Day 48 - August 2 - The latest...

Another weekend has arrived in beautiful downtown Fresno. Just for the record, I pretty much despised Fresno when we got here - it seemed to be all-around nastiness, from my perspective, what with 115 degree temps, watching shooting victims arrive every night into the trauma ward, and adding our own situation to the mix. But it's growing on us, primarily because the people here seem to be incredibly friendly and willing to help - much more so than has been my experience in the Bay Area. It's amazing how the temperature doesn't seem to matter so much when people greet you on the sidewalk or hallway, or when your waitress at the restaurant says "I'll be praying for you and your son". 8-)

Connor has no fever this morning, a very good thing. His white count has risen from 8000 to 10000, which is still acceptable, although the increase does give the doctors something else to worry about. We pray specifically against any infection in order to prevent any relapses in his lungs, and that the Lord would strongly protect Connor's lung health.

Please pray for us as we prepare for more transitions tomorrow evening. Joélle and I will be taking Alan back to Morgan Hill, from where he will depart Tuesday morning for Texas and then back to school in Chicago. He has been a huge help here, keeping Joélle sane when she has to deal with her parents, so his help here will be missed. Joélle will be working two days in MoHill, and I will be making my first venture back to work in seven weeks on Monday and Tuesday. Please pray for me in that regard - I'm sure you can imagine the unrest I feel about all that. Also, Cherié and Granny will have to hold down the fort here by themselves for a few days, until The Bean and I can get back Tuesday night. Please be praying for our provision through this transition.