March 18, 2010 - Packing and praying . . .

Hello Everyone. First . . . the yardsale was a wonderful success! Friends from our Life Group at church gave their time, talent, personal belongings, and gave up sleep to make this happen for us! The money raised will go towards housing, treatment and expenses incurred while Erik is receiving treatment. More than the money raised, this was a time for fellowship and sharing Erik's story with the community. Thanks so much! In addition to this financial support, we received additional gifts through Erik's benevolence fund through Northwest Community Church. This is an anonymous venue so we would like to take this opportunity to thank those of you who contributed through this fund. This financial support will definitely help to reduce our stress during this challenging time and will allow us to focus on what really matters - Erik and his treatments. Mom is taking Friday off to pack and get ready for the trip. Many of you will be bringing over meals, have sent meal gift cards, and are helping out with the coordination of activities and care of the children while we are away. We thank you each for this. A month sounds like a long time but we know that this time will pass quickly. We have been offered a glider rocker and a single bed for Erik for use while we are receiving treatment. A local church and friends from high school are helping us out with this. Amazing how God works all things out! Erik has experienced 2 minor breakthrough seizures this week. The enemy just won't stop! Please pray for things to settle in this area and for him to be able to receive treatment with no intervention for seizures required. Pray for safe travel for our family this weekend and we will update you next week on Erik's progress. Love in Christ, Erik's Family