Prayer Requests and Donations

Maddie has had a great couple of days - which is such a relief for all of us.  Luke and I both spent some time at home this week.  As hard as it is to be far away from Maddie, it is great to spend a few days with Dillan and Dakota and to know that Maddie is having a good day. 

Specific Prayer Requests for this week:

- Reduction in the amount of fluid her chest tubes are putting out.
- Successful weaning on the ventilator - maybe even extubation?
- Making progress toward starting to feed her.  A few milestones left toward this goal.
- No infections!  This is the biggest risk right now.
- Dillan to continue to adjust and adapt - we are asking so much of our little man and he is doing great!
- Housing for us all.  We are still at the hotel and as of July 19th, the UCSF Social Work Program has started to cover our bill (such a blessing).  But we are still hoping to get into the family house and have Dillan spend more time in the city with us.  Our cramped hotel room is just too, well cramped, with Dillan.

For those of you who have asked, our church, Monterey Church has established a benevolence fund for our family.  100% of what is donated will be given to us and is tax deductible for you.  We promise to use all donated funds toward care and bills for Maddie. 

Checks can be made payable to and mailed to:
Monterey Church
417 Alvarado St.
Monterey, CA 93940
(Include "Spence Family" in the memo line)