As most of you know by now, Rich’s Dad was in a terrible accident yesterday. I won’t go into details here, I just want to ask you to continue praying. We thought he would be going home last night, but we were called this morning on our way to church and told that Dad started getting sick and his blood pressure shot up. Consequently, they are keeping him in the hospital for at least one more night.
When we got home Rich spoke to his Dad on the phone for a few minutes. After they hung up Rich decided to go ahead and drive out to see him. He wants so badly to see his Dad, to hug him, and touch him. . .
Even though it means I am now alone with the kids, I feel perfect peace about this decision. Rich took Ethan with him for company and to let Ethan experience joy in comforting others. They should be back tomorrow evening, Lord willing.
If for some reason, you did not get my private message explaining what happened, message me and I will let you know. Thanks for praying and your concern.
Here is a picture I took of our gang this morning:
“Beside us to guide us,
our Lord with us joining,
ordaining,
maintaining His Kingdom divine;
So from the beginning the fight we were winning,
Thou, Lord wast at our side;
The glory be thine!”
~from the hymn, “We Gather Together” by Theodore Baker
(We sang this hymn in church this morning, this was the 2nd verse of it.)
Good to be Home 
I will be praying for Rich and Ethan as they travel as well as for his dad. I think it’s good that they were able to go and I think Rich will feel better for it.
What a bunch of cuties! Continued prayers here for Rich’s Dad.
beyond a gorgeous bunch of little ones!!!! so thrilled over the healing of rich’s dad… that was quite a story, and God is so good!
Your “gang” is absolutely wonderful ~ may Rich & Ethan have safe travels and may Rich’s dad soon be well and home ~
They are precious!
I love seeing little guys in ties and little girls in bows. You are blessed.
Continued prayers for your FIL and travel mercies for Rich and Ethan. Love the pic of all the kids! Suz
Rich will be so glad he went. We were very happy that we went to be with be my dad last week. (He was in the hospital with congestive heart failure.) God will give you a special grace for tonight and tomorrow while he is gone, too! I’ll be praying for that.
Alesha
Praying for you all. Love the darlings all lined up on the bench. Jenny
A special trip for Ethan to have some one on one time w/Dad. Praying for you all.
You are in our prayers…all of you.
Great picture! God truly answered Rich’s dad’s prayer. Amazing story! Hope Rich and Ethan have a safe trip.
I am so glad Rich was able to go. And I know Ethan will treasure this time alone with his dad. God is so good to us. This testimony of His power is so amazing.
I’m glad that Rich & Ethan were able to go to see his Dad, I hope they have a safe trip there & back home. I will continue to pray for you & your family. Your kids are so cute!! That is a great picture of them.
all nice and tidy ready for church…what a handsome bunch!
Saying a prayer~
((((((HUGS)))))) to you my friend. Your children look AWESOME in their church clothes, great picture.
I just noticed you can tell their height by were their feet hit the couch, how cute.
So sorry to read this news.Hope all goes well and I certainly will pray for your father-in-law and for safety for your DH and son as they travel.It is well……
What a nice group of children all dressed up! And I’m so glad that Rich and Ethan went to see Rich’s dad — they’ll both feel much better for it! I’ll be thinking of you!
I will pray for Rich’s Father and safe travel for Rich and Ethan. I did not get the message about what happened, but will continue to pray for all of you… Great picture of all the kids.
So sorry to hear of an accident. . .I didn’t get the message either, but will pray for all of you. Also, just read your post about judging others. . .haven’t been on for several days. I could have written the same thing. I so often feel judged by other Christian women when I think, “We’re all in this together!” We need each other desperately. . .why do we often seem to shoot our wounded? Or those who do life a little differently than us? We’re supposed to be different. . .that’s how God designed it. Sorry for your suffering in all areas. . .hope your day with the other four goes well today as you await your husband and son’s return—
I’m so sorry to hear about the accident. I’ll be praying for him as well as Rich and Ethan to have a safe trip. I would feel the same way if it were my dad. I hope you’re doing well and I’ll be praying for you as you hold down the fort. Hugs!
I am so happy to hear that your father in law is recovering well. Continuing to pray for you all.
Hugs,Courtney
Praying for you!! I didn’t get the message, but I will be in prayer for continued healing of Rich’s father! and for you as you are home with the kids! What a message in that song! What a God we serve!!!!
Your family is still in our prayers, and we’ll include one for safe travel for Rich and Ethan.
I’ll continue to pray. I thought yesterday that mine weren’t needed; perhaps they are.
I had to go it alone with our five when Dear Departed’s dad was on his deathbed in HONG KONG. That was a long trip for Dear Departed.
I am sorry to hear about you father in law. I will be praying for you and your precious family. Those kiddos of yours sure are handsome….and of course lovely.Your sis in ChristCourtney
Praying, praying!
Beautiful blessings you have!