I realized that I haven't put a picture on here lately...I am going to take my camera to the hospital on Thursday and take some pics. I never really think about taking pictures there, but I am coming to realize that this is such a big part of our lives this year....no pictures of it would really not be realistic and I would love to show them to Eli when he is 25 and remind him of what we went through as a family.

Every now and then I have to stop what I am doing and really look at Eli...this kid is so amazing!!! He has such a wonderful spirit. I think about what he has gone through this year and it just brings me to my knees. Thank you God for allowing him to stay the same wonderful kid throughout all of this!!!

Please keep us in your prayers Thursday and Friday. As the time gets closer,I find myself really getting nervous. It was such an awful time for us in January...I really don't want to go back there. I keep reminding myself..."Be strong and courageous....." but sometimes it is better said than done.

I am going to my Bible Study tomorrow morning. This is something I have soooo missed this year, and Pam Hawver has been sitting with Eli now on Wednesday mornings so I can go. I really feel the support and strength when I am with these women, and it will certainly come in handy this week....

I will update on Friday when we get home.

Thanks for checking in.

Maria

I am thankful for Eli and the wonderful love that he gives me.