and so it begins….

by Rachel Marie Martin

Today begins the day of prepping for Samuel’s biopsy tomorrow. I’ve got a pre-op physical scheduled for him this morning, and papers to prep, and lovey items to find for him to bring with to the hospital tomorrow. I feel like I’m pulling out this big book — full of raw emotions — and am opening it right back up.

I kind of wish it was Friday.

But, it’s not, it’s today. And today I will press on, keeping up my courage, and fighting the good fight. And believing for joy in the midst.

Thank you for Samuel.

Thank you for Samuel.

Thank you for Samuel.

I’m linking up with my lovely Hannah’s lovely photo wednesday this morning. If you are a wordless wednesday type blogger and have a photo hop on over to her site and enter in.

I’m sure I’ll be back with an update later today.  Thank you for your prayers.


I’m grateful.

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26 comments

TV's Take May 25, 2011 - 12:53 pm

It’s got to be so hard. Hope it goes smooth and Friday comes quickly

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Kat May 25, 2011 - 1:16 pm

Praying for Sammuel and your sweet family. Praying for courage, strength and good results.

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Chels May 25, 2011 - 1:29 pm

Know that another sister is praying for you as well!

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TheBabyMammaChronicles May 25, 2011 - 1:42 pm

Thoughts and prayers with you and Samuel today.

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nzkiwigirl May 25, 2011 - 2:01 pm

beautiful words and picture! hope all goes well with lil samuel.

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Danna May 25, 2011 - 2:01 pm

Praying for you and Samuel.

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Krista May 25, 2011 - 2:09 pm

You are all in my prayers! Best of luck!

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Julia May 25, 2011 - 2:23 pm

Praying for Samuel!

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Stephanie May 25, 2011 - 2:25 pm

Praying for your Samuel – for good results, for healing, for peace.

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Casey Martinez May 25, 2011 - 2:29 pm

oh friend I am so sorry for you and your little man. Praying that this process is over soon and for strength for tomorrow. Many hugs to you both.

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Sarah Elizabeth May 25, 2011 - 2:35 pm

Praying for you and your little one…very sweet picture! 🙂

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Kelli May 25, 2011 - 3:44 pm

Lovely pic of a lovely mom and her little sweetheart. 🙂 Thoughts and prayers are with you both.

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BARBIE May 25, 2011 - 4:05 pm

May the peace of God overwhelm you today as you prepare. And my God’s peace rest with little Samuel. I am praying.

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Hanna May 25, 2011 - 4:15 pm

Praying for sweet Samuel and your family!

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CA Rhoades May 25, 2011 - 4:20 pm

Such a sweet, poignant photo. You have so many people praying for Samuel and your family – myself included! May God’s grace carry you through this valley.
Lots of love!

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Eileen May 25, 2011 - 4:34 pm

Gratitude is so very important. Beautiful photos. I wish you all the best with the biopsy and I hope you get good news back soon. Thank you also for the kind words you left on my blog; they mean so much to me.

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Carol May 25, 2011 - 4:49 pm

Prayers for Samuel and your family. God is with you.

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Chloe May 25, 2011 - 4:55 pm

Sweet Samuel and your family will be in my prayers!

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Gwen Toliver May 25, 2011 - 5:03 pm

Praying for you and your family, Rachel – may the Lord give you all an immense amount of strength as you take this next step with Samuel. And of course for Samuel’s healing too.

I know how painful it is to wait in those Children’s Hospital waiting rooms – we’ve spent many, many hours doing that – However, I found more open doors for sharing my faith with people who were hurting too, yet were without hope. Thankful that you have the Lord’s strength to lean on in all of this!

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Child of God May 25, 2011 - 5:05 pm

Hold on to Jesus, Rachel.

Praying and praying for you and Samuel.

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Annie May 25, 2011 - 6:16 pm

i’ll be praying, Rachel.

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carissa May 26, 2011 - 1:39 am

Friday is only two days away! Praying that peace invades your mind tonight and tomorrow. May God watch over your precious babe through it all, as only He can.

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mama to j and bean May 26, 2011 - 3:36 am

Best wishes. I’ll be thinking of you tomorrow!

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Masto Mama May 26, 2011 - 5:07 am

Praying for you guys tomorrow! I have been trying to commment on the last several posts and for some reason it takes me to an error message on blogger and doesnt post–it only does it on your blog too…anyone else mention something like that? I just wanted you to know so you would know I am reading and praying and caring from afar! xoxo

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Heart n Soul May 26, 2011 - 5:11 am

Thinking of you and little Samuel. Praying Favour, mercy and grace for you.

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Stephanie May 27, 2011 - 8:23 pm

praying for Samuel and that you are surrounded by love and support.

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