Stephen's Heart

Please be praying friends.  Around 11:30am Stephen be wheeled away from us again...it brings me tears just thinking of it.  I can't begin to to put into words what it feels like to leave his side knowing what he is about to go through.  I wan't to hold him close and never let go.  He is my baby and I couldn't love him more...but somebody does and that is where I find my hope, my comfort and my peace.  I know that when we can't be with him...God can.  He has never and will never leave Stephen's side, or ours, and we know we can put our faith and trust in Him.  But it hurts...deeply hurts.

So many people have asked how they can help us and right now 2 things come to mind.

1.  Prayer.  Please pray fervently for him today.  Pray that the surgery is a success with no complications.  Pray that his body tolerates being on bypass once again.  Pray that God would guide the surgeon and team and pray that his recovery would be quick and "uneventful" and that his body will easily adjust to it's new circulation.  

2.  Please consider making a donation in honor of our little Heart Hero.  It doesn't take long and your gift will go directly to the Heart Institute at Rady Children's Hospital and will support the life-saving efforts of children like our little Stephen.  We feel honored to be able to give back in this way and would love your support in doing so.  I can't think of a better day to hit or surpass our families fundraising goal.  You can find the information on the website below

http://shamuandyouwalk.org/stephenrussell

Thank You all for supporting us through this journey.  We serve a mighty God.

Last picture before we left

Jeremiah 29:11-12 
For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.  Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you.