…and NOT only in my dreams!!!!!
We have booked our flights home!! (Again!)
It had been a bit crazy here with a rough week after I had my bisphosphonate infusion. I had a rare reaction that caused my white blood count to drop very low and I was pretty sick with a fever for 10 days. Thank God I am much better this week and feeling back to my normal (or abnormal?) self again.
Dr. Cantu came over to check in on me and told us that my white count has now recovered- to a more normal level- all on it’s own!! Which is really great news!
We all decided that I will not be having another dose of that medication again. We will figure out something else at a later date.
For now, the most important thing is that I will be able to come home for Christmas!!!
The other day, our great friend Rosemary offered to help us book our trip to save my mom some aggravation.
It was so nice of her. We knew that this was not a small undertaking!
She proceeded to call Delta airlines from her home in Pennsylvania, with us watching her via video skype chat from Mexico (isn’t technology great?!)
A guy named Mike picked up the phone and she spent the next 10 minutes explaining RSD and all of my special medical requirements for the flight.
“I know this is a lot… and there are going to be some problems… ” Rosemary said.
Mike’s response back was quick and in a cheerful voice he said, “No! Don’t worry! On my line, I don’t have problems...I only have solutions!”
He wasn’t kidding!- Within about 30 minutes we had our new flights booked and Mike had spoken with his supervisor about all of the medical details.
Everything worked out- perfectly! Not one problem!
Even better yet, after hearing our story, Mike said he was honored to be a part of my homecoming and completely waved the fee’s that we owed the airline for canceling our previous flights! We would also be able to sit in the 1st row of first class on both flights! Awesome!
We thanked him for all of his help and gave him the link to this blog, so he could follow my progress and journey home.
Mom and I are still kind of in shock at how easily it all seems to be coming together this time around! We are so thankful, so happy and soooo excited to be coming home! Finally!!!
Please join us in praying that God continues to clear the path before us and for everything to continue to go this smoothly as we make our way home… for Christmas!!! ahhhh! I still can’t believe it!!
See you all very soon!
In God’s Love,
Jessica
"This is what the LORD says— he who made a way through the sea, a path through the mighty waters, who drew out the chariots and horses---“Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing!" (Isaiah 43:16-21)
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Wow Jessica and Sarah!
ReplyDeleteI am truly honored for the second time this week! First, it was a privilege to be able to assist you in making plans to COME HOME! Now, you make a big fuss about me and made me blush!
Seriously, what a whirlwind it has been following your journey with all the ups and downs and in betweens.
John and I have dreams of what it will be like for both of you and your family to reunite on U.S. soil. It will be just like a movie unfolding in real time. I hope a very close family member is there with a video camera. We know it is very important to you that this be kept low key and that you do not want a lot of fanfare. It is a good idea to make that request of everyone as you all have a right to privacy and you need time to reunite and catch up and hug and be alone with one another.
We are overjoyed for all of you. It is a big undertaking but if anyone on earth can pull it off, it is your amazing Mother! God bless you and your Mom and your family and your doctors. We cannot wait to see this new chapter unfold!
All our love,
Rosemary & John
xoxo
Wow. This is wonderful news! I am thrilled for you, your mom and your family. I pray for you every day. God bless and please keep up the journal so we can follow your progress at home!
ReplyDeleteI am so very happy to hear this news. It can only mean that God is gearing up to provide! It will happen this time!. Don't look for what you believe to be better but what a mysterious and awesome God might consider better as He alone sees the whole picture!!
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So happy your homegoing Miracle will be ready by Christmas!! Wont that be sweet. Just know it is in progress is wonderful. Jessi I will continue to think on you and pray for you
ReplyDeletei have been praying for you every day and night jessica i feel realy sorry for u i only knnow of you from your blog but ur wishes is all slowly coming true and its good that ur getting home hope u all the best pet god bless xxxxxx
ReplyDeleteJessica, This is Mike from Delta.. the no problem line guy.... God Bless you Jessica. Not a say has gone by that I have not prayed for you. I hope you have a pleasent trip home....
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