PRAISE GOD

I am going to copy Laura's emails to my blog so you can read the exact answer to prayer. Laura says it best. John has been diagnosed with Valley Fever, a lung infection. A fungus becomes airborne when dust around construction areas and agriculture spores are inhaled. PRAISE THE LORD!!!

Hi Everyone!!!

My mom and I just had a glass of wine and cheered to VALLEY FEVER!!! Thank you so much for your prayers...right before I left the hospital tonight we received the news that John is clear of meningitis! We are so grateful and thankful for God's protection and faithfulness.

John will be coming home tomorrow night. He has to lay flat after his spinal tap procedure, therefore he has to wait until 5:00 pm. He is still very tired and staying on his pain medication to control it. He will be resting at home for the next week, but WE are so happy he'll be coming home. The kids can't wait for him to return to the family.

We can not express how grateful we are to each and everyone of you. John has a slow road ahead of him so please pray for him to be patient with his recovery and for him to obey his new nurse...Nurse Laura. ha ha ha He will visit Dr. Mosher on Wednesday and at that time we find out how he is progressing. He told us it is not a quick recovery.

We love you all,
Laura and John

Hi again...

As I read the email I sent you all this morning I was so quickly reminded of ANSWERED PRAY...because of all your faithfulness to join together in prayer our prayer requests were TOTALLY answered. The results came back in "GOD" speed and John did rest better today. God is so good and I give Him all the glory. I just wanted to share my excitement with you.

"For where two or three come together in my name, there am I with them." Matthew 18:20

This situation has really made John and I reflect on what is important in our lives...First God; Others Second and ourselves Third. We love you!! All the other things are just "stuff."

Blessings,
Laura

Please Pray

A dear friend of ours in California, John Wilson, is in the hospital due to lung issues. Right now, they are waiting results from the tests taken yesterday. The doctors are not sure what the issue is that is causing John's sickness, originally treated for pneumonia and finding out that is not the cause. After xrays and cat scans, they have found nodules on his lungs, which is the major concern. John is very fit, which is good because he will be able to fight it, yet bad because his body has probably masked it for quite awhile.

Please pray for John to get rest and for God's speedy recovery. Also for the doctors to have godly wisdom in diagnosing and treatment. Laura, his wife, to be strengthened and for her to get rest as she manages the care of John and their 4 children, Keenan, Madi, Wyatt and Emmy. Some of you know my dear friend Brooke, this is her sister. (Lace and Darb, I know you would want to know this.)

Thank you, and I will update as I receive news.

Election Wednesday

So we have a new President... Yikes! I am so thankful that God is still a good God and in control of all things. I do anticipate what the coming years will bring to our country.

Well on to more delicious things. My 2 aunts, Nancy and Barb, love to cook. I think my mom does too, since she is always looking for a new recipe, yet she didn't portray it too much when I was at home. Her meals are always great, and I think my brother got that ability naturally from my mom. Well, for me my love for cooking has grown, especially with the encouragement of my neighbor Erin. Thanks, Erin. Anyway, last weekend I made this incredible fried egg with bacon and made a toast/cheese sandwich with all the fixings. Mmmm... delicious. Made me think of Aunt Barb, who can make a fried egg like you have never tasted. Cousin Mike eats his eggs by eating all the whites and tries to not crack the runny yoke to the very end. Some days he is successful and others he needs some toast to soak up the goodness.

Today Stone had his first serving of French Toast. I learned how to make French Toast by my Aunt Nancy. She always made the best, and it was a treat to help her make it when I was younger. Stone wanted to sit in Grant's high chair and eat his special toast. I love how simple things bring excitement! Well, the high chair was a hit for awhile and then off to playing.

Grant certainly enjoyed walking around while he ate his butter toast. Grant just loves to be playing. He loves the tent with the cube inside. He is the explorer and studier. So different than his brother. Stone was really into wrestling when he was 1, and Grant is just content to sit and study a new toy. This is what I imagined when I dreamed of being a Mommy. All the differences and how they would love to play with one another. That is exactly what the Lord has blessed our home with.

Today, Grandma Debby, Aunt Stacey, Gigi and Katie are going to come by for a visit, so we need to get dressed and things picked up (a little). Got to run!

Time to say thanks

So many things go on in our worlds and without the Lord I have no idea how one carries on. I truly have no idea. Sunday afternoon, I got to have lunch with two dear friends of mine, Kate and Jana. One of my friends is going through a valley in her life right now, yet let me say the Lord is her Shepherd. I have seen others face similiar challenges as she is, yet never have I seen such a confidence in the Lord. A true trust that the Lord will provide her every need. Through our visit, we shared tears and laughs. What a wonderful time to visit and have the entire time centered around the Lord. Thanks, Kate and Jana. Also a big thanks to Eric and Tyler for wathching the 5 boys. You daddies rock!!!

I was able to read a few of my friends' blogs tonight, and one in particular needs prayers. A friend Ceci delivered her precious baby girl at 26 weeks, and Liliana is having to have an IV through Saturday. This is a really big deal, since her veins are not extremely strong. I can't get into all the technicalities of it, yet please pray for Liliana. She is a precious, precious baby girl!!! Also, pray for Ceci. She is being so strong. I just stand in awe! The Lord's handiwork is amazing and beautiful!

You know I have to say that the Lord has surrounded my life with friends that are amazing. I just want to thank each of you for pouring into my life. I pray I do the same for you. You are each prayed for in specific ways, and if time allowed it, I would love to spend more one on one time with you without interruptions. I love you girls. Thank you for loving me and understanding me. Thank you, Amanda, Amy, Brooke, Ceci, Darby, Erin, Gracey, Jana, Kate, Katie, Kelly, Lacy, Lea, Lynette, Marsha, Rosalyn, Tara, and Taylor! I love you so much.