Sorry for the long time in between blogs. We will try not to let that happen again. First thing is the fund raiser at The Eclipse went really well. If I can access some pictures I will try to post them. With the gate and auction I believe they raised between 5 or 6,000 dollars. One band(I think it was Loose Change) raised 500 dollars at a couple of different local venues they play at. People were very supportive and the music was excellent. Houston was able to come out for a little while and see a lot of his supporters. I know it really encouraged him and the family.
They had Thanksgiving at Jim's house with family and friends.(Around 30) Jim's brother, Paul's work provided food for the feast. On Saturday, after Thanksgiving, Houston's school, Raytown South, was in the finals of Missouri State football championship in St. Louis. It was televised so Houston was able to watch it. All of the team had round decals on their helmets with the initials H L. Around the initials were the words " Anything is possible". This kind of support and encouragement is a blessing to behold and words don't express what it does for their spirits as well as the continued prayer and intercession going up for Houston and family.
Houston had been able to eat a little the past couple of weeks, something he could not before. However in the past couple of days it is becoming difficult for him to swallow. Also he has lost most of the vision out of his left eye. That side of his face is also loosing feeling. Bittersweet. Such amazing support but such a difficult path. I read something Rick Warren, author of "The Purpose Driven Life", had written. He said life is like a train running on two tracks parallel to one another. One is sorrow. The other is joy. While we have great joy for the things that have been done for Houston which I believe has been an answer to prayer, we also have much sorrow as we see Houston's suffering as well as Jim and Dakota's. Yet our strong confidence is in Him who has every one of Houston's hairs numbered. Matt.10:29-31. So pray for Houston and family as you are led by His Spirit and we will keep you posted.
Houston Leaton
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What an incredible young man you are Houston and what support-how cool to have the guys on the football team w/your initials-and it is true "all things ARE possible" Know this- you are touching many lives for the Lord (as did our Jared) in ways that could only be through the road of suffering-I am just sorry it is you. But the Lord is using you in a mighty way! Hang in there and we will continue to stand in the gap on your behalf-we still expect miracles! It was good to see you at the Eclipse-an amazing event in your honor! Love ya, Marylyn
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