I admit, it was just a really emotional weekend for me. It was for a lot of my family too. My sister-in-law’s parents have been battling Covid, and her mom lost the battle last night, into the arms of our Heavenly Father. Please keep my brother and his family in prayers, this is a difficult and painful transition for all of them. My sister-in-law’s family has been part of our family for 30 years. Our parents all sang in a Gospel bluegrass band together, starting back in 1991.

But alas we can still praise our Heavenly Father. Carrie had a breakthrough last night with her kidney function. She began producing large amounts of urine last night and today. On my visit to see her today, she still retained a lot of fluid though. Her doctor thinks another round of dialysis may be in order just to help her kidneys handle the excess fluid.

The fluid is the main complicating factor right now in reducing her ventilator settings back down. After her last round of dialysis, she tolerated very low ventilator settings. So much so that they attempted to test her ability to breathe without the ventilator. She had a lot of anxiety, and struggled to breathe normally. Because of this, they decided to give her a few more days of rest before they made another attempt. Please pray that she heals enough this week that she can be removed from the ventilator and begin breathing on her own.

Yesterday I got to see Jeremiah on the ultrasound again. He’s getting so big now, 21 weeks. I thank God that he is still growing and thriving, completely unaware of all of the struggles surrounding him.

Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.

Proverbs 3:5-6

It was a bittersweet weekend for sure. Covid is affecting so many people right now. Some very close to me, and many more in my family, blood and otherwise. It’s hard to think about life ever being normal again. It’s so very hard to step outside my comfort zone and create a life around this disease and the impact it has had on my family. I can only pray that all things are working together for the good of those who love Him, and like Job, we will be blessed beyond measure once we overcome this trial.

Please continue prayers for full healing for Carrie and Jeremiah. Please continue to pray for my other family members battling this disease as well, and for the comfort of those close to the family members we’ve already lost. Please continue to pray that I find rest and healing through God’s comfort, and that I draw ever closer to Him throughout this process.

Our family couldn’t get through this process without the support from all of you. I am honored to continue receiving cards, donations, prayers, and daily encouragement from so many of you. I thank you so very much from the bottom of my heart. I appreciate your willing spirits and how you’ve opened up your hearts to my family. God has answered so many of my prayers through all of you directly. Thank you.