Digging with Darren

I just want to publicly praise Hashem for a blessing in our family. Last night was the first night in months that my son did not have to use his inhaler through the night. For this we are VERY thankful!

A week ago last Friday (the 9th) we had to spend the middle of the night on Shabbat in the Emergency room with him because of his breathing (or lack thereof). Since that time, we have had friends in our community begin to try and help us track down potential health hazards that may be triggering breathing problems for him (other than merely genetic disposition). One step is that we were loaned two air purification systems for our home. Another step is that one of the men from our fellowship came and did some back-breaking work in order to help get rid of mold that we found beneath our house. He spent all day Friday spraying the underside of our house in order to kill the mold, and installing a de-humidifier and laying a vapor barrier in order to prevent future re-occurrence of the mold. I am praying this is what is making the difference, along with the prayers of the saints.

Thank you for your prayers for my son, and rejoice with me in this moment that Hashem has given us a moment of His loving touch!

Fitting in with these week’s Parashah, I designed this simple coloring sheet for my children of the Choshen (Breastplate of the Kohen). I thought I would post it in case anyone else was looking for something like it. Feel free to use for whatever purpose. Print as many copies as you like and be sure to pass it around.

Right-click (pc) or Control-click (mac!) to download: