Our dear friends and module mates, the Hufty's, had some big news on their own blog today. Jack, born with a tracheoesophageal fistula, Jack will get surgery to connect his esophagus and stomach on December 21st. The family has been waiting for news that Jack was ready for this next step for some time now, so this is exciting news. It will be difficult, I am sure, to be back in the hospital over the holidays, but good to get it done and behind them. Mike (Jack's Dad) will also be off for Christmas, so that will help with logistics and big brother Logan - Justin and Kendrick's buddy. Their site is http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/jackhufty

Here is an excerpt from their blog with their prayer request:
Thank you for all of the prayers you have said up to this point. We would like to ask for your prayers again during the next several weeks for our own Christmas miracle. We specifically ask that you pray for Jack to remain healthy leading up to the surgery, for Jack's lungs to be strong enough to handle the surgery, that the surgery goes well, and that his recovery goes well. Please also pray for the doctors, nurses, RT's, anesthiesiologists(sp?), and others who will be working with Jack. We have seen how powerful prayer can be and appreciate even the smallest prayers.

This week a teacher that use to work in my building found out that her 7 year old son Gunner has brain tumor that can not be operated on. This little guy is amazing. He was born premature (at 26 weeks) and he only weighed a pound. He survived that obstacle and has grown into a sweet little boy with little health problems but a few learning problems. He was a miracle and now he faces another huge mountain. I am asking that you keep Gunner and his family in your prayers. His family has set up a care page that you can view and see what a neat boy he is! www.caringbridge.org The page name is gunnergillespie

This posting is from Jessie (Beltz) Engledow, a friend from college and my sorority days.

Please add the following to your prayer lists.

Cooper family as they cope with the death of their daughter Naomi.

Gabe's Godmother, Jennifer, and her family as they face her father's cancer and his upcoming surgery. She also has an uncle with a fast growing brain tumor - the whole family desperately needs prayers and support.

Another friend who is facing appendix surgery and a dilemma about the holidays in the face of medical issues and job issues.

Everyone else listed in other postings as they continue their struggles.

Thanks.