screaming, several conversations are carrying on, but you stay solidly in the moment you are in and it has always inspired me. I want to tell you a bit about some of the moments of the week here in our household.
I think I told you that family is in town. My mother-in-law, Micaela (for whom Mica was named) is here, as well as two sisters-in law, and a niece. Max and Lita, recently married and pregnant are here everyday to visit and continue our adventures. You know me well enough by now to know that I am unable to hold anything in. There are no secrets, it is all written all over me and I am happy to share anything I am experiencing with anyone who wants to know. So...the other night after a bit of a meltdown I let everyone know what is happening right now. My brother has cancer and I am hurting. We are all hurting.
The Urquizas, as you can imagine, are doers. Within five minutes my mother-in-law was on the phone, and she didn't just call her sisters. She called her neighbors, her landlord, her children (all of them) and anyone else that came to mind. In the last couple of days there have been skype prayer circles, congregations between here, El Paso, Texas, Paso Robles, California, and Chihuahua, Mexico have been reached and are holding you and your family in their hearts and prayers. The name Ned Abenroth, as well as all of your immediate family, has moved across telephone wires and cell towers for hundreds of miles. My sister-in-law, Lorena, who I have never met, called to let me know that her church was going to be praying for you.
This afternoon, after hearing the results of your scan, a mighty cheer arose in the house. Prayers continued, thanks was given, wine was opened. There is still a huge battle ahead, but boy am I thrilled to be surrounded by a team who can cheer and give thanks for the victories along the way.
I have to admit, in other times, this kind of prayer has baffled me. I have appreciated it and felt heartened by people's faith, but I have still felt reserve. That is forever gone after this amazing experience. Praise God, Love Ned, spread his name and story!
I am so proud to know you and to love you! You are a huge part of how I identify myself and my incredible family.
I love you (and secretly want to swim with sharks with you),
Your forever sister,
Britt
I love you too Britt. Thanks again for your support and the support of your family's family's families. And thanks to all you and to God for being able to experience such an outpouring of Grace...It exceeds the pains a hundredfold.
Go Hawks!
Go Hawks!
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