into the great wide open

So tonight is my last night in California. Dad and I are heading out tomorrow morning and hope to be in NC by sunday. Please pray for our trip.

Many of you have asked if I will continue with the blog... and the answer is YES! :) I think it's important and also has become a big part of my ministry.

with former Muslims, Khalida Wukawitz (Palestine) and Gyimah Kasali (Ghana) and Gyimah's son, Joseph
Joshua and Brook Carvalho - Cody was in youth group with Joshua for 2 yrs in Socal
Jana Hall, my old hiking / shopping buddy from NC came to be with me for the day. She now lives in San Francisco. What a good friend!
Kasali Family - Christina, me, Gyimah, Cindy, and Joseph (Cindy was in the VERY first DTS on the Anastasis... for all you YWAM'ers readin this)
me and Hallie, Cody's sis

Celebrating Cody's life

We celebrated "African" style in the church yesterday. We cleared out all the chairs, except for a couple rows in the front... and everyone stood up. Cody was the least "religious" person I know. He was all about breaking molds and doing things different. He would've been stoked to see us honoring him in that way.

We worshipped Jesus and then watched a slideshow of Cody's life and his many adventures. Alaska, Hawaii, Nepal, Brazil, Mexico, our wedding. Just to name a few. It was precious!

Afterwards we gathered at his mom's ranch for food, fellowship, and lots of sharing. Many of Cody's friends from Socal came up and others from YWAM-Chico. It was so cool to finally meet all these people that I've heard him tell stories about.

It was a blessed day. I loved hearing different ones share about what Cody meant to them. One thing is for sure; he touched so many lives! Everywhere he went, he made friends.

He did more in 25 years than most do in 80. He was just like that! Oh how I'm gonna miss that man.

Exactly one year ago today, I was planning a wedding. Tonight I'm preparing myself for the memorial of my precious husband that will take place tomorrow. Life is so WEIRD! It just doesn't seem right. I'm still not so sure I've completely wrapped my mind around what has taken place in the past year. Spiritually speaking, my heart is so settled and I know Cody is having an amazing time with Jesus right now. Physically, I miss him. Plain and simple.

Life is so unpredictable, isn't it?

The only thing that makes sense in my life right now is Jesus and His intense love for me. He showed it to me by giving me Cody, who for me was the best example of Jesus apart from Jesus Himself. Instead of asking "what would Jesus do?" - I've often wondered, "what would Cody do?" He not only talked the talk; he walked the walk. He didn't even "try", it just came natural to him. He oozed love.

My dad's still here, but my brother and his family just left this morning. Being surrounded by them was such a much needed diversion. We spent wednesday afternoon in Ft. Bragg at the beach and then elk watching later in the evening. I had prayed that we would see atleast 1 elk, since my family had never seen one in real life. Well, not only did we see one, we literally saw atleast 75 or 80 coming down the mountain to drink from a water trough. It was amazing! I love elk; they're so majestic. It has truly done my heart good having my family around. We missed you, Mom!!

Today I received a letter from a friend across the ocean. I'm sure he had no clue what he was doing when he sent this package out 12 days ago. He ended his letter with a quote that has spoken volumes to my heart.

"And now I have no longing but to do at home, or else afar, His blessed will. To walk amid the many or the few; Thus, "choosing not to choose," my heart is still."

Thank you, Charles, for your prophetic utterances.

I will be in California for a few more days.. and then dad and I will take off into the wild blue yonder. Jeep loaded down! I'm lookin' forward to a road trip with him. What a crazy, but precious time we're having together.

I'm so grateful for all the prayers and intercession that's going up on my behalf. I can feel it. God's grace and peace has surrounded me like a warm blanket. You are all treasures in the eyes of God!

Cody Boone Wooten Spahr

On Sept. 21st 2008 at 5:50 a.m. Cody caught the first flight out to Heaven to meet his maker. Cody fought cancer for 10 months and is now in peace. Cody personified love and kindness to everyone he met. His Christian faith led him to share the gospel in Mexico, Brazil, Fiji, Nepal, and all over the US. Cody was part of two missionary training organizations; Youth With A Mission - Chico, CA and Surfing The Nations - Honolulu, HI. He touched many hearts and lives wherever he went.

A note by Cody written in 2006. "Nothing but love for all people under all circumstances. God's love is forever merciful and long suffering. His divine will was for us to be so like Him that we end up doing everything that He would do. I will rise up on wings of eagles and let the Great Spirit guide me on This Narrow Way."

A memorial service will be held on Saturday September 27th 2008 at 12:00 p.m., a brief gathering will be held at Cobb Mountain Community Fellowship 15460 Highway 175 Cobb, CA followed by a celebration of Cody's life at his family's home at 10055 Diener Dr. Kelseyville, CA, close to the church. Directions will be provided from the Church to the celebration following the service. Please bring food and drinks to share.

Cody is survived by his wife of 11 months Amy Spahr of Penrose, North Carolina. His mother Marianne "Bird" Wooten of Cobb, CA. His Father Marcus Spahr of El Triunfo B.C.S. Mexico. His sisters Hannah Spahr of Berkeley, CA and Hallie Spahr of Lake Berryessa, CA. Step-mother Lupita C. Spahr of La Paz, B.C.S. Mexico, step-brother Luis C. Spahr of Hayward, CA. Grandmother Rachel Spahr of Camarillo, CA. Uncle Mike and Aunt Jeanie Spahr of Camarillo, CA. Uncle Robert Spahr of Camarillo, CA. Uncle John and Aunt Nandi Wooten of Anahola, Kauai. Cousin's Jake, Jefflyn, and Hillary Spahr of Camarillo, CA, Michael Spahr of Orange County and Matthew Carmona of Kelseyville, CA.

Just a quick note to say that if you have left a message on my cell phone or emailed and haven't gotten a response yet, please give me lots of grace. The past few days have been unbelievably crazy.

My dad, brother, and sis-in-law are here.... and it's been amaaazing! I honestly don't know what I would've done without them. Please say a little prayer for my mom who's back in NC. She's working and taking care of my sick grandma and wasn't able to come out. It's been hard for her not being here.

I totally appreciate all your emails, comments, love, support, and prayers. My heart is so grateful! I'm feelin the love.

heart trips... again

Holy cow, I miss my husband!! I feel so lost without him. We were best friends, together 24/7. It's especially hard for me at night. Last night I asked my dad to sleep with me because I just didn't wanna sleep alone.

I feel so sad right now and my heart just hurts. I just had to go thru a bunch of pics to pick out some for the slideshow at Cody's memorial and it totally wrecked me.

The other day someone asked me if I was mad at God. My answer was no. Of course not, how could I ever be mad at Him? He gave Cody to me for almost 2 yrs - and it was the most precious gift. God blessed me with the most amazing person I've ever known. I am so thankful.

I know that so many of you are praying intensely for me and I'm so thankful, you don't even know! Please don't stop praying. I need you to hold up my arms when I can't hold them up on my own.

Celebrating Cody

We will gather to celebrate Cody's life this saturday, September 27th at 12 pm at

Cobb Mountain Community Fellowship

15460 Highway 175

Cobb, CA

followed by a gathering at Cody's family's home:

10055 Diener Dr

Kelseyville, CA 95451

Cody IS healed!

Thank you so much for all your love, heartfelt thoughts and prayers!

I just wanted to ask real quick to please send any cards, etc to my parents house in NC, which is where I'll be going soon. The address is on the left side of the blog, just scroll down. Thanks so much!

God bless you guys for lifting me up into Jesus' arms during this time. I can totally feel His incredible grace, perfect peace, and intense love for me. I'm so thankful that Cody is experiencing LIFE now, true life. I know that where he is is more real than where we are. My heart and soul are constantly comforted in the fact that Cody is with Jesus. He's not in anymore pain or suffering in his earthly body. I just know that he's having an amazing time right now.. probably surfing waves with Jesus :)

Cody IS healed! God answered our prayers. Yeah it totally looks a lot different than we all hoped and prayed for, but I just know that God's ways are not our ways. His thoughts are so much higher than our own. He is Sovereign and in total control. His word is my anchor!

Details about the celebration service are still in the works, but I will definitely post that as soon as we know. It will be on saturday, but I don't know anymore than that.

Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints - Psalm 116:15

Cody went to be with Jesus this morning at about 5:45am. He just looked so peaceful and so handsome!

God bless every single one of you who prayed for us over the past 11 months.

Cody fought the good fight! He is FREE and now living the life that is truly life.

My dad is here with me... and my brother, sis-in-law and precious little neice are flying in tomorrow night.

Please ask God to continue to strengthen me with His perfect peace and amazing grace.

"If you want to kill giants, follow a giant killer!" - Bill Johnson

Everyday is a constant battle. Our whole lives we are taught to go by what we see, feel, think, and even the opinions of others often dictate our perspective. I know I'm constantly writing about "walking by faith; not by sight" - but it's my reality. Literally, as soon as my feet hit the floor every morning, I'm faced with this question -- am I going to let God's word, which is TRUTH, set the course for the day or am I going to go by what I see?

It's not easy! If you've ever been in a similar situation you know what I'm talking about.

I posted verses all over our room as a reminder that God's word supercedes everything else in our lives.

I am believing and walking in the Truth over Cody's life, even when the circumstances seem to completely oppose or deny his destiny. I know Cody has a destiny! We all do.

Sometimes we find ourselves in situations that we wouldn't have necessarily chosen in a line-up, but I believe that when God has placed incredible calls on our lives the enemy tries to fight that much harder. Cody's entire destiny is at stake. He has a calling... the Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is upon him, because the Lord has anointed him to bring good news to the poor. He has sent Cody to comfort the brokenhearted and to announce that captives will be released and prisoners will be freed. He has sent Cody to tell those who mourn that the time of the Lord's favor has come. (Isaiah 61:1-2)

Cody has ministered in Fiji, Brazil, Mexico, and Nepal. In Brazil, he was part of a healing crusade, where he prayed for many sick people and saw them healed right before his very eyes. In Nepal, he hung out with the homeless, the refugees, the orphans, the least of these. He even spent a cold winter night on the street with a bunch of kids that the world had deemed useless. I believe this is just the beginning of how God wants to use Cody in the nations.

In all your praying, please ask God to put a slingshot in Cody's hand.... that he may defeat the giant called cancer and rise up out of this affliction in the power of Holy Spirit!

THE SNAKE HAS NO HEAD!

I found a snake in the fire pit today. It was already dead and I noticed that it didn't have a head. I quickly remembered a story that I heard Heidi Baker tell once... so I picked the snake up with a stick and hung it on a pole for the whole world to see. The snake has no head! And neither does the enemy. He may prowl around looking for someone to devour, but he is so defeated!

We are more than conquerors through Christ Jesus who loves us more than we can ever fathom!
(Romans 8:37)

Please pray specifically for ....

1. appetite!!
2. numbness on a majority of Cody's body
3. pain in the right arm
4. oxygen level (it's been a little low)
5. strength, joy, endurance
6. whatever else God lays on your heart :)

It's been hard for me to see Cody totally bedridden. We're so use to doing everything together, so I feel a little bit like a lost puppy. Please pray for my heart.. that I would just be able to press into the lover of my soul more and more during this tough time.

On a more exciting note, my dad is coming on saturday!! I can't wait to see him -- and that's an understatement. Thank you, Ken & Sandy Brown for sending him to me - God bless you guys!

Many of you have written asking what you can do, what do we need, etc? Honestly, I can't think of a single thing we need. We love getting mail though, so cards of encouragement would be welcome and greatly appreciated.

"That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God." 1 Cor. 2:5

I'm so sorry I haven't written sooner. We arrived home safe and sound friday afternoon without any problems, praise be to God! The only complaint Cody had about the transport was that the bed was too small :)

We've just been getting settled back into life on the mountain. I didn't realize how much I missed the peace and serenity of this place. I love seeing all the wild turkeys, quail, and deer running all over!

This morning I woke up on the couch, which is where I'm now sleeping since Cody is in a more comfortable hospital bed. Please pray for me cause it really is hard not being able to sleep with my husband. We're usually holding hands even in our sleep, so to not be able to do that is really quite traumatic for my heart.

Anyway, this morning I woke up... and just felt battle weary. I feel like I've been fighting this thing for so long without any real progress. I had a vision of myself standing behind a bus and I was trying to push it up the mountain. Obviously, I couldn't. It was too much for me to do on my own. And then all of a sudden, all these people just started appearing out of nowhere... people I didn't even know.. and they just came around me and started helping me push the bus. I did recognize 2 people... Todd & Vickie Hedgepeth (my leaders in YWAM).. and they just waved to me with huge smiles on their faces.

Thank You, Lord, for encouraging my heart. I know we're not in this alone, but sometimes it sure feels like it. It's comforting to know that I don't have to carry the burden by myself. That's one of the beautiful things about the body... when one part suffers, we all suffer. So with that said, I hope YOU know how truly grateful we are for your prayers... I know they are many!

Cody's doing pretty good - and I say that prophetically. He's completely bedridden and still not able to walk. He's been sleeping a lot all weekend... and usually only wakes up to eat, or watch a rerun of The Simpson's (I know, I know - but atleast it's funny... sort of!), or to visit for a few minutes. Even though his body is tired, his spirit is strong! I just wanna honor Cody right now, because he is the most amazing person I've ever seen. His strength and faith encourages me so much. No matter how he feels or what the day may bring, he praises God.

