Update -Tuesday PM

Janet is feeling pretty sick. It has to do with her pregnancy. We'll trust God's timing on that one.

Pat is adjusting to living in a hotel room/hospital room for thirty days. We love the facility, we are super-duper thankful and are being well taken care of, but there is nothing like home. We knew this would be a challenge so we will trust that the Lord will get us through. This is one of those situations that having been on a lot of missions trips helps.

Caleb did great today - totally cooperative with all the nurses/techs, etc. Like, he didn't even cry or scream or anything when they poked him with a needle to draw blood! That's my boy! He said it didn't even hurt. I was shocked, surprised, and so proud of him. He's my hero!

Genesis is being a trooper. Both kids are doing great, all things considered. They have crafts at the RMH (Ronald McDonald House). Last night they made a bird house, tonight they made door hangers.

So, please pray for
1) strength and wisdom. There's always decisions to be made and weakness to feel.
2) successful surgery and speedy recovery. This is huge. The trip could be a lot shorter if Caleb recovers speedily.
3) health for everyone. Hopefully, Janet being sick won't spread to Genesis and Pat.
4) a little sanity would be nice once in awhile, too!!!

We should get a call sometime tomorrow afternoon telling us what time the surgery will be. The pre/surgery/post will be about 3 1/2 hours. The longest part is cutting through all the scar tissue.

Tomorrow we hope to go to Sesame Place for a day of fun with Big Bird. Hopefully, and prayerfully, none of us will behave like Oscar!!

We are also hoping to see our friends Nilson and Betty Hernandez who flew up today to spend a couple weeks here with us.


Pat

No, It's Not An iPod!

This is Caleb with a halter. It is like a 24 hour EKG. The results of this test will be sent to CHOPS where they will determine if Caleb will need to wired for a pace maker.

We're Going To Japan (sort of)

We are amazed at how God has used our little blog about Caleb's heart condition.

We recently were approached by a lady at our church who has a Internet ministry. She asked if she could translate Caleb's site into Japanese as a ministry to parents in Japan who have children with CHD. We will keep you posted as this becomes reality.

We are excited about how the Lord will continue to use Caleb's life here and overseas.

On To Philly

We will be going to Philadelphia on April 14 to have Caleb evaluated by Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. They specialize in single ventricle patients. He is due for his third major surgery, the Fontan operation, sometime in the next several months.

We're looking forward to our trip and seeing it all come together.

Boston for Christmas

Attention all family and friends! For those who have prayed for Caleb and our family during his hospital stays of years past, we are asking for your prayer support again.

When Caleb was diagnosed with Tricuspid Atresia, it was explained to us that it would be necessary for him to have three surgeries. Three years later: two down, one to go. He is ready now for his final surgery, the Fontan operation. This is the "big" one.
We have decided to have him evaluated at Children's Hospital of Boston before we schedule this final surgery. This will take place on December 24 of this year.
Please keep our family in your prayers as we seek to do our due diligence in helping Caleb to have a healthy life.
We are also looking forward to seeing what God will do in us and through us as we take this little venture in faith.