Another Connor Update

From his Mom:

Connor was experiencing pain in his back and his abdomen was pretty extended/bloated. We ended up at Children's Med Ctr last night. After bloodwork and a CT scan was done, we know the cause of his discomfort. His pancreas and liver enzymes are good, so we know that his organs are functioning well. Praise God! The CT scan showed that the tumor has grown and that is what is pushing out on his abdominal wall. That is giving him the discomfort. The blessing is that it is not pushing on any organs. Praise God - what a miracle (one of our specific prayer requests). The bad news is that the tumor is approaching some important blood vessels like the Vena Cava. PLEASE PRAY THAT GOD WILL CONTINUE TO PROTECT CONNOR'S BLOOD SUPPLY AND HIS ORGANS. ALSO, PRAY THAT GOD WOULD TAKE HIS PAIN AWAY, MAKE HIM COMFORTABLE.

We are headed to Dr. Rodriguez' clinic and will start treatment there on Monday. We are swinging for the fence. It's the ninth inning and we are putting in the pinch hitter, so to speak. There have been many miracles there and he is a Godly man, who gives all credit of the healing miracles to God. I like a man who gives credit where credit is due. WE feel a peace that this is where God is leading us. If we are in His Will, we know He will surround us with his love and He will not leave us.

Tait and I know that Connor's destiny will soon be revealed. No more waiting to see God's hand. No more God working behind the scenes. We will see His plans for Connor come to fruition soon. His healing is on the way - whether it is healing on earth or in Heaven, my son will not be suffering much longer. That being said, I still believe that He will be healed here on earth. I believe God has a special plan and purpose to be worked out through his life here on earth. What a story he will live to tell.

PLEASE CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR OUR SAFETY IN OUR TRAVELS. PRAY FOR MY OTHER CHILDREN WHO WILL BE WITHOUT THEIR MOTHER FOR AWHILE. PRAY FOR CONNOR'S HEALING ON EARTH AND FOR GOD'S PURPOSE TO BE WORKED OUT THRU HIS LIFE.

We wanted to let you know that Sunday afternoon, we will be having an Open House, so to speak, for those of you who want to come by the house to give Connor a send off and pray with/for him. Stop by from 1:00-2:45, if you would like. WE would love to see you before we head to the airport.

"I have to believe" by Rita Springer

I have to believe
That He sees my darkness
I have to believe
He knows my pain
I have to lift up
My hands to worship
Worship His name

I have to declare
That He is my refuge
I have to deny
That I am alone
I have to lift up
My eyes to the mountain
It's where my help comes from

Oh yeah
He said that He's forever faithful
He said that He's forever true
He said that He can move mountains
If He can move mountains
He can move my mountain
He can move your mountain, too

Oh, I have to stand tall
When the wind blows me over
I have to stand strong
When I'm weak and afraid
I have to grab hold
Ahold of the garments
The garments of praise

I know, I know, I know
Cause He said that He's forever faithful
And He said that He's forever true
He said that He can move mountains
If He can move mountains
He can move my mountain
He can move your mountain, too

I have to sing praise
When the hour is midnight
He unlocks these chains
That bind up my soul
My sin and my shame
He has forgiven and made me whole

I have to believe
He's got everything under control
I have to believe
Lord, I believe
Help my unbelief
I have to believe in You
I have to believe

Always believing,
Joy Cruse