I am tired. There is just something unsettling to me having someone in your room, if Regina is having a rough night, or in the next room just an earshot away. You start asking the question: Do I snore? (of course I do but how load is it) Do I talk in my sleep? If so, what do I say? I know they do background checks on these people but...(you'd be thinking the same thing) All ,I can say is that my mind goes ninety miles an hour while trying to go to sleep (if that stuff would go directly to a hard-drive that I could recall I would be incredibly productive) We now only have a nurse at night and this is good because the nights are difficult , its just like when your sick, you don't feel absolutely terrible but at night you feel like you were run over by a freight train.
On a differant note, I have noticed there are a few people starting to follow this blog and yes you are welcome to do so. I would however like for you to comment. I read these to Regina at night sometimes just to see her reaction other times because it's easier to read your feelings once already written. So please comment, it's good for me to know your out there caring and it's good for Regina to know that many care.
Regina is doing about the same visually, though I am noticing that she is very unbalanced and somewhat forgetful. Our prayers have not changed much, we still would love to have the mighty hand of God heal her body and rid it of cancer but just as Jesus stated in the garden we wants best for Regina. So, ultimately we want for God's will in this, therefore God will be glorified either way Regina will be healed either way and God promises as we rejoice in His afflictions we receive endurance, perseverance and hope. Hope that one day according to God's promises we will be reunited in heaven. God grant us grace for your grace is sufficient.
Amen and God Bless The Reader
On a differant note, I have noticed there are a few people starting to follow this blog and yes you are welcome to do so. I would however like for you to comment. I read these to Regina at night sometimes just to see her reaction other times because it's easier to read your feelings once already written. So please comment, it's good for me to know your out there caring and it's good for Regina to know that many care.
Regina is doing about the same visually, though I am noticing that she is very unbalanced and somewhat forgetful. Our prayers have not changed much, we still would love to have the mighty hand of God heal her body and rid it of cancer but just as Jesus stated in the garden we wants best for Regina. So, ultimately we want for God's will in this, therefore God will be glorified either way Regina will be healed either way and God promises as we rejoice in His afflictions we receive endurance, perseverance and hope. Hope that one day according to God's promises we will be reunited in heaven. God grant us grace for your grace is sufficient.
Amen and God Bless The Reader
Hello Kevin and Regina. Your cousins, aunt and uncle in Missouri are thinking of you and praying for you. Thanks to Kevin for sharing this blog. I loved reading about how you two met 29 years ago. It made me remember when I met Regina. I was eight years old and had two younger brothers. I always wanted a sister, but didn't have one. Then Aunt Kathryn and Uncle Bill welcomed twin babies--Regina and Doug. Both babies were wonderful, but if I couldn't have a sister, having a girl cousin was the next best thing. Although we have always lived over 800 miles apart, Regina and the Baird family were a big part of my childhood, spending Christmases and summers together. When I was 12 I stayed in Humble with Nana for several weeks and then traveled with Regina's family to Colorado to meet up with my family where we all camped together for two weeks. Regina was only about 4 or 5 that summer, and probably doesn't remember it much, but I do. I also remember the first time I met Kevin when my family traveled to Texas for Christmas and Regina and Kevin were first dating. It was clear how much you cared for each other even then. Another highlight in my memories is Regina and Kevin's Wedding where my Dad officiated as the minister and I was at the guest book. I have enjoyed keeping in touch through Facebook, but wish there weren't so many miles separating us. I pray that you both have a restful sleep tonight. "Come to to me all who labor and are heavy laden and overburdened and I will give you rest." Mathew 11:28. Love from your Missouri family--Debbie
ReplyDeleteLarry and I were just talking about when we met you guys. Sunday School at HAFBC. I don't think you and Regina had been married very long, just babies:)Remember our class camping trip at Chain-O-Lakes? I remember one morning the commotion coming from your area of the camp, yep, you were preparing breakfast and decided to throw marshmallows in the pond at the alligators no less. And of course they started to approach your campsite,I don't think your tent would have kept them out. Regina just laughed all the while telling you to stop, but of course you didn't. Lots of memories with the both of you. Orchestra practice was always a blast, poor Lenny, how he put up with us all talking is beyond me. I still don't know how the horns would always finish a song several measures ahead of the strings and flutes. I guess that's why they call it "rehearsal." We are praying and thinking of you daily and are so glad we have the hope of Jesus in every aspect of our lives. Aletha
ReplyDeleteStill praying for you guys and the children!
