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I've got several things to share with you tonight.  Bear with me!  :)

Tomorrow at 1:00 p.m., Burke has an appointment with a pediatric cardiologist.  I don't know what to expect.  I don't know if they'll be ordering more tests or what.  We're just trying to figure out why he's passing out so often and make sure that it's not something dangerous or indicative of a bigger problem.  We're also trying to figure out whether his seizure was a fluke or a sign of something more problematic.  Your prayers are *greatly* apprecaited.  I'll make sure to keep you all updated.

On a totally different note, we've decided not to eat out nearly as much this year.  We're doing a really good job, and I'm re-discovering my love for the kitchen!!  In the past two weeks, I've made several things that are so yummy.  Accordingly, I've added two new recipes to the recipes page.  The Banana Cake is so amazingly good.  It's totally worth the time and effort to make it.  I promise!  :)  I found the recipe on AllRecipes.com, and I only made a couple of small changes.  The other recipe is my own creation, although it's nothing spectacular.  :)  I love Chicken and Wild Rice Soup.  Tonight, I was craving it and decided to try to make my own version.  It worked!  *Really well!*  Amazingly, I actually remembered to write down everything I did!  :)  If you are also a fan of Chicken and Wild Rice Soup, check it out!  :)

Lastly, I wanted to pass along some information on how to help out the people who have been affected by the earthquake in Haiti.  Compassion International has several centers in Haiti, many of which are right in Port-au-Prince.  They are helping with the recovery efforts, and you can help by donating to Compassion.  If you'd like to donate via your cell phone bill, you can text "disaster" to 90999.  If you'd like to donate directly from your credit card or by check, you can do so HERE.  Please have compassion on the people who have been affected by this earthquake.  Natural Disaster on top of abject poverty equals up to hopelessness.  By donating to Compassion International, you are helping the people of Comp Int'l show the love and hope of Jesus Christ to hurting Haitians. 

I hope you all have sweet dreams and wonderful Thursdays!  I love you...muchly.