Elizabeth and I went for her check-up Thursday. Her doctor is worried about the use of her right hand. Her hand is not wanting to straighten out -- so we will be going to Monroe and having therapy on this hand and her left hand every day. Please pray that just as God has brought her this far that he will continue to heal her hand. If therapy doesn't work, she will have to have more surgery on her hands.

She's still scared at times. I just pray that the Lord will give me the words to say to Elizabeth. The therapist in Monroe mentioned Elizabeth mayneed to see a Doctor for the emotional effects of the accident. Pray that God will lead us to the right person that will help her deal with this.

We went to the Family Bookstore in Monroe yesterday and she found two devotional books. They are written by Joni Eareekson Tada. I know that these will be comforting to her. Please continue to pray that the Lord will keep her in his most precious hands. It hurts so much to see her in such pain and to see her so upset. I sometimes think that God has to steadily remind us that he is still in control and we have to increase our trust and faith in him. And we are doing this.

Pray that I will be able to deal with the bitterness that I feel towards the employer. We have since found that there is no insurance. I just thank God that we have insurance and that this is taking care of things for now. I have never in my life had any bitter feelings towards anyone. But, I do feel some now. Pray that the Lord will take these feelings away from me.

I know that God has loaned my children to me to raise them in a way that will be pleasing to him so that when their time on this earth is finished, he can have them back to take of them in their heavenly home. I pray for his continued guidance!

The doctors were amazed at all of the other progress Elizabeth has made. You and I know that it is by the healing touch of our loving Father that she has done so remarkably well and by the power of prayers that have been offered to God on her behalf. So, please, please continue to pray for my Elizabeth. I know that God will use her as a light to shine before others. Pray that she will not forget that it was Him who has brought her through this.

Thank you so much!

Marian Riles