Answers!

Mom is going to update later, but I wanted to just drop a line on here and let you all know how good God is and how much we appreciate your prayers. Grams is feeling much better (infection is under control) and much, much more encouraged. Even though this past week was hard and full of battles, I think God has already used it to remind us that He is in control and that He has great plans for us. And He has used it to help bring us deeper in our trust and in our willingness to be used. Grams herself expressed that if God can use her in her condition, well then, there you have it. We have a God of encouragement and of hope, and we were really able to claim those promises this week.

Not only is Grams feeling better, but her breathing is becoming stronger. She is no longer dependent on any additional oxygen, and the family has been given permission to take her outside on their own so that she can enjoy spring. We have decided to really go to battle on a few specific things--of course we are still praying for complete healing, but please join us in focusing on these issues when you pray for Grams:

We are praying for:
* constant encouragement and peace;
* successful removal of the trach tube and strong lungs;
* Grams to have the ability to use her hands;
* Grams to ultimately be able to go home to her own home.