Please keep two of my favorite people in prayer if you would.  I know God has a plan but honestly I am a bit beside myself over both of them at the moment. : /   Karen has been a wonderful steadfast friend since we both moved to CO. They have been ‘whole family’ friends, a rare find where all of us- husbands, wives, and kids – get along famously. They host warm old fashioned parties for scads of locals and are the first to appear with food when there is a celebration or crisis.  Now Karen is having her own struggle and I am determined to pray her through this.

Jen and I have been friends for 13 years now. But who is counting. ; )  We have gone through lots of babies, moves, and diets together.  We have alternately inspired and consoled each other as life demanded. We have hashed out deep, vital issues like theology, nutrition, educational methods, and the ongoing bangs-versus-no bangs debate. <g>  Life has thrown her a curve ball healthwise also. She is unlikely to make much mention of it being as others-centered as she has always been. Please life them up in your prayers!