necessities of life

Today I have been thinking about the family proclamation. Especially the part about: "fathers...are responsible to provide the necessities of life"  Today James been doing just that.  In a way that I can't express adequately.  When you think about the necessities of life you might think a home, food, clothing-stuff that fall into the worldly category.  But today the word "necessities of life"  means bone marrow and a third chance of life for Nicole.  That we maybe able to provide the worldly "necessities" for her.   

 

“Husband and wife have a solemn responsibility to love and care for each other and for their children. ‘Children are an heritage of the Lord’ (Ps. 127:3). Parents have a sacred duty to rear their children in love and righteousness, to provide for their physical and spiritual needs, to teach them to love and serve one another, to observe the commandments of God, and to be law-abiding citizens wherever they live. Husbands and wives—mothers and fathers—will be held accountable before God for the discharge of these obligations.

“The family is ordained of God. Marriage between man and woman is essential to His eternal plan. Children are entitled to birth within the bonds of matrimony, and to be reared by a father and a mother who honor marital vows with complete fidelity. Happiness in family life is most likely to be achieved when founded upon the teachings of the Lord Jesus Christ. Successful marriages and families are established and maintained on principles of faith, prayer, repentance, forgiveness, respect, love, compassion, work, and wholesome recreational activities. By divine design, fathers are to preside over their families in love and righteousness and are responsible to provide the necessities of life and protection for their families. Mothers are primarily responsible for the nurture of their children. In these sacred responsibilities, fathers and mothers are obligated to help one another as equal partners. Disability, death, or other circumstances may necessitate individual adaptation. Extended families should lend support when needed.” (https://www.lds.org/topics/family-proclamation?lang=eng)`

 

There were some challenges this morning getting an IV in to be able to harvest James' bone marrow.  They tried to get five IV in him but none of them worked.  They finally took him downstairs to place a PICC line in his neck.  Once they got that in, things have gone smoothly.  He should be done soon with the collection or harvest.  Then they will process his blood to only get the bone marrow.  Don't ask me to explain.  I never knew that blood was so complicated.  I am so grateful for people who research and are inspired with the technology that we have. 

 

Again,  Thank you for all your love and support.