This has been a great year. We welcomed Charlotte Faith into the family on February 17th. She is a precious baby and a giggle machine. We are so thankful for her as she brightens our days in so many ways.
Katherine and Elizabeth are enjoying their new school. Providence Classical Academy is helping them gain a biblical perspective of learning and wisdom. Katherine is memorizing the first chapter of the Book of John. Elizabeth is studying the Book of James and Jude. God is allowing them and their new friends to grow in strength and wisdom through Christ.
Rebecca is having a tough time. Yesterday, Susan took her to Shriner's in Shreveport. Because of the danger of her hips popping out of socket, they placed casts on both of her legs from the knee down. This will help her feet and ankles from becoming too deformed from non use. She is being so stong through this hard time and really reveals to us a perserverance in God's love. We have cried and prayed, but all with a hope of her healing.
It is amazing how God has revealed himself to us during this time. Yesterday, Susan left Shriners and had to stop to get gas before going to the pharmacy. I cannot imagine what a horrible morning that was, looking at xrays of Rebecca's hip and seeing that her constant seizures are causing her muscles to tighten and gradually pull her hip out of socket. Watching as they held her down to place the casts on her feet. Knowing that Rebecca hates to be restrained in any way. But, as Susan entered the van after getting gas, just her and Rebecca, KLOVE randomly played " Praise you in this Storm." A song that has really been our response to this trail we are in.
Looking back over these last three and a half years, I know that Satan wanted to use this trial to ruin our family, our marriage and our children and basically render Susan and I ineffective in our Christian walk. I rejoice daily that God gave us the opportunity to lean on Him when our wisdom and strength was depleted so that He could sustain us and get the Glory for this time. I am also glad that we as a family knew to call upon Him to give us the strength necessary to Praise Him in this Storm. He is the provider of the strength necessary to perfect His will.
We covet your prayers for Rebecca and thank you in advance for contining to pray for her.
