In Shreveport

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We are in Shreveport and checked into our hotel for the week. Shreveport has been inundated with evacuees from the gulf coast. Shreveport itself is preparing for floods, tornadoes and high winds. We are happy to be here, nonetheless.

The Shriner's Hospital told us that as long as the hospital has power, the surgery will go on as planned. We decided to make the trip with faith all will be fine.

Eli has a runny nose and a cough. Ugh! Please pray he makes a miraculous overnight recovery from anything brewing in his body. Right now he is sitting on the big bed watching Finding Nemo on the tiny DVD player. He is so happy.

More from us soon.

Much love,
Melissa

Comments

Emily said…
I was just thinking about you....and then an update popped up! YEAH. I'm so glad you are there! And, by the way, I love your new background...nice work!
September 1, 2008 at 7:22 PM
Angela Stevens said…
We have been praying for you and thinking about all of you this last week. I am glad to see updates. Keep them up and Thanks for them. We will continue to pray for everything

Love,

Nathan and Angela Stevens
September 1, 2008 at 10:22 PM
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