Inspiration for my blog posts comes quite easily to me from the little things in daily life. You see, inspiration is all around us. You just have to stop and be still sometimes to notice. Often, it’s more obvious than at other times, but occasionally, it is staring you right in the – well – ears.

This morning I could not get a song out of my head. The song just kept continuously looping. Does that happen to you? It happens to me all of the time, especially at night when I’m trying to sleep. Well, this morning I was humming along and kept singing the chorus over and over again because it’s so inspirational. After 30 minutes, I said to myself, “I need a different song in my head. I’m driving me crazy.” I turned on Pandora and saw that the last station I listened to was country, but today I really wanted to continue my morning the way it started – with Christian music. Before hitting the arrow in the top left corner to switch stations, I was stopped in my tracks with the first five chords. And then, I paused to enjoy the moment. The very same song that had been running through my head all morning started to play. I stood still and listened to every lyric of H.O.L.Y. by Florida Georgia Line. This may give you chills with the irony of that moment, but it just made me smile in affirmation.  

What a glorious moment to feel such love in such an intense way. I felt that that dedication on Pandora was for me. But it was for you too, because it inspired me to share it with you. Just as I am about to share more wonderful news. Dave’s call early this morning is what initiated the constant melody in my head. It looks like we are right on schedule for Dave to be discharged from the hospital on Wednesday. That was music to my ears.

Our team of doctors is extremely pleased with his progress, and even more encouraged that he has not experienced any intense side effects that could delay progress. Once released from the hospital, we will continue to report to the SCCA for daily monitoring and blood counts. The seven watchful and prayerful days are ending soon if you accepted the prayer challenge. Once released, we hope that you continue to pray for complete healing. With the bone marrow biopsy still scheduled for the 28th day following the infusion, we ask that you be vigilant and keep Dave in your daily prayers.

Just like the song, which moved me to write this update today, you too should be inspired by the outcome of your constant prayers. How can He not be inspired by all of you and what you have done for the Tag Team? 

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