First of all, thank you for your sweet messages. What a gift to be lifted up in prayer by all of you. I never knew when we entered into our adoption journey that I would be touched by so many people I may never meet personally. What a priviledge. Thank you!

Secondly, our hearts go out to the familes affected by the bridge accident in Minneapolis. I am a University of Minnesota graduate, and I have traveled along that bridge many times. The hospital that Jeff is at, is only about 10 miles from the accident. When I left tonight the hospital went into code orange status. They were preparing for many victims.

Lastly, I am thankful that Jeff had such a sweet day yesterday with the pearl and the ruby! It made up for the lousy day he had today. We had some setbacks that were just disappointing. The doctors have made the following diagnosis in spite of one test for Lymes that is still pending. Jeff is being treated for "Lymes Disease of the Brain and Spine." As awful as it is, this disease is treatable and we are grateful for that.

These are the times when we depend solely on our faith (and sense of humor) to get us through. Jeff and I have incredible friends that have helped us with the girls. It is getting harder and harder every day for me to hand over Ruby to anyone. She has been doing so well, and I just don't want her to take a step back in her attachment with us. She is incredible! And, Ainsley is being a rock star and helping me by "going with the flow" which is not really Ainsley's style.

I will post again, when we have news of a departure. Until then if you could pray for Jeff. He needs to relax and just be a patient. This disease needs to run its course, and unfortunately that may take a while. Most likely he will be home this weekend now that he has a "Pic" line in for his medication.

Thank you again for your prayers. We will continue to appreciate our good days, and try to patiently wait (sound familiar) for Jeff's health to improve!

Blessings,
Diana