January 29. 2005

January 29. 2005

I just arrived home from Texas. It was a rich time to spend with Sid, Paula and Jesse. Then I went to Dallas for my meeting and got to see my aunt and my 90 something Grandpa! On the flight home, I sat right behind a new Marine and his family. They were just returning from his graduation in San Diego. Seems like forever since we were all there with Adam and Jesse.

And found out today that Adam called Rod about 4 am this morning. It was a very short call - about 3 minutes. His phone card was running out. He said that he has been out on missions - just keep praying! The news is really scary right now. He did mention that one of his knees is really sore - it has been hurting since Fallujah. It has swollen up and he went to the doctor. They looked at it and said that he chipped a little piece of bone off and that it would heal just fine. He is just not supposed to run unless he has to.

Jesse is coming along - just pray for his encouragement. It has been a long time in the hospital. Jesse is a real outdoorsman and he is getting cabin fever. His pain is much better controlled and his injuries are healing. We spent about 12 hours at the hospital and that is what Sid and Paula do every day. Sid and Paula both are becoming adept at medical care - as is Jesse. He really surprised me as he knew all the names of his medicines. He just hated it when a nurse would call a pill by it's generic name. He always wanted to know the "real name". Jesse has been sleeping much better. That is a real answer to prayer. Sid is planning to fly home in a few days. Keep sending cards to Jesse please.

Remember that passage in Daniel that I emailed last week. I was reminded that Daniel was in Babylon when he wrote that. Remember where Babylon is??????????? Present day Iraq. Isn't it great how God works.

Please pray right now:
1. For the elections in Iraq - that there would be safety for the Iraqi people and that God would put His king on the throne.
2. For Jesse's continued healing - above and beyond what we can imagine. For encouragement as he is inside. For protection from infection. Thank God for Jesse being able to rest and sleep.
3. For Sid and Paula and the other families of the wounded. That they would be encouraged and that they would have strength and endurance to uplift their kids.
4. For the families of Marines and soldiers killed in Iraq earlier in the war and this past week. For comfort in the days, weeks and years to come.
5. For Adam's knee - for healing quickly.
6. For protection of all our troops - for their wisdom and quick thinking - that the enemy would be very clear to them.

We are thankful for you and your faithfulness to our family.

In Christ's love and protection,
Jill