Fergus had a rough day yesterday. He had a fever over the weekend and they thought it was all over but today it flared up again. He is on antibiotics and other meds that help with fevers but it keeps flaring up. I called this morning to see if he was doing all right and they said he was doing exceptionally well - very relaxed, cooled off, and comfortable. I'll head over there this afternoon.

It looks like Fergus will be needing help for a long time. Although there is much hope no one knows what he will or will not be able to do nor how long it will take. No one can say how long he might need to stay at Ranken Jordan but we are planning on sticking around the area for at least the next year. Matt will be looking for jobs in the area and a place to live. We all need the stability of a home and routines which we could establish better if we settled somewhere close by. We'll be forwarding our mail here soon so go ahead and send mail to us at home: RR3 Box 3488A, Alton, MO 65606.

Thankfully, Matt’s sister Deborah has offered her help to us. Having her here frees me to be able to spend several hours a day visiting Fergus. As much as the kids enjoy being with him, especially at Ranken Jordan where it is so much fun, they don’t want to stay there for hours.

The last couple of days, one of the songs that came to mind when I sang quietly to him was 'Leaning on the Everlasting Arms': "...safe and secure from all alarms..." He seems so scared and frightened most of the time.

Please pray:
-that Fergus’ fever and infection heal quickly
-that they can start reducing his medications
-for peace over his nerves and loose joints
-for a smooth transition as we relocate

with much gratitude for your constant prayers and support, esther