Update to Praises & Praises July 12th

Hi ABF family
We want to first thank you all for your prayers. They we're truely felt.
The test results did in fact show that Mike does have Relapsing Polychondritis. It also showed that he has mild Sero- negative Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). The doctor added another medicine to help him deal with that. But because one of Mike's blood test showed his liver count to be high he was not given the best medicine that is available to him.
When he goes back on August 13th he will get his blood tested & maybe then his liver count will be down. The doctor changed his pain medication so maybe he won't have to take so many. One of the side affects of the new medication is that it can lower his white blood cells (the cells that fight against infections) and cause some big problems.
With all that said we ask that you continue to pray for the following: Mike to be able to work and not have to take off 1-2 days afterwards to regain his strength, for his immune system to get stronger then ever before, for COBRA to get worked out (we are paying for everything and getting reimbursed right now), for his bike and/or trailer to sell, and finally for our family to draw closer to the Lord and each other. Thanks again for your prayers & support. You all are a blessing to our family. Mike & Shana