Dream Night

Hi guys! Wow is it hot here in Memphis! I seriously feel like we are back in Houston. Last summer was a lot more mild and a lot less sweaty! On Friday, we were invited (by Whitney Smith--creator of Luke's Tree) to attend Dream Night at the Memphis Zoo. Dream Night is a special night for Le Bonheur and St. Jude patients. They closed the zoo to everyone else and patients and their families were able to see the animals, chat with zookeepers, and ride the rides for free. King Cotton served hot dogs, sausage, and fixin's. It was a fun time but a sad reminder of all the sick children in this world. You guys are great prayer warriors and I ask you to always keep these sick kiddos in your hearts and minds. I wanted to share some pics of the night as well as a video of the kids on the merry-go-round (James' first time)...

Tomorrow the kids and I will head to Le Bonheur for the grand opening celebration of the new hospital. I am making a sign tonight and I will post pics soon. I am so excited as Gordon and Maria from Sesame Street will be the special guests. I think they have lived on Sesame Street since I was a kid! Emily and Matthew asked if Elmo would be there as James LOVES him, but I found out today that he will not be in attendance!

Please continue to pray for sweet Blake Huggins. He will need a pacemaker placed this week and Christie and Kyle are (understandably) nervous about it all. Hopefully this will resolve his rhythm issues and he will get home SOON! Christie tells me when you all write to her and she is so appreciative. I actually spoke to her a few days ago and she sounds so strong and hopeful. It is great to hear that in her voice.

God bless you all and thanks for checking in on us--you have no idea how much we appreciate your kind words and prayers.