Good morning dear ones!
It's a bright and lovely day in Colorado and I have a beautiful Front Range view from Mark's hospital window. I had a good night's sleep and awakened early, and what a blessed morning I've already had.

I had about 30 minutes to spare before the Dr's. would be coming by Mark's room to do their rounds at 7 AM. So I decided to explore the hospital a bit. It's a beautiful facility and I was enjoying wandering the halls lined with windows, when suddenly I stumbled upon the Chapel. I figured it would be a quiet place to connect with the Lord this morning, so I went in. When I walked in I was absolutely flabbergasted when I saw a beautiful upright piano sitting in the corner. WOW! I sat down & began to sing the first song that came to mind..."Great is Thy faithfulness...O God, my Father..." and got to have my own private worship service. I felt like it was an absolute gift from the Lord to me. And because we'll still be here another week or two, I plan to make many a visit! I'm supposed to be writing for a new project right now, so perhaps the Lord will give some songs in the "waiting."

As I left the Chapel to return to Mark's room this morning, I glanced out the window, and there before my eyes was a beautiful bird's nest nestled in a tree, right outside the window. It was a reminder to me of the sheltering wings of our mighty God..."He will cover you with His feathers and under His wings you will find refuge..." I am so grateful for the ways He is reminding me that we are in His care. I've attached pictures of both of my discoveries this morning. :)

As for my sweet Man, he is doing awesome! The Drs. came by this morning and said everything is looking terrific. No infection, his lungs are clear, his circulation is good, his wounds are healing, and his responses all are perfect. He's still on the breathing tube just for comfort due to his broken ribs, but they take him off the ventilator every day for several hours to prevent atrophy. He's breathing just great on his own. Praise GOD! The next few days he will be recovering from this last surgery and continuing on all the meds and treatments. He is scheduled to have the third surgery for his ankle on Monday. So, we have a little time in here to hang loose and recuperate. I continue to thank God for guarding Mark's life, as the medical personnel continue to say how "lucky" Mark is not to have head and spine trauma. I know we are blessed! This afternoon I'll head home to be with Christian for the afternoon/evening tonight and we already have some fun things planned! Can't wait!

I don't want to make this super long, so I'll close for now. But I just wanted to touch base and let you know the latest. And I also want to encourage each of you with these reports of God's faithfulness. I pray it encourages your heart today, especially if you are walking through a valley. "He who has promised is faithful and He will do it..."

Thank you for your continued prayers...I can imagine them burning on the altar before the Lord!

Love and appreciate each one of you,
Shannon