Pictures from the Blocks and You Are Going to Miss This

I, Michelle, could really use your prayers. Most of this journey has been really, really hard, but, by the grace of God, we have been okay. It is getting a lot tougher for me. There is so much work that needs to be done, Abby needs a lot of care and the others kids still need parents. Brent is sick, with a temp of 101, so the kids can't even be in the same room as him. Abby has no immune system, so we have to be very careful. I would appreciate your prayers for:

• health for our family
• strength and energy for me get the work done that has to be done
• wisdom to let the things go that aren't necessary
• for the wisdom to treasure our time with our children, even on the really tough days

Most importantly, please join us in praising God that Abby is home, very happy and running through the house with a huge smile on her face. God is so good.

Pam at http://pramom26.blogspot.com/ has a blog carnival that I love. She reminds us that someday, we will miss what we have today. God blesses each of us, daily. I don't want to take any of His blessings for granted.

Even on a not so great day like today, we watched Abby and Sami laugh until they had tears in their eyes, got the worlds best hugs from Landis and spent time with friends we love. God's blessings are all around us.

Normally Abby is not allowed to go out around people, because her immune system is so weak. Last month Abby had a tiny window where her immune system was healthy enough for her to have a little fun, before she began her hardest round of chemo. We let her choose from several safer choices and she chose, without a moments hesitation, to spend the weekend at the Block's home. http://buildingtheblocks.blogspot.com/ If you don't know the Blocks, you are missing out on a huge blessing.

The picture is a little blury, but I want to show you one of
Abby's very favorite people. Even though Amy lives hours away,
Abby asks to go to her house almost daily. I wish we lived closer, too.

Friends since they were babies. Aleigha was so sweet to Abby.

Mya, Aleigha, Abby and Eli (Leslie's son). Our Guatemalan foursome.
Leslie, we loved spending the afternoon with you and your children.
We would love to see you again sometime soon.

Leslie's daughter Nandi and Addie

Leslie's son Noah.

Abby and Mya. Mya has the most beautiful hair.

Addisyn and Abby. Addie you are an incredible young lady.
You remind me so much of your mother. You have a heart f
or helping orphans and for serving God. I am so proud of you.

Abby and Travis. This pictures has been shown many
times before, but Abby LOVES it. Travis thank you for
taking the time to be so sweet to Abby.

Abby and Kallan. Abby's face says it all.

Sami and Addie

Abby and Aleigha

Aleigha Block

We miss you guys so much it hurts.
Thank you so much for making Abby and
Sami feel so special and loved. We love you.