I just wanted to give everyone a quick update on the week. We have been taking things one day at a time around here. Each day poses its challenges, frustrations, pains, joys, and blessings. God has been good. We have been able to live life in the moments, savoring this time with family and friends.
Marc is holding his own. He continues to battle through the pain and he is having some complications with the peg tube that they inserted last week. We are suspicious of infection right now and are hoping to get on top of it quickly. Despite his pain and frustration, Marc continues to push through. He remains an amazing man.
Hospice has been wonderful. They have been very responsive and the resources they provide are fabulous. They are really saving us a lot of energy and time by meeting our needs here in the home. Instead of running to the hospital or the clinic we get to spend our time together at home as a family. We are enjoying every minute we can.
The kids continue to amaze us. We have had lots of good conversations with them. Each one of them is navigating this differently. Please pray for us in the coming weeks. We need the wisdom necessary to parent our sweet children. This has been the hardest part of the whole ordeal, I think -- parenting grieving children.
We have had many requests to come and visit. Marc does not feel up to company very often. He is tired and in pain, making it hard to be social and polite. Our position right now is this: I love having visitors. If you would like to see me or the kids, that is great! We need the diversion and the encouragement. Just contact us and we will figure out a time. Marc may, or may not, join us during a visit. He may say hello briefly and disappear to another room. He may visit for awhile and then get up and leave to find a place to sleep. He may not emerge at all. It's nothing personal. It's just his need to have rest and peace. This is a very normal part of the process.
Thank you all again for the HUGE outpouring of support his week. We are blown away by the incredible love we have been shown. Our cup overflows! It's unbelievable..... Thank you.....
With love and gratitude.....
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Marc & Jane,
ReplyDeleteSeems like just yesterday we stood at the front of the church while the two of you pledged your unconditional love. Wow. Praying for you -- all.
I was so glad to see your blog and lift your sweet family up in prayer as you walk this difficult road.
ReplyDeleteBless your hearts! I cried as I read your blog....because that is where I was (and our four children) 24 years ago. My children were 3-5 years older. But it was/is an experience you never forget. God is so very faithful! He held ours hands when we were too sad to know what to do. I still remember some of the great "moments with God". And you do get through it, never forgetting God's nearness.Call me if you ever need to talk.Myrna Best Powell 503-816-0046
ReplyDeleteJane, jenny ivester here, we have been praying for guys without ceasing for a couple of weeks now. I hope God's comfort is abounding over every other emotion thatb must be ebbing and flowing through you. Even though I have never met Marc, I look forward to spending eternity with an obviously gifted and amazing man. Please feel free to text me any need, even if you want me to come pick up laundry, and return it clean. I don't know you well enough to need to talk, consider me "the help", polite chit chat doesn't apply. 5035224187;)
ReplyDeleteJane,
ReplyDeleteMy heart just breaks for you all, particularly the kids. There just seem to be no words. Please let me know if there is anything we Harrisons can do for your and the kids.
JoAnn Harrison
Praying, dear ones; praying that moment by moment you each continue to experience our Savior's embrace as He carries you through these days. Love, The Walmer Family
ReplyDeleteJane, Thank you for the update. If Marc is up to a visit sometime, please let me know.
ReplyDeleteJim Lundblade
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Hi guys-got connected to your blog through GSCC. I am praying for you as one who has walked along a similar path with those who now wait with Jesus. May you be continually overwhelmed with His great love, strength, comfort, and grace and blessed with memorable moments. Love, Linette Bethurum
ReplyDeleteStill praying sister friend...hugs to all. Call me if you need anything. Heather W.
ReplyDeleteHi Marc & Jane,
ReplyDeleteNot sure if you remember us...Eric and Natalie Rasmussen writing. Eric used to play the drums at GSCC and I took care of your kids in the nursery. Saw you at Phonic's once in awhile. We found out about Marc's illness two weeks ago and have been praying constantly. You and your family are prayed for several times a day. My kids are praying for you too. We know that God's arms are big enough to hold you but cannot fathom your pain. We are praying that you will experience "a peace that passes understanding" in a way that only God himself can provide. We are encouraged to read that Hospice is a comfort to all of you. Your blog is beautifully written! You are quite the writer. We will keep praying.
Love, Natalie, Eric and girls