New pictures and updates!!

Just a few updates:

1. I am going to a dermatologist on Wednesday for a consultation regarding

UVB light therapy for my scleroderma. My specialist at U of M says they have seen good results using this ultra-violet light therapy. If it works, I'll be traveling to Traverse City three times a week for treatment.

The treatment itself only lasts for seconds....so I hope it willbe worth the drive. I had an appointment at U of M in February and my doctor did not notice much of a progression of the disease, and also was very encouraging that it was systemic, and not in my internal organs Praise God! I also saw a pulmonary specialist who checked out my lung function,

and he said everything was fine....and he saw no evidence of scleroderma lung involvement. Thank you for praying and being there when we need you!

2. Our mom, Lois Hopkins, has just finished 7 months of chemotherapy, and in a short time will start radiation. Please pray for Mom as she has an appointment in Grand Rapids on Wednesday to see a specialist regarding a cyst.

3. Please pray for Ken as he continues taking care of everything in our home...and for his health.

(he has a yucky cold and cough and is going through some medical tests)

4. Praise! I was able to sing special music in church Sunday, "Give Them All to Jesus". Jason accompanied me on the guitar and I somewhat chorded along on the piano:)

It always amazes me how God gives me the strength and stamina to use the gifts He has blessed me with for His glory even when I feel so weak.

Now::::::updates on the family front:::::::::

Jon and Andrew "Big brothers" holding

their baby sisters!!

Kurt holding an armful of little wonders!!

The babies are starting to smile...this is Rachelle!
Look at those bright eyes and happy expression!


Here's Kirsten. The girls are two months old already!


"Twin" shirts!

Annabelle posing for the camera.

Annabelle's shirt is about the same color

of Kirsten's and Rachelle's.

Isaac getting a whiff of the lotions Grandma

uses on her legs and feet.

Seth is getting lotion to put on my skin.

He took his time, and got the lotion out dab by dab!
Seth was very proud of his work....and we had a good laugh!!