The Dotson Family Adoption

Just thought I'd share what I have been meditating on for the past few days. I love this song and it calms the nerves. The words alone, from God, gives such comfort. The addition of wonderful music is just a bonus. If you'd like to listen, click on this link: Psalm 62 by Aaron Keyes Someone shared this with me, I just thought I'd pass it on. I have included the lyrics below. My Soul Finds Rest Psalm 62 Lyrics from Aaron Keyes My soul finds rest in God alone, My Rock and my salvation, A fortress strong against my foes, And I will not be shaken. Though lips may bless and hearts may curse, And lies like arrows pierce me, I’ll fix my heart on righteousness, I’ll look to Him who hears me. O praise Him, hallelujah, My Delight and my Reward; Everlasting, never failing, My Redeemer, my God. Find rest, my soul, in God alone Amid the world’s temptations; When evil seeks to take a hold I’ll cling to my salvation. Though riches come and riches go, Don’t set your heart upon them; The fi...

Praise God!!! That is the first thing I said when my bladder function began to return this weekend!!! This has been a big deal for the past 3 weeks!!! God is good and we are are so thankful for his kindness to us. Tomorrow marks 3 weeks since surgery. I just wanted to do a little blog on a few people that we are thankful for. I have made great progress and I'm thankful that God has provided us with such great caregivers: I'm Thankful for our Church. We have been overwhelmed by the love and grace, prayers and cooking abilities of Pear Orchard. We have both gained weight! I was really looking forward to LOSING WEIGHT after this surgery! HA! I honestly think that I have had daily contact with at least one member of Pear Orchard since the day of my surgery. I am thankful for my sister, Heidi, who is a nurse for Gilbert's Home Health (now Geniva). She has made sure that I have gotten the best care!!! :) I'm thankful for my physical therapist who comes twice a week. She WEARS...

Hello!!! I have wanted to update the blog, but I haven't had the energy. It's been much easier to let Kelly send updates via e-mail and for me to make quick updates on Facebook, and then sleep for 3 or 4 hours. For those who aren't up to date, click here , for an overview of how this all began. For those of you who know how it all began, click here , for an update on why I had the surgery a second time. I recommend reading these 2 post before reading anymore, or else you might be a bit confused!!! A s f o r t h e s u r g e r y , i t w e n t w e l l . T h e t u m o r w a s l a r g e r t h a n e x p e c t e d a n d b o n e h a d b e g u n t o g r o w i n s i d e m y s p i n e . T h e y h a d t o c u t t h a t b o n e o u t, s o t h e s u r g e r y lasted close to 6 hours. The difference in the tumor from last time is that this time, the tumor was smaller, but in a more critical area. When he showed us the MRI, the way the tumor was positione...

Just wanted to post the flyer for our house. If you know anyone who might be interested in purchasing a home, our house is GREAT for first-time home owners, newlyweds or singles w/roommates! We would pick this house up and take it with us, if we could! It's perfect!!!

posting a test for our new Blog Signature.... constructive criticism welcome :)

So God is working everything out. Dr. Parent called and he will do the surgery on August 11. I will be admitted the morning of August 10. I expect to be in the hospital around 4 days. I have had lots of questions on "why not do the surgery in July?" I'd like to just write about why I'm waiting. They only had a few days available for surgery in July, (surgery is only done on Tuesdays). I have committed to keep my precious neice and nephew for the month of July. I committed to this months ago and YES my sister would find someone to keep them if she needed to, but WE also need time to prepare, emotionally, physically and financially for this surgery. I will be able to make some more money to place in savings in the month of July so that Kelly will be able to help me. I have committed to working with my private client and I have also committed to helping at VBS and Hope Hollow. These are all things, that I feel God has given me to do. If Dr. Parent felt like it needed to ...

This is what it's about... God has given us the means to communicate to so many just through blogging. What a wonderful way to communicate the needs others currently have. Some may find this impersonal, but there are only so many hours in a day to relay information and I feel that the information can best be relayed by talking to the person that is going through the situation. A lot of times information gets misconstrued when you go by hear-say. So let's "hear" what Amy has to "say". :) I want to thank everyone who is praying for me. I really do feel a sense of "calm" over me. I know that God has total control of my situation. I believe that He is working on my relationship with Him always. I fully believe that God is using these earthly physicians to do His work, as He is the one, Great Physician. I have seen Him work on me before, and now He's back for more. (sorry I had to make the rhyme) The emotions I have been going through are pretty int...