Happy Anniversary

Rebecca is having a better day. Her veins are weak and she has had to have her IV replaced several times. She is tolerating feedings well, which is a blessing. The doctors will keep her in ICU for a few more days to make sure she heals properly and comes off the pain medicine appropriately. Please continue to pray for her healing.

By the way, today is our 12th Anniversary. I just want to thank Susan for being such an incredible Christian, wife, friend and mother. She is a true woman of God. She refuses to leave the hospital, so we will be having a romantic anniversary dinner at the Hospital once again. (Last year we were at Dallas Children's.)

Thanks for all the prayers and kind words. You all will never know how much your prayers support and encourage us at this difficult time. I have been honored to share the gospel with several medical providers.

Also, our close friend and next door neighbor, Kenneth Bowden, passed away after a long illness. Please take a minute and pray that the Holy Spirit uplift his wife and children. Kenneth and I would talk about death and suffering often. I would go to his house to encourage him, however, I would leave blessed. He was a true Christian and had surrendered to God's will. He was a blessing as a neighbor and friend and he will be missed.

Finally, in the ICU we have met a little girl almost Rebecca's age with a brain issue who was having a similar procedure done. I don't want to tell you her name, but please pray for her also. She is a beautiful little girl and her mom is from out of town.

Lastly, Sutton's Children's is a hidden secret. I hope that each of you will consider making a donation to the Hospital. Everywhere you look, there are crosses and other indications of respect for God and His comforting and healing grace. Most all of our nurses have been Christians and truly love these children. As a family that has been to just about every hospital around, I can honestly say you can feel a deep respect for God in this facility.

PS- Susan, as you read this tomorrow, I want you to know, that I bought myself some heavy duty hedge clippers for my anniversary present after watching Edward Scissorhands yesterday--you might not recognize the back yard when you come home. And if there is a dog in the yard when you pull in, its most likely ours, the girls and I might have brought one home by then. Elizabeth called a family meeting yesterday. There was a quorum even without your presence and "your daughter's" motion to do a study and purchase a dog passed unanimously. :)