July 9, 2009

For those of you out there keeping close tabs on the Lagues, here is Dan's condition as it appears today. Things are constantly changing, minute by minute, bringing Dan and the family into situations they have yet to encounter...and as you can imagine, they are filled with fear and sadness and a whole range of emotions that are overwhelming at the moment.

Carol reports that today Dan's color is waxy, and in the absense of no food or drink, his urine output (which is almost nothing) is dark and contains sediment. He is sleeping all the time, and is no longer speaking.

The house has been busy with visitors coming to see and pray with Dan and the family, for which they are grateful. It feels like the last leg of a very long journey and there is so much to be prayerful about.

Aside from Dan's condition, Carol's greatest concern is for her boys--that there would be time made for them in these busy and chaotic moments and that they would be given the courage to be with Dan and to spend time with him as they feel led.

Please lift this family up in prayer, now more than ever. They are tired and sad and don't know what the right emotion is to have at the moment. Peace, comfort, guidance, strength, wisdom, patience...prayers for all are definitely in order and appreciated.

In the days ahead, there will be so many needs to be met, and the Lord has a plan for what that will look like, we're sure. We are praying that the people and resources they need will be available, so that this time would not be any more stressful or difficult on their family.

Carol was very clear in saying that she knows Dan has been so grateful for the prayers, help and support he has received from the body of Christ. They are so thankful to all who have helped and stood beside them through this, and ask that you stick with them now more than ever.

More updates to come, as we have them.