Sorry for the delay...

Sorry for the delay, but I just realized I never updated the end of our last trip to Boston.  Jacob's recovery was great, once he was released from the hospital.  Those first couple days were rough, but he bounced back so fast.  It made a huge difference in his pain that the work they did in and around his pleura stayed sealed.  I am so thankful for that.  Here are some pictures of our last couple days in Boston. He was feeling so good, we were able to get out and about a little bit...

  

After 2 failed attempts, we finally got to ride the swan boats in the Boston Public Garden!

We traveled home without a hitch, and life has kept moving as usual.  We have been so busy, I have had little time to update, but here's how Jake has spent the last few weeks since our trip...

Please continue to pray for Jake.  We go back to Boston July 17-27 for his next treatment/surgery. Please pray for us as we will be taking the whole family this time. We just got finalized the details of getting our flights, where to stay, etc.  It has been quite a challenge this time around with all 6 of us going, but we are so thankful its going to work out.  Many details had to fall into place for this to happen, but it was our desire for the older 2 kids to get to come, and experience this with us.  Please pray that the trip will go smoothly for all our children.  We are hoping to fit in a good bit of "play time," and to get to explore the city with our oldest 2, and have some fun all together.  We do have several appointments this time, in addition to the surgery.  I am concerned about what we will learn during these, as I am hearing some things from our doctors that have me worried.  I want to forget sometimes what a continuing battle this will be for our Jake.  Pray we will learn what we need to and make the right decisions for him to get the very best of care.  Pray for me that I will not be overcome with worry about his future, and stay grounded in the present.  Pray for Jacob and his continued health, and for us to enjoy "today's miracle!"  Love to all of you...