Another long day at the Labrum home but we are once again touched by the peace that can come after a storm. We woke up this morning feeling just as gloomy as the weather here in Chicago. Dad and I went straight to the hospital to visit with mom. She wasn't very responsive today but it is always nice to see her. At the end of our visit we met with one of her doctors who told us the blood flow in two arteries had decreased since yesterday and they were concerned. They were planning on putting in another central line to give her medicine to increase her blood pressure and hopefully this would open up the arteries. Instead, they decided to do an angiogram to get the best possible result the quickest. The news was hard to swallow, especially after hearing there were no concerns yesterday. Dad and I said good bye to mom and headed home. Again the drive was difficult, the rain continued to fall, traffic was congested, and our hearts were aching...then came the tender mercies.
As we prayed for moms procedure to go smoothly we felt a peace that once again our Heavenly Father was aware of our family. We began to gain a more clear perspective, to be grateful for the awareness of the doctors and their ability to work quickly. I once heard someone say that if you hold a pebble up to your eye it seems like a mountain but if you toss it onto the ground it is just a rock on your path. At times I feel that this is the largest mountain I have ever seen, the rocks are jagged, the fog is thick, and the path is endless. It is almost too difficult to breathe. Yet, it is in these moments that the clouds part and a small ray of sunshine peaks through. After moms procedure Brandon went back to the hospital to visit mom. He said the procedure went fine and when he walked into her room her eyes were open and she was more alert...a ray of sunshine!
The doctors continue to remind us that this is a marathon! For those of you who don't know me...I am not a runner! But I am learning to be a little more patient each day and look for those rays of sunshine. Once again we are touched by your support, love, and especially your prayers.
Love,
Brittney
As we prayed for moms procedure to go smoothly we felt a peace that once again our Heavenly Father was aware of our family. We began to gain a more clear perspective, to be grateful for the awareness of the doctors and their ability to work quickly. I once heard someone say that if you hold a pebble up to your eye it seems like a mountain but if you toss it onto the ground it is just a rock on your path. At times I feel that this is the largest mountain I have ever seen, the rocks are jagged, the fog is thick, and the path is endless. It is almost too difficult to breathe. Yet, it is in these moments that the clouds part and a small ray of sunshine peaks through. After moms procedure Brandon went back to the hospital to visit mom. He said the procedure went fine and when he walked into her room her eyes were open and she was more alert...a ray of sunshine!
The doctors continue to remind us that this is a marathon! For those of you who don't know me...I am not a runner! But I am learning to be a little more patient each day and look for those rays of sunshine. Once again we are touched by your support, love, and especially your prayers.
Love,
Brittney
I am not a runner but I have learned from my husband that there is a point in the marathon race where one hits a "wall". It is temporary and is gotten over. I hope this wall is the same for you. Glad you are home and can have Sherrie close by. Continued prayers and love from the Dunns.
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I love the analogy of the pebble. It's so true. We love you and are steadfast in our prayers for each of you. We have especially been praying lately that the doctors would be able to find any other problems and provide Sherrie with the best support for her recovery. May you continue to feel peace and strength during this long marathon before you! Your spiritual stature is going to be gargantuan after this long workout!!!
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The Boucs
We continue to pray for her to wake up, not just flash her eyes at you, even though that, in itself, gives us all a ray of hope. You guys are such a strong family and she is such a great lady, you have all if us behind you. I wish we were still close to be able to provide more than just prayers. We think of you often throughout the day and each time offer a prayer. Stay strong and endure to the end of this long trek before you. You will be greatly blessed. And one last thought: WAKE UP SHERRIE!!!
ReplyDeleteWe love u Brittany...hang in there! Prayers never ceasing! ~Kerri
ReplyDeleteTy & Carol - Each night when Grant says his prayers he always makes sure to bless "Donovan's grandma to get better". We love you guys and continue to pray for your sweet mom...
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Labrum Family, We are continuing to pray for your family. You are so strong and such an example of faith. We love your mother and her wonderful family.
ReplyDeleteI put your names in the SLC temple roll yesterday whilst there, and your sweet Sherrie will be the focus of my fast this Sunday. I'm happy you keep posting updates. I eagerly await them and cheer with you for all the milestones reached, mourn for your grief. Hang in there! In times like this, the words of my favorite hymn, which we have NEVER sung all of in church, come to mind and bring me comfort. I love all seven verses, but especially 2, 3, 4, & 5. I've taken great solace in them, and hope they might do the same for you. ♥
ReplyDelete1. How firm a foundation, ye Saints of the Lord,
Is laid for your faith in his excellent word!
