hard days

Hi everyone, this is William, just wanted to let everyone know how things were going. Last night we decided to take Katie and Laura Beth to Galveston because Katie has been wanting to go for a while. She had a pretty good time although she tuckered out very fast. She now has her very own seashell collection. Laura Beth enjoyed herself as well. It was a fast trip but one we are glad we took. The last couple of days have been unbelievably difficult for my entire family. My mom cried like I have never seen her cry before, my sister who has been a rock through all of this could barely hold it together. One of Katie's cousins cried when he heard the news. Christa is taking the news the hardest of coarse, and me, I don't have any tears left. We have decided to not tell Katie the news because she doesn't need anything else to worry about, and really what good would come from it. For those of you who have had the pleasure of talking to Katie and have gotten to know her you know how smart she is. She already senses that things are not good by the way she feels. She knows all to well what is going on. That is one reason why this is so hard. She understands that this is not her fault or anyone else's fault, but she like everyone else wants to know why. This is not a conversation your supposed to have with a 4 year old. She is wise beyond her years and could do great things when she grows up, that's why I still hope and pray she will get the chance to grow up and show the world Gods power and authority over death and the grave. Thank you to all who are supporting us through this, all of you have touched our lives in a mighty way. God bless each of you.