We continue to walk by faith, for this is the only way we know. The world tells us that we should go by what we think, feel, or see... but that's so contrary to God's way, isn't it?

I believe in my heart that God is taking Cody into a season of rest. And in His perfect timing, Cody will rise up. And God will get ALL the glory.... "that your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God!"

Cody is in the operating room of the Great Physician.

On the eve of our departure from Redwood City, my heart is in a few different places.

We are so incredibly thankful to Rex & Denise Quinn for opening up their home to us, loving us as their own, and folding us right into their busy family! As Rex always says, "we are family now!" So true.

The past 7 wks here have been some of the most challenging, but also some of the most blessed. When I consider all the things that have taken place, it feels like a year has gone by. We are so thankful for our dear brothers and sisters at Peninsula Christian who welcomed us with open arms, loved on us, supported us, fed us, prayed with and for us, encouraged us, and continue to believe in God who lives inside of us and His call on our lives.

Our pastor, Brad Backlin, from Cobb Mtn Community came down to spend the day with us. He just came and spoke Truth over us literally all day - it was so refreshing and so encouraging! It did our hearts good to hear nothing but the Word all day.

My heart feels a little torn to be leaving Redwood City and all the people that have become so precious to me! It seems like relationships were just starting to bloom ... and here we go again. Our journey doesn't let us stay in one place for very long.

I wish I could put into words all the things God is showing me and teaching me during this wild and crazy season. I feel like I have to constantly stay focused and keep my eyes on Jesus. There are so many tears, liquid prayers, throughout the day. But I can honestly say, that Cody and I have incredible peace in our hearts. I don't know how, or why but God is faithful and His grace is sufficient (2 Cor. 12:9) for everything we have to walk thru in this life.

We know that God is Sovereign and that He causes all things to work together for the good of those who love Him who have been called according to His purpose (Romans 8.28). Our prayer is that God would just help us rise above this momentary "thing", to see it through His eyes and from His perspective. We are not of this world and we don't wanna live as if we are.

God is good; unfailingly good. He can't be anything else. Goodness is His nature.

If you're going thru a hard time right now, I just encourage you to surround yourself with God's word. Read it, listen to it, speak it out. It will always lift your spirits and take you higher!

On another note, we'll be leaving for home early in the morning. Cody will be going by ambulance transport and I'll follow behind in our Jeep. Please pray for Cody - that the ride will be comfortable and he won't experience any pain.

God bless you!

Your continued prayers are deeply appreciated and vital.

Cody's doing a little better each day. As I said on monday, he wasn't able to walk and has been in bed for 3 full days now. Please pray for strength in Cody's legs. It's very frustrating for Cody to not be able to move around so easily.

His appetite is slowly improving with the help of the $600 bottle of appetite enhancer!

The pain is under control and being managed pretty well.

Please pray specifically for:

1. strength in Cody's legs
2. healing in his bone marrow and lungs
3. and whatever else God lays on your heart

God bless you!

... that you and I may be mutually encouraged by each other's faith - Romans 1:11b

I just wanted to share a couple emails that we received this morning. I love hearing how God led others to pray for Cody.. where He led them, what He told them to do, etc. Please share with us anything God spoke to you... it would greatly encourage our hearts!

"Just a quick note to remind you of my love and continued prayers. Yesterday I took two girlfriends from Mt. Vintage up to Pisgah and we went to the lower falls, prayed for Cody and took communion together in his behalf."

"it was a pleasure and quite calming to fast yesterday. I prayed for you and Cody all day yesterday...and then my prayer partner and I prayed for Cody and you yesterday evening...
God gets the glory for the great things HE has done and will do"

Update:
Cody wants to walk! He is feeling pretty good today with minimal pain, but needs strength in his legs. One quick testimony... a couple nights ago, he was laying in bed with his chest just wheezing so much. I just laid beside him listening. God told me to tell Cody that he has authority over his body. So I told Cody and immediately he rebuked the wheezing in Jesus name and instantly it stopped! Praise Jesus! The wheezing has been lingering off and on the past couple days, but I just remind Cody everytime I hear it that he has authority over it.

We went ahead with an in-home health care referral for pain management only. Since Cody is no longer under a doctor's care, he still needs to be able to get pain medication and the only way we could do that was thru a community based program. We had our first meeting this morning with a couple nurses and it went really well.

