blessings abound

The past month has been full of unexpected news, but the Lord is showering His blessings as well. Thank you so much for all of you that have called, sent emails, sent texts, and have just been checking in with me. I will never be able to express how much it has encouraged me and just made me smile

For those of you not aware of the events going on lately, I will give a brief explanation of how this all came about and what (although very little) we know now.

Several weeks ago, after a trip and biopsy to the dermatologist, it looked as though the weird redness on my arms, face, and upper chest appeared to show that I have lupus. My OB ordered some further blood work, which I learned today confirmed what the biopsy revealed. 

So, what does this mean?

I really have no idea:)!! I have been referred to an MFM (maternal fetal medicine) specialist and will go see her on Tuesday. She will do a sonogram and spend time talking with me and, hopefully, giving me some more answers. 

What is lupus?

All I know is that it is an auto-immune disease. But, I am waiting to talk to a doctor and not do too much research on the internet:). I do know that there are MANY different kinds and severity's of lupus. I will probably have to go through some more blood work before we know any more specifics. 

What I do know? 

The Lord is faithful! And that is what I have to put my hope in. I have no doubt that He is watching over baby Madelyn and I. I believe with all my heart that He can make this all go away, but that doesn't mean that it will. No matter what, I feel his peace and know He is in control. This surely has changed my outlook on many different things--in a good way!!

So, if you think about it, please keep us in your prayers. I will make sure and do an update here as soon as I know new information. It may not be very often, but I will update!! And while you are saying a prayer for us, please keep my grandpa in your prayers. He is about to go through a stem cell transplant (he did one several years ago). He and my grandmother are in Houston at MD Anderson. They have great doctors working with them, but it can still be a stressful and emotionally draining situation.

I will update on Tuesday after I go visit the MFM.