Requesting prayer...

UPDATE: 2/24/11 -- Thank you ALL so much for your prayers for my surgery! Everything went so well, and we sensed the Lord's presence and peace in a very real way!! God has blessed with a good recovery, and we're also praising the Lord that all my tests came back clear. Please rejoice with us! Thank you, again!

"Be of good courage, and He shall strengthen your heart, All you who hope in the LORD." Ps. 31:24

Well, this isn't our typical blog post...but this has not been a 'typical' week for our household!! In fact, it's been a week filled with visits to the doctor, emergency rooms, and now a surgery scheduled for this coming weekend! On this past Sunday morning, I [Abi] awoke with severe abdominal pain. Upon arriving at the ER and having several tests run--it was discovered that I have a 4 inch in diameter cyst inside of me. Surgery is scheduled for this Saturday morning (Feb. 5th). We would appreciate if you...our blog readers would be willing to uphold us before our Heavenly Father's throne! Specific prayer requests would be 1.) For God's peace to surround us 2.) Wisdom and skill for the doctor performing the surgery 3.) For my surgery, and recovery to go well!

Thank you in advance for supporting us in this way! We appreciate it!!!

"But you, O LORD, are a shield for me, My glory and the one who lifts up my head. I cried to the LORD with my voice, and He heard me from His holy hill." Ps. 3:3-4

"We love you precious little one...

...and can't wait to meet you!!!"

21 weeks and counting...

"Before I formed you in the womb I knew you..." Jer.1:5

" For you formed my inward parts; You covered me in my mother's womb." Ps. 139:13

This is what our baby looks like! (smile) Don't we serve an incredible GOD?! He is SO AWESOME!

Psalm 29:10-11

"The LORD sat enthroned at the Flood,
and the LORD sits as King forever.

The LORD will give strength to His people;

The LORD will bless His
people with peace."

"My Sister, My Friend"

I am blessed! Why?

Because I have sisters...and not just any sister.

But the very BESTEST sisters in the whole world!

She's not just my sister; she's my friend--ever!!!

Special thanks to Elizabeth U. for snapping these precious pictures for us. We appreciate it!

A life lived for His glory!

It is with heavy hearts that we come to this post. Our hearts go out to Josh, in the lose of his precious wife, Alaina, as well as to his family, and Alaina's family.

In such a great tragedy we must turn to our Savior, and His word. Psalm 62:8 has calmed our hearts as we've wrestled through this great lose; "Trust in Him at all times, you people; Pour out your heart before Him; God is a refuge for us."

Alaina, is in heaven, worshiping and rejoicing around His throne, and though we mourn here, we must take comfort in the promises of God's word. He is our anchor and stay!

We'll miss you, Alaina! You're contagious, loving, Godly life lived for His glory will not be forgotten! Our prayers are with you, Josh, your family, and Alaina's family! May God's presence enfold you in this time, and the days to come! We love you!!

"For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Is it not even you in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at His coming?"

1 Thess. 2:19