All of our company have returned home, and the Christmas tree and decorations are all down. It was a blessed Christmas. Family were such a blessing, and friends continue to lift us up and share all their love and support.

We are grateful Mike has stayed well, and continues to do well, even though some of our out of town family became sick, and Amber is sick again. We continue to trust God in protecting Mike. Everyday I care for Mike's tubes, I'm grateful for one more day of them working correctly. That small blessing is such a precious gift.

Today was a little hard on Mike. I think having the distraction and activity of family for a week kept his mind busy and off of our situation. But now that we're back to the daily grind, the reality of things just seemed to be weighing heavily on him. There just doesn't seem to be any quick fix for any of this. I was thankful Mike, at least, had physical therapy to go to today.

Today was also a day when everything just felt a little bigger than me. I know a lot of it was in response to what I saw Mike experiencing. I question, at times, if I have what it takes to get through all of this. My heart feels it's being pulled in a million directions. I'm struggling, adapting to what each day throws at me.

I'm grateful that whatever kind of day faces Mike and I, we have such loving friends and family, that stand in the gap for us and cover us with prayer. Thank you for your continued love and support.

"Let him ask in faith." James 1:6