Waiting for Ike...

As of now we have a little rain, winds about 40 miles an hour and we still have power. I am praying that this storm will not cause the damage they are predicting. That it will come ashore and dissapate. That is my prayer. They are saying that this storms expanse is so large that the winds will stay up for about 9-12 hours. Thank you for your continued prayers for all people in Ike's path.

Praying that God will still the waters....

Some have called and inquired about whether we are leaving or not. Due to the late notice of the evacuation (30 hrs. vs. standard 72 hrs.) I don't feel it would be a good idea to get on the road for a possible 20 hrs. ride to Dallas which would normally take 5 hours. I can't imagine doing that with Annabel. With all the other storms we had more warning and I was able to evacuate at the same time as the special needs. By staying I was always feeling negligent with not leaving with Annabel due to her special needs. But as of this a.m. @ 6:30 we were told we were under emergency evacuation. They were not phasing this in, just everyone including special needs were all leaving together. They are limiting our access out of town and I can't imagine being in traffic that occurred during Hurricane Rita. At this point, I am feeling negligent to try to leave with her. I am not praying this storm go and cause destruction anywhere else, just that it path may go to an unpopulated area. Please pray for us that I have made a wise decision and for all the families who are encountering the same situations. As long as we have power and I am able I will try to make updates. I don't think we are expecting anything under later tomorrow afternoon. So we will be hunkering down for hopefully some good family time.

Wow, six years old...

I have added a new name to the sidebar of Annabel's blog. Her name is Akaiya Davis. Her mom is Kelly Freeze. Akaiya is 6 years old and going strong. Kelly is just beginning with the blog thing. I am so happy she is doing this, because,6 yrs. old is just so awesome!. I actually met them two summers ago at the SOFT conference then again this year in Denver.

Akaiya is the one that is sitting to Annabel's right with the orange flower in her hair. Ava is laying on the blanket. I think they could all be sister, they look so much alike. The pictures shows all the girls sporting their sunglasses that Dr.Cantrell and his wife donate to these precious babies. I have mentioned how sensitive T18 babies are to the sunlight. Dr. Cantrell and Mrs. Cantrell are responsible for sponsoring the balloon release each year in memory of their son, Ryan who was born with T18 and has since gone to Heaven.
Next maybe we can get Ava's mom to start a blog. She also seems to be doing very well. So to all you family struggling through this journey, never lose hope! It is all totally in God's hands.