When it rains, it pours... Prayers needed!

We're back from the beach. But before I enter that post I feel I need to ask for a major prayer request. Our families (both my side and Zac's) needs tons of prayers. On my side, I have many aunts and uncles that have had kidney transplants (thank God they are doing great) and one aunt, Aunt Sue, that still needs one. Pray she can get the transplant she needs, which includes a heart. I also have a great aunt, Callie Sue, that has cancer and is not doing so well. My mom's mother, "Granny" will be having a hip replacement July 28th. I pray she has a speedy recover. My sweet mom is staying at her house for 6 weeks to take care of her and Buster, the dog.

It has been super crazy on Zac's side in the past week. We thought his Uncle Chris had two cancerous tumors, but thankfully found out it was an infection. Unfortunately he is in UAB hospital ICU for a couple weeks until they can get him medicated enough to come home. He will have to spend a year getting this under control. We are so thankful to God for answering our prayers that he will be okay. He should come home soon. Please pray for Terri, Zac's aunt and Chris's wife. She found out the same day Chris was going into the ICU that her mother (Zac's grandma) passed away. This has been a difficult time for her and the family. We were greatful to have been passing through Birmingham on the way back from the beach so we could stop in and visit.

As if this is not enough, Maycell Smith (Walker's babysitter, Zac's Great Aunt) was diagnosed with bone cancer the same time Uncle Chris was going through his ordeal. We just found out today it is malignant. I can't begin to express the sadness I feel. She is a Breast Cancer survivor of ten years. Walker absolutely loves Maycell and Ralph. This most likely means Walker will be going to day care. I know one thing... I will always be dedicated to taking Walker to visit Nanny and Daddy Ralph as often as possible. These three have a bond I couldn't bare to break. Of all of this, the thing that makes me the saddest is Walker not getting to spend his days with his buddy, Daddy Ralph.

Wow! What was I thinking? One more major request. Please pray for my friend Roxanne. Her brother was just laid to rest. He was only 23. I know this family is having a tough time.

Okay... so do you see we need some major praying around here? I have no idea what the next few weeks holds. I do know one thing. I believe everything happens for a reason. I believe God knows why these things are happening. We may not understand, but God does and he has a plan for us all. I trust God! Please pray!

Here are some past pictures of Walker with Nanny and Daddy Ralph...

Chris and Terri