October 2010

Friends,

May your unfailing love rest upon us , O Lord, even as we put our hope in you.

Psalm 33:21-22

Ruby is adorable. We love her so much.

Physically it has been a difficult few weeks here, we feel tired. Ruby has had lots of vomiting around the clock, an infection, and other challenges. The stress of weight loss from the vomiting and lack of growth have been hard and we feel emotionally done with the feeding tube. And then there are those "Ruby" moments when her adorable self comes out and all the challenges seem to dissipate under the weight of her cuteness.

We are learning the value of maintaining inner peace through it all - which really is available in Jesus - the Person. I think real inner peace - the ability to be still inside and out - is the most valuable thing a person can possess in any season of life and perhaps the hardest thing to faithfully guard.

Praise Reports: Ruby's social response is increasing - laughing and smiling. It is the most redemptive area for progress and we are overjoyed at each little noise she makes. Ruby's smiley times are by far the best times of any day. Thank you, Lord, for this grace.

Prayer Requests: Healing. Total. Complete. Healing.

If God is for us, who can be against us? He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all - how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things? Romans 8:31-32

Thankful for all the miracles so far - and pressing onward from here towards the promise,

Mitch, Katie, Ruby Joy