Would you please pray?

I am asking all of my bloggy friends to please pray for my brother-in-law, Dale. He is currently being transported to a hospital in Omaha, Nebraska. The doctors are unsure what is going on but they think he has an infection some where. He is running a fever and is in a lot of pain. Several years ago, he had a pancreas transplant that cured him of his diabetes. Thankfully, he is no longer a diabetic. However, he still has to deal with the damage the diabetes had already done. About a month ago, he was hospitalized with an infection in his foot. At this time, it was determined that he needed to start kidney dialysis. He has been on dialysis ever since. He needs a kidney transplant. He has several people who have volunteered to give him a kidney but the doctors can't even proceed with working him up for a transplant until they figure out what is going on right now. Will you please pray for Dale, the doctors, and for my sister, Pam. They have 2 young girls and this is putting a strain on all of them.

Claire with her Uncle Dale

My sister, Pam and her family

Will you remember Gary's sister, Marcia, as well. She is still in the hospital. She has been in the hospital for about 6 weeks now. It looked like she was improving and then all of a sudden she started running a fever and started having breathing problems again. She also has a very hard time eating. She was very discouraged with this set back. Pray that she can get on her feet again and go home soon.

Marcia and her husband Andrew with the kiddos

Thanks for praying. It has been a rough start to 2009 for my extended family. A lot of illness and hospitalizations. I am thankful that I don't have to rely on my own strength and understanding but can rest in God's care.