Henderson Family Blog: Update and Christmas

We wanted to give you an update on our status as so many have been asking and praying...over the last few weeks we have heard back from St. Judes confirming the same plan as Vanderbilt. Although we feel grateful that this confirms the validity of Vanderbilt's plan of action, it was still hard to swallow- as we so much want to find another way to help our son. However, we did ask for another MRI before making our final decision on treatment in light of the fact that a couple months has passed.They agreed and another MRI has been scheduled for February 19th with result on the 20th. (that's next Tuesday and Wednesday).
This last MRI before decisions are made feels pretty heavy. We are continuing to ask for wisdom and for the Lord to give us the grace to wake up each morning with gratitude on our lips- for we are truly so blessed in every direction we turn. I have been so incredibly encouraged by God's Word over and over lately. I could write and write,but today's encouragement was this from Hebrews 4:14-16 (I will write only part)
Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has gone through the heavens, Jesus the son of God,...Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.

and I will sing again and again...

My hope is built on nothing less
Than Jesus’ blood and righteousness;

I dare not trust the sweetest frame,
But wholly lean on Jesus’ name.

On Christ, the solid Rock, I stand;
All other ground is sinking sand,
All other ground is sinking sand.

When darkness veils His lovely face,
I rest on His unchanging grace;
In every high and stormy gale,
My anchor holds within the veil.

We are so grateful that so many of you are approaching His throne of grace with confidence on our behalf.
Here is a brief Christmas 2012 update: Caleb-61/2 years and Annelise- 3 1/2 years
Christmas was sweet again with many festivities on both sides of the family.