Peyton's Swim Lessons!

This has been such a fun summer for us. God has truly blessed us in so many ways. A lady at our church owns a swim school here in Dallas and gave all church employees' children free swim lessons during the summer. We were so excited and Peyton loved it.

The lessons were for two weeks and he learned how to go under the water, jump in, and hold his breath. He really did a great job and met some new friends. It was a great time for us all.

Peyton has been a great joy to both Pablo and myself. He brings a smile to our face and keeps us laughing all the time. We have been so blessed to be his parents.

Thank you Dolphin Swim School for such a wonderful time and teaching us so much. We hope to see you all next summer.

Praise be to GOD!!!

I heard this last week from the doctor and my results came back great. She has diagnosed me with a spastic colon. She is treating it now with diet and herbal medicine. I have been on this regiment now for three days and have not found any relief from the pain yet. The doctor said that I need to stick with the treatment for two months and then if it still is not working she will prescribe some medicine that can help relax the colon. I am so grateful to GOD that there is nothing seriously wrong. There was a time that I was very scared, but GOD has shown me His faithfulness through all of this. PRAISE BE TO GOD!!!! Now that I look back I wonder why I was ever scared to begin with? Was my faith lacking? Had I forgot the Greatness and Provision of my GOD? I think that I let the fear of the unknown over weigh my faith in the one who created my body and knows it's ins and outs. My fear of not being here on this earth to watch my son grow to be a man was on my mind daily. Those are the thoughts that went through my heart and soul. But I daily have to remember that God's ways are higher and His purpose for me is better than one I could ever dream up. I have to remember that Peyton is not mine!!!! WOW, how my heart hurts even typing those words....but God has lent him to me for a brief time here on this earth. Peyton belongs to the Lord of Lords and the King of Kings and He also has a purpose for Peyton. I see that my purpose on this earth now is to honor GOD with all my heart, Love and cherish my husband, and raise Peyton to Know and Love God. However long my life here on this earth shall be I am here to do those three things. Thank you all for your prayer during this time and for your calls and letters. You are all such a gift from GOD! I love you and please keep us in your prayers.

Waiting for new results

Today Amy received a phone call from the doctor's office letting her know that the results of the biopsis will be given later this week. As fast as we know anything we will keep you updated. Please keep us in your prayers during these moments of trials. Thank you.

Clear to the naked eye!

Why do our minds think the worst when we have a hypothesis like Amy's. Well, I don't know! But what we feared the most is not happening according to what the doctor's naked eyes could see. Those are great news! The tumor, cancer, crones, etc., are all discarded. Could it had been there and God did a miracle? Surely,Possibly, maybe, I don't know. But we are very thankful for the Lord's grace through these scary and expectant moments. Did God answer your and my prayers? Of course He did, and the glory be to our triune God alone. Thank you all so much for your support and encouragement. Amy is now recuperating with her lovely aunt Jan on her side, who flew all the way from Arkansas at the last minute to be with her. Thank you aunt Jan, it meant the world to Amy. Thanks Matt, Angie, Virginia, Ellie, Christy Habashy, Laly, Cris, Feno, and others (sorry if I didn't get your name), for just being there to pick us up and lift us up. We are very thankful for you all. If you have any questions please call me (Pablo) until Amy feels better. With nothing else to say, but with a smile on my face, I want to say one more time; thank you so much for your support and prayers. Shalom out!
Pablo S. Paredes
Romans 8:28