Behold and Be Held

We had some good tears today (as is true with most days) and some great laughs. Jordan's fever has broken and his blood cultures have come back negative. They want his ANC's (not sure what that stands for) to come up before releasing him.  We still hope to get home for the weekend.
We are surrounded by people that are in critical need for healing so our compassion and conviction grows by the day.
Prayer?
That we would behold who Jesus really is and the inheritance that He has given us and that we would be held by Him as we are on this journey.  Jordan LOVED a LEGO poster he received in the mail and it had no return address so we don't know who sent it - thank you out there.  The cards and pictures, art bits, videos and hilarious cartoons are brilliant diversions when required. Thank you all. Some of you we are meeting for the first time through email or mail... We so appreciate you.

If you would like to mail us something, can we suggest sending it in care of 
Ronald McDonald House
4116 Angus Drive 
Vancouver, BC, V6J 4H9 
If things are sent to the hospital, and we aren't here, they are returned to sender.  If they are sent to Ronald McDonald House, they keep them for us or forward them.  

Hospital

Instead of going home, we went to the hospital today. Jordan's fever spiked and was admitted for a couple of nights. Coming home Monday is a more distant possibility. Reconnecting his Vascular Access Device (VAD) was quite traumatic, maybe the most traumatic so far. After a round of antibiotics, his fever is coming down. So it's man night (Kim and Jordan) in ward 2B.
As far as prayer goes - plan A is still plan A.

What not to put behind the wheels of a van

Today was quite interesting. On the way to our clinic appointment, I drove over my briefcase resulting in a cracked screen and  battery for my work computer, the screen of Darlene's work IPAD damaged and the screen of Jordan's brand new 3DS (gift from friends) cracked. What with the assortment of things we were trying to stuff in the van for our trip to the clinic - wheelchair, crutches, blanket, water, purse, meds, paperwork, etc., it just got overlooked. My computer has already been replaced by a generous donor.

The blood work came back to show that Jordan is not ready to travel yet, so we will try again for Monday. That was hardest on Jordan who longs for a sense of normalcy and familiarity.

We were all sad and then went shopping for more Lego.  Lego has helped Jordan focus - to finish a project is satisfying - to bring order out of chaos.  Something concrete. Later, I took the 3DS to Nintendo Canada and for a nominal fee, replaced the unit. 

We are very thankful, just have to dig a little deeper to get there.  We want Jordan healed.

In the midst of some loss, we are seeking to rehearse what we have not lost: our place in Christ, our peace, our authority in Jesus, our confidence in His goodness, you (our friends and family), great and precious promises, a house that cannot be shaken, our voice to speak hope and life, our hands to touch the sick and see them healed, a growing connection with Jordan in the midst of trial and a marriage that just seems to be getting better.

So, in light of all that, we are doing well. 

Just don't leave your electronics anywhere near the wheels of my vehicle.

Goodness

It’s amazing how goodness sneaks up on you and catches you by surprise. Right now is one of those moments. Darlene has chosen to take some down time and go get a haircut. Jordan is watching Reel Steel on his newly donated Apple product. Of course God is good even when we don’t feel it and we live by faith and not by sight. It’s just nice to experience it.

Jordan is praying with authority that we have never heard before.  In the middle of a disappointing day, he is thanking God for people and things.

We go in for more blood work on Friday - tomorrow morning.  Jordan’s blood count (White blood cells and hemoglobin) were a bit low and that was a concern for travel, so we are hoping that the count will be better tomorrow which will give us green lights to fly home sometime on the weekend.

Room at Ronald's House

Cool looking Jelly Fish at Vancouver Aquarium

Right now our prayers include commanding the cancer to go, strength to Jordan’s immune system and his organs, the restoration of his leg, the elimination of pain and nausea and any harmful side effects of the chemo.  We’re blessing his hair and his spirit.  

Blessing Party for Jordan

Hey folks, Cheryl Molenaar here.

I wanted to let you know that there is a blessing party planned for Jordan on February 10th in Kelowna.

Many of you have been asking how and where you can donate funds to support the Unrau family as they face this challenge.

Here's another option for you and a GREAT opportunity to gather together to enjoy fantastic music and a chance to bless Jordan.

Don't miss it!


If you have any further questions, contact Dave Anthony at:
dave@daveanthony.ca

Focus

Yesterday we were moved across the hall in Ronald McDonald House to a room where we have a bit more room.  Kim and I were able to share a bed for the first time in 12 days with Jordan on a pull out comfy couch.  A window to open for fresh air and laundry down the hall....yahoo!  What a gift.  


This morning began with a Fruit Loops Purolator package  - bet that hasn’t happened before!  With a ridiculously fun gift tucked inside.  At 3pm Jordan had energy to do something so we raced to the Vancouver Aquarium for the last hour it was open.  Jordan loves Jelly Fish.  


We get to rehearse the good things.  The hard things are the losses of Jordan’s energy and strength, close by friends, our home, jobs and freedom to come and go. 


Tomorrow morning holds the clinic visit for Jordan’s blood work to determine the next move - whether Kelowna is an option or not.  If we let our eyes get off focus, it can be terrifying. Living in the moment and loving each other makes life really simple right now...the important things become clear. 

Your prayers matter - thank you. God is faithful! Hugs, D

Freedom!!

What a great weekend!  Best weekend I can remember.  Jordan was granted a day pass yesterday (sounds like the army) and today a discharge (again with the army lingo) with the request we stay in Vancouver for monitoring.  It's been so wonderfully full that I haven't had a chance to let you all know.  We're free!
Our prayer is to return to the clinic declaring the miraculous healing power of God.
We're so grateful to Father - for fresh air, beautiful ocean drives, rain (Jordan loves rain), tasty food, fun movies, the Psalms, the testimonies of friends' experiences of healings, the historical records of Jesus' words on healing, for Kim's brother's family close by in Surrey, funny videos, financial gifts, for emailed prayers, for funny cards and crazy gifts - one person sent a rubber snake to hide in his bed to scare the nurses....the list goes on.
We'll never be the same as a family.  Sickness is not okay for us or anyone.  Just as the Scriptures used to be chained to the pulpit for the few privileged, the obedience of prayer for healing has often been pawned off on the gifted.  "Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see." We are remaining in His truth and as we do, we are discovering that our inheritance is more powerful than we thought.
Jordan found out about the Team Jordan t-shirts today....thank you Worsfold clan. His doctor wanted to buy one.  :-)  Jordan has been pretty occupied in making it through the last 12 days.  He didn't realize that when Cheryl asked him for his favourite colour, it would be on t-shirts encouraging people to keep bringing him before the throne and speaking out his healing.  How amazing!
Bless you!
Hugs,
Darlene