Updates and blessings!

I hardly know what to write. We have been through various emotions these past few weeks as the reality sets in that Mark's condition remains pretty much the same; without relief. Many ask how he is and I hate to not be able to give a good report. The last treatment was this past Thursday with a final evaluation on
Friday. Of course the chiropractor didn't want it to be the last, but Mark and I agree that it is too costly to continue going all the way to Tyler, when we have seen no change. Medical bills are piling up, not to mention gas expense, and work-loss time.

In spite of it all I have peace. God's word is my firm foundation. By His stripes we are healed. Mark doesn't need any created source to heal him. God may use these things, whether they be doctors or medicine or special foods, but He is not limited by these things. I will not give in to unbelief. I will stand on what I know to be true. God will bear this burden for us. In truth, He daily bears the burdens we are willing to cast upon Him. So we should pray for God to have mercy on us that we might be able to surrender every care to Him, for He cares for us. I must pray every day for healing for Mark. God is able to hold him up and give him what it takes to do what he has to do for that day. Certainly, it is harder for Mark to take hold of this, since he is the one in pain. God says, however, "two is better than one". God has used Mark's amazing gift of discernment to protect me from many toils and snares. I was able to remind him of that the other day. I also reminded him to lean on me also. I know God has given me an extra measure of hope in the midst of this trial. I won't stop believing God is in complete command of all that concerns us. In no way does this diminish the pain I feel for him, but I refuse to let our emotions rule over the truth. That being God's grace is sufficient for us, and He is made strong in our weakness. This all sounds so bold. It is, if fact, impossible! But I have found that my Savior delights in delivering us in the impossible. I am able, by His precious blood to approach His throne boldly, for the grace needed in the storm!

Thanks to all of you who pray for us. I'm sure your prayers are carrying us right now. Don't stop!

We are so happy to have Connor home. It has cheered our hearts to hear of his adventures in Russia and all God is doing there. It was a different sort of trip than that of last year in India. As he said, one of "breaking ground". A lot of group prayer in stratigic places took place. God does not forget the prayers of the saint and every one counts. May He send workers into the harvest to build upon this foundation of prayer. He is surely moving in those places.

We have plenty of things to praise God for. As if it were not enough to give us His own precious blood and resurrected life, he showers us daily. Cassie's commitment to Ukrain is taking shape. Hopefully she will be on her way sometime between Jan.-Mar. of 2008. God has opened up many wonderful opportunities for our kids for their homeschool this year. I can't tell you what a relief this is. I haven't been able to even think about it. But the Spirit never fails to order it all for me in the most practical ways. It is true that He does not withhold any good thing from those who trust Him. Amen!!