Better, stronger, faster. . .

Yes, that is a Six Million Dollar Man reference. It will make sense after you read on. You'll have to forgive us. It's been an up and down long weekend and it's now midnight on Sunday evening and while we should be asleep, we're uploading all the Jakob news that's fit to print. First pictures and video then news.

Look ma, no feeding tube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Y9HOuAu7k8

This weekend Marc spent time with his friend Matt and their mutual friends from Omaha, Scotte and Jason. They went to Dave and Busters and had a great "guy" weekend.

Sunday was powerful. It's been a while since Marc has been able to attend the Sunday service just to take part in listening and worshiping as he has been helping out behind the scenes the past couple of weekends (good times!). We were able to sit together and enjoy one of the most inspirational music worship services followed by a VERY uplifting, impactful messages and a video which really put the glory of God into perspective. Afterward, we completed our Vineyard 201 class and can now begin serving even more! We're very excited!

Also today we learned Jakob is doing well. Actually, that's an understatement. He's doing amazingly well. They're thinking he will be ready to come home. . .like Tuesday! Whoa! He's up to 4lbs 14-oz. and in a regular newborn crib. He's taking all of his feedings by bottle and no longer has that pesky feeding tube. The nursing staff has been amazing and they're working with us to help us arrange to stay over to learn about him and we've contacted our lawyer and case worker to keep them in the loop. Ideally, we'll be able to arrange it so Jakob doesn't have to go into foster care.

We would ask that you continue to pray for all the job (both of us), financial and court schedule planning that still needs to take place. It seems no coincidence that our pastor's message today was about faith and how when we walk in faith God will be faithful to us.

Thank you all for continuing to stick by us. It's not been easy, and there are times we don't know up from down. Thanks for loving us through it.

More soon. . .