Honeycrisp apples, canned with ginger, cinnamon, honey, water, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar. Photo Credit: Tremaine L. Loadholt
Homemade oatmeal made with the canned apples shown above. Saturday, February 22, 2025. Photo Credit: Tremaine L. Loadholt
My youngest nephew, Thyrie, is currently hospitalized for a sickle cell crisis. He’s been there since Wednesday night. If you have it in you, please say a prayer for my little fighter. Photo Credit: Thyrie’s mom, sent to me by my brother, TJ.
Saturday morning workout. February 22, 2025. Photo Credit: Tremaine L. Loadholt
Sunday morning workout. Sunday, February 23, 2025. Photo Credit: Tremaine L. Loadholt
Stare-off. I didn’t win. Sunday, February 23, 2025. Photo Credit: Tremaine L. Loadholt
Sunday morning coffee. This is one of my favorite creamers to use. It’s dairy-free and has zero sugar as well. February 23, 2025. Photo Credit: Tremaine L. Loadholt
Zumi’s breakfast time: freeze-dried shrimp & cucumber. Sunday, February 23, 2025. Photo Credit: Tremaine L. Loadholt
Sunday dinner: pan-seared lamb, chickpeas, & veggies (onions, bell peppers, 1/2 serrano pepper, spinach, & fresh chopped garlic). February 23, 2025. Photo Credit: Tremaine L. Loadholt
I have had such a relaxing weekend, yet one fraught with concern. I have been in total prayer mode for my nephew. My brother has been keeping me updated. He and my oldest niece have sickle cell anemia. My brother and I have the trait, however, we are not carriers.
I’ve always been mindful of who I dated, when I was actively dating, knowing that I’m 1/2 of a detrimental factor for offspring. My brother, not so much. But . . . he knows and understands what’s at stake now.
Thyrie is such a little man. He’s a ball of joy and curiosity. I have been asking God to keep him around for a very long time. Maybe he’ll answer that prayer for me.
I hope you all have a great week ahead. Count your many blessings and build on them by blessing others.
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My best friend and five of her siblings had sickle cell disease, but my friend suffered more crises than the others. She was advised not to have kids but she did. She has three beautiful adult children and none of them have the trait. How? Not sure. All I can say is it had to be God!
Thank you kindly! He is finally out of the hospital. My brother said,when I spoke with him last night, that he’s peaceful. He’s been resting.
I’m so grateful for all the prayers.
Yes, my niece used to be in and out of the hospital constantly when she was younger, now that she’s older (almost 16), she can manage her pain a bit better and she knows what helps and what doesn’t. She hasn’t been hospitalized in a couple years.
It’s such a harsh disease. Bless your friend’s children. Peace and blessings, Shaun. 🙏🏾🩵
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Prayers up for little Thyrie ❤️.
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Thank you so much! He is home, happy, and at peace. 🙏🏾🩵
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Great ❤️!
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🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
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Aw, that’s so hard. Hoping he’s tip top very soon.
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He was discharged. He is happy to be home and is peaceful.
Thank you!
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Oh, fantastic news. So glad to hear that. ❤
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Me, too! 🙏🏾🩵
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Sending prayers up for Thyrie and your family.🙏🏽
My best friend and five of her siblings had sickle cell disease, but my friend suffered more crises than the others. She was advised not to have kids but she did. She has three beautiful adult children and none of them have the trait. How? Not sure. All I can say is it had to be God!
Again, sending prayers!🙏🏽💕
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Thank you kindly! He is finally out of the hospital. My brother said,when I spoke with him last night, that he’s peaceful. He’s been resting.
I’m so grateful for all the prayers.
Yes, my niece used to be in and out of the hospital constantly when she was younger, now that she’s older (almost 16), she can manage her pain a bit better and she knows what helps and what doesn’t. She hasn’t been hospitalized in a couple years.
It’s such a harsh disease. Bless your friend’s children. Peace and blessings, Shaun. 🙏🏾🩵
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🙏🏽💕
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Praying to Jehovah Rapha, the Healer, for Thyrie! No weapon formed against your family shall prosper. Thyrie is healed in Jesus’ name! Amen
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Amen! Thank you very much. 🙏🏾🩵
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