Here is a quick update to let you know what has been going on with Brent.  His aHUS has gone into remission, indicated by several different lab tests.  This is a huge praise, and a step toward healing.  Recent lab tests have shown an elevated liver function tests, so please pray that these go down on their own and isn't indicative of something more serious.  We have gotten a few of the big Iowa tests back and they look good.  We are waiting for a few more results and they will help us and the doctors know how to proceed with Brent's care. 

Brent has successfully "stuck" himself for two days in a row now for dialysis and he admits it is not nearly as bad as he thought it would be.  He will start dialyzing himself at home on Friday and start back to work next week.  Please pray for endurance as he goes back to work.

On another note, when Brent was in the hospital in the fall, he read a book called A Hole In Our Gospel.  It is a great book and I recommend it.  The book describes the plight of those in third world countries and our call as Christians to serve them.  It also describes the poor healthcare in those countries and how many are dying from preventable and treatable diseases.  He felt the desparity between the healthcare he was receiving, at one of the best hospitals in the country, in comparison to that which was discussed in the book.  From this, came to the dream for bp4tb.  Brent works at a company that makes tuberculosis testing instruments and he was reading about the millions in Africa that die because they aren't diagnosed with TB.  Please visit our website:   www.bp4tb.com that furthur explains our dream.  We are partnering with a woman from our church who has become a dear friend, Cricket Barrazato.  She has started a non-profit called God's Economy with African partners who will be receiving this TB instrument. 

Another way you can help with this dream is this Saturday from 11 - 8, Panda Express at Towson Town Center is giving 20% of every meal to God's Economy.  Thanks for all your love and support!