sick as a dog

Why is the phrase "sick as a dog"?  Since when did dogs become related to the word "sick"?  Have you ever seen a dog miserably sick?  Why not a cat, bird, cow, or skunk?  At any rate, that is what we are here at the Todd's.  We are "sick as dogs".  I'll spare you the details, but let's just say it's not pretty for either of us.

Satan has upped his game and has focused his next move on what gets me every time:  our immune systems.  I am thankful to say that I married a man whose immune system is freakishly strong compared to my own.  However,  during that rare instance when we are both down for the count, we find it hard to draw strength from each other's health.

There are 3 things Satan knows we personally struggle with:  communication problems (which we asked for prayer from you to overcome and we are on the path of success), money issues (with your support we are on our way to bring home the Littlest Todd with ease so THANK YOU!), and immune system weaknesses.

We need you, family and friends, to start praying specifically for our immune systems.  This might sound silly, but Satan will do anything to distract us from our adoption journey.  Without being in good health, we can't go to our jobs and complete the adoption paperwork.  We ask that you pray for each of our immune systems to fight off our current sicknesses and build a strong fortress to protect against future illnesses.  It is important that we remain as healthy as we can, especially during our visit to China.

We will never stop thanking YOU for all of the continued prayers, love, support, and kind words that you have shown us over the past month.  God has placed you in our lives for a reason to be an encouragement to us through this journey.  For that, we could never repay you.