Half-way through 40 days of Prayer for Debbie MacInnis!

Dear Friends,

We are half-way through our 40 days!  Thank you all so much for your continued prayer.  I'm writing today primarily to say it is still very much needed.  We're in the dark before the dawn here.  Mom likened the way she's feeling to being in the descending funnel of a whirlpool.  She said it used to be a slow thing, like sitting on the upper outer edge which just turns lazily towards the center.  But the longer you're in it the faster you spin and the deeper you go. She's turning fast and going deep now.

The last couple of days have been extremely hard and extremely scary.  She's been having a hard time eating anything, has lost the five pounds she just gained back, has been having heart palpitations again, and been very "foggy" whenever she eats something that disagrees with her.  For those of you who might worry, she IS staying well-hydrated, and her new doctor has her on an electrolyte concoction until he can see her tomorrow and get her on an IV.  We also have a plan in place for going to the ER if need be.

This new doctor is the one she will hopefully have for the duration of this disease.  He's the brother of a friend, a believer, and is willing to work with her instead of run over her.  These are huge criteria for her, and Matt seems to meet them.

For these last 20 days, then, I am asking that we pray for:
*The ability for this doctor to treat the causes of her disease and not simply the symptoms.
*Her body to react well to any treatment.
*That she be able to eat, and gain weight.
*That the mold in their house be able to be dealt with shortly as that seems to be exacerbating her health issues.
*Dad's carpal tunnel to be addressed; it's finally becoming debilitating.

Major praises for these last 20 days are:
*A job for Dad!! After nearly two years of no work he has been hired on as a driver for Catholic Charities, taking patients to and from appointments.
*Hearing aids for Dad!  He's rejoicing in his ears. 
*For the connection with Doctor Matt.
*For the masses of prayers and encouragements that have been heaped on my family from all quarters, many of them unexpected.

Again, thank you one and all for your continued prayers.  She needs them all.  Let's finish strong!

Blessings,
Jessie