From Tate 1/29/08

I am at home and I am enjoying it so much! This luxury hotel is far superior than the previous one! It is such fun being out again and this week, I am in all the skits for the kids at the bible conference at our church. I have finished the medication and the chicken pox seems over. Tomorrow I will have blood work and on Feb 7th I will have my next remicade infusion. I would really like to be able to eat more and grow, so you could still pray for me.Thank you for earnestly praying for me, it makes me feel safe knowing that so many people are praying for me. Oh, I thank you for cards also, they give me comfort. One of my memory verses this week is Colossians 1:9 For this reason,since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of His will through all spiritual wisdom and understanding.
Love, Tate

Letter From Tate:

Dear Friends and Family in Christ,

Thank you for praying earnestly for me. I arrived happily at my home on Wednesday. I am thankful to God for sleeping in my own bed and seeing my family. It was even fun to set the table! Thank you again for all the calls, cards, and comments, they really encouraged me.

My scabs are going away and I am still on an anti-viral medicine until they are all gone. I will need more blood work next week to check some concerns the doctor had about my liver.

Some things God reminded me of this week, were to be more thankful:
To be able to go outside and breath the fresh air.
To walk around freely and see the simple sights once again.
To see my entire family that loves me.
To lay in my own, warm, delightful bed.
To read a book by the fire.
To know that people love me and pray for me.
To feel well.
To know God will always supply my every need, and supply the strength I need.

Thank you again for your prayers. I am excited to hopefully see you all soon!

Love,
Tate

Tate's Coming Home!!

Dear Friends and Family,

Tate has been discharged from the hospital, and is coming home this afternoon! Thank you for your continued prayers as he is picked up (by my Mom) and brought home to all of us.

Thank you again, for all your prayers. They were truly appreciated.

With Love,
Mae

Doctors Guarantee discharge by end of January!

thank you for praying for me. I so want to get out of here, but God has other plans. The doctors won't really tell me when I get out because I told them I would hold them to it. I am getting better, but not good enough.

It is very lonesome here, but my dad is here still so that helps. I think I would even rather do school than be here! Opps, Mom just told me I do have school here to do.

Also just so you know, my dad and I were the ones who did Mae's profile. We do think she is amazing though! She even set up this blog!!!

Thanks again for all your prayers and comments.

Love,

Tate

Sad News from Tate

Dear Friends and family,

I have been unfortunately indefinitely detained in this luxury hotel. The doctors came in today and found new pox so said I must stay until they have all crusted over. They said they did not know how many more days that might be. It is sad not being able to see everyone, but I know that God is in control.

Thanks for all your comments on the Blog, I check regularly for new ones and reread the old ones!

These are some verses and songs that have encouraged me:

Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not lean on your own understandings.

Joshua 1:9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage. Do not be afraid or dismayed for I will be with you where ever you may go. (even the hospital)

Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.

Ephesians 6:10-11 Be strong in the Lord and his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God so that you may stand against the Devils schemes.

"On Christ the solid rock I stand, all other ground is sinking sand."

Hope to see you all soon,

Tate

1/19/08 -- 8pm Update

I just recieved these pictures via email from my Dad at the hospital. Tate never ceases to amaze me. The thing I love most about Tate is that no matter what the circumstance (good or bad), he is always smiling. I think those of you who know Tate will agree with me. ; ) I just got off the phone with him, and he wanted me to thank those of you who have called him over the past few days. He has truly enjoyed hearing all your voices! He is doing very well tonight, and once we hear from the doctor tomorrow I will let you all know. Thank you again for your prayers!

With Much Love,

Mae

Maybe Sunday

Well the doctor came in this morning and said he would like to keep me in for at least another day. I was pretty sad about that. Maybe I will get to come home tomorrow. I now have internet access in my room so I like all the comment everyone is leaving me.

I beat my dad at battleship two out of three times, I was the Allied forces. I have watched almost all of the Hogans Heros CDs, so I am getting lots of WW2 history while I am here.

I know that you are all praying for me. Thank you.
Hope to see you all soon,

Tate

News from Tate!

Dear Friends and Family in Christ:

This place is almost as fun as Disneyland! NOT!

Thank you for all your prayers and calls as I suffer in the cooler. I don't get to see many people except the new nurse every 12 hours, and my Dad has been here. It has been nice all the calls on my new cell phone, my only contact with the outside world.
I like this blog that Mae set up. Thanks Mae I am on the internet!
The doctor told me that I may go home tomorrow, but no one believes me. My Dad is staying tonight with me to talk to the doctor for himself in the morning. I would like to be back in my own room soon with no tubes in my arm. I can only take a few more hours of movies, not all day long!
You have all been such wonderful encouraging people in my life. Thank you.

Thanks for the poster Gracie and Sarah, it is on my wall across from my bed.

Good night,

Tate

Update 1/18/08

Dear Friends,

Tate is settled in at the hospital and doing well although he is very lonely. He would love phone calls on his new cell phone. His phone number is (707) 494-5747. Remember though, he is on alot of medication and isn't 100% coherent! I just talked with him, and he said his chicken pox were going away and they might let him out tomorrow! Although this isn't true...I can't help but laugh at his continually optimistic spirit! He is currently on an I.V. anti-viral, antibiotics and medication for pain and itching. He is in isolation and isn't allowed visitors other than family, so pray that he would be content and continually depending on God for his comfort.
Thank you for lifting Tate up in prayer.

Love, Mae & Family.

Tate's Update 1/17/08

Dear Sweet Friends,

I was planning on writing to you at the New Year with an update on Tate to let you know that although his blood work had shown no significant improvement since we started the infusions, he had not been having the nightly fevers and was enjoying a much improved quality of life. We have been rejoicing in his ability to feel well and enjoy the many things that most of us take forgranted. Unfortunately, Tate came down with Chicken Pox yesterday morning and to the healthy child this is inconvenient but not much cause for alarm. I have since been informed by his UC doctor and his local pediatrician that this is not only dangerous but potentially life threatening for a child on Remicaide. (This is why I spent so much effort trying to keep him off immunosuppressent drugs.) However, Our Great God knows all and I know He will be faithful and accomplish His perfect plan for each of us. UCSF just called and wants him admitted tonight at 7 in an isolation room so I need to make this fast.. Please pray for him as it sounds like the next week is crucial. Their concern is that the virus itself and potential bacteria that enter the sores can quickly take over a body that is currently incapable of defending itself. Totally trusting in Him, Ann