Friday, September 2

Isaac is 3 weeks old today.  He is gaining weight and has great color.  It seems that everytime Talinda or I hold him, he's gotta let loose in the caboose.  I never knew that sound could come out of a little body.  Sounds like a gorilla with a toothache!  He is still swaddled up so his movement is restricted so he can gain weight.  I asked him to settle down, put on a little more weight, come home,....then rip around the house with dad all he wants! 

Time has truly gone by in the blink of an eye.  We are constantly reminded to cherish every moment, soak it in to the full, because when it passes it cannot be replaced.  God is the Restorer and is more than able to help us recover all that was lost.  Priorities come into focus clearer than ever.  Roots go deeper even when we feel that nothing is happening. 

I am grateful and humbled by the outpouring of love, prayer, and kind thoughts & words that are continually coming to our ears.  The food we've been getting hasn't been bad either!  Maybe I can sneak some into the NICU for Isaac.  If it does to him what it's done for me, he'll put on those pounds and be home in under a week!

Be in agreement in prayer with us for:

1. Continued healing & strength in Isaac's body.  Consistent and steady weight gain.
2. Wisdom for all the medical personnel concerning our "child of promise".
3. Strength for Talinda & I to be a godly example to each other, our precious Arianna, and to those around us.
4. Endurance to run the race set before us.

There are times when I look in the mirror and feel like a shell,...just going through the motions.  However,...I am reminded of a phrase that someone instilled in me long ago: "Tough times don't last.  Tough people do." - Van Crouch

We cease to strive in our own strength and simply rest in His.

God is with us,...He'll never leave us nor forsake us.  Our family, marriage, children, finances, relationships shall live and not die and declare the works of the LORD.  

Until next time.  We love you.