another update

I was able to visit my dad today and he is definitely doing better each day. There is no longer any fluid in his lungs. He still has an infection, which they are watching very closely. He is moving around more and continuing physical therapy. After listening to his heart, the doctor said it was in excellent condition! The amount of pain he's been in has decreased significantly and he is really ready to go home. The doctors say Friday, but aren't making any promises. Please pray for the Lord to bring him comfort and peace as he endures these next few days in the hospital. Also, for wonderful healing, so he can go home on Friday. Thanks again, to all of you who are faithfully praying. We can see God at work, it's been amazing.

Amazing Things Are Happening Here

My brother texted me this image the night of my dad's surgery. It is a sign hanging outside the hospital. "AMAZING THINGS ARE HAPPENING HERE" It was really cool because God is definitely doing AMAZING things. My mom and sister have been at the hospital with dad since Wednesday. They have been keeping the rest of us updated and say he is really doing well today. They have been getting him up and moving around for physical therapy and he seems to be in a little less pain each day. He has some sort of infection, but is responding well to antibiotics. He also has fluid in his lungs, so they are keeping a close watch on him and he won't be in a "normal" room till that clears up. Those are just a few things you can continue to pray for.


















This image was a lot better in person. It was a beautiful sunset and the NY skyline just happened to be there. If I wasn't in a moving car going across a bridge I probably would have made Brian stop for a better shot. Another glimpse of God's glory coming home from the hospital.

update

Thank you for praying for my dad. He just came out of surgery and the doctors said everything went well. Praise the Lord! Now we are continuing to pray for safe healing and recovery.

Praise and Prayers

Just wanted to ask you to be praying for my dad. Next Wednesday he is going in for bypass surgery. As some of you know, he has had a history of being in and out of the hospital with various heart conditions. After his last heart attack, the week before Father's day, his doctor told us there was nothing else he could do and dad would pretty much live the rest of his life like this. We were all very frustrated and knew there had to be something else that could be done. My sister, being the go getter that she is, took the initiative to contact a specialist affiliated with Columbia University in NYC, who happens to be Bill Clinton's cardiologist. She thought it was a shot in the dark, but worth it. Amazingly, he got back with her and wanted to see my dad right away. After meeting with my dad and looking over his records, he said he was a great candidate for open heart surgery and should have had it long ago. We didn't think it would happen this quickly, but are truly thankful our dad will be able to have a better quality of life after the surgery. We are very confident he will be in good hands, both with the doctors and the Lord, but being human, it's still pretty scary. Your prayers are greatly appreciated!!! Thanks so much!

baby feet

Fun Weekend...

We finished out the month of September enjoying ourselves with friends and family. Friday was my Birthday.










I still can't believe how much can happen in a year. Last year on my Birthday we officially found out I was pregnant and told my family during the Birthday celebration. Abby is the first grandchild and now there will be another one on the way! My sister is pregnant:) Hey Tim, we're waiting on you now!!










(rob, esther gave me permission to use this photo)

Our good friends, Rachel and Grant, came down from VT to visit us. I think if Grant had his way they would have a baby now too ;) I have a bit more convincing to do with Rachel (at least for now)!













Every year my brother's town hosts an apple harvest festival with rides, craft fairs and the greasiest food you can find. We all went up there Saturday evening and enjoyed more family time. We stood in line for apple fritters (for tradition) and walked around looking for the most appetizing dinner. Rach and I had meat on a stick and I think Grant and Brian had some sort of fried chicken. Maybe next year we'll be adventurous and try the chili covered fritos, topped with cheese and sour cream, served in a Lays Frito bag. Yum, yum!! It's all for love Tim! Thanks for inviting us again, it was fun!!

Wahoo!

Abby rolled over for the first time yesterday. It was a pretty exciting moment since she has been so close as we have been anxiously watching her try. Of course we both missed it actually happen. I looked away for a moment and when I glanced back she was on her stomach. Oh well, she'll do it again!