The Surgeon’s Plan

Thank you all for praying.  It might sound perfunctory to say that, but really, we mean it from the bottom of our hearts.   I can’t imagine life without a  personal relationship with Christ and  an understanding of the power of prayer! Ruby had many tests since arriving at the ER yesterday.   This morning…

Admitted to ICU

Lots of tests.  Admitted to the Intensive Care Unit.   Ruby’s in the room right next door to where  she was for almost three weeks. Nurses and doctors who saw us, threw up their hands  and shrugged as if to say, “Oh no!  You’re back!”  Everyone who knew her from her last visit loves her….

ER – Please pray!

Ruby is not herself.  I emailed her neurosurgeon to ask about her symptoms.  He emailed me right back.  So we are at Phoenix Children’s waiting for Ruby to be examined.  This could be a false alarm,  but it could be a problem with her shunt. I admit I’m scared.   Please, would you pray? This…

One Little Penny

So many of you have written and wondered how in the world – with this economy will you/ could you/ should you afford to bring home a treasure or two?  I have a story I have been meaning to share.  It’s a story from the heart of God.  See, He’s not limited to the economy….

Our 2011 In Review….

2011 What a year it was! From start to finish God’s faithfulness was evident, but it was not without it’s challenges, joys, struggles and painful trials. January The year started with Dw and Emma leading yet another team to Kampala to serve the orphans of Uganda.  {Graham was on the trip too.}  The team was…

Dear Jubilee Promise

Dear Jubilee Promise,  Two years ago, Christmas Eve, Emma  you and I arrived home from Ch*na. {And two days later – December 26th you turned eight years old!} Waiting was your big ol’ daddy, who kept weeping that you/we were finally{!} here. Two years ago you, sweet girl you looked like this. Sad. Alone. Empty…