Ted is resting. Everything went well. The nurse said she would call me if there are any changes. I am home.
The nurse asked Ted if he would mind if the chaplain came in and blessed the stem cells and pray for Ted. He was in a jovial mood and told them if there was a rabbi and priest they could come, too. They gave us a copy, so I thought I would share it with you. It will be framed. It is beautiful. Here is what it says:
STEM CELL TRANSPLANT
TED FETT
December 24, 2008
The cells we bless today offer new possiblities for Ted's healing. These cells, as tiny as they are amazing, are a gift from the Creator of all Life. We acknowledge Your presence in Ted's journey and Your love for him. Thank you, God, for the gift of life that is this transplant.
We are especially thankful for the courage and compassion of Ted's donor -- someone not known to him, but now forever connected to him. Bless this donor, as well.
Spirit of all grace and mercy, bless these cells for Ted's healing acccording to his deepest needs of body, mind, and spirit. May Ted feel Your healing power flowing through every cell, bringinging a new day of health and joy and creative energy.
Go before us, O God, and lead Ted into a new day of health and wholeness so he may live his life abundantly. May the journey he has taken thus far be blessed with shallow memories of his pain and deep memories of Your love. And may the journey forward be one of healing and hope.
Ted, may God hold you close and may Divine Love and Wisdom "be healing to your flesh and marrow to your bones." (Proverbs 3:8) Amen
Merry Christmas Everyone!
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
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Merry Christmas Fabulous Fetts (aka FF's)! What a beautiful prayer, and said so eloquently. Mine are quite plain, but frequent. "Lord, heal our friend, Ted." In my imagination, I see the feet of Christ and the hem of his garment, which is a bit frayed from the prayers at His feet for the FF's.
I will include the donar in my prayers going forward. God Bless him!
I thought of you guys last night at church. The house was packed at the last service of the day...babies crying, people coughing, beautiful voices singing and our Pastor giving a good word. We closed with candle lights. You should have seen it FF's, it was so beautiful. We had a great view from the balcony, where we ended up sitting. Our daughter and son attended with us. Our new son-in-law was somewhat awed by the size of our church. You know what I'm talking about FF's.
Merry Christmas to you and all you love! The Conrads
What a beautiful prayer! I'm SO glad Ted is doing well--Thank you God! Merry Christmas! Kim
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