Let It Shine Before All Men

Dear prayer companions.

Lindsey and I are juggling many schedules to care for both Simon and Anna. the communication piece is tricky, we have to remember that we are on the same team. She doesn't need to be a ball hog and I don't need to be a show off.

my work is helpful allowing me to keep my ringer "on" while on the sales floor, they allow me to leave early, and there is much empathy in the leadership. These are the days when my co-workers tend to ask me how i could be at work with my daughter in the hospital. In the words of the Newsboys "shine make'em wonder what you got." Its time to live out the gospel because I know who my burden lifter is and who happens to be in control of all things.

It is the church folk who have a ministry of availability towards us that shows me our unity in Christ. Simon has not only been taken care of which allows me to go to work, but they take him to chase after geese and let a cow to lick his hand. I get all these picture texts of Simon's world record-sized smiles. It's more than mercy on my family, it's glory unto God. There many more who have reached out to us to say " I can help." How can we get bummed out about Anna when so much love is knocking at our door?

 I only hope you prayer warriors know how valuable you are to us.The spirit world is just a present as the physical one. The impact of your prayers are not always apparent in the physical world; but i have faith that your prayers are vital to the dispatching of angels, the giving of wisdom from God, they help us see open doors, your prayers plead the mercy and blessings for Anna's benefit. You bring Anna to God asking for her healing constantly. Alleluia. As a father who feels limited in ministering to my non-verbal hospitalized child, your praying encourages my fathering. Your prayers are a labor of love may God reward you in His time with answered prayer and greater faith. May we all become people of prayer!

Anna had a rough night, her oxygen levels dropped to 83 while sleeping last night. there is still so much mucus present and her cough is still fatigued sounding (not as effective). She did sleep well though. The doctors put her up to 2 liters of O2. During the day she made up ground to the point that she was only on 1/4 liter of O2. So tonight is the test to see if Anna can punch her ticket home. They will put her on "room air" and see if she drops that low again. She had a good day and appears to be doing better with the antibiotics. No pneumonia, but congested. we hope to bring her home tomorrow even though she has a ways to go. They are thinking we will take a tank of O2 with us. Come Quickly Jehovah-Rafa!

Please Pray:
-for Anna to have a great night with no de-saturation of oxygen as she sleeps.
-for the sickness to be cast out, and strength renewed.
-for Simon to be done with the little cough that he has so Anna doesn't have to be quarantined once home.
-for Lindsey and me to remain healthy, patient and ready to do whatever it takes to escort wellness back into our kids.
-for wisdom regarding nutrition, when to suction, and when to consult doctors.
-for clever distraction techniques so Anna doesn't have to focus on how she feels always.
-for continued family devotions, personal study time in the Word, and eye-to-eye time with Lindey  

thanks again,

Les Currats