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Mexican Independence Day is today - September 16 - as this year’s occasion will signify the 200th anniversary of Mexico’s war of independence from the Spanish Empire.
Mexico’s independence struggle began with “El Grito de Dolores,” which means “The Cry of Dolores.” The Dolores here is not a woman but the town where priest Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla incited people to fight their Spanish rulers. (By the way --- the word "dolores" in Spanish means "pain")
To include a bit of history, Hidalgo himself would not live to see Mexico sever her bonds with Spain. The revolutionary priest was captured and executed in 1811, but Mexicans did not achieve independence until 1821.
Today, Hidalgo is known as the “father of the nation” for spearheading the Mexican War of Independence. Every year on the night of September 15, the president of Mexico addresses the Mexican people assembled in Mexico City’s Zocalo (main square), one of the largest in the world. Here, the president proudly waves the Mexican flag and rings the history liberty bell that Hidalgo once rang.
Mexicans show their green-white-red pride with elaborate decorations on their homes and place flags in their windows and cars. During this time, families come together and enjoy Independence Day treats.
Mexican Independence Day is an extravagant celebration in Mexico.
Update on Jessica:
Jessica is still on IV heparin infusion for the thrombosis in her right arm. Dr. Luigi has applied wrapping to the arm and she has to keep it elevated on cushions. Blood tests that were taken revealed that she does have a gram positive infection and so her antibiotics were changed to Zyvoxam and Avelox, as well as Cancidas for the candida infection. It was also necessary for her to receive a blood transfusion yesterday due to continuing low hemaglobin counts and her feeling very drained of energy. So, I guess after receiving this blood, Jessica is a little more Mexican today - and - on the occasion of their Independence Day! Viva Mexico!
Thanks for all your continued prayers for Jessica. Despite all she is going thru, she is doing well and we praise God for giving her the fortitude she needs each and every day to face any new obstacles that come her way!
Stay well,
In God's love, always,
Sarah Gina (Jessica's Mom)***
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Thanks for the history lesson and the updeate. It has ben quiet and I have worried. I am so glad that there is celebrations going on right now both in the Mexican people and also with you and Jess. It is a wonderful testament to God that things that are obstacles are so quicly looked after and by such caring people. The hands of God at work.
ReplyDeleteMay you feel added strength today and courage continue to abound as you follow the path laid out before you. It is my deepest prayer and wish that God will heal Jess from this round of infections and that the doctors will be given extra measures of wisdom and compassion as they work to keep Jess comfortable.
I think that even without the infusions, you are both part Mexican! Your hearts will always be tied to this city and these people as mine is. God has shown us true compassion in these doctors as they care for our illness.
I am permanently in the wheelchair now and feeling a little sad, but God continues to inspire hope in me and an abiding peace that Heloves me and has plans for me. I sent you a few items today that really spoke to me and hope that they encourage you as you read and watch them.
Have a wonderful day my friend. My goal for this week: Counting blessings! There are always many and I see you often doing the same!
Something to encourage you ...
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She had RSD too!
ALYSSA BARLOW: Isaiah 61 really played a key role in my life, of God really showing me– ‘cause I never really believed God could have a plan for me. I don’t know, people say that in the church all the time, you know, Jeremiah 29.11, “For I know the plans I have for you” declares the Lord, plans to give you a future and a hope. I’ve heard that my whole life but for some reason I just didn’t really trust it, I guess. And the amazing part was I had gone through a time where I had been–when I was 18 I was diagnosed with a disease called RSD, and they told me, you know, you’ll never really walk normally again. It’s a chronic pain that spreads throughout your entire body and it’s kind of an incurable disease, and you pretty much just live with chronic pain the rest of your life and you’re on very, very heavy medication.
And I just remember kind of struggling with God at that time, just saying, you know, “You say you have all these great plans for me and yet why does this kind of stuff happen in my life, why in the world would I have to go through this if you are really a God that has great plans for me.” So I kind of began to shake my fist a little bit and say, “Well, then that’s not the kind of God I want to serve.”
