Surgical Consult

We had John's surgical consultation this morning. All went well and as expected with surgery scheduled for September 11. Hospital stay will depend on the procedures performed but we're thinking about five days.

The plan is to perform a thoracotomy on the right lung and a visual laparoscopic thoracotomy on the left lung. There is a chance that they would change the program and open him up on both sides, but they're hoping not to do that and fairly certain that won't be necessary.

Also, there is a slight chance when they get into the lungs, things will look worse than they expected and they will close things up but the Dr. is not expecting this - and let's pray this doesn't happen!

We ask for continued prayer for John's healing and prayer for the surgeons, Drs. Pavlina and Borsody.

We are grateful and happy, but also sad, to have Audrey home from college. She left for school on Sunday the 24th but felt a real pull to be at home. After giving it some serious thought and consulting with some trusted folks there, she withdrew from Taylor University and returned home on the 28th. She has enrolled at Wright State University, which is close to home, with a full load of classes. She will reconsider her plans over the coming months as to where she will finish her education. We appreciate her love, dedication and help.

We enjoyed a visit this weekend from several folks! Son John and girlfriend Mindy came up from KY for a few days. John's Aunt Diana, her husband David, daughter Allison and her husband Michael and son Owen all came from Indiana to visit. Owen is a delightful, four year old who loves to play ball! Pam's brother, Steve, stopped by with daughter Allison and son Ben, and Ben's girlfriend. Very busy time but good for John and he held up well!

Our prayer lives continue to grow as does our faith. We have much to be thankful for.


Lift up holy hands in prayer, and praise the Lord.
Psalm 134:2