Pray!

Terry had some lab work done at the dr's yesterday and they called us, telling us to get Terry to the ER immediately. His platelet count scored 13 (normal score is 150). The dr was very concerned that he would accidentally cut himself or experience internal bleeding and not be able to stop. He was admitted into the hospital with the platelet score dropping to 3, and then to 1 this morning. We expect him to receive a platelet transfusion sometime today. He was ordered to avoid eating with a fork or knife, no hot foods, don't brush teeth, etc. in case of bleeding.

We learned this morning that his white blood cell count has also dropped, and the doctors do not know why. They have started him on steroids to help interfere with whatever is attacking his platelets.

Ironically, we were supposed to leave for North Carolina early this morning. We have cancelled our vacation plans, although Grace decided to go to NC with my mom and dad and brother. We have a friend who is helping with AJ.

We're disappointed in losing this much-anticipated vacation, worried about Terry and stressed about having NO answers as to the cause of this right now.

Please pray for wisdom in Terry's doctors, peace for Terry and Staci, healing for Terry, protection for Grace and Staci's family as they travel to North Carolina, and peace for AJ as his schedule is quite disrupted.

Life.

I was on team at camp in 1998. One of the girls who was also on team died a few weeks ago, apparently of a brain tumor. She had a one year old daughter. And this was quite unexpected.

Her husband has kept up their blog, and his raw grief breaks my heart as he describes life as a single parent, missing his wife and putting his trust in Christ one day at a time. One minute at a time, really.

Kristi was sweet, kind, hard working. . . . I always enjoyed talking to her. We were myspace friends, meaning we kept up via bulletin boards and a few random emails here and there.

Please keep her family in your prayers.