Release Rest and Relaxtion

I am writing as an update that Paul has been released from the hospital! {And the angels sang glory!}. Platelettes are on the rise and everything else is looking well now. He is confined to the bed rest, but it is such a relief to have him in the midst of the family again. It is pretty funny, our bedroom has become somewhat of a "sick ward" in itself. There are 4 beds made...two on the couch, one on the floor, and one on the actual bed. Hopefully 1-by-1 we will move Jared, Sarah, and Jonah out of the ward and back into the world of "healthiness" very soon. Jared is already on the up-swing now, so that is promising.

Karissa and I keep talking to each other about how we are in denial over getting this virus; we are juicing ourselves full of vitamin C and praying that we will somehow be gaurded from contracting the illness that has consumed our household. The idea is that we picked up a virus from someone at the camp last week. My mind is reeling thinking of all the others that could be suffering right now just the same {Lord be with them even now}. We received word this morning that Ptr. Steve Brown has also come down with the virus and we are praying for God to be miraculous for him as they board for their flight home early in the morning. He just doesn't have enough time to recover without the Lord's help...please join with us in prayer for him also.

I will be updating about our Family Camp soon. Until then, we will be rejoicing in Paul's release, resting safely in the comfort of home, and relaxing to our heart's content. We praise the Lord for sending so many wonderful prayer warriors into our lives...the sweet words of encouragement and letters of those who have approached God's throne on our behalf leaves me speechless. Thank you! You have ministered deeply to us.