**Update on Kashton**

Early this morning Mandi posted on facebook, "Please everyone take time and pray for Kashton he is fighting to breathe and the infection has spread. I know that my little boy is in God's hands. Please pray for Kashton!!!"

Then just a few minutes ago my husband, Matt called - he heard from Blain and Kashton is doing better. Yesterday was the worst day. Kashton's main line is where the infection was, so it was pumping poison into his body. They said his body is in septic shock. The doctors have changed the line, given him a transfusion, put him on iv antibiotics, and due to some difficulty Kashton was having breathing he is on a ventilator right now. Blain said today is a much better day. The doctor said it would get worst before better.

So please keep praying!!

Love
Matt, Stacey, Caleb, & Noah

Kashton Jackson

Dear Friends - please pray for Kashton Jackson. He is back in the hospital today and fighting for his life. They have discovered an infection which is causing all sorts of problems for him. Kashton is 11 years old. He is the funniest, sweetest boy around. All who have the pleasure of meeting him immediately fall in love with him. His Mom and Dad are equally loveable.

Please lift Kashton and his family up in prayer. Please pray for the doctors taking care of Kashton.

We love you Kashton!

Matt, Stacey, Caleb, and Noah

Tattoo

I almost forgot to tell y'all about CB's tattoo he got while in California. He called one day stating he "had a proposition for me". This really scared me...I was afraid he was wanted to stay and go to school. All he wanted was permission to get a tattoo! Is that all? My cousin said she would sign for him if I said it was okay. I didn't have a problem - I knew he planned on getting one when he turned 18 later this month. (I guess he should have asked his Dad - Matt wasn't too pleased.) But seriously, what are you going to do? - he's almost 18 - he was planning on getting one on his birthday anyway - he wanted the experience and memory of getting this one while in California while on his graduation trip. Now let me explain what his tattoo is..... he likes the singer Cat Power and her album The Greatest. The album cover has boxing gloves on a chain. CB explained the song talks about being the best - the greatest you can be - living up to your true potential. It is really cool - he said it hurt like @#*+ and he almost passed out. The tattoo artist drew it free hand from the picture CB showed him - very talented guy.

Have a great day! - evening I guess now. :-)
Love -
Stacey

The Boys are Back and You're Gonna Be in Trouble....

No, not really. It was a LOOOONNNNGGG week w/o my boys! They came home last Wednesday around 2 - very tan and very tired. They both slept 3 or 4 hours when we finally made it home. My house is back to normal - the toilet paper roll is empty every time I go to the bathroom (apparently changing the empty toilet paper roll in my house will somehow cause brain damage), there are socks and shoes everywhere, and the NOISE!! Yea the noise is back.

Have a great week!!

Love,
Stacey