The Power of Prayer

Lesson learned this week: We have an amazing and powerful God who listens to our prayers!!

Last Friday, Ryan's stepdad, Dave, had a massive stroke. The outlook by later on Friday was not promising; the doctors weren't confident Dave would make it. Ryan and all of his 12 siblings were able to go to Bismarck, ND, to be with his mom. Over the weekend, Dave made small improvements, but by Monday the outlook was not positive again because the swelling in his brain was worsening. They gave him a drug to help the swelling, but weren't sure how his body would respond to it. Miraculously his body responded positively and the swelling decreased!! Things have been looking up all week with him moving out of the ICU yesterday, taking small amounts of food and drink and also speaking in sentences! It will be a long road ahead with his recovery and rehab, but through God, Dave has beat all odds!! Ryan's mom has been so strong through all of these major up and downs! She's such a rock for the family!!

Andy and Amber were able to come home last Saturday because of Dave. It was a few days earlier than anticipated, but we're so thankful the army was able to send them early!! Thank goodness they were already back in the states!! Auntie Rachel, Andy, Tasha, Megan, Elijah, Izaiah, Cameron and myself were able to be at the MSP airport to welcome them back. Definately not the home coming they were anticipating, but we tried to make it as special as we could! Another answer to prayers ... having them return safely!!!