Sights of Christmas

Christmas Story: always on in December! Cody ready to start!

It actually works like a machine gun! Cool! Jeff was Macie's partner. I was Cody's.

Macie rockin out!! Yes, it's as big as she is!

This was Cody's highlight. Over 1000 pcs. Macie with an unloaded stocking


Legos are a team effort. The first of Macie's personal lego set

Macie pumped about Guitar Hero-DS. This SW gun was $25. We paid $5. Whoo Hoo!!

Samples from their stockings

Puddin' got a new razor! The aftermath! It was much fun!!!

A Gift for us!

We got news today from our realtor. The inspection is completed and all is well. The contract is still intact!!!! Woohoo!!! God blesses us so much by letting it be done so soon. It is such a load off of my shoulders. I believe the wood inspection has to be done and then we just wait for Jan. 30th to come. I'm asking God to allow the closing to be sooner if possible. Of course I just want all this behind me ASAP. We are so grateful, though, to be at this point. If you have prayed for us in this, thank you. And keep praying. I won't consider it done until that official closing date has come and gone.

It's official

No, I'm not pregnant. But I am under contract. Yes! We signed a contract yesterday! It was 2 years exactly since we first put the house on the market. Now, we have to wait for the inspection to be done. In case you didn't know, we were in a contract before and when the inspection was done, there was a problem found. We fixed it immediately, but the buyers still walked away. And 2 years later we still have a house to sell. So, the inspection makes me nervous. Please pray that God would pick the perfect inspecter for us who would be fair and just in his assessment of the property and that if there are any problems, we are able to fix them and that the buyers don't change their minds. thank you! God is Good!

house news

Just wanted to put a bug in everyone's ear that progress is being made in regards to the house selling. Tomorrow holds much promise. Please continue to pray for a smooth agreement process. Thanks!

Some encouraging news

1-Brannon is at home currently playing with Cody. Pain is still an issue and care of the colostomy. But, he is doing well. Praise God!

2-We have activity with the house. The kind of activity that leads to a contract. Not discussing details now but pray that God moves mountains. He's good at that!

the latest

Things are going well. Yesterday was a rough day for Brannon. Last night was hell for him and my sister. There's no other way to put it. But, God's mercies are new every morning and today has been good! He has walked in the hall, put Christmas crafts together with Cody and Macie, laughed (through much pain), and is eating and drinking small amounts at a time. Please continue to pray for his healing. His colostomy site and incision are right beside each other complicating the care of each issue. He also is having trouble clearing his chest and getting good deep breaths. Everything is a challenge in these early days so please continue to lift this precious nephew of mine to the Lord. Thank you



Other news:

Nothing on the house. Nothing.



Jeff and I have seen little of each other lately. We are very excited about next week when we have vacation time together in the mountains. Can't wait for that sweet time I will have with my 3 jewels.



Jeff is doing well with his leg but he has been under much stress and needs time to recuperate. Pray that the "business" of church events does not consume him as he tries to celebrate the Savior. We are so thankful for our relationship with God and the birth of His Son. We want Him to fill our souls this season.

For Mandy

Praying for you today!!

Please read Bullfrogs and Butterflies to see how you can pray for my friend.

Brannon

I'm back home after a long day at the hospital. Brannon had an obstuction in the colon near the ostomy site that developed yesterday. He gradually got sick through the day until they knew he was in trouble and so off to the ER they went. Our families are regulars there now! HA! (true, but not that funny).They were able to repair the problem, but had to do so through a 3-4 inch incision in his abdomen. He now has a much harder and longer recovery, not to mention having to deal with having a colostomy. He slept most of the day, but his pain level is high. He basically couldn't tolerate any physical stimulus. Please pray for him to continue to rest through the night and for the obstacles he is facing tomorrow. Please also continue to lift up his parents, Debi and Chris. Many of you have children around 9. You can imagine how difficult this is. Also, pray that there are no more complications. Thank you.

Urgent prayer request

Please stop and pray for Brannon now. Last night my sister had to take him back to hospital b/c of pain. He has a bowel obstruction and is back in surgery. No one is doing well. It is very scary so I ask for much prayer. It is now 5:07am. He has been in surgery about 25 mins. I'm headed to Baptist now and will update asap. thanks

Brannon

We got to spend some good time with Brannon and my sister and the rest of their crew today. He was very tired and in some pain but has good meds that are helping him. He is doing well. Cody was so glad to see him and to hang with him for a while. We played a game that made Brannon giggle some which was good to see, but it was painful for him. When we left the hospital Cody said, "I miss Brannon's laugh". Cody also mentioned that it was hard for him to see Brannon in the hospital like that but he was so glad he had been there. Thank you for praying for this situation. Please continue as Brannon makes all the upcoming adjustments.