What more can he say than to you he hath said,
Who unto the Savior, for refuge have fled?
2. In ev’ry condition—in sickness, in health,
In poverty’s vale or abounding in wealth,
At home or abroad, on the land or the sea—
As thy days may demand, so thy succor shall be.
3. Fear not, I am with thee; oh, be not dismayed,
For I am thy God and will still give thee aid.
I’ll strengthen thee, help thee, and cause thee to stand,
Upheld by my righteous, omnipotent hand.
4. When through the deep waters I call thee to go,
The rivers of sorrow shall not thee o’erflow,
For I will be with thee, thy troubles to bless,
And sanctify to thee thy deepest distress.
5. When through fiery trials thy pathway shall lie,
My grace, all sufficient, shall be thy supply.
The flame shall not hurt thee; I only design
Thy dross to consume and thy gold to refine.
6. E’en down to old age, all my people shall prove
My sov’reign, eternal, unchangeable love;
And then, when gray hair shall their temples adorn,
Like lambs shall they still in my bosom be borne.
7. The soul that on Jesus hath leaned for repose
I will not, I cannot, desert to his foes;
That soul, though all hell should endeavor to shake,
I’ll never, no never, no never forsake!
We can only picture your sweet smile and aim our prayers toward Heaven in the Labrums behalf. Karsten and Coco pray specifically for you to get better so hope that helps with the burden a bit. We have only had a glimpse of what you all might be going through so hang on for the bumpy ride and know thate He is driving and knows where to go. We love you all
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Dear labrum family, this is Alicia (Peterson). I was shocked when my mom called last week to tell me about Sherrie's accident. My first thought was that things like this should not be allowed to happen to people like Sherrie. It has been like 20 years since i've seen Sherrie (gasp..have we really all gotten that old? well..at least us kids..ron and sherrie, you guys have not aged a bit *wink*) but I always loved her because even as a kid she always made me feel so special, like i was the greatest 10 year old in the world. I remember once ron and sherrie took me with them and Brittney to a hotel and Sherrie bought us breakfast and we ate it at a table outside by the pool..i thought eating pancakes by the pool was the coolest thing i had ever done :) Sherrie is just one of those people that you can't help but love. I am sorry that there isn't much that i can do for your sweet family from utah, but i just wanted you to know that we put sherrie's name (and the rest of the fam) in the west jordan temple last week. We have been praying for her everyday that her body would be strong, that she will wake up, that her brain will heal normally and that she will be able to return to as normal of function as possible. My 4 year old prays for her every night...i think kid prayers count double, don't you? she keeps telling everyone we know about our friend sherrie who hit her head. As for your family, we have been praying for you all to that you will have strength through this marathon and have peace also. I have been so amazed as i've read through your blog from teh past two weeks at how STRONG and amazing you guys are. It is so easy to talk about having faith, and trusting in the lord and being grateful for small blessings amidst trial when you are discussing it in sunday school, it is so hard to actually live it when you are knee deep in hospitals and life flights and foreign country living. Your faith and testimony have been inspiring. Thank you for sharing it, thank you for updating this blog, i read it everyday. WE are thinking of you and praying for you all...lots of love from the Rich family and the rest of the Peterson clan...
ReplyDeleteHi Labrum's, while it has been quite a few years since we have seen any of you, it seems like just yesterday we were with Ron and Sherrie and the rest of the Allegiance family. We we are still living in Southlake, not too far from your old house. We are thinking of you constantly and praying for Sherrie's full recovery. All of the gang from the old company here in Texas are doing the same. Kids, your Mom is so proud of your strength and courage. God bless. Barrie and Nelia Keiser.
ReplyDeleteOur mornings cannot begin without a prayer for Sherrie & Labrum family. We ck the blog first, hungry for good news, that i'm sure you too hunger for. But baby steps are delightful & we love to hear of those moments. We celebrate each gain with you. Our prayers go with each one and ask Heabenly Father for his blessings & many tender mercies to follow each of you.
DeleteWe love you & pray for your peace.
Jerry & Susana Parkin