Update from this week

This has been a tough week for our family as a whole, not so much because of Jacob (he has actually had a fairly uneventful week), but because Daddy and James are in Chattanooga and Mommy and Jacob are in Baltimore.

In addition, Daddy had planned to head back up tomorrow (Sat), but due to the incredible amount of snow that has fallen (and continues to come down), he will try to begin his journey up on Sunday. Please pray for him as he travels, especially as he gets into the snowy areas.

Also, please pray for safety for Mommy and Jacob as they "weather" the storm in Baltimore. We are thankful to be staying at the Children's House where there are other families, plenty of food and close access to the hospital, but most of the forecasts indicate that tonight and a good of tomorrow may produce some pretty significant snows with "blizzard-like" conditions.

Unless something changes, Jacob is still scheduled for his appointment with the Urologist (Dr. G) on Monday at 3:30pm. The plan is still to remove the stint and cap off the SP Tube. We will monitor his output in both places and, Lord willing, most all of it will come out via his urethra (down below as we like to say). If things go well during this testing period (about three days or so), then Dr. G will remove the SP tube altogether and we can hopefully make our way back to Chattanooga. We are praying that we may even be able to get back by next weekend.

James has had a good week at school. His Papa had a meeting here this week so he got to spend some time with him. James and Daddy had some father/son time this evening (a little visit to Chuckie Cheese and a bite to eat from Zaxby's). Please pray for James and Gran this coming week as well. Gran will be taking care of James from start to finish each day. She does a tremendous job and we are thankful beyond words for the sacrifices she has made for us. However, it is still challenging to keep an active five year old on the right track with schoolwork, play, laundry, etc.

He is Lord over all - including the wind, rain and snow.

Mommy and Daddy