January 5th

Since the last entry was a week ago, happy new year to all who have been reading Noah's blog. I pray that all are well and looking forward to what lies ahead in the new year. A year ago, we had no idea what lay in store for us in 2007. At that time we weren't definitely aiming for a second child. Boy how things can change!

Noah has been doing quite well over the last week. He is gaining weight well. He went for his two month pediatrician visit on Thursday and tipped the scales at 6 lbs 13 oz. He also received his requisite vaccinations. He seemed to tolerate those fairly well. He visited the ophthalmologist again on Friday. He is progressing well, though his retinal arteries have not completely reached the periphery yet. I'm not really sure why he's going for follow-up visits with the character.

Noah has been sleeping a bit better the last couple of nights thanks to an anti-gas medication. He had really been wearing us out over the preceding week. Missy was taking the brunt of it, but as always she tolerated it like a champ. Anna, Noah, and I are extremely blessed and thankful for her.

Missy, as you might be able to tell, is doing fairly well these days. She is starting back to work and is hopeful to get Noah's child care sorted out. Her soreness continues to improve and her energy, when Noah isn't keeping her up all night, has improved.

Miss is looking forward to a visit from her very good friend Kristen. Missy & Kristen were classmates in dental school. Kristen and her husband, Justin, live in Blytheville, AR now. She is coming up on Thursday and will be here until Sunday. They are sure to have a great time. I won't be here for the visit really as I have to go to Memphis for a few days.

My mom's vision has improved and she is to return to work on Monday the 7th. The Lord has been so gracious to us in so many ways and I am certainly thankful for His healing there.

Thanks for checking on Noah and Missy today.

Please pray for the following:
Guy, Mary, and their family
Ebrahim's walk with the Lord
Noah, and his big sister Anna, that they would come to know the Lord at a young age
God's continued working in the lives of our friends and family
Opportunities to be salt and light to others
Someone to take care of Noah when Missy returns to work

Please thank God for (at least) the following:
His love, grace, faithfulness, and provision

"The LORD has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy."
Psalms 126:3