ReplyDeleteKevin and Regina, I came across a pile of folded up pool float mattresses the other day. Made me think of our mission trip to Scotland. We stayed at Knightsbridge Baptist Church in Glasgow. I took one of those floaty things to sleep on..what a bad choice! It was so darn noisy on that hard gym floor! But I remember you Regina, had a first class air mattress, but someone's deflated, was it yours? or someone elses, I dont remember but we laughed about it. That is what I remember, you making us laugh all the time, it was great. We were in teams, taking turns cooking the evening meals, you two had the best dinner, hands down! MEXICAN food.......all the ingredients you found in the neighborhood grocery store, all the way over in Glasgow! Remember all the prayer walks we did around the city? all the devinely appointed conversations, sharing the gospel with the Glaswegions? We helped the members of Knightsbridge with their church --such good times serving the Lord with sisters and brothers in Christ. You are in our prayers daily!Cindy T
ReplyDeleteKevin, thanks for the update! Leighton and I are headed home tomorrow, so we will be by for her to see Regina on Wed or Thurs can't wait!
ReplyDeleteThis is my first time to comment. I am a fellow NEHBC'er and have been praying daily for the Carlton family! Sending you guys love <3 God will be glorified through your journey!
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HI Kevin and Regina myself and my sons Dylan and Jimmie are thinking of you and praying for you. I will see you on Friday and i enjoyed getting to chat with you last Friday Regina
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Stacy Stetz
Regina and Kevin, We are praying for you both this morning! We miss you guys smiling faces at church. You are both always such a joy to be around. I remember finding out that you were Mrs. Amos' granddaughter. She was so proud of you both and loved you so much. She always referred to you and your brother as 'the twins". Then you went and had your "own twins"
ReplyDeleteWhat a blessing! I pray for God's blessings and hugs for you this morning! Love you , Debbie Taylor
I first met Regina at women's Bible study at HAFBC. Oh how she could make me laugh!! So much fun to be around. We are holding you close in prayer. Praying that you will see God's face at every turn.
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Tami Buckles
Hey ya'll just checking in. I think i figured out how to post now... :)Just a quick post this time..had a really neat dream about you both last night...nothing kinky..Regina, get your head out to the gutter. :) Long dream short, you both were happy and healthy and about to go shopping..maybe for a new pair of tennis shoes...:)..a true woman and her shoes!! Woke up feeling peaceful about everything... Even though we are not able to see ya'll often, please remember we are thinking of you, praying for you and dreaming about you..;) Hope I bring a smile to your face. You both have brought many to mine :) Love Ya! Nae
ReplyDeleteI'm not great with putting thoughts into words. First off Kevin, thank you for creating this blog spot. I was able to visit with Regina and the kids last night. Via the whiteboard, Regina was talking away. TRUTH: HIS grace is sufficient, HIS supernatural strength will be enough--what a sweet friend we have in Jesus! Oh how HE truly loves you. Dale and I are praying for you like so many.
ReplyDeleteI've only been back from Houston a short time and I'm ready to go back to see you again. So many of my fondest childhood memories are laughing with you... and for no particular reason. Do you remember merely driving over a speed bump would send us into uncontrollable laughter? Do you remember being in Pizza Hut back in the 70s and laughing everytime a car went over a bump on I45? Can you imagine how annoying that must have been for the other diners? LoL Your smile and laughter have always been contagious. Thank you for that. And now your courage and faithfulness are also contagious. Thank you for that too. Always thinking of you, praying for you, and sending you all of my love. Tracy
ReplyDeleteHi Kevin and Regina! Every single morning I pray for you, Regina, and your precious family. I first pray that you will be healed on this earth....I then pray for your mind...that God would (whether He chooses to heal you here or in Heaven) get you excited to be in His presence...excited to "be complete" in Him. My mind and heart are over there with you during the day...
ReplyDeleteKevin- thank you for this transparent blog. It helps us know EXACTLY how to pray!! I will pray in the night for all of your sleep. I am up during the night with small children- so my mind goes straight to those who need prayer in the night! You and the family will be on my night-time list.
MUCH love and MANY MANY hugs!!!
Cathy
Regina and Doug are a solid fixture in my memories of youth. Please tell her how profoundly she impacted my life. When I saw her at the ORBC reunion, I was genuinely impressed by the woman and mother she had become. I pray for the peace that passes understand for all of you. Her faith is so deep. That is a genuine blessing.
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Hey Kevin,
ReplyDeleteHere's a really random, short memory, but it's what popped into my mind just now...do you remember that cute little Sheltie that you and Regina had in college? I remember Regina telling me to smell it's feet, and I was laughing telling her "ummm, no thanks" and she said, "you have to, they smell like Fritos!!" I finally did, and y'all both laughed and laughed! Hope this brings a smile to her sweet face. Love you both and pray for you daily. (they did smell like Fritos by the way!!)
Kathy Tollestrup (Grassi)