Hi everyone,
Yesterday we spent the day in homeschool and then went into town for our weekly PE. Greg is teaching the boys how to play tennis. We think this will be Jerod's sport! Alex thinks there isn't enough running involved so he gets to do lots of running around the court! Annie and I do lots of PE on the playground! She has learned to pump on the swingset and thinks that is the coolest thing ever! We have even made some friends there that we plan on playing with every Friday.
Many of you have asked about Annie. She is doing well. We still have this quite large place on her leg that needs prayer. We go back to see the Dr. in December. The great thing about Shriners Hospital is that they send the Drs. here to Mexico since most of their patients are from here. That way it saves the expense of bringing their patients back to the States. So, we will see the Dr. in Guadalajara. We are hoping at that time she will look a lot better than she does now. I really never thought these burns would still look like they do. She still has pain there if you touch it, but other than that, she is FINE! Everyday I look at her I can remember just wanting to touch her without hurting her, and now I just thank God that He was there with us during those horrible days!
About 2 months ago I mentioned a little 18 month old girl who had fallen into a pool and was in serious condition. Her name is Cassia Joy. I don't know this family personally, but if you could read the way this mom praises God for her daughter, it would bring shame to your heart! We all have our little problems and some days we find ourselves thinking, "Poor me!" This mother goes to the hospital everyday and prays for a miracle for her little Cassia. She is still in serious condition, however they are praying that if they learn how to give her 24 hour care then they can bring her home and wait for a miracle in her life! Please pray for this family! They make my faith look so small! I am thankful for them as they remind me to spend more time with my loved ones, have much more patience when my children want to ask me something and I am busy, and love simple moments like eating together! I am so thankful to them for reminding me that every minute counts!
I have added a few pictures of Annie with her friends and of her leg. She was wearing her bathing suit inside one day and we took that picture. She has some burns under her suit as well. Please continue to pray for complete healing. In light of others situations, her's seems so small! I was looking through all of the pictures we took in Texas last night. She has come a long way! I was reminded of all of those little ones who were burned so much worse, please pray for them as well! I know, lots of praying, huh? Well, without your prayers, I am afraid to think what Annie would look like now!
I count it a blessing to have each one of you reading this blog. I am honored to think you would find us important enough to read about! I love you all!