During that season of me just kind of having to lay in bed pretty much all day long ‘cause I couldn’t do anything, God really began to just melt my heart and really just bring me to Him, and to show me that He had a great plan for my life, and to show me that His love really was all that I needed and that He really was going to give me great things. But a lot of that was His presence, you know was Him. And Isaiah 61 really played a key role in my life in, you know, what we’re called to do, of the calling of a believer and what we could be. You know, that we’re called to open blind eyes and set the captives free.
Through that I was miraculously healed by God through that time, and I began to really see that Isaiah 61 was true, that healing was still for today. That God still was a powerful God. That it wasn’t just Old Testament stuff, that this was truth of today and that Jeremiah 29.11 was actually truth as well, that God actually really does have amazing plans for all of us.
Hi Jessica and Mrs Stevens,
ReplyDeleteGosh, I am sorry I was MIA. Things have been quite hectic here. For the most part a good hectic though which we praise God for. This past week I was able to move OUT of my parents house and into a townhome with two of my friends from church. I love it! God has really blessed us with an amazing house but for a very reasonable price. It is amazing considering the day I entered San Jose Hospital ER. I never could have imagined a day like this would ever come. God is good. God is faithful.
Anyway, I will try and email you soon and give you an update from here, but please know you are never, ever far from my thoughts and certainly my prayers. I looked for your skype name but do you know how many Sarah Stevens there are??? Not happening. If you'd like, send me your skype name at some point and maybe we can catch up.
You remain in my prayers. The verses I have been clinging to in the last few days in Psalms 91. What imagery.
I also love the verse in Ephesians that talks about the incredible power within us that comes from God. 18 I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may KNOW the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints, 19and his INCOMPARABLY great power FOR US WHO BELIEVE. THAT power is like the working of his mighty strength, 20which he exerted in Christ WHEN HE RAISED HIM FROM THE DEAD and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realms,"
Hillsong has a song that says called "Same Power" that says "Same power, that conquered the grave lives in me, lives in me... Your love, that rescued the Earth lives in me, lives in me..."
How encouraging to know that SAME power is that that is alive and well in us. Somehow I think Satan likes to distort that truth. He has already ultimately lost and He knows it. He likes to just make us forget that.
Love you guys and continuing prayers here from PA.
In His Great Power,
Lindsay
Nice, I forgot to include my email address. It's lspengler30@gmail.com.
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Hello Friends,
ReplyDeleteWe are praying for Jessica to win this vicious war against RSD and that her victory brings her independence from it's grip forever. She is a brave soldier and you are her warrior Mother. There is no doubt that God has plans for your future(s). May He continue to strengthen your resolve and light your path. We all know that you are in the best place possible in the entire world where doctors do not give up, they fight and never loose hope. We are so proud to be amoung those who have witnessed your strength and the miracles of Jessica's recoveries under the most extraordinary circumstances. You amaze and inspire us, everyday!
With Much Love, Always,
Rosemary and John
We are so glad to hear that Jessica continues to do well even with all the new obstacles.
ReplyDeleteWe keep praying that God will completely heal Jessica and all the other RSD patients.
Ephesians 3:20-21
20Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, 21to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.
With love & prayers,
The Turners
Independence was achieved in 1821, not 1921...
ReplyDeleteThinking of you, you are always in our thoughts and prayers. Sometimes things are just a process that must be followed. We are having our good and not so good moments (it has only been 3 1/2 weeks since his mom's passing) Knowing that she had a full life and so many good things is helpful but one cannot rush the "loss" process. I guess you cannot rush God's Will for you. But I do hope that each day brings you closer to walking and less pain.
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Linda in Saratoga
Dearest Jessica and Gina, I'm sorry I haven't written in so long. It has been a little hectic around here with the start of school, etc. You are in my prayers every day and in the prayers of our rosary group each week. It is through God's grace and your monumental efforts that you are able to make it through these difficulties and continue to improve little by little. You are doing a great job!! Keep on hanging in there!! I love you guys!! Sending some sunshine your way-- Love always, Angel xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Michelle!
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You are such a great sister for encouraging and helping your family through this time when a lot of kids would be only thinking of themselves. I know you are not looking for a reward, but you are a blessing to the heart of Jesus!
Wishing you a great birthday and as much phone, internet, vacation visits, etc. as possible until the day when all the Stevens are united again.
Your friend,
Linda Pedigo
West Lafayette, Indiana
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