Update on Matt Davis

(PLEASE CONTINUE TO PRAY.)

Dear Friends and Family,

It has been a little while since our last update, so we wanted to check in with everyone. Thank you so much for all of your prayers and support. We are very grateful, and we know that God is working! Matt went back to the Retinal Specialist two weeks ago. The doctor said that there hasn't been much change in his eyes. The hemorrhages are still there, although the blood flow is better. The doctor thinks that his body will absorb the hemorrhages once all of his blood levels return to normal. Matt will go back for another follow-up appointment in two months. His vision is about the same. It really doesn't affect his everyday life at all, but we are still continuing to pray for complete healing. He had a check-up with the Oncologist three weeks ago, and this was the first time that almost all of his bloodwork was within normal range!! His platelets are a little low, but the doctor is going to monitor that. She didn't seem concerned. She was glad to see that his white cells, red cells, and hemoglobin were all within normal range. Matt is doing great! His energy level is keeping me on my toes. :) He is playing basketball a couple of mornings a week, as well as ultimate frisbee on Sunday afternoons. We continue to pray for healing every day and ask God to use us to touch others. Thank you so much for your prayers and support!!!

Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. James 1:2-4

Love,

Matt and Julie

Todd and Erin Carroll

Happy 1st Anniversary to Todd and Erin Carroll

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY

HAPPY 1st ANNIVERSARY

BILL AND STEPHANIE HRISKO

Stephanie ADORES Bill! :)

Prom 2009

Ahh Yes! The newlywed class had their very own prom. All over Columbia, high schools were having proms and so we got in on the fun too. This awesome group of newlyweds love to have fun. We are so thankful for the friendships that have formed that will surely last a lifetime. Emily and Caroline
Lindsey and Joey

Emily and Hudson

Amy and Brent

Warren, Margaret, Tyler, Caroline, Hudson, Emily Kynn, Lorie, Cynthia, Joey, Lindsey, Bill, Stephanie, Brent, Amy

Let me know if there are any other pictures that we should post!. We'd love to see them.

A funny song

To all the husbands: These are things you do not want to say to your wife. (:)

Tim Hawkins
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iK2OakMoW_c

Fighting Fair in Marriage

Yesterday we discussed rules for Fighting Fair in Marriage. We had great discussion and a fun time laughing together. All of us, at one time or another, deal with conflict. How awesome that we have a God who helps us and encourages us in all areas of our marriage. Listed below are a few rules to practice. (Next week we will look at dealing with anger. How about askingGod if you have an angry heart. If you do, he specializes in revealing your anger, forgiving, and setting you free to experience his love and peace. He is good!)

RULES FOR FIGHTING FAIR IN MARRIAGE

1. Face each other.
2. Keep the fight to one issue at a time.
3. Have respect for the other person.
4. Remain focused on the present.
5. Stay focused on understanding the other person first and being understood second.
6. Focus on problem not the person.
7. Avoid distractions.
8. Keep it clean and tactful. (No name calling)
9. Take a time out if required.
10. You can not refuse to talk about a problem.
11. Make an appointment for discussion. (Do this if the other person is very tired, hungry, etc. Timing is very important sometimes.)
12. Don't interrupt.
13. Remember that your reality is not the only reality.

***Remember that you married him/her because you loved him/her. Some times you need to get back to the basics.

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Thank you to Stephanie

A big thank you to Stephanie for heading up our meal to the internationals. We appreciate all of your service. Also, thanks to everyone who provided the food. :)