Praise report!!! (Thanks, God for answering our prayers!)

In June I posted requests for prayer for the Sharpe family. Jason and Hope's son, Jaylon, was born 3 months early. Hope sends out family updates, so I've posted the excerpt about Jaylon that she wrote below. Her update was a lot longer, but I think this convey's how God has come through for the Sharpe family. They are such an inspiration and I'm glad they are a part of my life!

"Jaylon is 7 months old, and weighs 12 pounds 13 ounces. He is supposed to be only 4 months old and he acts more like a 4 month old than a 7 month old. He is growing at a good pace, and is right on par with other 4 month olds. He’s still a little small for a 7 month old, but the doctor is pleased with his growth because he’s on a steady path up! ... Jaylon has been eating like a champ too! … Jaylon also rolls over more consistently, and kicks more like he’s trying to move on his belly. He can do a 360 on his belly just by wiggling! When I sit him up, he pulls himself forward so he sits up on his own. Sometimes he leans a little too far and ends up almost between his toes! When I lay him in my arms to feed him, he’ll try to sit up more cause he wants that bottle “right now!” He reminds me a lot of Gavin by how strong he is. My little preemies amaze me in how strong they are and how far they’ve come! God really gives the littlest ones a lot of strength and determination! ... Jaylon has been a blessing to each of us in his own special way. He completes our family and gives us joy that we never expected to receive. God has a special plan for him, and I am looking forward to watching him grow into the man God intends him to be."

In the picture are Hope and Jason and the boys, Jaylon (left), Bailey (middle) and Gavin (right).

Johnny's Journey to Victory

This is an excerpt from Johnny's Blog. Please join us in prayer for Scarlett's father and family as they go through this painful and difficult time. The link for his blog is in my links to the right.

"Today the oncologist told us that Johnny's lung cancer has been diagnosed malignant non-small cell lung cancer in stage 4. He recommends chemo therapy (which will not cure - only relieve symptoms and reduced the tumour.....it has entered the bloodstream and spread to the adrenal glands.)He will start tomorrow afternoon and every three weeks for 3 sessions then evaluate progress after that with a pet scan. The prognosis is 6-12 months with the chemo and 2-3 months left without treatment.

This is a very difficult day for Johnny, Scarlett, and me, spent in tears of shock and unbelief. We have not called anyone yet except Mom and Dad to tell the news. We want to wait. Today we rallied together as we have weathered every other past crisis in our lives and spent alot of time hugging and praying as we strengthen our faith. We have cried our eyes out together and allowed ourselves a one day pity party. Now we are ready to face this giant and give the ole devil a boot in his pants!"

Another prayer request, please

This was in Scarlett's blog that I read today:

"Today, as a result of the biopsy, the doctor gave my dad 6 months to a year. Through the tears that keep flowing, all I can do is play this song over and over. Despite what the doctor said, my family and I are choosing to still believe in a miracle and God's goodness. Thank you for believing with us."

You can see the song she's talking about at her blog bookmarked on my page. Please keep her family in your prayers.