prayers for the Murphy family

please keep one of my college roommates and friends and her family in your prayers - Jessica (Jenkins) Murphy. Jessica is about to deliver her second child, a fighter of a little boy to be named Cotton. At 20 weeks she was diagnosed with Crohn's disease. She spent months in the hospital and has had an extremely trying pregnancy. A couple of weeks ago they found out her husband has cancer, that which they are hopeful can be treated and removed by radiation. She also has a 16 month old boy, William, who seems to be handling everything really well. This past Thursday her water broke; she's around 34 weeks. She went back into the hospital and is waiting to deliver the baby any day now-they are wanting him to stay put as long as her fluid levels are sufficient. So far the baby is doing just fine, but it is truly a miracle after everything she has gone through with the Crohn's. Allison and I went to see her this past weekend and she and her husband Murphy have the best and most positive attitude. It was very touching to hear her tell of her trials with a smile and high hopes.

Hang in there Jessica! Many people are praying and thinking of you.