Will you please pray for my little girl? Tonight Donovan and I went on a date and left the kids at Donovan's parents house. When we got back the kids were playing around while we were talking with Donovan's mom...and Suzy fell and knocked her head hard on a wooden cabinet. It pushed 3 of her front, top teeth and caused them to bend backwards. She had a couple of other cuts along with those bent teeth that caused lots of bleeding and lots of pain for her. She also had a big piece of skin that is hanging down (part of the inside lip) she seems most annoyed with. I was sick with pain for her. I could feel myself getting light headed and nauseous. I called our dentist and he will work on her first thing in the morning. The dentist advised us to try to push those 3 teeth into place if we can. Donovan tried but didn't have much movement. The dentist will see her at 8 a.m., examine her and do x-rays. Suzy is sleeping now. I hope for all night. Poor thing usually sucks her thumb, but is not going to try it now. Please help us pray for her.

Please pray

Suzy & Matthew


An urgent prayer request for Donovan's cousin Chad, his wife Jenny, & their little boy Matthew. They live in the area of China affected by the earthquake. Chad's parents have not heard from them. There has been no communication due to the disaster in that area all phone/Internet lines are down.

We are all praying with you Aunt Ellen and Uncle Sheldon. Our hearts go out to you as we all wait and hope for a call soon.










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1 Peter 5:7

O.k. well I've been kinda quiet on the blog scene lately mostly due to computer issues. Donovan had to send in his laptop for upgrades and that left me with the computer in the basement that makes it hard to keep an eye on the 4 kiddos while being on the computer. Besides the fact that this computer is slower than sending an actual letter to all of you in the mail. This computer has a major flu virus or something. But I didn't want you to think we left and actually got to do something fun like go on vacation for spring break. Yes, we are here.

My other reason for not blogging is a health concern of mine. While hopefully nothing, it has been a consuming thing for me this week. Which I have contemplated writing about. But here it goes.

Last Sunday I found a lump on my breast. I went to the Dr. the next day who confirmed the lump and sent me for a mammogram and ultrasound. That did not show what the lump was. So Friday I went to a specialist and she also could not confirm what this "lump" is. She did a biopsy. And now we are waiting. And waiting. And praying. This coming Tuesday the pathology report will be back and I will go in for an appointment in the afternoon to talk with the specialist.

All of this is overwhelming at times, and other times I have a peace that surpasses anything explainable.....the peace that only God gives.

I am taking a bible study right now by Beth Moore. It is on the life of Daniel. Two weeks ago she talked about the fiery furnace.

She had us read Daniel 3:13-18 and in her study she had us consider 3 different scenarios when people of God face a fiery trial:

Scenario A: We can be delivered from the fire.
The dividend? Our faith is built.

Scenario B: We can be delivered through the fire.
The dividend? Our faith is refined.

Scenario C: We can be delivered by the fire and into HIS arms.
The dividend? Our faith is perfected.

God in his graciousness gave this to me, two weeks before I went through it. In her session (via video) she used the example of learning about a "lump." How in scenario A- You learn of the lump, God answers your prayer and for example the lump disappears, or it is something benign. God builds your faith.

In scenario B-You learn of the lump, the cancer is confirmed. You go through the trial, the chemo, and the radiation. You are alive. You go through the fire, and your faith is refined.

In scenario C- You learn of the lump, the cancer is confirmed. You go through the trial- But are delivered right into the arms of Jesus. Your faith is perfected.

She went on to say that of course from an earthly prospective Scenario "C" is the path of most resistance. Having a mom that died of cancer makes this all such a reality of what could happen. But for now I take one day at a time, and realize God does already know about this. He has a perfect plan. God is NOT surprised by this, he knew about this before I was ever born. So I'm choosing to trust. I sometimes need the voice of a friend and a prayer, and somehow God has had that person call just at the right time. To walk through it with me and pray for me. To keep it in perspective for me. I have today, it is a gift. We all have that gift of life for today. We are not guaranteed tomorrow...not any of us. So while hopeful for a good outcome, I am reminded of the preciousness of everyday.

Thank you to my friends and family for praying with me.

unbelievable

Unbelievable! I have strep again. Yes, That is 3 times in the last 6 weeks. Evidently I am becoming immune to the antibiotics, because they are not working. I just finished the last pill on Sunday, a stronger antibiotic that the previous and for 10 days. And now I started with sore throat last night, accompanied by ear pain, fever and just for fun the chills. And might I add a Urinary Tract Infection, (AGAIN) just so you understand that both ends burn. Soooo....to the Dr. again this morning, swabbed the throat again. choke. gag. Shock, it's positive again. Pee in a cup....Shock, again positive. Is this becoming humorous? How one gets sick so often? I'm sure that is what everyone is thinking. It's embarrassing actually. And depressing.

So due to the strep friend I have, that will not leave me alone....I am going for an appointment at an ENT (ears, nose, throat) specialist hopefully tomorrow. The appointment is set for Monday but I'm hoping and praying for a cancellation so that I can be seen earlier and schedule a surgery to have my tonsils removed. AS. SOON. AS. POSSIBLE. The Dr. seems to think that will help with the recurring strep.

So a big thank you to Krista, for taking the younger 2 kids today. A big thank you to Aunt Ruby for bringing over the Shaklee. And a bigger thank you in advance to all of you that will help me pray for a quick recovery, an appointment tomorrow, and a live-in nanny. And now I will be going so that I can spray Lysol on the computer keys.

P.S. Will someone turn off that Christmas music? It's making me mad to think of missing the Gingerich Christmas this Sunday.