Please, Please, Please Continue to Pray

We thought we were going home, but it looks like just the opposite. We were told this morning by Josie's doctor that Josie is now in her final hours. Who knows, she has pulled thru it before, but this time her c02 level is over 150.(not good) We are just trying to keep her compfy and relaxed. We know so many people have been praying for Josie and keeping up with this blog, and we hope many people turned their life over to God thru this and trusted in him thru Josie's inspirational journey. We will not always know what God's plan is, but we must realize it is definately a perfect plan no matter how much it hurts. We know that the Lord is in control of all things, but we still wonder "why Josie?", "why does this happen to people, especially children?"................I guess we must understand that if our life is cut short in this cruel, painful world; we are really getting a favor. The quicker we can go on and be with the Lord, and cut out all the pain, heartaches, and disappointments in this world the better. We would like to again thank everyone for all you have done for Josie and our family during this time. Nothing has gone unnoticed. So many people helped with Jordan, our dogs, sent food, sent cards, and all kind of stuff. Thank you so much. I hope God blesses you for what you have done. The Gray's

Happy Birthday Heather 1-29-09

Josie's Going Home

Sorry For No Posts in 3 Days

So many people have said what's going on with Josie. I haven't seen any new info in the last few days. Sorry, nothing new has really transpired. She has been about the same in the last few days. We did talk to her doctor yesterday to discuss Josie's future treatments. Unfortunately, Josie is now trying her last treatment. It is terrible to have a disease that is incurrable because she has reached the end of the road for new treatments and medicines. She started a treatment called RATG yesterday. This will shut her immune system down for 10 days or so to try to get rid of her antibodies that are attacking her lungs. Please pray for her because it is a very dangerous procedure with a low success rate. SHE CANNOT HAVE VISITORS AT THIS TIME DURING THIS TREATMENT.(sorry) If this procedure doesn't work then she will go home. We pray for another miracle! She has fought so hard all of her life and especially in the last few weeks. I hope she has been an inspiration to others to never give up!(NO matter what) I am so glad to see how many lives are affected thru this blog. This may be god's purpose for Josie. I wonder how many people went to church over the last few weeks for keeping up with and reading comments from this blog. I wonder how many hearts have been softened to hear God's word. Thank You so much for all of your prayers, cards, calls, texts, gifts, money and so on. we cannot say thank you enough.

Another Better Day!!!!!!!

Josie had lots of friends from back home come visit her today! She had her best day yet. We hope she will continue to get better and better. Please keep posting comments because we read them everyday. It is so nice to know that this blog has touched so many people. I hope that everyones faith has gotten stronger because of this blog. I read about so many people praying and praying. I also hope that Josie's blog will inspire everyone to walk closer with our Lord! This blog was originally created to update everyone on Josie's progress here in St. Louis. but I think it now serves a bigger purpose. It is to let people know that we have a merciful and loving God. He has watched over our family each and everyday. Our faith has definately increased also. God bless you all!!!!!!!!

A MOTHER'S LOVE

This is a picture that was taken a few nights ago. Heather has slept with Josie every night. Her love for Josie is so STRONG! Josie wants her mother right next to her and it makes her feel safer. Heather is gonna kill me for posting this picture on the web, but I wanted to tell her that I think she is a terrific mom who has always been there for Josie. I love them both very much, and I appreciate her. Josie and Heather has spent so much time together in the hospital they are like 2 sisters. Please continue to pray for Josie. I love them both very much. Love, Dad

WE ARE VERY THANKFUL!!!!!!!!

Today Josie and Jordan's School, Tipton Rosemark Academy, had a fundraiser for Josie. The picture shows the memo that went out to all the students. We want to thank everyone that was involved in this. We are very thankful for all of the faculty, teachers and students who have been so thoughtful of our family at this time. This is not the only thing that the school has done in the last few days. They had a dance last Saturday, and snack money has been collected for Josie this week. GREAT JOB guys!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WE LOVE EVERYONE AT TRA!!!!! IT IS A SCHOOL, BUT ITS ALSO LIKE AN EXTENDED FAMILY!!!!!!!!!!