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Friday Funding Update:

December 2, 2016

Improvement!

We have a long way to go, but Thursday was the first day in over a week and a half that I saw glimpses of JOY in Josiah! Yesterday he had 10-12 episodes of self injurious behavior. That is a huge improvement considering, a few days ago, we were at almost 50 per day. He was also able to stay at home for as long as two hours before needing to leave for another van ride! We had been spending all day driving in the van. On Wednesday, Josiah's WONDERFUL doctors decided to double his medication dosage. I think it has made all the difference. We can tell that Josiah is still in discomfort. He is experiencing pain especially when he eats. But yesterday, he wasn't beside himself and completely out of control all day long. We pray that he has an even better day today! And we are praying that the Lord will continue to give us wisdom as we figure out this new normal. I wish that Josiah didn't have to live with GERD on top of everything else that he endures, BUT I know that God has purposes even in this. And we are praising our Heavenly Father for the grace He has shown us thus far. 

As far as the funding update, we are so grateful that God is continuing to provide! Our current total, as of yesterday, is $22,782.02! We are overjoyed with the progress that we have made thus far! We have several friends and family who have fundraisers up and going for Josiah right now. Be sure to check them out below! We are so grateful for all of their efforts to help raise funds for Josiah! 

Darla's Norwex party ends December 10th. If you haven't tried Norwex, you should! Its a fabulous product! Norwex would make a great Christmas gift as well! Darla is donating her 35% commission to Josiah's fundraiser! You can shop and place orders here:
https://www.facebook.com/events/1199334796799934/ 

My sister-in-law Alisha and friend Ronna are helping their kiddos host a fundraiser for Josiah at Garden Valley Market (1037 Chapel Hill Rd, Burlington, NC 27215) today Friday, December 2nd from 5-7pm. They are accepting donations for Josiah, and, in return, you will get a cup of hot chocolate or cappuccino and a cookie or brownie. Garden Valley Market sales fabulous Christmas trees! Come enjoy a delicious treat while you pick the perfect tree! 

Alisha is also hosting a Holiday Vendor Event for Josiah on Friday, December 16th from 5:30-8:30pm at the Diamond Oils Training Center (120 W Main St. Gibsonville, NC 27349). This event will have over 11 vendors, from all across North Carolina. A few of the vendors are doTERRA, Thirty One, 4 different LuLaRoe Ladies, Mary Kay, Fosnet Security, Lila Rose, Premier Jewlery, Pampered Chef, Annie's Knit Hats and a few more local crafters. Each vendor will have a item to give away at the in house drawing at 5:30pm. Please make plans to join them at 5:30pm. They will be doing an ON TIME drawing at 6:00pm, and there will be donation jars all around the center for Josiah. This is open to everyone so please spread the word and invite your facebook friends and family. For any questions please contact 336-516-0007. You can see the event on Facebook by following this link:

https://www.facebook.com/events/669666283204260/?ti=icl

On Thursday, I caught this precious moment with Josiah and his baby brother Jason. (See video below.) It is so encouraging to see these moments of JOY! Thank you to everyone who is helping us raise these funds for Josiah so that we can bring greater safety and even more JOY into his life!

Thank you all for praying and giving!

Christy

(I prepared this post Thursday evening. Our sweet boy woke self injurious Friday morning. I still believe we are making progress, but this is a reminder of how much this truly is a roller coaster ride. I'm praying the rest of today improves. Please continue to pray with us!)