Prayer

I am sitting here at 4:30 in the morning, can't sleep.  My mind is on some sweet friends of ours, the Ruple family.  For most of you who read my blog you already know their story because you are following their blog, but for those of you who don't here it is.  Our friends Jason and Courtney (Jason grew up two houses down from Wilson and they have been friends their entire lives) found out several weeks ago that their unborn baby girl has Spina Bifida.  Since finding out they have had many appointments with different doctors.  They have decided to undergo an in-utero surgery to give their sweet baby the best shot they can.  This surgery is not without risk and Courtney will have to spend at least a week in the hospital and several more weeks on complete bed rest until she delivers the baby.  Jason and Courtney also have a precious two year old boy, Bryson.  As you can imagine this is a super tough season they are going through, so I am asking for prayer, LOTS of prayer for this family over the next several weeks.  Courtney will check into the hospital on December 14 and surgery will be on the 15th.  Please pray for safety, that God will guide the hands of the surgeons, pray for peace and calm nerves for Jason and Courtney.  Pray for sweet Bryson as his routine has been completely turned upside down.  Pray for the people who are stepping in to help care for Bryson.  Pray for strength for Courtney, as a mom I know she is struggling with not being able to be everything she wants to be for Bryson right now.   Pray for Jason as he will be juggling a job, Courtney being in the hospital/on bed rest, and caring for Bryson.  Pray for rest for the entire family. And most of all pray for sweet, sweet Caroline Grace.  Pray that the surgery will be successful and that it will provide her a chance of living a normal life.  Also pray that she will stay warm and cozy in her mommy's tummy until 34 weeks.  We know our God works in BIG ways, so please pray BIG for the Ruple family!!!