{"id":542,"date":"2025-02-24T13:06:41","date_gmt":"2025-02-24T18:06:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hirtfamily.net\/chris\/?p=542"},"modified":"2025-02-24T13:06:41","modified_gmt":"2025-02-24T18:06:41","slug":"birds-of-the-sky","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hirtfamily.net\/chris\/2025\/02\/24\/birds-of-the-sky\/","title":{"rendered":"Birds of the Sky"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

This is a new favorite spot, watching and naming the birds has become a new family activity.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Psalm 104:1 Lord\u00a0my God, you are very great;
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0you are clothed with splendor and majesty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Psalm 104:12 The birds of the sky nest by the waters;
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0they sing among the branches.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Just as this Psalm declares, we agree and say, the Lord our God is very great.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The month of February has been full, and I can hardly believe the last time we shared was 3 weeks ago.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In these last three weeks Chris completed TEDDI-R chemo round 4.\u00a0 It was modified with a reduced chemo load due to increased side effects, that which I will not elaborate on for the sake of your comfort.\u00a0 We are thankful for medical expertise and steroids and their help to reduce the discomfort of these symptoms.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, in these last three weeks we moved to our new home. We are exceedingly thankful for all those who helped and shared so kindly so we could set up a home in the midst of our current challenges.\u00a0 We still have boxes to unpack and a few more things to gather but it is coming along…except one adolescent room, but that is a different sort of challenge.\u00a0 It was a real treat to unpack boxes of things we packed away 15 years ago, many which hold memories of our wedding and of loved ones who have passed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finally, in these last weeks our dog, Snoopy, made the big trip from Thailand to rejoin our family. Our dear friend brought him, and we are all smiling much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today, Feb 24th, Chris is having 4 MRIs and CT\/PET to evaluate and determine next medical steps.\u00a0 Later this week we will meet with our medical team to determine if Chris will go to Chicago for CAR-T next week or wait a week for radiation here in Grand Rapids before CAR-T.\u00a0In all the uncertainty we know the Lord has a plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As we settled into our new home, our sliding door to the backyard quickly became the place I would sit in the morning to pray, read, and think.\u00a0 Red finch, sparrows, red bellied woodpeckers, tufted titmouse, cardinals, blue birds, and even the bossy bluejays have welcomed me.\u00a0 Of course I have enticed them with food, but even still they return most mornings just as the sun peeks over the horizon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The birds of the sky nest by the waters;
they sing among the branches.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

The birds and all their beauty have been here since the beginning. The Lord created their songs and colors; he has been providing for them since it all began. He is great and we can trust him, his provision, and his plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Psalm 104:31,33 May the glory of the Lord endure forever<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Just like the birds, I will sing praise to God as long as I live.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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