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Trials

 This past Friday Audrey went down to Children's for a blood transfusion. After several hours at the hospital Audrey arrived home feeling quite tired. She was excited to go to bed that evening. Saturday morning Audrey woke up refreshed, she had a slight glow in her cheeks and enjoyed her day playing with her siblings. We even took a hike at our local school. That time together as a family was wonderful. We enjoyed the beauty around us; the leaves, the sound of birds, the wonderful sound of the creek.

Sunday morning, we were thrilled to have Andrew home from work and enjoy a day together with all 6 of us. This time seems limited with everything going on, so when we get it, we cherish it. Shortly before lunch, Audrey's nose began to bleed. For about 30 minutes, she laid down, then it would stop, but it would shortly start up again. We decided to take her to the local hospital to check her labs. Her lab work indicated her platelets were very low and a transfusion was pertinent. Due to a lack of ambulances that transport children, Audrey had to take another helicopter ride to Children's. She is currently sleeping and received platelets to help stop her nose from bleeding. ENT packed her nose to help with this as well.

With that said, we are continuing to pray for our sweet Audrey Grace.She is so pleasant and adaptable in all of these situations. Her smile continues and she never ceases to run out of sweetness. Thank you for praying. We are often filled with peace during these trying times.



2 Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters,whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3 because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.

James 1:2-3 

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