Bound for Home

Our beloved Hudson is once again in desperate need of your prayers. He is back in Seattle and the cancer has nearly consumed his little body. After a summer of precious memories with his family - and what seemed to be a return to normalcy - he has two tumors on the brain, one wrapped around his spinal cord, and tumors in his liver. The prognosis is grim. The doctor's can only try to keep him comfortable. Please pray that our gracious Lord, who has proven His faithfulness over and over through Hudson's life, will comfort him and his family. Pray that they will find refuge and peace in the arms of our loving Father and that Hudson's journey Home will be swift and peaceful. How the Father must long to hold this little one in His arms! The Lord, who both gives and takes away, is good and truly worthy of our praise.

An Awesome God!

It's been a while since my last post, and much has happened. New car, new home, new job. But, the most incredible experience of late took place over the past few days. On Thursday, one of my best friends (since I was 12) called to let me know she was in labor. She had asked me a couple months ago to be present for the delivery - to which I readily agreed! - and the time was finally here. I scrambled to get together my things and run a few quick errands before heading to Montana.

I arrived at the hospital around 4pm. By 9:00 it was time for the baby to come. The delivery put some stress on the baby, however, causing her heart rate to drop. As Alecia was rushed into the operating room, I lingered behind to wait, figuring I would not be allowed into the room. But, the Lord had other plans! Who would have thought I would be present for a c-section?! (If someone had told me this ahead of time, I would have called them crazy!) Alecia's mom helped me get all gowned up - I felt like I was playing doctor! - and I stood by Alecia's head through the whole procedure. I held her hand (and her husband's) and watched as baby Kayla made her grand entrance...with a bit of a rocky start. To say it was an intense experience would be an understatement and there was a moment when I realized that one or both of these lives could be lost. But, as quickly as this thought entered my mind, it left. The peace I felt was truly beyond my understanding!


Kayla Lynne weighed in at 5 pounds 9 ounces. Due to the nature of her birth, she took her very first helicopter ride a few hours into her little life. We were able to see her before her flight, all packaged up and connected to a bazillion tubes and wires. But she was beautiful!

On Friday, I was able to chauffeur Alecia to the hospital where Kayla is staying and we (yes, me too!!) got to hold her. She is so precious. By the time I left for home today, Kayla had been moved out of a more critical-care area of the NICU and is doing very well. She may be in the hospital for a week or two, but I have no doubt that she will make a full recovery and be home soon! Please keep this beautiful baby and her family in your prayers. Our God is truly amazing and it is evident that He has a special purpose for this special little one.