Several of you have asked about how our grandson, Jude Ebel, is doing and have told us you continue to pray for him.  We are so very thankful for your prayers!

For those who do not know, Jude has Tuberous Sclerosis Complex and his Caring Bridge website for updates is:   www.caringbridge.org/visit/judeebel

Jude just had his third birthday and his home therapy stopped the week he turned three.  In California therapy continues only in a public preschool after the third birthday.  Jude began his preschool last week and tested out to be in the highest special needs class.  He has a wonderful Christian teacher who says she already loves Jude.  So far he is sticking very close to the teacher and observing a lot.

Jude is cautiously getting to know his new baby sister, Isla, who was born Dec. 14, 2009.  We are all thankful that Isla does not have TSC.

Prayer requests for Jude are:

1.  Seth and Vanessa will begin to very gradually wean Jude of his anti-seizure meds soon.  We ask for prayer that the seizures will not return.  The medicine can have significant side effects if used for a long time.

2.  That Jude will enjoy being in his preschool and will feel secure enough to fully engage in his therapy there.

3.  Wisdom for Seth and Vanessa in knowing the best ways to discipline Jude effectively.