Dan survived another day, and tonight he is being cared for by his oldest sister and Sister Catherine (of the Sisters of Mercy). He is in GREAT hands. Loving hands. Please know that in these hours, Dan is surrounded by everyone he loves, praying for him and loving him in ways, that perhaps, are filtered and inhibited in real life. Know that he is comforted and loved and adored, and that he is being surrounded by all those for whom he has made a difference...there is no shortage of that.

Know that in these days, every false alarm is a REAL alarm...today brought a substantial scare to Carol and the boys, and yet it was not Dan's time to say goodbye. As you can imagine this is a roller coaster that Carol is trying to manage--and yet, at this point, there is nothing that could tear her away from Dan's side. Please pray for strength and endurance, as this is only the middle of the journey for this family. Pray that God's timing would be definite, and that Carol would know when God is calling Dan home, as it is emotionally draining for her to guess at every change. Pray for rest--that she would be still tonight, and that the holy spirit would alert her to anything pressing, or awaken her if it's time. She needs more than just the energy to survive these hours and the weeks to come...she is still a mom, still a wife, and she cannot get though this on her strength alone.

As always, pray for the boys. It's more real now than ever. Pray that their hearts would be protected. Pray that they would be spiritually and emotionally ready to say goodbye to their Dad. Pray against the fearful attacks that are overwhelming.

More family arrives tomorrow, and the house continues to see a flurry of activity. Thanks so much for surrounding Carol and the boys, for sending them your love and prayers--know that it is what is holding them up.