Journal entry by Chelsea Bush —
We have so many reasons to praise the Lord! He has been so kind to us. Trevor continues to feel great, and his blood work continues to show that his liver is healing. In the past week, his restlessness at night has begun to subside, so he's sleeping through the night much better. Last night we were both able to sleep in our bed all night-something we used to take for granted, but it feels like a milestone now! He still tires easier than he used to, but it is manageable. He is not completely healed, but he is headed in that direction-last week his meld score was at an 11-this week it is at 9. He will do blood work monthly for awhile, and the doctor is going to start weaning him off his meds as well. Last week he also got to come off the sodium and liquid restrictions that he has hated, so we celebrated by going out to lunch! Last week he also went back to work part-time, and this week he's worked a little more. Next week he plans to be back to full-time, and his calendar is filling up again. I have returned to BSF and will go back to teaching and training like normal after our spring break. The boys are getting ready for spring break, and we are back to LIVING again instead of surviving.
We hit a major milestone yesterday-the transplant coordinator called to let us know that the board has officially denied Trevor to be on the transplant list BECAUSE HE IS TOO HEALTHY!! God has truly done a miracle in his body, and we are in awe.
It's hard to believe that it has only been 2 weeks since we were told Trevor probably would not need a transplant. The difference between then and now is HUGE. He is happy and healthy and excited to live and do the things he loves.
There is still healing to be done-now it's mostly things you can't see. When one spouse is sick, your ways of relating to one another change. Trevor and I will need to work through the emotional tangles that have built up as we just survived from day to day. And once that is done, we'll have to work together to find our equilibrium again. Our boys have handled all of this amazingly, but they have scars too. But God is good, and He is sovereign, and He will heal the things that are broken. He has proved Himself to be ever faithful, trustworthy, and good. So we will trust Him to do things in His perfect timing, and we know our relationship and our family will be stronger as we keep walking with Jesus.
I don't pretend to understand why God works things the way that He does-I don't know why He suddenly allowed this into our lives, and I don't know why He suddenly removed it. I don't know why our story has this ending when others' stories end differently. But I know He doesn't waste anything, and He has a plan that continues into eternity, for our good and for His glory. Part of me can't wait to see what He will do next!
I have been blessed to have this site as a way to remind myself of God's character, over and over again. It has served as a place for me to come back to what I know to be true even amid darkness and pain. And I am grateful for those of you who have read it, prayed for us, and shared it with others so they could pray. I pray that it has blessed you as it has blessed me to write it. Several people have remarked on my steadfast faith each time I posted, and I can only say that the Holy Spirit would sneak into my hands and type His words through my fingers each time. He knew I needed to put it in writing so I could remind myself of what is true.
And so this is where we leave you-this will be my last post here. Trevor is heading towards complete healing, and our family is enjoying rest and peace. May each of you know the peace that comes from placing your full trust in Jesus. He is worth your devotion. He loves you so much that He died in your place. His resurrection defeated sin and death, and when you confess that you believe that and trust Him, you get to spend eternity with Him. And not only that, but your life is infused with peace and strength because the Spirit lives in you. He guides you, helps you, and holds you fast. Our story is just a tiny example of the power of God, and our prayer is that it draws you closer to knowing Jesus.
Thank you for your prayers. We are eternally grateful.
We hit a major milestone yesterday-the transplant coordinator called to let us know that the board has officially denied Trevor to be on the transplant list BECAUSE HE IS TOO HEALTHY!! God has truly done a miracle in his body, and we are in awe.
It's hard to believe that it has only been 2 weeks since we were told Trevor probably would not need a transplant. The difference between then and now is HUGE. He is happy and healthy and excited to live and do the things he loves.
There is still healing to be done-now it's mostly things you can't see. When one spouse is sick, your ways of relating to one another change. Trevor and I will need to work through the emotional tangles that have built up as we just survived from day to day. And once that is done, we'll have to work together to find our equilibrium again. Our boys have handled all of this amazingly, but they have scars too. But God is good, and He is sovereign, and He will heal the things that are broken. He has proved Himself to be ever faithful, trustworthy, and good. So we will trust Him to do things in His perfect timing, and we know our relationship and our family will be stronger as we keep walking with Jesus.
I don't pretend to understand why God works things the way that He does-I don't know why He suddenly allowed this into our lives, and I don't know why He suddenly removed it. I don't know why our story has this ending when others' stories end differently. But I know He doesn't waste anything, and He has a plan that continues into eternity, for our good and for His glory. Part of me can't wait to see what He will do next!
I have been blessed to have this site as a way to remind myself of God's character, over and over again. It has served as a place for me to come back to what I know to be true even amid darkness and pain. And I am grateful for those of you who have read it, prayed for us, and shared it with others so they could pray. I pray that it has blessed you as it has blessed me to write it. Several people have remarked on my steadfast faith each time I posted, and I can only say that the Holy Spirit would sneak into my hands and type His words through my fingers each time. He knew I needed to put it in writing so I could remind myself of what is true.
And so this is where we leave you-this will be my last post here. Trevor is heading towards complete healing, and our family is enjoying rest and peace. May each of you know the peace that comes from placing your full trust in Jesus. He is worth your devotion. He loves you so much that He died in your place. His resurrection defeated sin and death, and when you confess that you believe that and trust Him, you get to spend eternity with Him. And not only that, but your life is infused with peace and strength because the Spirit lives in you. He guides you, helps you, and holds you fast. Our story is just a tiny example of the power of God, and our prayer is that it draws you closer to knowing Jesus.
Thank you for your prayers. We are eternally grateful.
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