I spent my time seeking wisdom from the Lord about different decisions we are making, and searching my heart. I felt the Lord showed me that I needed to lay my health on the altar. I actually couldn’t remember doing that before. He brought to mind the story of Abraham when he was offering Isaac on the mountain. So, I gave my health completely to Him. Going through this has shown me so clearly how my health is such a gift from the Lord. I can eat “the right way” to the best of my ability, and work-out an hour a day (which I did before all of this)... but ultimately it is a gift from God.

From the quick trip that my parents and I made to Houston, I now feel I have a good taste of what it’s going to be like. I was very intimidated by everything. But now I feel refreshed. The Lord reminded me that He is walking through every step of this with me.

I can’t express how encouraged I have been through all the e-mails that have come in. I always look forward to coming home and reading them on the couch. I wish I could respond to each one personally, maybe someday I can... but right now I am doing good to get one out.

I cried this afternoon as I looked over the hours and hours that are filled in with friends praying for me. I can’t tell you how much that means to me. The boys hung a world map in the living room where I spend most of my time. I counted 18 countries that are tagged this mornning that are praying for me. I know that is what will get me through!