Gratitude

Hello all. I want to take a moment to express my gratitude to everyone who left heartfelt comments over the last few weeks. The last few weeks have been very difficult for me and Ezra. We are so thankful to have such supportive family, friends, and friends of friends. We saw your comments and although I didn’t respond to each of them as I normally do, I want to acknowledge them and thank you for sharing your support through this platform. Your prayers have meant so much to us during this difficult time.

I also want to thank those of you who have supported us in other ways— through meals, gifts for Emy, text messages and financial support. Your thoughtful gestures are so appreciated. We have felt very loved and supported through this journey. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you.

I found myself having a hard time this week doing normal things. My energy is spent. Today, I looked at Emy and all her scars and lines and bandages and I thought— she is SO STRONG. She has been through far more than I have been through in terms of overcoming health obstacles. God kept her. He sustained her. He sustains her.

Imagine if you had to have your kidneys out tomorrow. Both of them. You have to live in a hospital and not see any friends or family with the exception of your parents and health care professionals. Your health is uncertain each day. That would be a large burden for anyone to take on, yet Emy does it and doesn’t know anything else. She is so brave. I’m so proud of her.

God used her to give me strength during this journey. If Emy can persevere through not having kidneys, I can persevere through her ups and downs, through medical school, through covid, through relocating (again) and anything else that comes our way. I’m so thankful God brings her through each day. He is the same God that brings me through each day. God is with us.