December 1, 2025

I wish I had a better and more cheerful update for everyone. Erma is really struggling, and I’m asking everyone to please continue praying every day at 9 a.m. for quick healing for her. She is in so much pain. She’s so weak that every time we pick her up to use the bathroom, she throws up.

Her mucositis is covering her mouth, down into her throat, and into her small intestines. Very little brings her any relief, and she’s so exhausted that she’s too weak to even be upset, she just lets the tears stream down her face. Two nights ago, through her tears, I could hear her praying for God to help her stop throwing up, and she said, “I’m devastated.” She is on a pain pump to help, but it’s incredibly hard to watch your child struggle like this.

Please pray specifically for quick healing of the mucositis in her mouth and throughout her body. Pray that her strength returns soon so she can get relief, begin weaning off the pain pump, and God willing be out of the hospital in time for Christmas.

Thank you all for your love and prayers!