"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.