PRAISE GOD!!!!

I have NEVER felt the presence of God as much as I have this past month. Yesterday Kristen called me at work because she has talked to the doctor about the next steps for Jack. The type of tumor Jack has does not require chemo....I am going to say this again THE TYPE OF TUMOR JACK HAS...DOES NOT REQUIRE CHEMO!!!!!!!

I am amazed. Last week the doctor told them he would most likely have to go through treatment and this week nothing! The doctor still wants to monitor Jack by having an MRI every 3 months the first year. I hope the doctor is absolutely amazed by the boldness of God! I am!


All I can say is WOW.

Prayer Request

Ok prayer warriors I have several this week.

#1 - Baby Jack
As most of you know Jack is the son of dear friends of ours, Kristen and George. They successfully removed a tumor from his head a couple of weeks ago, PRAISE GOD! He is feeling great and keeping his parents busy. However, last week they found out the tumor was cancerous and are waiting to find out how to treat it. They will hopefully find out Tuesday of this week. Please pray for God to be BIG and that Jack does not have to endure chemo or radiation. We need total healing prayers!!!!

#2 - Happy Feet Extreme
A group of men from our church are going on a mission trip called Happy Feet Extreme. They travel to extreme parts of Ecuador and/or Honduras to wash the feet of children, provide them with shoes and tell them about our Savior. What an awesome mission! Please pray for their safety for that they bring 1000 of children and adults to know Christ

#3 - Divorce
One of our family members is going through a divorce right now. As most are this is a hard situation. Please pray that they act like grown ups. There is a child involved. We all know that sometimes adults act ridiculous during divorce.

Thank you once again for your prayers. I totally believe this is what gets me through the day and helps to heal the un-healable. Love always!

...and we're off

My 9 month 2 1/2 week old is now walking. The night before last he was laying on the rug in the living room drinking his bottle. I was in the kitchen cooking dinner, turned to check on him and he was almost in the kitchen. I almost screamed! I really stopped breathing for a moment. I didn't know he knew how to get up off the floor. When he saw that I was looking at him he started laughing and fell down. What a great moment. Too bad I didn't have the video camera on :)

Jack Update

I just spoke with Jack's dad, George, and they are going home today after lunch!!! WOW!!On Tuesday he had major surgery and on Friday he gets to go home. What a miracle!

The results from the MRI were good. There is still a small spot on the brain but they are just going to watch it closely. The doctor does not feel the need for more surgery.

Please continue to pray for Jack as he goes through the heeling process. Pray for his parents that they are able to rest. Pray for big sis Emma (4 yrs old) that she can understand what is going on.

Thanks again to all my prayer warriors. Jack's progress is a result from the power of prayer and how Big God is!!!!

Jack Update

Thank you for prayers. As of last night Jack was doing great. They should get the results from the MRI today and hopefully move from PICU to a room. Please continue to pray for his parents George and Kristen. They need rest! Sleeping in a PICU waiting room is no fun.

I will keep you posted on about our little man Jack. GOD IS GOOD!!!

PRAY FOR JACK

PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE pray for this little guy. He and his family are very special to Jon and I. This is Jack Burttram and he is 14 months old. Last night his parents took him to the emergency room because of vomiting. They found out early this morning that he had a tumor on his brain.

This is the information that I received from our pastor's wife this morning....

"Jack is currently resting in ICU at Children's Hospital of Alabama. George and Kristen met with the neurosurgeon this morning and were faced with this information. Let me give you the information and then guide you on how to pray.

This afternoon they are going to perform an MRI to better locate and understand the mass. Surgery is being scheduled for tomorrow. Jack is currently experiencing hydrocephalitis (?sp?) which is fluid on the brain because of the mass or masses I should say. He has a rather large fluid filled cyst on the right temporal lobe and there is also a tumor on that same lobe. The cyst is causing the majority of the pressure and the fluid to surround the brain. This fluid and swelling is not allowing spinal fluid to drain and flow properly and that is what is causing the vomiting along with other malfunctions (lethargy, etc.). The surgery is going to be an effort to remove both the cyst and the tumor. Best case scenario is the removal of both providing relief for Jack and return to regular development for a 14 month old as the fluid begins to flow correctly again. Other scenarios that could occur, the "restart" of the proper fluid flowing through the brain could cause stroke like symptoms and possible damage. This damage would require additional surgery.

So as you pray, pray for Jack during the MRI today as he will have to be restrained and still for the pictures. Pray for sleep through this procedure so that Mommy will not have to watch him panic. Pray for the MRI to be clear so that the doctors will have a clear picture of what they are actually dealing with on such a tiny patient. Pray for rest for the doctor tonight so that his hands will be steady as he performs a delicate and complicated procedure. Pray for rest for George and Kristen as they await the upcoming procedure and watch their child helplessly. Pray for the two masses. Pray they shrink to where the fluid begins to flow again and the stroke like symptoms will not be a worry. Pray for a 100% successful removal of the two masses leaving Jack a healthy and happy baby. Pray for the cyst not to rupture now or during surgery. Pray for the anesthesiologist to administer the right amount of medication for Jack. Pray for the nurses to love him like their own. Pray for the entire family as they wait. Waiting is the hardest part of this as many of you have experienced first hand. Pray for their patience with each other and with other people. Pray for compassion. Pray for wisdom. Pray for a MIRACLE! Pray!"


Again, PLEASE PLEASE pray for this precious child.