We're planning to go home (Lake County) sometime on friday. Please do not send anymore mail to the Quinn's address.

Thank you all from the bottom of our hearts for your love, support, encouragement, financial blessings, prayers, and fastings. We walk by faith; not by sight.

The only prayers I've been able to muster up today have been of the liquid kind. My heart just aches and weeps for my precious husband's life. All day I've just been speaking the Word over him and declaring life to come into his body.

We've been so overwhelmed by all the people praying for us. Everytime I open an email, tears just stream down my face and I can sense the Father's love for me and Cody. People prayed and fasted today literally all over the world. All across the US, England, Australia, New Zealand, Nepal, India, Mexico, Botswana, Ireland... and I'm sure many other places that we don't even know of. God is so incredible!

I just want to personally say THANK YOU and GOD BLESS YOU to everyone who fasted and prayed for Cody today. I feel like I'm indebted to half the world! :)

Cody's doing ok... he's having a really hard time standing up and walking, so he spent the day in bed... watching movies, laughing, talking with his mom and sisters. I'll take some recent pics soon.

REMINDER

WORLDWIDE (literally) DAY OF PRAYER & FASTING FOR CODY - tomorrow - Monday, Sept. 8th!


Jim Fulkerson & Cody
anointing Cody with oil
Bird, Cody and Sarah praying for each other (Sarah is battling breast cancer)
I gave Cody a new tattoo :)

"The only real truth in this world is the Word of God, and IT takes precedence above experiences, opinions, or doctrines." - M. Brazee

Cody and I have been so blessed by God and His people these past couple days. I wish I could just post all the incredible emails we've received. Wow, it's so encouraging and so humbling to hear of all the people, literally all over the world, that God is raising up to pray for us.

We are not discouraged, devistated, or defeated. God's word is more real than anything we perceive to be real in our lives. He is not a man that He should lie; He is good for His promises.

Our church in Redwood City, Peninsula Christian Center, held a gathering last night for all the intercessors and warriors to come together on Cody's behalf. It was amazing to see how many showed up. Cody's mom and sisters were there too.

In the midst of the storm, we continue to walk by faith, not by sight. Yes, it's hard and no, it's not always easy - but we can literally feel the grace of God surrounding us.

Last night at the meeting, I sat on the floor wondering "should I be crying?"... "should I be upset?" I can't explain the peace of God that has enveloped both of our hearts. I don't think I could cry if I tried. But that's not to say that I won't have a melt down later.

You'll be hearing from Cody real soon, in the meantime.... don't let man dictate your destiny!!

GREAT NEWS!

We just went to the hospital for a platelet transfusion, but Cody's platelet count was higher than it's been in atleast a month so he didn't even need one... Praise God!!

WOW!

We woke up this morning to so many encouraging emails, prophetic words, visions, and written prayers. God is with us! We feel His glory love surrounding us like a warm blanket.

I am so happy to say that Cody just got out of bed on his own for the first time in a couple weeks. He also slept pretty good last night. Praise Jesus! He just came back from the bathroom with NO huffing and puffing!

I just read thru Isaiah 62 - 65. There were several verses that stood out to me, but one imparticular. Isaiah 65:1 says "The Lord says, "People who never before inquired about me are now asking about me. I am being found by people who were not looking for me. To them I have said, 'I am here!"

One of those people is my dad. He accepted Jesus at an early age and passed thru the waters of baptism, but never really pursued a relationship with the Lord. Ever since Cody got diagnosed my dad has been praying for him - every single day for almost a year! A few weeks ago, I was on the phone with dad and he just couldn't wait to tell me about this dream he had. It seems more like a vision, but here it is...

"I was in bed asleep and felt someone tapping on my shoulder. I turned over and it was Jesus telling me to come with Him. So I got up, followed Him to a big area where He stretched out His arms and said to me 'these are all the people I take care of '. I looked around the corner and there was Cody with a big smile on his face!"

God is at work. When you're in the midst of the storm and it feels like you're seconds from drowning, it's impossible to see the big picture. But we know this is not about us, per say.

I sense an intensity in my spirit and really believe that this weekend is crucial, along with prayer AND FASTING.

And He said unto them, This kind can come forth by nothing, but by PRAYER AND FASTING." - Mark 9:29 (kjv)

This verse has been on my heart all week. Also, God led me to 2 Chronicles 20 a few days ago. If you haven't read this specific chapter before, I highly encourage you to. It's so powerful! I won't go into major details, but here's a few observations.

