Reagan transferred from ICU

I saw Reagan today and just as I was getting there, Jeri Ann had been told they were transferring Reagan out of ICU onto the floor.  We praise the Lord.  She still has some infection that they can't find out the source which is causing a low grade fever, but they believe she is stable enough to go to the floor.  You can also keep up with her on her blog here.

Thursday update on Reagan

I shared text with Allen today to get an update on Reagan.  She is still in the PICU at Children's Hospital.  Tuesday when I was there they drained a good bit of fluid from her belly and are testing it for infection.  Also Tuesday Allen told me she had been "upgraded" to no longer being the sickest child in the PICU - our heart goes out to the one who took her place.

Today, there are still draining fluid - 1000 cc's.  So we need to pray that her body would begin absorbing that fluid.

Tim Akers and Family

One of the precious families who serves our Lord as missionaries in Ukraine is Tim and  Donna Akers.  I was privileged to visit them last spring. Donna's mom and dad are members at CrossRoads as well as other family members.  Recently, they sent this picture of their family that I thought I would share with you.

Wonderful Wedding with Keith and Kimberly

We have had another wonderful weekend with the wedding of our son, Keith and Kimberly.  The event took place Saturday, June 6 at the Rainbow City Community Center in Gadsden.  It was like an old reunion as so many of our friends and family was there.  Our camera malfunctioned on us Saturday afternoon so I have no pictures past the groomsmen breakfast Saturday morning.  But enjoy these

Tuesday afternoon update on Reagan

I got a text from Allen about 2:00 this afternoon "that Reagan was doing good.  She is opening her eyes.  They had to go back up on some of her medicines, but it is not a biggie.  They said she just didn't like that.  Everyone who has come in to see her is very impressed with where she is."

Keep praying.

Also pray for Mike McDaniel that is having bladder cancer surgery tomorrow at ECM.  He has to be there at 9:15 and the surgery will be late morning.

God is amazing!!

I leave out in the morning for Atlanta to meet Roxanne there and our two sons and new daughter-in-law.  We are having some "family" time then will head back to Gadsden for wedding number two:  Keith and Kimberly on Saturday.  yippee!!

Monday night update on Reagan

I saw Reagan today and she looks so much better than she did Friday.  Come to think of it, even Allen and Jeri Ann looked better today than they did Friday (haha).  

They officially list Reagan as "stable."  They are reducing her medications for blood pressure, heart rate, etc. and she is tolerating it well.  She is still in a chemically induced coma.  

Also, pray for Buddy Stokes, the husband of Gail Stokes.  He is in ICU at Veteran's Hospital since Saturday.  He hopes to be moved to a room tomorrow.

Jeremy Camp's personal experience of suffering

On February 5, 2001, my first wife, Melissa, went to be with the Lord after struggling with ovarian cancer. When she took her last breath, I felt God urging me to raise my hands and worship Him.  As God taught me an important lesson about obeying Him, I sang.  Somehow, the Holy Spirit carries us through pain and suffering, with such tenderness, when we submit to Him. At the heart of true worship and praise to God, my mind, heart and will must submit before Him.  This authentic worship prepares my heart to be molded and used as He sees fit.

-Jeremy Camp (copied from Charisma, June, 2009)