2-24-06

Pray for Jake. We took him to Shriners on Wednesday. His knee was still swollen by that point (it's fine today) and his doctor said they're pretty much ruling everything out and it looks to be JRA (juvenile rheumatoid arthritis). I told him we were from Maryland and how the joint swelling began soon after the move and maybe we should test for Lyme Disease. He said, while he doubted it would be Lyme, no doubt we should test for it. I haven't heard back from them, so I'm thinking the blood test turned up negative. He's got a great attitude about it, and certainly we're so thankful to God to be in Lexington and with Shriners and his wonderful doctor. Another affirmation we're supposed to be here in Kentucky. God's looking out for Jake!

Thanks so very much for your prayers!

love, lisa

2-21-06

Thank for your prayers, my friends!

We're freezing here in Lexington! Ack! The heating bill went down considerably by setting our thermostat at 60. Praise God for that. I'm so ready for Spring, aren't you?

Gwynnie's everyday headaches are helped very much by the medication she takes nightly now. We are very thankful for this. However, she's still getting migraines once or twice a week. But at least the daily ones are being taken care of.

Jake's ankle had an episode this weekend, and his knee began to bother him last night. I have a call into Shriners. Pray we figure this out. It had been two months since the prior joint episode so I thought maybe whatever it was had worked its way out. Apparently not.

Finally, I'm venturing into the world of YA fiction!!! Hooray. Am about to sign a four book deal with NavPress's TH1NK line. Very cool little owl logo they have. I'm more excited about this than I have a right to be! Praise the Lord for this new opportunity. Pray He gives me the stories He wants young teens to read and pray they help them be like Jesus.

Thanks for praying you all!! It means so, so much!

Love you! lisa