Checked In

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Eli is checked into the Shriner's Hospital and ready to be the first surgical patient in the morning. He has done really well today considering the stressful situation of being poked on.

Thanks for your prayers.

Love,
Melissa

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Rob and Kathy Gandy said…
Praying, praying, praying!!
March 2, 2010 at 12:11 PM
Anonymous said…
Melissa, David & Sweet Eli,

Just read your uplifting message in the TLLH Beacon. Eli is JUST BEAUTIFUL!!! God shines though his eyes, the smile on his face cheers up my day. Thank you for sharing and giving God each step of each day as you walk out His plan for Elijah. May God infuse into your heart and soul, peace, joy and love abound as you walk through this weeks journey. My prayers are with you.

Elizabeth Howell (Sophia's old SS Teacher)
March 2, 2010 at 1:40 PM
Miss Kate said…
We are missing Eli this week in the Orange Class! Please tell him we said hello! Staff prayed for Eli in flock today and the kids prayed for him in class, too. We prayed that he would be reminded of Daniel's faith in the lion's den and not be afraid.

Take care and know that you are loved!

~Miss Kate & Friends
March 2, 2010 at 3:24 PM
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