Chris, Grandma, and Baby Burke

Baby Burke has made some good progress in the last couple of days. The doctors and nurses decided to move his NG tube to the middle of his esophagus where they performed surgery three weeks ago. I was really proud of Chris during this time because she was one of the main proponents who suggested the repositioning of the NG tube. This has allowed the baby to swallow much easier and kept saliva from pooling in his throat. Her nursing skills and intuition have really helped baby Burke through this ruff start. I know that the good Lord allowed Chris to be a nurse so she could have the kind of wisdom needed to help her child through his early stages. We are so thankful as a family that God has been so faithful to us and that all of you who love our family are praying and ministering to us. I ask that you would continue in our commitment to help us through this marathon.
Currently my concern is more for Chris and Nate then it is for baby Burke. He is actually doing much better, but Chris is struggling. We are all aware of the fact that this week they are doing genetic testing on baby Burke. This is a very frightening thing for our young mother who wants her baby to be ok. My sister has been on the internet doing a lot of research and some of the conclusion have left her with negative outcomes. However, the geneticist came in yesterday and where not to overly concerned by what they saw, but will do a little more investigating. I would like to ask you to pray specifically that baby Burke would be ok genetically! I would like to ask for anywisdom you can give Chris and Nate in the area that God is supernatural and we cannot limit him soly to the pragmatic results of our research! We must trust that God will and can do things exceedingly abundantly above what we can ask or imagine! I would also like you to pray for Chris and Nates marriage. These times are tough and they need prayer support and people to ask them how their marriage is going!

In conclusion, my mom will be with Chris the rest of this week and then my dad and I will be returning to work on Chris's kitchen, Friday 5:30pm through Sunday. We are doing some remodeling in the kitchen and trying to get that all fixed up for Chris. If any of our supporters would like to help us finish remodeling the kitchen this weekend we would welcome your knowledge and support. I know we will be installing appliances, tiles, countertops, and cabinets. If you have any skills in this area and would like to help please call my dad or I. Here are our #'s 503-961-3273 ask for Tim; 509-930-7074 ask for Tom.

"Many hands make light work"

Love in Christ Uncle Tim