It is never easy to give hard news, the doctors did their job with as much sensitivity for us, and Katelynn, as possible. The path that Katelynn is on has not been easy but it has made us grow and made us love each other all the more. We love this little girl as we have sacrificed so much and prayed for her. Many miracles have happened on behalf of our family and Katelynn. She is a miracle many times over.

I mentioned that Katelynn contracted another infection, this time in her GI tract. When the antibotics were given for this, tests reveled how damaged her kidneys are. Since heart surgery, which would require a heart and lung machine, is very hard on the kidneys, this issue affects the decision about her getting heart surgery. Her low and disfunctional plaetlets also complicate the surgery, especially when combined with the kidney damage. The doctors are evaluating options for her and we will know more in the next week or so-- it appears that two years is the most we can hope for Katelynn's time on earth. She is a part of our family and we are asking you to join with us this Sunday in a special prayer and fast for her. Our hope is that we can bring her home. Nathan said it best, "I just want to see her smile."