We are at home, dismissed from Vanderbilt Children's Hospital. It's funny to celebrate something like that because we know that it won't be long before we have another hospital stay. In fact, our doctors have said that for the next 3 years we need to have a hospital bag packed at all times.
But you still celebrate, don't you? One moment at a time? One victory at a time? That seems to be what Joshua does, and maybe even how Jesus would want us to live. We have often wondered how you can possibly live in such a way where you do not worry about tomorrow because today has enough worries of its own. Perhaps the answer is to be fully engaged in the moment - the present - even though you anticipate the struggles that will come. This is a good moment.
While you celebrate in the present with us, would you please pray towards the future, too? Friday is another bone marrow test, and the magic number is 5%. We are asking the Lord that Joshua's leukemia cells be less than 5% of his blood cells. If that is the case, he will be classified as an early responder to treatment. We hope to celebrate the moment again on Friday with you.
Grace and peace.
29 comments:
Hey - Kelley's it's me - Lila Vars
I just wanted you to know that you are in my prayers. I know that God has one great plan for your family and I understand that you are adding to it! Congratulations and those pictures of Joshua just make you want to squeeze him! He is precious! In Christ
MK, Jana, and Joshua~
You are in my prayers and the prayers of everyone I know. Thanks for allowing us to pray along side of you. God definitely hears the prayers of His people. We will continue to pray specifically for the tests on Friday. I miss all of you but know I think of you daily and pray for you more.
Blessings,
Katie Haskell
Kelley Family
We will be praying for you...
I know where you are coming from. I can tell you last year I learned that the most insignificant things, can bring the most joy! We are blessed to have a God that loves us that much! Praying for Friday! Rashel :)
May The Lord Grant you
Faith...to overcome Fear
Purity...that desires to see HIS face through this journey
Knowledge...to ground you to the ROCK and know HE has not left you
Self-Control...so the Spirit of our awesome Lord will reign in your actions and attitude
Perseverance...because this will be a journey
Godliness...that God would grant you and Jana a sweater understanding of what it truly means to worship HIM
Brotherly Kindness...for the courage to lean on your Brothers and Sisters in Christ and let them minister to you.
Love...so that through your time of trial you will allow your story to point people to Christ.
wh
So good to see Joshua at home in Daddy's arms. Here's to this moment! In His Love-Kim
Kelley Fam,
Praying for 5% Friday!!!!
Blanks Family
Aunt Jana, Uncle Michael and Joshua,
We are so glad you were able to come home. We will be praying for you and for Joshua. We saw your pictures. They were very nice. love abby
Hey guys,
God is the same yesterday, today, and forever! Remember, 1/3 of ALL OF THE ministry that Jesus did was healing!!! He NEVER once came and said, "I make you sick." Satan is the one that comes to kill, steal and destroy! "I have come to give life, and give it to the FULL!!!!" So, I'm praying & declaring HEALING in Jesus' Name!!! David Dietz
Hey guys,
God is the same yesterday, today, and forever! Remember, 1/3 of ALL OF THE ministry that Jesus did was healing!!! He NEVER once came and said, "I make you sick." Satan is the one that comes to kill, steal and destroy! "I have come to give life, and give it to the FULL!!!!" So, I'm praying & declaring HEALING in Jesus' Name!!! David Dietz
Enjoy the time in your own beds...Kinda like Dreamland..."Ain't nothing like them no where." We will be praying for these few days of rest and test on Friday. J. Roger Davis and Fam
Michael and Janna,
You are right about living each day to the fullest. An old southern gospel song says it about as well as I have heard it. "Many things about tomorrow, I don't seem to understand. But I know Who holds tomorrow, and I know who holds my hand." He truly does, and will always. Still praying for you and adding prayer warriors daily.
Chris & Jeri
Yeah...I'm so glad that you guys are home...it will be so great to sleep in your own beds. Hopefully, I can come see you guys this weekend & bring you some clothes, Jana! Much love & lots of rest!
