~So Much To Catch Up On~

As much as I would love to write a long detailed post about everything that has happened in our life these past few months, I just don't have the time or energy right now.

To say that life has been a handful is an understatement. To make a long story short, Darren has been in and out of the hospital with a very bad infection in his foot that just doesn't seem to want to go away. It has been really frustrating and very scary trying to deal with him being in the hospital one week, out the next and back in again. I feel very helpless when he is that sick but as always he is a trooper. The doctors are still trying to figure this one out. They always think they have found the solution and then in a few days they are thrown because the infection comes back. So please pray that this gets worked out soon. As of right now, they have a PICC Line in Darren's arm which is an IV that travels from a main vein in his upper arm above the elbow the goes across his shoulder, across his chest to the top of his heart. It is really uncomfortable for him right now and very tender. Everything has to be immaculately clean because if it becomes infected it goes straight to his heart so to say I have had moments of panic and endless cleaning is most accurate. But I know I can't live in fear and I am having to completely rely on God for this one. It was one thing having him in the hospital where he was monitored by nurses, doctors and surgeons 24/7 but now it is 95% up to me so right now I am feeling the pressure. The other 5% thankfully goes to our nurse that comes to the house everyday to change the dressing on Darren's foot as well as give him antibiotics through the PICC so at least I am not responsible for that as well. Its been really scary. Darren at this point is at a lot of high risks that I never expected to hear. I knew it was serious but when the surgeon came out of the operating room to speak with me, the words that came out of his mouth almost brought me to my knees. Thankfully my mom was there and really helped me through it all and talked with me and just let me cry. I have done a lot of crying lately but I know its better to do that then hold it in.

The amount of love and support Darren has received has been amazing. We have had so many great people come to the hospital to visit as well as come to our house since he has been out. We feel so blessed to have the friends and family that we do that love us so much to make such an effort to take care of us. Our neighbors have been particularly helpful. They have locked up the property countless times, brought us food so I don't have to cook and have taken our dog out to play with their dogs so at least she gets a lot of her energy out and gets exercised. They have been amazing! We just hope that one day we get the chance to bless people like we have been blessed.

On the good side of things, Darren finally received his Green Card and is now a proud resident of The United Stated of America! I never thought it would happen. We had our interview which was scary and within a week we got a letter saying he was approved and within days from that the Green Card came in the mail. Darren was in the hospital at the time so it was a wonderful surprise for him and great uplifting to his spirits as well as a HUGE weight off our shoulders.

As scary as things are right now I know that God is in control. I was talking to my mom and she told me that every married couple goes through struggles and difficult times and this is ours. We are learning everyday to rely solely on God which was really hard at first, but now I feel at peace because I know that it isn't in my control, no matter what I do or don't do He is in control and knows exactly what will happen. I have just been submerging myself in my Bible, listening to worship music while I drive and praying like nothing else, basically just filling myself with God's uplifting word. I feel so helpless and for a while I felt so hopeless but now, my heart is filled with joy and in the moments of heartache I just have to remember that "His mercy is new every morning."

Well, I made this longer than I thought, but it felt nice to write about it. And for those of you who do read my simple, sometimes boring blog, please pray for Darren and I. Pray for healing of his foot and this infection. Pray that the doctors can figure this out. Pray that we will finally have resolution to this course that has been running for a very long time.

Hopefully I will updated sooner that I think I will, but we will see :)

Until Then,

The proud wife of Darren Reeves,

Kristin

Comments

[Analiza]

There is no doubt it my mind that your love and faith will pull you through this. If ever you need anything we're only a phone call away. Love conquers all and faith soars you through, never stop believing! Love you both and take care.

[Mitzi]

beautiful blog..take care!

[cynthia newbern]

Im so sorry about your hubby..Please know that I have been praying. The Lord is with you guys and I know that he will be just fine. You are such a beautiful and wonderful wife. He is so blessed to have you!!!