Breaking the Fast

Good morning!

Last night, I attended a party — actually a "shower." I am not sure what kind of shower you call it. It was given for a couple who are adopting two teenage boys from Ethiopia (Passing on all the food took every ounce of will power that I could muster!) The couple will travel in two weeks to bring the boys to America. It is a time of joy and anticipation.

This has been an interesting week, full of emotional swings. In addtion to the celebration of the adoption, we celebrated my nephew's wedding on Sunday. Another time of joy and anticipation. Yet, even during that celebration, I spent time talking with Cookie (Adam's mom) about Adam. It was quite a contrast of emotions. Tuesday, we learned that Kasey (who we know from our church family) passed away after a battle with leukemia. He was 14.

There were other events, some of which will remain confidential, that were not so good. And, some good, like my daughter, Victoria, returning home after being gone for a couple weeks. I pondered the past week's wild ride of emotions throughout the day. I discussed it with a friend at the shower. And, at the end of the day, my thoughts came back to Adam. As time marches on, some naturally "expect" that Adam will not make a full recovery. In contrast, Adam's prayer warriors are still anticipating a supernatural healing by God. We are firm believers that we should...

...Expect the Unexpected

"Beware in your prayers, above everything else, of limiting God, not only by unbelief, but by fancying that you know what He can do. Expect unexpected things 'above all that we ask or think.'"

~Andrew Murray

Prayer Request

"Please continue to pray for Adam's muscle tone and his storms. He had 2 really horrible storms today (Wednesday). The storms are so hard on his body and it usually takes his body quite awhile to recover. Please, please pray for continued, consistent progress. Your prayers are making a difference and God hears you. Please continue to partner with me in prayer for Adam's FULL recovery (emphasis added)."

~Amy Root

A Reason to Praise

Pray boldly, each day, as you walk by faith.