[kimmie7]

Loved ones -- for that's what you are. I wanted to quickly update you on events that are changing almost as rapidly as I type this.

It turns out that we know a lot more people than we thought...and they know people....people high up in both the insurance and medical professions. To make a very long and amazing story short, through a chain of events that could only have been brought about by God, we will be talking with the Cheif Geneticist at Children's Hospital in Boston in the very near future. PRAISE GOD FOR HIS FORESIGHT!!!

Dr. Bruner (Vanderbilt, mention in first 50 posts or so) was a wonderful doctor, but Alpha 1 and liver diseases are not his specialty, and we had been quite disappointed with the care/treatment at Vandy with regard to this matter. Of course the NICU and Children's Clinic are two totally separate entities -- and we weren't too happy with the clinic. Therefore, we'll be talking with the top folks at Boston -- all because a friend had a friend who knew Mr. So-and-so. Amazing. PRAISE GOD FOR FRIENDS!!!

Also, the phone consult is in preclude to an actual visit to Boston. The call itself could cost up to $500 -- and that's out of pocket. Since finding that out, I've had no fewer than 4 people tell me that it's paid for. That money is not an issue. PRAISE GOD FOR HIS GOODNESS

My step-father, who is a grumpy old coot and tighter than Dick's hatband, told my mom that plane tickets are on him. No matter how many we need or how many times we need them. PRAISE GOD FOR HIS GOODNESS

Another friend of a friend, whom I've never met, holds a high position in a major insurance company. She will be helping us fight with our insurance company to get as much paid as possible. Not only that but she wants to arrange for our lodging when we get to Boston. I don't know this lady from Adam -- but PRAISE THE LORD -- HE DOES!!!!

Both my manager and the owner of the paper at which I work said, "Go -- take care of your son. We'll be here for you. Take all the time you need. We'll be praying for him and you. Oh, and by the way, if you need money or anything else -- just call us. We want to help." PRAISE GOD FOR THIS NOT-SO-LIBERAL-MEDIA WORKPLACE!!!

Last night, at church, we were both annointed with oil...my son and me. The Spirit was truly there -- by the end of the evening, 7 people had come forward to be annointed, we prayed specifically for 3 more, there was spontaneous singing, and not a dry eye in the house. The Spirit moved so strongly last night that the preacher didn't get to give his lesson. (We're studying "The Purpose Driven Life") PRAISE GOD FOR HIS ABIDING PRESENCE!!

There is more, but I'm about to break into revival right here at work. I was physically and emotionally exhausted last night, and decided to update today. I hope ya'll don't mind the ping. PRAISE GOD FOR FREEDOM-LOVING, LORD-PRAISING, SUPPORTIVE, FREEPER FRIENDS!!!

[EagleMamaMT]

Praise the Lord for his blessings! He never fails to amaze me in the way He can work our problems out when we call upon Him. God bless you all. I'll keep you in prayer.

[Auntbee]

This is wonderful. Keep us updated. Your son, you and your family will be in my continued prayers. You have a lot of people here praying for you. It works!!

[jtminton]

PRAISE THE LORD!

[areafiftyone]

OMG I am so happy to hear this. God bless you and your son. We are still praying for you and him. Thanks for the update. God is always with you and he loves you and your son. So do we. :-)

[Peach]

May God watch over your family and may the goodness of friends and family continue to support you.

[etabeta]

May God continue blessing you and your son and all the people who are helping you with their generosity. Will continue praying for his healing.

[Arpege92]

Amazing. God not only blessed you and your son, but he managed to sneak his goodness and blessings into making my heart a little less heavey and my smile a whole lot wider. This is wonderful news and it has made my day....thanks for sharing that info with us. :-}

[CDHart]

Wonderful news! I am so happy for you -- God performs miracles every day.

Carolyn

[JonathansMommie]

Much prayers comming your way from Ohio.God bless you and your Son.

[Alamo-Girl]

PRAISE GOD!!!! Prayers continue!

[Mr. Silverback]

OOHRAH and HALLELUJAH!

[cupcakes]

Praise God for intervening. He is awesome. More prayers coming your way.

[Gerasimov]

Amazing.
Well, Kimmie, hold on to your hat; 'cause from what I've read here we aren't done praying for you yet...

[sfRummygirl]

YAY! This is WONDERFUL!
I am so glad your son is going to get the good treatment. Thank you, God, for the help you have provided to kimmie and her family.

[kitkat]

Still praying for your son, and will continue to do so.

[djreece]

Thank you for the update! Praising God and continuing in prayer.

[Cindy]

Things are looking UP!
Thank you Lord.

Amen.

[Vets_Husband_and_Wife]

(((((((kimmie)))))))

I'm so glad you are getting to go to such a reknown specialist in this disease. What an answer to our prayers.

God really is good, and prayers really do get answered kimmie.

We don't always know "how" they are being answered when we call out, but they are being answered. Of that I am positive.

Rest well little Mother, your Father in Heaven is taking care of things.

Oh,.. and THANKS for the update PING!! I love getting good news and being updated about those I'm praying for!!

God Bless, VH&W

[Republic]

Praise God! Just great news! WE LOVE YOU FATHER! Our ABBA!!!

For air travel...online travelocity is pretty good. But you might consider calling some major airline executives and telling them your circumstances and see what happens from there. People are often willing to help, and need info in order to get the ball rolling.

God Bless you and your precious son and family!!! (Give your father-in-law a special hug, tell him it is from a friend!! :^)

[Brad’s Gramma]

Praise GOD!!! Oh Kimmie!! If ANYONE reading this doesn't believe that our God is alive and working in His children's lives...well....

Don't EVER apologize for a ping to me.

M0sby...HERE! NOW!