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If you didn't read Monday's blog, you'll want to before reading this one. 

Today's rescan did not go very well. Baby Zoe is only a few millimeters in size, and the overall growth from last week's scan wasn't enough to consider this a "viable pregnancy". The doctor told us there is a 99.5% chance this will be a miscarriage. Needless to say, it was devastating news, but we remain hopeful. Here's why...

I recently heard someone refer to having children as a prophetic voice into the world. As followers of Christ, we look at this broken world and must decide whether or not we want to bring children into it. When a husband and wife make the decision to have a child, they are speaking prophetically into this world with a hopeful voice. That faith and hope lies in God's ability to redeem us and restore His Kingdom.

We will continue to pray for baby Zoe. I don't care what small percentage the chance is of survival, as long as there is any chance whatsoever I will continue to fight and pray for my baby. Should God perform a miracle here and I hold my baby in my arms, I could not bear to think I didn't give her my all when the chips were down. If she doesn't make it out of the womb, I can be comforted to know I did my best and trusted God.

We want to thank you all for your prayers. Hundreds of people literally all over the world have been praying, and we can feel it. Prayer is the foundation of all we are and all we do, especially in times like these. Thank you again.

Blake, Katy, & Eden

Pregnant Prayer

You are our support team. For some that means financial support. Hopefully for all of you who read this blog it means you support us in prayer. Prayer is the foundation of all we have done, are doing, and will ever do.

I come to you now with a sincere and transparent request for prayer. We found out a month ago that Katy is pregnant again. We hoped this week's post would be a picture of the new little one, however the early scan was unable to locate the baby. It is not for sure, but it could mean a miscarriage. We have a rescan this coming Thursday (13th August) to see if there are any changes. We are praying for a miracle. As I was praying on the train the other day, I felt the Holy Spirit leading us to pray specifically for this child by name. I immediately texted Katy and told her I think it's a girl. She instantly replied "Zoe", which means "life".

It took me a while to decide whether or not to post this news. Many people would be much more private about this kind of thing (understandably). After much deliberation, Katy and I decided we'd rather have as many people as possible praying. And your prayers, after all, are the reason we are able to do what we do here in Ireland.

I usually try to have positive updates here, but we are a team. And as a team, we need your prayers. We are standing on the Word of God, believing for a miracle. Will you help us pray for little Zoe? I will post a special update on Thursday or Friday letting you know what we find out.

Back From Connect

What a great week! We are tired, but in a good way. We spent 10 days learning, networking, fellowshiping, and laughing with good friends and co-workers. Students for Christ Europe is like our family over here - we are so grateful for them. 

Blake supervised the class for students that was designed to help them do ministry on their campuses. There were so many thoughtful and engaging students who took the class. It was encouraging to see how much they care about reaching their friends. Katy took a class on secularism in Europe. Every moment of this class was packed with essential information on the spiritual climate of the continent. Great discussion was had in every class and it left us all encouraged and well-equipped for the year. 

Now, to disseminate all of the information and discussion we had over the week! Whew! Please pray for us that we can put these things into practice and that we can effectively contextualize all of it for the Irish context.