Tim is now able to “walk” on his feet without pain! He hobbles around pretty slowly, with an interesting limp that is most reminiscent of a zombie walk (bwaiiiins!), but we are very encouraged that he has at least this much pain-free motion with his bad ankle.

Continue to pray for a full recovery!! We go back to the doctor on Thursday for some x-rays to see how well it is healing. He is still having trouble getting comfortable at night because he is so sore; we are hoping that the rest he is able to get is enough to help with the healing process, even if he doesn’t feel rested. (But, it is hard to ever feel rested with a new baby! :))

Again, thanks for the prayers and we will continue to update with new information on his progress and our anticipated return to Spain.

I look at my child sleeping so peacefully in his bed and wonder how something so beautiful could ever have come from us. So glad that God chose to bless us with this little person He created and loves.

Be still, my soul: the Lord is on your side.
Bear patiently the cross of grief or pain;
leave to your God to order and provide;
in every change God faithful will remain.
Be still, my soul: your best, your heavenly friend
through thorny ways leads to a joyful end.

Be still, my soul: your God will undertake
to guide the future, as in ages past.
Your hope, your confidence let nothing shake;
all now mysterious shall be bright at last.
Be still, my soul: the waves and winds still know
the Christ who ruled them while he dwelt below.

Be still, my soul: the hour is hastening on
when we shall be forever with the Lord,
when disappointment, grief, and fear are gone,
sorrow for forgot, love’s purest joys restored.
Be still, my soul: when change and tears are past,
all safe and blessed we shall meet at last.

I think the Little Bug’s stomach has grown to a full five-gallon capacity since yesterday. He is most literally insatiable and unwilling to sleep unless it involves eating. Sigh. Maybe these 10 ounces of pumped milk will do the trick…

Our little over-achiever took four steps tonight with Daddy holding his hands! I know walking is an instinctive thing that babies can do even at this young age, but it was pretty cool. His legs are strong enough to hold his weight, he’s just super wobbly. So cute!