Happy October!
Hi everyone!
I hope you’re enjoying your weekend! This week has been pretty uneventful at our house, but that’s fine with me. It’s fun to have quiet every once in a while.
This is my favorite time of year. I love the cooler weather, and I love Halloween! My boys are all keyed up about their costumes, and we plan to put out our decorations tomorrow.
Thank you to all of you who participated in my contest on my personal blog. I announced the winners last night.
As many of your know, my husband is awaiting a second kidney transplant. He’s been on dialysis for 15 months now. Several folks have been tested, but no one has been a match. He’s on two lists for a cadaveric kidney, and we’re registered in a program where I’ll give a kidney in exchange for one for him.
He’s had some good days lately, but today he was completely wiped out after dialysis. It’s difficult to watch him suffer when I know there’s nothing I can do for him. I wish I had been a match, but it wasn’t meant to be.
Tonight I’d like to ask you to pray that we’ll find a match for Joe soon. I appreciate all of your prayers.
Enjoy the rest of your weekend!
Sincerely,
Amy
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Amy,
You and your family are always in my prayers. Hang in there!
Barbara
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Thank you, Barbara!
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Amy - will say a prayer for your husband that a kidney is found soon. Our Pastor's wife was also on a kidney waiting list, and this past summer just as they were ready to give up hope - she got a kidney. She is doing wonderful now!
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Thank you for the words of encouragement, Elaine! It helps to hear wonderful stories about successful transplants. I'm so happy for your pastor's wife!
Sincerely,
Amy
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Hello Amy, I will keep your husband & your family in my prayers!!
Blessings, CarolG
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Thank you, Carol!
Love,
Amy
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Just wanted to let you know that we are praying for your husband! We are hoping that a kidney will be available soon! Please, God!!
I love reading your books!
Love and prayer, Janan
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Thank you Janan!!
Love,
Amy
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Dearest Amy, I was sorry to learn of your husbands illness, please know I will keep him and your family in my heart and prayers asking for a kidney as fast as possible for him.. You are such a precious lady and have a wonderful gift you graciously share with us readers and we love you.. your stories have brought me much joy and gave me help on different occasions with situations in my own life.. God Bless you and yours and know I will always be here whispering your name lovingly in prayer and thanksgiving..
hugs and prayers,
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Marti,
Your words brought tears to my eyes. I'm so touched and overwhelmed that my stories mean so much to you. Thank you for the prayers. They mean so much to me.
Blessings to you and your family.
Love,
Amy
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Amy, I have you and Joe, Beth and Patrick, Kathleen and Jimmy, and Barbara all on my daily prayer list, and I have Joe down for extra prayers for a successful kidney transplant. I'm asking the Lord to continue to give you ladies the inspiration to write and spread His love!
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Thank you so much, Cathy!!
Love and Blessings,
Amy
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Amy,
My prayers for Joe are with you both, and God delivers as He's promised, never forsaking or not caring. You say you can't do anything - maybe you mean physically as you're willing and able to donate a kidney. Of course, I know you know you can pray also and have been, I'm sure, and you can, must continue to walk in faith knowing He won't give you mor than you both can bear. Take care and stay in Him - in His love, Judy
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Thank you, Judith! You're right -- I meant that I couldn't do anything physically for Joe. I wish I could be his donor. But, yes, I do pray for him daily, often more than once, and I thank you for your thoughts for prayers.
Love,
Amy
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I will definitely keep your husband in prayer for a new kidney. God Bless you both and may God give you both the strength to get through this.
Love in Christ, Denise in NC
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Thank you, Denise!
Love,
Amy
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Ms Amt, The power of prayer is the best thing to do. I have found the God answers prayers in 4 ways.
No not yet, No because I Love you to much, Yes,I never thought you would ask and Yes because you believed when the world said no. Keep the faith and we will keep praying. God is with you both. Be still and listen for his voice.
God's Blessings,
Erin O.
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Thank you, Erin. Your words about answers to prayers make so much sense. Thank you for the prayers.
Blessings,
Amy
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Good Morning Amy, I will definitely keep you and your husband in my Prayers, I do believe in the Power of Prayer. You are a Fantastic Lady and you give so much to all of us through your books, just remember that you and your family are loved so much, and we are all Praying for you and your family
God Bless you and your Family
Lois
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Wow, Lois! Thank you so much! You brightened my rainy morning with your kind and thoughtful words.
Blessings,
Amy
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