People have been asking for an update and it has been on our minds to do, as a matter of fact I started to this morning but did not have the time. In the mean time there have been some things unfolding. Yesterday, Luis did a spinal tap on Jared to see if any thing is going on in the brain with leukemia. It went very well(first attempt with not much discomfort) and he thought from appearance it looked pretty good. Today they got the lab. results on it and they found some blasts in it indicating leukemia activity. It was not what we wanted to hear however all the signs and symptoms have been pointing to that ie; the eye, facial droop, lots of pain in his head. I thought of a scripture but could not find it, that speaks of things hidden in the darkness made manifest in the light, and this thing has been hidden for over a year. That is how long the issue with his eye has been going on in some fashion or other. You can't fight the enemy if you can't see him. So today the doctor was going to do another spinal tap to do a treatment in the spine. We continue to stand and contend for a complete healing and restoration for Jared. See Luke 18:1-8. Also Second Samuel 23:10 speaks of one of David's mighty men who fought against all natural odds until his hand cramped around his sword and the Lord brought a great deliverance. We want to be like that, not in desperation but more focused. So, please pray for:
1. The stem cell transplant to be effective to fight
2. Relief and healing for his eye. Very painful right now
3. A hedge of protection mentally, physically, and spiritually fo Jared and Christina(and us) Our enemy prowls about seeking to kill, steal, and destroy and we are alert to this.
4. Effectiveness of this chemo, NO side effects
Please forgive all the fighting analogies(we are in a war) I watched "Band of Brothers", very powerful. Thanks for love, prayer, and support in so many ways. The Waters