Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!!

Looking back on 2008, we clearly see God has taken us through a year we will never forget.  Especially for Ben!  In June Ben was faced with a diagnosis that changed his life, and for the past 6 months of the year we have been adjusting to a new life style.    

For the past month Ben has been exceeding all expectations.  He is gaining weight, staying health (for the most part), and living an active, normal 2 year old life.  Ben has continued to do treatments twice a day.  He is also currently getting over a cold which was a concern for awhile.  We are grateful his cold has not got worse, especially since so many viruses are going around at this time of the year.  But thankfully Ben has not had to go back on antibiotics due to the decline in his cold symptoms.

Also, looking back on 2008, we clearly see the hand of God on Ben's life.  God has continued to strengthen our lives, our faith, and our hope for the future!  

Philippians 3:14  -  Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.

And for YOU!  Thanks you for being interested in Ben's life.  Thank you for being a prayer partner and helping Michelle and Paul carry the burden.  Thank you for investing your time to be a part of Ben's life.  

And now as we look forward to the year 2009, we strain toward what is ahead; we press on toward the goal and to look heavenly bound.  Our eyes are on the Lord for the year 2009, therefore we know Ben's life is in good hands!  

Happy New Year!