January 5

So here we are today back in intensive care. Actually, I like this area better than the other because of the superb care she gets. While there were certainly some nurses in the step-down unit that were good, the nurses here set such a high standard of excellence. They've also become like family!

Barbara's blood pressure is back in a good range. Due to the meds they've given her, her heart rate is a bit high. However, that is fine as long as she maintains a steady pattern of heart beats. As things stand now, she'll probably be here for a day or two more while they monitor her, administer this blood pressure medicine, and try to prevent this from becoming a problem.

Barbara was very upset last night, seeing this as a "regression". However, she is peaceful today and realizes that it is simply a step of prevention. Everything else continues in a good pattern.

Please pray that her blood pressure and heart rate stabilize again,

That she has NO MORE anxiety attacks,

That God SPEEDS the rate of her healing,

And that I stay sane!!!

I mentioned that we pray for many of you as a means of lifting our own spirits. Please join me today in praying for a very dear friend of ours who emailed us today that she has just found out that she has cancer. I haven't asked permission to use her name, but I definitely would like you to join with Barbara and I in lifting her in prayer today. She shares that the prognosis is good. I know the experience of your great wall of prayers surrounding us, so I solicit you again for someone who is a mighty servant of God. You may not know the details, but God will know.