Tomorrow is a very special day in the Provance household. It is Mary's birthday!
As many of you can imagine, it has been difficult to come across the right words to say and write as we make our way through this journey as a family. Each day there are different emotions spilling through; however, I can say (as the outlaw) that I have been so blessed by watching everyone unite.
If we wrote the full exposed truth in this blog you would be shocked because the truth is hard and scary and sad and frustrating. Somehow, through all of this, the Provance family has shown grace and love and committment to one another. I know where that comes from and where it starts. It comes from our faith in God. It starts at the top, in a family, with a mom and dad who teach their children what that means and how we display that faith to others. I was thinking a lot about that this morning. As Mary's birthday approaches, I was thinking about some of my favorite Mary things. One of the top on the list is the way she and Greg taught her children to love. Isn't that one of God's commandments?
John 13:34 says "A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; just as I have loved you, you are also to love one another.
I don't know how she did it and yes I do plan on asking her, but she and Greg molded children that genuinely love and support each other and their families above all else. There are certainly moments of frustration that take place in the Provance household. We are not unique in that respect. However, we work hard to communicate, apologize, and forgive. Our goal, at the end of the day, is love.
So, today, as we turn a new page to Mary's birthday, I want to call you all to love. You can start by sending a note to Mary and letting her know you are thinking of her on her special day! She is currently battling a fever and would really love if you all could pray that all away!
XO Bre
Thursday, December 19, 2013
Sunday, December 8, 2013
Update on Mom (and Dad!)
Merry Christmas!!
It's been two weeks since our last update and it's safe to say that Mom has had a pretty good 2 weeks. As you know we had our Thanksgiving a little early but we were even able to gather at Mom and Dad's house on the "real" Thanksgiving Day, which was a blessing. It was a scene like we all have witnessed so many times over the years...kids running everywhere, aunts and uncles and cousins all catching up, good food and deserts everywhere - Mom had a very good day and was happy everyone was able to join us. "Thankful" was the perfect word to describe that day...many of us have said or felt, after Mom came home from the hospital, that all we wanted was to have some high quality days for Mom at home - and we've been so blessed to have those since our last update.
Things were pretty calm until the Friday after Thanksgiving!! About 7:00 am I received a call from Julie, who obviously has been staying with Mom and Dad, that Dad was hurting pretty bad and that I needed to get into town. Well, after some very touch and go moments, they rushed Dad to the hospital and we were told that he had a heart attack! Thankfully they performed a procedure on him very quickly and an hour later he was recovering in ICU. I wish I could explain how many emotions were involved throughout the entire situation, but I'm sure you can imagine how difficult a time it truly was...but he's doing well at home now and the doctor says that he should make a full recovery! Over the last week you could tell that Mom was feeling pretty good because she's been scolding him for eating things that he's not supposed to be eating!!! It's been pretty funny!
The last week has involved Mom and Dad resting at home and all of us (kids, grandkids, siblings, and close friends) spending time with them. I'll end with this...I talked to Mom's doctor earlier this week mainly just to update her on how Mom is doing as well as to tell her about Dad's situation. As I was describing how Mom is feeling and asking her questions she said "There is really only one word I can use to describe her Adam...MIRACULOUS!" She has beaten every odd, every statistic, and there are really no answers as to why she was able to get stronger since coming home from the hospital! When a doctor says the word "MIRACULOUS" then it gets your attention..and we agree with her!! Thank you for your continued prayers and support, we love you all and ask that you continue to pray for Mom as her birthday (December 20th) and Christmas approaches. We know we are getting a miracle right now, pray that it continues for her...it's just that simple! Merry Christmas to you all from the entire Provance Family!!
-Adam
It's been two weeks since our last update and it's safe to say that Mom has had a pretty good 2 weeks. As you know we had our Thanksgiving a little early but we were even able to gather at Mom and Dad's house on the "real" Thanksgiving Day, which was a blessing. It was a scene like we all have witnessed so many times over the years...kids running everywhere, aunts and uncles and cousins all catching up, good food and deserts everywhere - Mom had a very good day and was happy everyone was able to join us. "Thankful" was the perfect word to describe that day...many of us have said or felt, after Mom came home from the hospital, that all we wanted was to have some high quality days for Mom at home - and we've been so blessed to have those since our last update.
Things were pretty calm until the Friday after Thanksgiving!! About 7:00 am I received a call from Julie, who obviously has been staying with Mom and Dad, that Dad was hurting pretty bad and that I needed to get into town. Well, after some very touch and go moments, they rushed Dad to the hospital and we were told that he had a heart attack! Thankfully they performed a procedure on him very quickly and an hour later he was recovering in ICU. I wish I could explain how many emotions were involved throughout the entire situation, but I'm sure you can imagine how difficult a time it truly was...but he's doing well at home now and the doctor says that he should make a full recovery! Over the last week you could tell that Mom was feeling pretty good because she's been scolding him for eating things that he's not supposed to be eating!!! It's been pretty funny!
The last week has involved Mom and Dad resting at home and all of us (kids, grandkids, siblings, and close friends) spending time with them. I'll end with this...I talked to Mom's doctor earlier this week mainly just to update her on how Mom is doing as well as to tell her about Dad's situation. As I was describing how Mom is feeling and asking her questions she said "There is really only one word I can use to describe her Adam...MIRACULOUS!" She has beaten every odd, every statistic, and there are really no answers as to why she was able to get stronger since coming home from the hospital! When a doctor says the word "MIRACULOUS" then it gets your attention..and we agree with her!! Thank you for your continued prayers and support, we love you all and ask that you continue to pray for Mom as her birthday (December 20th) and Christmas approaches. We know we are getting a miracle right now, pray that it continues for her...it's just that simple! Merry Christmas to you all from the entire Provance Family!!
-Adam
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