Tyler

My sister Janelle's son Tyler is in the hospital with some type of infection in his blood. It's been a bit of a roller coaster for Jake and Janelle these past few days, with visits to the ER at Lancaster General Hospital, an overnight stay at Hershey Medical Center and the continuing uncertainty of knowing the source of the infection. It is difficult to see this vibrant, energetic ball of "all-boy" struggling with pain and fever, scary needles and probing tests--all necessary, yes-- but how do you explain that to a 4-yr. old?

I'm sure Janelle will update everyone on her blog as soon as she is able, but in the meantime if you are reading this , please pray for their family. I am so proud of my little sister and her husband; they are pouring their lives out for their three small children (Tyler is 4 yrs old, Luke will be 3 yrs old next week and Paisley is 10 months old) and although this unexpected turn is very stressful and tough for them to go through, they are choosing to take each moment as it comes and to trust that God has not lost control of their lives.

"There is in every woman's heart a spark of heavenly fire which lies dormant in the broad daylight of prosperity, but which kindles up and beams and blazes in the dark hour of adversity." Washington Irving