On Monday we found out that I could not have any communication with the kids (as I'm sure you all know by now). Now we're faced with trying to locate an attorney who would hopefully help us petition the court to amend the conditions of my supervision, so that I can have some sort of contact with Nathan, Daniel, Abigail, and Evangeline.

I left on Tuesday to go to a funeral in Houston, got back Wednesday, and the past two days have been spent trying to catch up at work (I'm thankful for my job, by the way). The reality is, then, we haven't had any time to pursue "attorney shopping." Please pray with us as we consider our options, and as we seek the Lord's provision in this matter.

Speaking of prayer, thank you for all the prayers you lift up on our behalf. At certain times, it's like we can feel them, almost tangibly, holding us up and keeping our hearts on JESUS. I love the way the ESV translates 2 Corinthians 1:11: "You also must help us by prayer, so that many will give thanks on our behalf for the blessing granted us through the prayers of many."

A woman I know via work (the mother of some fellow employees who know some general details about our situation) saw me today and said, before even saying hello, "Eric, I am praying for you and your family every single day." That's the sort of thing we feel. Thank you all so much.

As God so lavishly reiterated to us over the past several Sunday mornings at Antioch: The Battle Belongs to the Lord. We know that and we believe it; that truth is in our hearts and in our minds. Therefore, we want your prayers because we know the battle belongs to the Lord. Thank you all for your diligence. Thank you all for standing with us, and ushering us into His presence.