Updates on my frienz...Ronda & Nancy & Tara

Well, I had fun with the Cottingham children the other day. I sitted for Ronda who was suppose to sit for Jill who had a dr's appt. And now I have heard sad news for this family. This also effects my walking buddy Nancy B. who is Tara's Mom. They lost Mr. Cottingham to a massive heart attack. It was a shock! We are praying for you guyz...Ryan, Tara, Emily, Dustin and Eryn.


I talked to Nancy, my friend who had an emergency c-section last Friday, and she is finally in Ft. Worth with the baby. He is out of the incubator and doing well. He wasn't eating enough, but as of last night he ate 40 ml at 10 o'clock feeding, 40 ml at midnight, 30 ml at 3 and is well on his way to coming home. They want him to carry out 40 ml feedings consistently for 48 hours before they release them. Praise God!

The Thompsons are having victories. I haven't directly had contact with Ronda (was Lawrence, now Thompson) or the kids, but I have kept up with them thru Jill and the Thompson blog. The last I checked there have been over 15,000 hits on this update blog. Amazing! Ronda and I grew up together in Seymour. My brother was buds with one of her brothers. Anyway I am so thankful that our paths later in life have crossed and I count her as dear. I'm amazed by her strength and faith especially during this time after her husband's accident. Please keep praying for them.

I haven't heard details about Laura's situation, only that the parents' rights were terminated. Randall also said that Colby and Laura were keeping Layne. I don't know if that means that the adoption was made final yet or not?! Oh, and, the pic over there is of Laura's first adopted child, Caden. Randall said that the judge asked Caden some questions. I'm eager to hear how this little mr. personality handled himself. Details to come...

Update~All went well Tuesday. The judge took the parental rights and did the adoption at the same time. I have pics, I will send from home. Linda