An invitation

Below is an update on Kirsten's family that was just sent out; the news is too good to confine to one sphere of the internet.  Consider it an invitation to praise the Lord with us!  Without any further ado, here you go...

Thank you so much for your continued prayers on behalf of my sister, Katie, as she progresses in her recovery.  We are praising God today that she is able to feel her toes on both feet and wiggle most of them!  Her left leg is healing well, but her right leg was damaged much worse and, therefore, faces more obstacles in the recovery process.  Katie was released from the hospital over the weekend and was able to spend time with her husband as well as our parents and brother who is home for spring break from Moody Bible Institute.  I spoke with her today and was encouraged to hear how God has been growing her and healing her body, mind, and soul. 

Please continue to pray for Katie and her husband, Nate, as they face this next year.  You can pray specifically for the following: (1) that God will draw them closer to Himself and each other through this trial; (2) that Katie's legs will heal properly and fully, so that she might walk again; (3) that a rehabilitation facility will accept Katie so that she might get the constant care she needs; and (4) that God will strengthen and give great patience and compassion to those who are and will be caring for Katie long-term (Nate, my parents, nurses, doctors, and therapists). 

As for my mom, she is doing well.  A pace-maker was placed in her heart following her collapse and is now working as it should, and any acute pain is gone.  She is still experiencing discomfort but is thankful to have been in the hospital and received great care.  Continue to pray that God allows the pace-maker to settle into place properly and that He gives her strength and energy to care for Katie well.

We continue to rest on God's sovereignty, goodness and faithfulness as our family faces this road to recovery.  And we are so thankful that you have joined us in praying to the Great Physician for full healing and restoration!  

grace and peace,
Kirsten, Jon, and Trevor

Thank you so much for walking with us through these difficult times.  We are thankful for you and thank God for the joy and encouragement you have so faithfully shared with us!