Updates.

Many thanks for all of the kind and compassionate expressions of support after my last post. They meant a lot to me and really bolstered my faltering spirits.

Vivian's nighttime loss of balance has largely gone away - hooray! She's still experiencing some drowsiness and showing some aggressive tendencies, but hopefully we'll begin to see improvement in those areas as well.

In response to an inquiry, Vivian's stroller is a Maclaren Major Elite (sometimes called the Maclaren Special Needs Stroller). I bought it about a year and a half ago online for about $400. Viivan's doctor wrote a prescription for a "wheelchair for age," and I submitted that with the receipt to our health insurance company and received reimbursement. While Vivian doesn't need the stroller for mobility issues, I think sometimes it makes her feel secure when we are in crowded places. It also works better than dragging her when she's not being compliant!

Back in March I asked for prayers for my cousin Wendy's nine-year-old daughter Katie who was diagnosed with a brain tumor. Katie received six weeks of daily radiation which were successful in shrinking the tumor and relieving its effects (headaches, slurred speech, facial paralysis, balance issues, etc.).

A few weeks ago Wendy's family was treated to a week-long retreat in Rosemary Beach, Florida that was sponsored by Lighthouse Ministries. While they were there, Katie's symptoms began to return, and an emergency MRI on Friday showed that the tumor had spread down into her spinal cord and was very aggressive.

We are heartbroken at this news and would covet your prayers for Katie.