In OKC

We got here around 9:30 this AM and got a room pretty quickly, but they were still mopping when we got up here so we waited in the tv room for a few minutes. Oh, we got put on stem cell side again but it's ok this time. There is an x-box 360 in the tv room so Caleb stayed there playing most of the day (a first, he NEVER leaves the room). He made a friend, one of the patients had a brother visiting and they played together. Our room is bigger and the shower isn't over the toilet in this bathroom, there is a separate shower. so YA!!! Caleb is in pretty good spirits today, he ate 2 doughnuts this morning, ate 12 mini corn dogs a while ago and is now lying there watching tv. I napped this afternoon, didn't get much sleep last night. We will be here until Sunday, not sure how late yet. Well I guess thats about all for now.
I am adding on one of my devotions from today, it seemed appropriate, and you wouldn't believe how many times the scriptures in my devotions or the devotion itself has fit so well through all of this.
"...but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint." Isaiah 40:31 (NIV)

Devotion:
Have you ever opened a book and read a passage and been amazed because it was exactly what you needed to hear? And you felt like it was written and sent just to you on that day at that moment? Some may call it a coincidence, but I call it a gift from God!

Last night I did not sleep. I recently had surgery on my left foot. Yesterday the doctor gave me the green light to put full weight on that foot again. For the first time in three weeks, I walked using that foot. I was so happy not to use crutches or limp around that I got a little carried away. Last night I awoke in such great pain, I cried. Finally I took some pain medication, but I never could go back to sleep.

This morning I am absolutely exhausted! I'm tired physically, mentally, and emotionally. I'm tired from no sleep. I'm tired of trying so hard to function. I'm ready to run and I can't. I'm frustrated. I'm weak. I'm what Isaiah calls "weary."

This morning I opened my devotion book for a healthy dose of God's Word. I was overjoyed when I read the words from Isaiah. It was exactly what I needed to hear: "My strength will be renewed because I have hope in the Lord."

I have hope in the Lord because He is my Father. I can trust Him and count on Him to keep His Word. My heavenly Father is always with me, something my earthly parents can't be.

I have hope in the Lord because He is my Comforter. My foot may hurt and my emotions are unbalanced. I don't feel very comfortable at the moment, but I am comforted. My Comforter supplies me with the love, peace, and hope I need to know I'm going to be okay.

I have hope in the Lord because He is my Disciplinarian. I have to admit, this isn't my favorite characteristic of Him. But I know without it, I'd be out of control! I need a strong hand to guide me and keep me in line. I actually feel safe and secure because my Father disciplines me. I know it is through that discipline that I am strengthened. I also know He disciplines me because He loves me.

I may be weak today, but what a great place to be. It draws me closer to the One I need most. My Father, my Comforter, my Disciplinarian.

Dear Lord, I have found my hope in You! Thank You for being there to provide for me as my Father, Comforter, and Disciplinarian. In Jesus' Name, Amen.