Michael, Jana, and Joshua, you are all in our prayers. God's power to work through our struggles continues to amaze me even as I constantly worry as if I thought He didn't hear me and already know my needs. Your lives are being touched in a way none of us can understand right now, but God IS in control and He will take care of you and heal Joshua. Michael and Jana, if you can take a little time away sometime, go see Facing The Giants--it is an awesome reminder of God's faithfulness and the movie is so uplifting. It will give you a smile and courage for the journey.
Debra Jensen
Michael, what a job with the dining room! It looks awesome! We are so glad you are home from the Vanderbilt B&B. We are fervently praying for 5% on Friday. Love you guys, Amy, Brad, Parker and Kiley
Jana
Donna sent me the link to your blog. I hadn't heard about Joshua. I will put you and your family on our choir prayer list. I pray that God will give you and your husband the strength to go through all of this.
Linda Hite
Aunt Barbara's youngest daughter
Hi sweet boy! I love you and am praying for you! I love your new long rockstar haircut! I got stuck in roadwork again today and played near a "digger" while I was waiting, I thought of you. I love you!
Sadie in Ektador
Glad you're home! I know there's a road ahead, but we're excited about this moment. We'll be praying for the bone marrow test.
Peace -
The Wrights
SO glad you are home! Love you guys so much and hope to see your faces again very soon! Know that people are truly taking time to stop and pray for all 3 and 1/2 of you! Liza
Jana and family-
Diane DeLuna-Nemecek here...We heard from Brad and Amy about Joshua and along with the countless others, you are all in our thoughts and prayers. We have added you to the prayer request at church as well. I have not seen you in ages, however it seems like yesterday. Hard to believe you are all grown up and facing these difficult challenges. The Lord will guide you and provide strength to each of you through this journey. We have had 2 close families struggle with beating Leukemia and both have WON! Gracie and Collin are healthy, strong children and have been blessed by God's healing hand. We are HUGE supporters of the National Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and recently walked in Charleston and Myrtle Beach. Visit LIGHTTHENIGHT.ORG for details on contributing or walking. Most have taken place by now, however you can always make contributions. Please know that when they reschedule the walk in VA, we will walk with a balloon for Grace, Collin AND JOSHUA. Much love to you all!
Diane, John, Kylie, Johnnie and Jackson Nemecek
We are so excited that you guys are at home for now. We are praying for Friday's results. We love you guys.
jeremy and cheryl
guys, we love you and are praying for you! 5%! can't stop thinking about you.
love you!
ben & erin
Kelley family,
We are praying for your family this week!
5%!!
Love you,
Jamie and Les
Michael, Jana, Joshua and Baby Kelley,
Just wanted to let you guys know we love you and are praying for you. Specifically the 5%. Thank you so much for sharing this journey with us. Your entries are so precious. Joshua looks like such a sweet and busy little boy. Congratulations on your new little one too. Keep us updated.
Sheila and the whole Earnest family
Hey guys! We're praying for y'all and for little Joshua continually. I'm so challenged by your strength and your ability to rejoice in the Lord in every circumstance. We love you!
Kim Dietz
love you all and am praying for 5%!!!
you are AMAZING and i love you!!!
liz
Michael Jana & Joshua,
Thank you for being vulnerable and letting us learn from having a glimpse of what God is revealing to you through this trial. Putting things in the proper perspective is a big part of the "daily dying to self". Thanks for the real reminder to focus on the important, not the urgent. As I have heard T Byrd often say, "Today, right now, is a gift - that's why it's called "the present". We love you and we are fighting with you. Press on...
Joel Stacy Macy Matthew & Mallory
Jana:
I am believing God for excellent test results on Friday. We will be interceding for Joshua every day.
Laurie, Gary, Matthew and Jonathan Battles
your updates and your friend's comments are testimonies to the Lord's strong hands in your lives- WOW, i am challenged by your steadfast perspective! we are praying also for 5% friday. love, casey
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