Explaining My Blogging Absence
Recently I’ve taken a break from blogging. I’m still dealing with health issues.
Our Passover was something. Our close friends Louis and Ibeth and their family of 5 drove down from VA to spend Passover with us. Passover morning they received a call Louis’ mother was killed in an auto accident. They left immediately to FL to be with family. Please pray for the Alvarez family.
Before the tragic call, I had to go to the ER. My BP, pulse and blood levels got dangerously low, so I spent Passover in the hospital.
I’ve been battling severe anemia for some time which affects my heart condition. Blood thinner meds (Plavix) and women’s cycles don’t mix well. Due to my second heart surgery (heart stents) the Plavix is necessary. Praise God I didn’t have to have another blood transfusion.
I’m exhausted from the anemia and still dealing with some new heart issues as well as getting used to all the meds. I’ve been to the OBGYN, cardiologist and hematologist trying to get back to normal. I won’t bore you with details. I know you all understand my limited energy has to go to my family.
All things work together for the good. Please excuse my absence. I miss blogging fellowship and visiting you all. I look forward to getting back to normal. God bless.
Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. -James 1:2-5
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I had a feeling you had a lot going on. I pray you will feel better soon. Your posts have been missed.
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Praying for you, Robin.
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Thank you for the update. I’ve been worried about your health. Will be praying for you and your friends. I haven’t had much time to blog or visit lately, but I always check (almost daily) the HOW blog and Heart at Home RSS feeds on my tool bar (makes it easy) to see if you’ve posted anything new. Lord bless you!
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I am praying for God’s favor for you and your family. God is close to you and will give you the strength for all things. Lean hard on Him and your family. They will help you. Know that you have a lot of people who love you and what you do. You have been inspirational to all of us and I admire you for breaking the path for us to follow in instructing our children in righteousness and wisdom. Thank you for your dedication and dilegence to what God has called you. We are thinking of you and praying for you.
Dear Robin,
I am so very sorry to hear you are battling with your health. Please know that we are thinking of you and lifting you in prayer! You are such a blessed example for us all. Thank you!
We have greatly missed you over at THL, you always have so much to share!
We love you and pray for a speedy healing! I posted a video of Troy sharing about a healing he received recently, you might want to have a look if you get a moment.
Hugs,
Tiany
Here is the link to Troys post…
http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/Tiany/519741/
I also had to take a couple of weeks of last week because of family issues. I am new to the blogging world but I have discovered that the blogging community is very understanding.
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Abba Father Draw near to Robin and all her family as she struggles to come to stability in health and all the challenges that go with that. Father, may Robin grab hold of the Tzitzit on your garment, and may you feel the power of healing come from you and enter into Her body. Father, bless your daughter, our dear sister with healing from all this heart troubles. What’s that prayer in the Sidur Lord? Blessed Are You, Adonai our God, King of the Universe who fashioned man with wisdom and created within him may openings and many cavities. It is obvious and known before Your Throne of Glory that if one of them were to be ruptured or but one of them were to be blocked, it would be impossible to survive and to stand before You. Blessed are You, Adonai, Who heals all flesh and acts wondrously. I pray this prayer for my sister Robin, Lord, And we give thanks to you for all things, B’Shem Yeshua HaMeshiach, Amen.
Father,
Create in Robin a new HEART. Cover her with the Blood of Yahshua (again).
Blessings, Sampson Family
Brenda
Robin,
I’m so sorry to hear about Louis’ mother. Please tell Ibeth I am praying for them. I’m also sorry to hear that you have been so under the weather. It is good to hear from you. Take good care of yourself.
Dear Robin,
I’m so sorry to hear that health struggles had you in the hospital for Passover. Maybe you will all be able to celebrate next month.
I want to suggest that you research the drug pl*vix VERY carefully. Here’s why:
My Dad had had stints (sp?) placed in his heart and they had him on pl*vix 4 years. He developed an intracranial bleed (which can be caused by pl*vix or other things). The problem was, that they could not operate on him because of the pl*vix. They said it would take 10-14 days off of pl*vix before his platelet count was close enough to normal to operate to relieve the pressure on his brain.
I don’t want to go into all that happened to him after this, but he didn’t make it a day past the surgery.
We feel that if he had only been taking aspirin (which performs a similiar function to pl*vix, but does not have the 10-14 day clearance time), that they may have been able to operate immediately and save him.
So, please dear Sister, carefully research whether this is a medication worth dealing with. Aspirin may be able to do the job just as well (still can cause intracranial and GI bleeds) and if surgery were ever to be necessary, you would be able to have it.
Blessings and healing to you.
