"Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. In addition to all of this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinquish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God." Ephesians 6:14-17

Friday, May 11, 2007

A tale of two cities

Life has taken the fast track this week for Jared. He went to the doctor on Wed. and his blood levels were starting to shift which indicated the need for another round of chemo. Dr. Davis consulted with the doctor at Baylor Dallas where the bone marrow transplant would take place. They concluded that it would be in Jareds best interest to fast track the transplant. So we went there yesterday and they admitted him for a round of chemo.(5 days) While there they will also begin screening process for him and also reconfirm that Joanna is a match. There are some issue with insurance that need to be resolved so we would ask for your intercession for this. If the insurance would not ok procedure we would have to come up with a measly 250,000$. But we anticipate our Lord's provision once again as He has been so amazingly faithful through this journey. Jared and I talked about that sometimes in looking and anticipating what is down the road you look back at where you have been. One thing is for sure, "the Lord is my rock and there is no unrighteousness in Him." Ps. 92:15. So here is a laundry list of things to intercede for.
1. Continuing strength for Jared
2. Resolving insurance issues
3. Wisdom for doctors(they are always scratching their heads?)
4. Keeping leukemia in check while moving towards transplant
Continued thanks for all your concerns, prayers, thoughts, encouragement,etc... We could not do it without you. The Waters

13 Comments:

Anonymous Anonymous said...

Dear Sweet Faithful Family
We support you, we pray for you, we love you, we are on our knees for you.
Hold Fast!
Love,
Lance, Jennifer, Jenna and Taryn

9:53 AM

 
Anonymous Anonymous said...

We are certainly keeping all of you in our prayers and thoughts and especially Jared at this time as he enters into another chapter in his life, and JoAnna too with all that she will be going throug! You are awesome girl! God willing the insurance will approve this and you all can get moving forward with this, IF NOT, we will rally together to get you that measly $250,000 and he WILL get that transplant!!! May you feel God's presence at all times and may you have some comfort and peace during this most difficult time. We love you and are standing in the Gap for you!~~Misty & Bob

10:03 AM

 
Anonymous Anonymous said...

We are lifting Jared and all of you up in prayer that each need may be met as this next phase begins. Our hearts are there with all of you each and every minute.

All Our Love,
Laurie and Brian

10:21 AM

 
Anonymous Anonymous said...

We stand with you and believe. God is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all we can ask or think, according to the power that works within us. And He is working. You are loved,

Pastor Eric and Susan

1:27 PM

 
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Beardid,
I loved spending time with you and Jess today...the trifecta was back in place! May the Lord bless you with supernatural strength and rest during these next few days. I love you lots and will see you very soon.

Also, Elijah sends his love and a big, wet kiss too!

Jo

6:40 PM

 
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Jared,

I love you and am praying for you always. I know that the Lord will continue to be faithful and perform a miracle in you! Thinking of you and sending our love.

Elisha

10:24 PM

 
Anonymous Anonymous said...

will be strongly praying along with your wonderful family for all the things on the laundry list today.
our warmest love
judy, david, ben and all family

1:34 AM

 
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Needless to say, you KNOW where our hearts and prayers are and this is my thought for my special Jared: "Though You have made me see troubles, many and bitter, You WILL restore my life again; from the depths of the earth You WILL again bring me up. You WILL increase my honor and comfort me once again" (Psm. 71:20-21) I am claiming this promise for you, honey. All my love, Aunt Marylyn, Uncle Tom and of course, Grammy

3:52 PM

 
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Sunday May 13--We just wanted to say Happy Mother's Day to you Aunt Di and cousin Jo!! We think about you constently and know what tough times these days are for you. May the Lord bring you comfort and peace to know there will be a light at the end of this tunnel for all of you! Our deepest love~~Misty & Bob

6:29 AM

 
Anonymous Anonymous said...

The Burke's are praying from the hot desert of Nevada.
Happy Mother's Day Diane and all the other mothers who frequent Jared's blog!
DKandH

12:06 PM

 
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Jared, Christina and the Waters Family,
We know in our hearts God will answer the prayers favorably. Jared, rest and remain faithful and hopeful. We will do what needs to be done for that measly $250,000.

Love & Prayers
Kelli, Stuart & Jimmy

6:29 AM

 
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Dearest Texas Family.....Here it is! The crunch time we have all been praying for. You are at Baylor... WOW, and we know they have the BIGGEST and the BEST in TEXAS. We believe that if God is taking you to this... he is definitely going to get you through it. This battle has been really hard and long and we are continually pounding the throne of God for His grace, mercy and love to abound and embrace each and every one of you. Jared... stay tuff buddy. Love YOU, Uncle Bob and Aunt Dixie

7:10 AM

 
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Dearest Waters Family,
We will all be praying that insurance will take care of our precious jared, and also that everything goes well with the chemo treament... we love you all and DON'T GIVE UP!

Love,
Megan and the Fam in KC

4:52 PM

 

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