Life has come to a screeching halt this past week and a half, when we first heard that my dear sister-in-law, Laurie, was going to have MRI’s done to look for a brain tumor. This past Thursday we heard the news that it was, indeed, a tumor. That Thursday, 3 days ago, feels like weeks. It’s been a busy past few days, and Laurie is scheduled for surgery tomorrow morning, February 8. Laurie is 18.

God is real, and has been meeting us with great peace. It is truly amazing. An extremely painful and difficult time for the family, but God is real.

You can follow Laurie’ journey here: www.caringbridge.org/visit/laurieyoder and click on the ‘Journal’ tab.

Please keep Laurie, as well as the Yoder family, in your prayers…