Good news!

We have seen many improvements over this past week. Erin (still in South Africa along with Dagmar and Sarah) has now been moved out of high care into a general ward. She is doing well in spirit, and has been improving physically. Sarah still remains in high care, but she is improving and we hope that she will be able to move soon to a general ward.

Dagmar's responses have increased. She has been opening her eyes a lot more, moving her eyes from left to right, and recognizing her mother when she speaks. We are still unsure of the extent of her injuries but have been greatly encouraged by her responses. She still remains in the intensive care unit and could be there for some time.

Thank you, God! I just got this news when I woke up today. He's really filled me with a sense of peace about the whole thing--a voice that keeps saying, "Trust Me, I have only Dagmar's best interests in My mind. I know what I'm doing." I'm so blown away by the Father's love for all of us...it's limitless and free and unexpected and beautiful. How blessed we are to be called His children!

Here are some scriptures that God keeps bringing back to mind:
"Oh, the joys of those who do not follow the advice of the wicked, or stand around with sinners, or join in with scoffers. But they delight in doing everything the Lord wants; day and night they think about His law. They are like trees planted along the riverbank, bearing fruit each season without fail. Their leaves never wither, and in all they do, they prosper." Psalm 1:1-3

"Blessed are those who trust in the Lord and have made the Lord their hope and confidence. They are like trees planted along a riverbank, with roots that reach deep into the water. Such trees are not bothered by the heat or worried by long months of drought. Their leaves stay green, and they go right on producing delicious fruit." Jeremiah 17:7-8