+169 Got my Line out!

Hooray! Just had to share that I went through my procedure like a Pro. I went into "surgery" and daddy and mommy went to get some breakfast. Before they even had their food the Dr. had called to say I was done and ready. The call kind of scared mommy because it was so quick that they thought something might be wrong. They took me from there to get checked with my BMT Dr. and they were shocked I was there already... they also thought it might have been cancelled because we were up there so fast. Praise the Lord! Thank you for praying for me. I am doing so good and am finally off my medicines (except infusions as needed). I go to Minnesota for my 6m. check up August 7th for a week and my next appointment is back here two weeks after that. Everyone notices the differences in me. It is normal for BMT patients to loose a little ground the year after BMT... I have actually gained ground!! Praise the Lord. We are so excited and looking forward to what the Lord has for my future. Thank you all for being there and for your prayers it has been so encouraging.

Hope that everyone has a wonderful week!

Josiah

+164 Uncle Josh's Wedding

We got here safe and are having a wonderful weekend. I just wanted to say "UNCLE JOSH IS MARRIED!" I sure love my uncles and it was so nice to be able to make his wedding. When they were first planning the wedding it was before my transplant and we didn't know if we would be able to go. God has blessed so much and I am so thankful that my family and I could here for his special day. I put a couple of my favorite pictures on here but if you want more mommy posted a bunch on her face book. We are on our big trip home now and I am resting more this time... I think the whole trip has worn me out... but it was wonderful! Beautiful Bride, Beautiful day, Family and friends...God is good!


I am going to have my line to my heart (Hickman) out on Friday. Please pray that goes well and it will all be good from here. I will try to let you know when I come out of Anesthesia.

Hope ya'll are enjoying your weekend.

Lots of love,

Josiah

+162 New hair cut for our trip

Hello,

Just wanted to say Hi from the car on our big trip. In case you missed it from my picture I don't like the long car rides. I really enjoy going on trips and staying in hotels and having fun, just no car rides. I am not doing to bad and am looking forward to seeing Uncle Josh and our IL. family. I did get a new haircut for all the pictures. You may not be able to tell but Daddy shaved some of my fur from my face and neck. Mommy thinks I look so handsome, I just think I itch from all the hair.

My sisters and James are really enjoying the trip. They keep asking "are we there yet?" I think I would be too if I could talk like them, but this is the best way to get my point across.
Over all we are having fun spending time together. We look forward to actually getting there. Mommy will try and post pictures of the wedding on our way home.

We hope ya'll have a wonderful weekend,

Josiah and family :)

+155 The Lord's continued blessings

Hello to all,

It has been a couple weeks since I last caught everyone up, but that is because I am doing so well. We continue to thank the Lord for His continued blessings in my life. Today I had my check up at Vanderbilt and had a busy day. I had to have an infusion of IVIG (antibodies got a little low), an antibiotic breathing treatment, and an Echo... all that besides seeing the Doctors. But it was all worth it, I got a good report and everything is going good. I have one more day of my yucky medicine (CSA, or fur growing medicine ;) and only one more week of my blood pressure med and Magnesium. YEAH! In about two weeks I will have my line out and my ear appointment. We also have my 6m. check up in Minnesota in Aug and they will think I am back to normal... what is normal again? Anyway, I am very blessed!

Also, my Uncle Josh is getting married next Friday so we get to take a trip to Champagne IL. All my sisters are going to be flower girls in it and they are really excited. I'll have to show ya'll some pictures when mommy gets them.

We hope all goes well and are looking forward to finishing this chapter of my life. Thank you for your continued prayers and encouragement, we are very grateful for all your love!

Till next time...May God bless you all,

Josiah
P.s. Please pray for the Hansen family! Our dear cowboy DaNNY passed away last week. He will be greatly missed but we are so privileged that our paths crossed and we got to meet this sweet boy and his family. They really need God's strength. Thank you!