It's a new year, and Mike and I step into it with grateful and trusting hearts. We have so much we're thankful for, but we still have many challenges ahead of us, and so much to lean on God for.

Mike is still doing well. His biliary tubes continue to function as they should, and he still has been protected from catching any viruses. (Praise God) Even so, things are rough for him daily.

Another area of concern has popped up and we need your prayers. We received a notice from our insurance company last month, and they have increased our COBRA payment quite a bit, beginning in February. So this is leaving me scrambling, looking for a job to help with this. We can't be without insurance coverage. I feel it's necessary to make our need a special prayer request, because it is going to take God's hand to work all of this out. He is Lord of the impossible.

We return to Houston January 19th, and will be there for 4 days, while they do more testing, and exchange Mike's biliary drains. These drains are going to require our going to Houston every 2-3 months, to have them changed out, and this really isn't something Mike can go and do alone. It's also serious enough of a procedure, that it would be unthinkable for me to not be present when it's done.

It's obvious the dilemma this puts me in, employment wise. It is going to take an employer sensitive to our situation. I am working on a couple of things which I would very much appreciate your prayers on. Please pray for God's protection, wisdom discerning His will, and courage to speak up and share our story without falling to pieces.

I'm confident that God knows our needs, and will answer prayer. He has been faithful. We just need strength to continue walking forward with our eyes on Him. Thank you for your love, prayers, and support.