Almost 12 weeks ago I was standing in a hot steamy room looking for a little girl named Yue Meng Ru. Two days ago I was driving her very sick Daddy to the Emergency Room. Last night, I was sitting on a hospital bed while a neuroligist was telling me that the reason her Daddy was so sick was because most likely a tick the size of a pin head had caused his brain and spine to swell. How does life change so quickly? Wasn't it just Wednesday when I was enjoying a glass of wine and fresh salmon with him? Looking into those gorgeous hazel eyes of his I could see how scared he was. Admittedly, me too. But, thankfully Jeff and I have learned that we have to rely on our faith to get us through. We did it with our wait for Ruby Mei, and God faithfully chose that precious girl for our family. We are doing it here, and we will faithfully accept the outcome. We know that prayer is more powerful than any pin head size insect!

Today was a new day, and I just felt at peace when I woke up. I called Jeff's nurse before 7am and found out he had slept great last night. The steroids did not make him sick, and she was actually able to get him out of bed to stand for the first time. I arrived at the hospital with Jeff's brother around noon to find this handsome guy, with a sexy scruffy beard almost sitting up in bed. His doctor came in and could not believe the change in one day. Answered prayer! We know from what we have been told that Jeff may have set backs as we go through the next several days. So we take each one as they come. And, we continue to pray for healing, for wisdom, and for peace.

Thank you to Kim (3 peanuts) and to all of you who have posted and prayed for our family.
We are so grateful. Nothing is too small or too big for God!

I will continue to update when I can. Tuesday is Ruby's birthday, so she may be celebrating #1 at Abbott Northwestern's Neurology Wing!!!

Blessings from a grateful wife!
Diana

Happy Birthday Daddy! Oh, and Caymus too, (our 7 year old Portuguese Water Dog.) Thank you for taking such good care of us. Here are the many reasons we love you so much...

-You always put your girls first
-You put up with our dolls, our games, our chattiness, and all things girly!
-You work so hard, and we are so proud of you!
-You love the lake, and share your joy with us when we are at the cabin
-Your excitement in fishing for the "Big One that got away" on Portage Lake
-Your smile
-Your gorgeous hazel eyes
-Your silly moments
-Your willingness to put things aside for your family
-Your big heart
-Your love for Jesus
-Your love for us!

Happy Birthday Daddy! We love you too!
Love,
The Diamond, The Pearl & The Ruby