So much has happened over the last 24 hours, and although I promised to write more about how God has astonished us with His provisions big and small, it will have to wait. We made it to Rochester, MN, for our week of evaluations, tests and appointments at Mayo Clinic. One thing that cannot wait to be told is that, if we had been discharged from the hospital today, as originally planned, there would be absolutely no way we would have made it here today. Josh did not waltz out of that hospital by any means. Six days in the MICU has taken his body down, and he is struggling to recover strength, stamina and mobility. Again, God was so kind and gracious to give us extra time to prepare for this trip, which was still no small feat still, and spend time with our kids before heading out for the next six days.

I honestly don't know what tomorrow will hold, but I know it will be hard. We begin at 7:00 AM and have six appointments/tests ending at 5:00 PM. And that is just for Monday. It is a daunting schedule for someone in Josh's condition. I don't know how he's going to walk, or quite frankly, stay awake for the duration of the day. I know that sounds dramatic, and in a sense, it is. Josh's body is in a dramatically different state than even a week ago. Not only does he desperately need a new liver, but he needs complete healing from these infections, which will probably require 4-6 weeks of prolonged antibiotics. Additionally, his body is battling swelling and severe weakness from the inactivity of being in the ICU for a week. 

I detail all of this to ask that you pray earnestly for supernatural strength to get through tomorrow, especially for Josh for obvious reasons, but I am in need, as well. I know I don't have to qualify my request, and I rest in Philippians 4:19, "My God will supply every need of yours according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus." Aside from the physical needs to get through the day, we will have important conversations with transplant infectious diseases - that was added onto Monday in light of his recent hospitalization for infection (again) - and a transplant surgeon, who is the director of the transplant center. These appointments can feel weighty because we obviously want to qualify for a living donor transplant, and we know there are some cards stacked against us. Actively fighting infection with prolonged antibiotics is one of them. But as we prayed tonight, Josh's life does not rest in these doctors' hands or their decisions. No, our lives are secure in the Father's hands and we need not fear. Our bold prayer - and we ask you to join us - is that God would make a way for a new liver for Josh. We see great possibility that it could be here at Mayo through a living donor transplant, but ultimately, we trust God. Our hope is in God. All our expectations are on God. When you taste and see how very good He is, even if the answer is "no", we can rest secure in His love for us. It is enough. It will always be enough.