No real news yet . . .

I talked to my mom again and she said they haven't really been given any more news. But she said Leanne is feeling better and has regained her balance but her face is still droopy on her left side. They took her for a MRI this morning but we haven't heard any news as to what that showed. Thank you for your continued prayers.

Update on Leanne

My mom just called and the doctor had just came in and told them that Leanne has a bleed deep inside the right side of her brain. They said she could have been born with an aneurysm, they don't know how she got it. He said that Leanne has had a stoke and mom said when she smiles her smiled is very crooked on the left side and that she can barely close her left eye. She said that for the past 4 days she has been getting really bad headaches like someone has hit her upside the head with a baseball bat. They are going to run tests in the morning to look at the blood vessels and veins in her head. Mom said that Leanne doesn't see the seriousness of her situation and is sitting up in bed acting like it is no big deal. My brother said it took him 4 hours to get her to go to the hospital. She just didn't think she needed to. He saw her face was drupy and her balance was way off so he was very concerned. They have NO medical insurance! Please keep them in your prayers and I will update in the morning when I know more. Thank you so much for your prayers for Leanne and Buddy - their souls are lost.

Urgent Prayer Request

Please pray for my sister-in-law Leanne. This is my brother's wife. She has been experiencing major symptoms of being extremely tired the past three days. Then today her face was drooping and her balance wasn't good. My brother took her to the ER and they did a cat scan and said she has bleeding on the brain. When I talked to my mom they were rushing Leanne by ambulance to Lutheran Hospital (the same hospital my dad was with his bleed). My mom and sister Bonnie were going up to Fort Wayne to be with my brother. Please pray for Leanne. She is not saved. My brother is not saved either. I am praying that God will be merciful to allow them another chance to submit their lives to Him. I just don't know what it will take. But God knows! Leanne was conscious and very alert when she left Marion General Hospital. I will post again once I hear anymore news from my mom or brother. Thank you all so much for your prayers.

Dear Lord,

You are worthy to be praised! Even when things like this happen and they seem too familiar to our family, you are worthy to be praised! You know all things and hold all of us in the palm of your hand. Nothing is a surprise to you for you have planned all our days. Lord, we know that in all things, you bring glory unto yourself. Whatever your plan is for Leanne and my brother, I trust you with them. Lord, I pray that Leanne and Buddy will become aware of their need for you. I pray their hearts will be soften and that someone will share the Gospel with them and they will turn to you. Be with my mom and sister as they drive up to the hospital and as they go into the same place where our dad died. Lord, help them to remain strong . . . .comfort them I pray. Thank you Lord that we can come to you and that you love us and care for us. You are a faithful God and you will remain faithful. I love you Lord!

Kristen's Fashion Show!

My mom sent a package for Kristen's birthday (Aug. 21st) that we received today. She should have not done all of this but I guess she came upon a sale she couldn't resist! Kristen was thrilled with all the clothes. Grandma has a great sense of fashion! We love you Grandma! Enjoy the slide show of Kristen modeling her new outfits.
P.S. The shirt and shorts are PJ's with optional pants in the following picture.

Headed to Orlando!

Just wanted you to know that I will not be posting again until next week. John and I are so excited to go to Orlando to Metro Life Church to attend the worship conference - Glorify!

Thought I would leave you with a good laugh! This is so cute and I promise you will laugh out loud watching this FUNNY BABY! Too cute!

Until next week . . . . .

The BEST Aunt & Uncle in the WHOLE world!

John & his Aunt Marcy

Uncle Jim & Aunt Marcy

Just want everyone to know that John's Aunt Marceil & Uncle Jim are the BEST! They are wonderful Christians and love the Lord with all their hearts. We are so grateful to God for them! They have been an amazing means of grace to us. They have corrected, encouraged, and loved us through the years. They will always be special to us and we always look forward to spending time with them. Thank you Uncle Jim & Aunt Marcy for your love and for your friendship. We cherish you! We can't wait to see you in October! WE LOVE YOU!

An evening at the beach!

Last night we decided to go over to the Destin Commons for a little shopping and a little Starbucks. We loaded up the kids and called Lynette and the girls and invited them to join us. John finally bought some flip flops. He has been against wearing these until he tried on my pair which are crocs, and he loved them. So anyway, we went there for that initally but pick up a few other things since it was a tax free weekend here in Florida. Then we all headed over to Henderson Beach to watch the sunset. We all brought our chairs and beach blankets. It was so enjoyable to just sit and listen to the waves and feel that cool breeze on your face. We are so blessed to live here! God is so good to us! I love spending time with family and making memories. After losing Dad a few months ago, I want to spend even more time with family and friends and enjoy life with them. I love taking pictures to have to help remember times spent with loved ones. So what about you? What memories are you making with friends and family? Any ideas of fun things to do that are cheap, (or even better yet . . . free!) are welcome here! Post a comment and let us know what you do with your family that is fun and memorable.
God is so kind to us isn't he?