Answered prayers

Recently we discussed the possibility of me needing to go back to work outside the home in the evenings because the ends were no longer meeting. This is not something we really wanted but were willing to do what ever we needed to. I prayed for God to send us the answer and to lead me where I need to be to help with our families finances and he delivered as he always does. I have a new full time charge starting on Monday...praise be to God! God has sent us a new friend named Rome. He is 5 and will be here full time until he starts Kindergarten in the fall. This will also help this summer since I will be loosing my two other full time kids. I have seen so many horrible stories of families loosing their homes and are living on the streets, in tent cities and in shelters that are full beyond capacity. But for the grace of God..., This could happen to anyone of us today. We give all the glory to God for our health, desire, ability to be able to work and have the employment to meet our responsibilities.

Random Emily Pictures

Here are some random Emily pictures from the last couple of months that I haven't posted. She is growing at an alarming rate and so his her vocabulary!! She keeps us going that's for sure!! Enjoy.

Camping in the living room

We started our morning today camping. We made a tent out of Emily's comforter from her bed. Here are a couple pictures of Emily and our friend Sadie in the "tent". They are too cute!!

My birthday prayer

O God of new beginnings and wonderful surprises, thank you for the gift of a new year. May it be a time of grace for me, a time to grow in faith and love, a time to renew my commitment to following Your Son, Jesus. May it be a year of blessings for me, a time to cherish my family and friends, a time to renew my efforts at work, a time to embrace my faith more fully. Walk with me, please, in every day and every hour of this new year. Above all, may I remeber this year that I am a pilgrim on the sacred path to you. Amen.

This was given to us at church for the New Year, but I feel it is also an appropriate prayer at the start of my new year.

Jackson Grabow

Jackson Grabow 24 months old little boy who recently had a brain tumor removed and is now undergoing intensive chemo therapy to battle the cancer. A fundraiser is being held to help the family with the medical expenses.

Spaghetti dinner 6-8:00/ Silent auction 6-8:30/Raffles all night/live entertainment and karaoke.

When: Saturday 2/21/09 6-10 PM

Where: McHenry VFW 3002 W Rte 120 McHenry

Cost: $10 for adults and $8 for children

Donations can also be made at the Amcore bank in McHenry for Jackson Grabow.

WWW.caringbridge.org/visit/jacksongrabow

Thank you

I have be meaning to post a huge thank you to my very thoughtful and loving husband for the beautiful roses he sent me for Valentine's Day last week. We were not able to spend much time together last Saturday, but he wanted to make sure I knew how much I am loved and appreciated. Thank you Gary, I love you too!!

More prayers needed

Last Friday I reported Kale was well enough to return home and he did. By Sunday afternoon he had taken a turn for the worse and was re-admitted to Lutheran General. He now has full blown pnuemonia. Poor little guy is still very sick and needs all our prayers. Please keep Kale, Amy and Jeff in you thoughts and prayers!!!

Baby Kale is going home

Amy called this afternoon and Kale is well enough to go home today. He is still very ill and will need suctioning of his lungs at home for awhile. Amy's mom will be here to help her while Amy and Jeff return to work next week. We continue to pray for Kale's improving condition!! Thank you all for your prayers over this past week.

Baby Kale update

I just spoke with Kale's mom, Amy and Kale has had some improvement. He is still on oxygen and feeding tubes. The doctor's are still not giving him anything orally. If his levels stay at 60 or below Amy can start to feed him tomorrow. Please keep this sweet baby and his family in your prayers that he continues to improve. Amy's mom is coming in from N. Carolina to help with the baby. Hopefully he will return here in 2 weeks. WE MISS AND LOVE YOU BABY KALE!!

I was mistaken about the hospital, Kale was transferred to Lutheran General yesterday not Good Shepard.

Prayer request

Please be in prayer for my little buddy Kale. Kale is 12 weeks old and I started baby-sitting him about 3 weeks ago. Over this past weekend Kale developed RSV. He was hospitalized at Good Shepard yesterday evening. I am not sure of his condition today, but the next time I speak to his mom I will post any developments on his condition. This is my friend Amy and her husband Jeff's first baby. Please pray that God holds this family in his care and grace during this difficult time.