Updates

1-Brannon did well in the surgery. It did not take that long and they were able to do it through the lap. That was a huge answered prayer. We will all go see him tomorrow. Please continue to pray for him as he deals with body image and the massive adjustments he has to make at 9 years old.

2-The potential offer never came and we are no longer expecting it. We also have not heard anything about the showing today. God is good and faithful and we just want to see His work be done!

3-I had my 7th grade SS Christmas party tonight at my house. It was so much fun and I needed it. It blessed me so much to have them all in my home. Our whole family had a blast with them!

Thank you to all of you who continue to pray for our needs.

Remember Brannon

Please remember to pray for Brannon today. If you are unaware of why, see post below on "Cody's other half". Thank you

the house

We still haven't heard from the buyers on an offer yet. But, we have another showing scheduled tomorrow from 1:30-2:30. This is a different couple. So, please continue to lift this situation up. Maybe this will spur the others to make their offer!

Cody's other half

Brannon is my 9 year old nephew. He is Cody's very best friend. They are 7 weeks apart and have been in love with each other since the day they met, which was 9 years ago. Brannon needs your prayers. This Friday he will be having surgery to place a colostomy. His bowel has not worked properly since he was about 3 years old. It has been misdiagnosed and treated for everything but what was really wrong. Now it doesn't function much at all. Brannon has lived a very normal life from what others can see. Behind the scenes, however, he has lived with chronic bowel irritability. He has been loaded with meds and had many dietary restrictions. And he has always tolerated it all. He has always been a champ, no complaints. Now he has this to face. It is very difficult to imagine our Brannon having to live with this burden at this age. But, I am so thankful to God for bringing the right doctors to my sister and for allowing Brannon's body to get relief and an opportunity for healing. And I know God is the great physician, Jehovah Rapha, Healer. He can do more than we can imagine for Brannon. We don't know how long Brannon will have the colostomy, months to years, and possibly life. It is very much one day at a time for him and his parents. I pray that we can all help him carry this burden. I selfishly ask prayer for Cody as well. He is very tender hearted and and is easily bogged down by things that aren't right around him. It will be a hard thing for him to see his best friend go through. Pray that he is strength for Brannon. Pray that he trusts God to restore Brannon's health completely and that he harbors peace and not fear. Pray that he is a light to Brannon, an encouragement, and a source of acceptance. And, now, pray for Brannon. He is scared. Scared of the surgery, scared of the bag that he will now carry, scared of not being better. He saw what a colostomy looks like for the first time and fell apart. Pray for him to experience the peace of God and the joy of having complete faith in the One who created him. Pray the same for his parents, Debi (my sis) and Chris. Pray for his siblings Kayla (16) and Jackson (6). Pray for us to be whatever we need to be for our family. And lastly, pray that God receives the glory for what He does. He is faithful and consistent and in complete control over this situation. And He is good!
Specifics:
Brannon goes into Baptist on Thursday to begin pre-op procedures. This alone is a difficult process for him.
The surgery is at 11-ish on Friday. Our prayer for the surgery is that they can do it laproscopically instead of having to open the abdomen. This would be a great, great thing for his healing.
The hospital stay time depends on how surgery is done.
If you would like to send him and his family a note of encouragement please post it here or email it to me: hudlergang2@gmail.com. If you want a more personal way of doing so let me know.
We covet your prayers for this sweet guy!

No News Yet

The people also looked at another house which has non-negotionable owners. Of course we are extremely negotionable. We are still hopeful to get an offer from these people. I really believe God is in full control of this situation. Please continue to pray!

Tupperware Party

I'm hosting a party at my house this Saturday at 10:30am. Amber Thomas is the consultant. Anyone reading is invited. If you would like to come, please email me for more info. like address, etc. This is a great way to get gifts for people who are hard to buy for or already have everything. Plus, we are gonna have a good time so please join us! Email: hudlergang2@gmail.com.

Please pray!

The people who saw the house a couple of weeks ago are coming back today from 1-2. We were told that they were likely bringing us an offer! Please be in prayer for us!!!