When Jehoshaphat and his people were told that a great army was coming up against them, he did 3 things - in this order:

1. declared a FAST
2. cried out to God
3. Praised God

So saints of God, now more than ever, we need not only your prayers.. but your fasting too. I want to declare a fast, just like Joel did, for this coming Monday, Sept. 8th.

While at the hospital today, we met with a fellow oncologist (Cody's doc is out of town). He sent Cody down for a chest x-ray to see why he's having so many problems breathing. About half an hour later, a nurse came to get us and took us to a private room. I had this horrible feeling in the pit of my stomach but wasn't sure why.

Basically the doctor informed us that there is nothing else they can do for Cody. The bone marrow biopsy came back showing that there is in fact disease in his marrow. And there are 2 pretty large tumors on Cody's left lung, which is why he's having shortness of breath and wheezing. They cannot give Cody anymore chemo, because of his marrow. Also a bone marrow transplant is out of the question. The doctor offered to refer to hospice care, but we declined atleast until we can get our heads together and PRAY!

As you can see, we need a miracle! We are not declaring defeat, but this is the reality that we are facing. We know God can turn this thing around at any moment, so we are trusting Him and Him alone! He parted the Red Sea, for cryin' outloud :)

We are doing amazingly well, by God's incredible grace. I do not believe this is unto death, but we do have a huge battle on our hands. So we covet your prayers and fasting... please just do whatever God tells you. So many of you have been standing with us during this whole time and we are so so so thankful! Please continue to stand.

back at Stanford!

So we're back at the hospital today because Cody woke up in a lot of pain and having a hard time breathing again. The paid med's that he has just aren't sufficient and don't give him any real relief.

The doctor is concerned about Cody's left lung, so he's going to have a chest x-ray.

We don't have any results from the bone marrow biopsy yet. I guess that takes a little bit longer especially since monday was a holiday.

Please pray specifically for Cody's left lung.. whatever God lays on your heart.

I'll update again as soon we know any news.

another seasonal favorite

Welcome Kennedy Lee Cole!

My cousin, Tina, just gave birth to a sweet little baby girl! She made her introduction on friday, August 29th - weighing in at 7lbs and 6 ozs. Congratulations Tina & Brody - we love you guys!!

"Lo, children are a a heritage of the Lord: and the fruit of the womb is His reward." Psalm 127:3 (kjv)

heart trips

I just wanna thank everyone for being so sweet, supportive and so en-couraging during such a wild season in our lives.

I'm feeling a little better today after a full nights sleep. Rest is so underrated! God so knows what He's talking about... if even the Creator of the universe rested on the 7th day, how much more do we need to do it?

I'm really missing home (NC) today. My grandma is sick and I'm a little sad that I can't be there to see her one last time before she meets Jesus. Ever been a little jealous of someone who gets to leave this world?

oh the sadness in my heart

The past couple days have not been easy ones for me.

Every possible worst case scenario has gone through my head... several times.

And I'm so emotional. It feels like my heart is about to explode.... must be about that time of the month..

Laboring on Labor Day... in the Spirit

Cody's labs were ok yesterday, thank You Lord ... so we spent the day sort of celebrating, I guess you could say. Terry and Valerie House came down for the day... it was amazing seeing those guys again! We spent a lot of time praying for Cody.. and then drove out to Half Moon Bay and ended the day with a fine Italian dinner at Mezza Luna.

funny how you can see Val's shadow on Cody's shirt

ahh, California... that's what I'd call SPF 100%
Val found a sand crab
this little cutie was draggin' that seaweed all over the beach.. too funny!
Yay, Terry & Val... we love you guys!"God told me last night that I would see the ocean today!"

Half Moon Bay State Beach
warriors!
the Calgirl rollin' up her pants
precious moments

This morning we're off to the hospital to have Cody's labs checked. I'm praying everything is ok and that he won't need any transfusions.

We had such a relaxing weekend. Yesterday, Hannah came to visit and it was sooooo good seeing her again! Then we went to a BBQ at the pastor's house - so fun! I was totally wiped out by the end of the day... sometimes Cody does that. He gets this amazing burst of energy and wants to do everything and I just can't keep up! :)

Oh, here's a random thought that I've been chewing on for a while now: Just because it's a "Christian" book, does not mean it's Biblical.

One more thing, even though I absolutely loved the picture of the lion and the lamb... it was just too big for my tastes.. so I'll be looking for something a little smaller to replace it with :)