update on Rusty and his family ...

Good Morning,
Lu asked that I send out an update concerning Rusty, the son of our close friends Robin and Martin.  Robin called last evening in good spirits, but very busy and spokevery quickly.  She spent the day yesterday trying to get things in order at home.  Robin shared that Rusty's surgery took about 6-7 hours.  The doctors went in through the front of the neck as it is less invasive, but ended up also having to go through the back of the neck as well.  Rusty is talking with Robin, but does not seem to be tracking very well.  He is in a lot of pain! Rusty has fluid in his lung and swallowing is difficult for him. A breathing specialist is coming in to help.  The process requires Rusty to sit up which is very difficult for him right now and it takes two people to assist him.  The doctor came in yesterday and put his hand on Rusty's knee then asked Rusty were his hand was on his body without looking.  Rusty responded that his hand was on his knee!  The doctor then removed his hand and did not place it anywhere else then asked Rusty where his hand was touching.  Rusty responded "I can't feel anything", the doctor said "that's good because I'm not touching you".  OUR GOD IS GREAT!  This does not mean that Rusty will walk again, but it is a very good sign.  Robin is feeling encouraged.  Lu and I are amazed at the strength of this woman! 

Things to continue praying for:
1. Continued healing
2. Robin is finding that Rusty was a little behind in bills
3. Robin's husband is putting their other son in the car and
driving to SB to the Hospital, then Robin gets in the car their with Corey (other son) and drives back home.  This makes big days for Corey.
4. That Corey will continue to have good health during the stressful time

Thank you for praying for our friends!  This is how Lu and I can help them right now!  The family is feeling your prayers!!!!!

Jo for the both of us-

I am finding in my prayer journey that updates are crucial to the health of our prayers and to our own prayer journey as well as being able to journey with fellow christians in their time of need. I find within myself a growing connection to fellow believers. We are in this together and it is something bigger than ourselves.

Prayer changes us not God. We are in His hands and He watches and cares for us with a love so grand. We are along for the ride. Sometimes life seems way out of control and in those moments we know most imtimately that our God is the Master of the storm.

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