~ Beth
Hi Robin,
You know something is not right when the Lord keeps putting you on their heart…..you have been on my mind strong and didn’t see your posts. I will be praying for you to feel better, please get some rest!!! And I will be praying for the Alvarez family. I am reading your book, HOW Teaching Approach, what an awesome book!!! Have a great week and GET SOME REST even from blogging. We miss you!
Beth, I have the same concerns and more about the Plaxix and explained my concerns to the dr. Problem is 60 days after stents Plavix is needed as stent with out Plavix is so dangerous. They promise to wean me off if possible.
Please pray.
I’m going to the hematologist this morning and praying he will give me an iron infusion. I’m so exhausted the trip from my bed to the bathroom takes 10 minutes to recover and I’m going downhill daily.
Blessings,
Robin
Robin
I had heard things weren’t going well. I have been thinking of you and praying for you, but it helps to know what to pray for specifically. Thank you for the update. Please know that you are being lifted up by prayer warriors on your behalf. You are such a sweet spirit and a blessing, I pray that you get the rest your body needs to heal and are able to enjoy your family during this time.
We miss you and love you!
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You have been on my mind…now I know why. I become severe anemic during 2nd & 3rd trimestor of pregnancies & I understand the lack of energy & how frustrating it is when the “to do” list is growing. I’m praying that God will strengthen your heart and body and place people in your life to help fill in the gaps for now.
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Praying for you Robin. Miss you and know you are in great Hands.
Thanks for stopping by my blog! I hope you are feeling better soon! I will be reading up on your homeschooling ideas, thanks!
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Oh Robin,
I’m praying for you. Not having energy is a terrible thing. You have so much to do that I know God will restore your health. Father, heal Robin by Your mighty power, in Jesus’ name.
Love,
Penney
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Shalom, Robin,
I just read about your most recent health issue. I don’t know why these things happen near Pesach, but God knows. I will be praying you feel His comfort knowing you are in His capable hands. You have such a gift of encouragement, and have given me so much through all your books, forums, blogs, over the years (since 1999 when we discovered the Hebraic Roots–your Biblical Holidays book was the first one I bought). Set back and take from us; it’s okay. With much love and prayers..
Robin - I will remember you in my prayers! Rejoice in your family time… that is so important!!
In Christ,
Sallie
Sorry you are not well, Robin You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Oh, Robin…I’m SO sorry to hear of your recent struggles. You remain in our prayers as a family, and also in our small Hebrew Roots fellowship here in FL.
May His strength and power be yours during this time of weakness.
Much Love,
P*
Praying for a full and speedy recovery!
Much rest and blessing to you and your family!
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praying for you dear sister! take care of yourself, we need you!
blessings, Penny Raine
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Hey,
James 1 is one of my favorite chapters and the first one I go to in times that are difficult. I will pray for you, your family, and your health.
In Him!
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Praying for you to be sustained in the strength of the Lord. While not heart related, I understand ongoing health challenges that are complicated by womanhood and the delicate dance of all the different kinds of doctors. A great support resource is http://www.RestMinistries.org
{{{hugs}}}
Jenni Saake
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Aw, my dear Mrs. Sampson I am so sorry for all your health troubles. I know you are fully trusting in the Lord and He will honour that. May His hand always be upon you. You’re in our thoughts and prayers. I will put you on my prayer list.
Love you lots
MJ
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Robin, I pray for peace and joy to overflow your heart even in this hard times! May His love reach deep within you and touch you in a palpable way! May your faith rise up above all the circumstances! And may you firmly stand and beleive that “in His stripes you are healed”. Stay firm on that promise!
(P.S. I just finish a great book by Joseph Prince…you may want to read it..it’s called “Destined to Reign” and you can find it even at Barnes and Nobles…
God Bless !
Be healed in the name of Jesus, my dear Robin.
I am praying for you!
love, J
I am sorry to hear that you have been ill.
I am praying for you and your family.
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Praying Robin, that you will be feeling better soon. Sorry to hear that you aren’t doing as well as possible.
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Hi Robin,
I do hope that you are feeling better and getting answers to all the questions your body seems to have. I too will be having an absence from blogland as I have Knee replacement surgery on Wednesday. Saying away is so hard isn’t it? We do become like family quicker then we realize.
Because of Jesus, Bobbie
Psalm 8:3-9 When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set in place, what is man that you are mindful of him, the son of man that you care for him? You made him a little lower than the heavenly beings and crowned him with glory and honor. You made him ruler over the works of your hands; you put everything under his feet: all flocks and herds, and the beasts of the field, the birds of the air, and the fish of the sea, all that swim the paths of the seas. O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth.
Praise brings strength.
Praying that you have energy coming out your ears soon.
Praying you’ll be looking like a pink bunny with a drum and sunglasses on… running round your house driving everyone crazy!!! 
Love you!
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