Hello,
It appears that the chapter on our kid's health has thankfully concluded.
Hannah's knee surgery last Monday went well. Apart from her reaction to the anesthesia, which allowed her to set the family upchuck record, she have been recovering very quickly. Her knee should be as good as new after three weeks of rehabilitation - just in time for basketball season.
The doctor's determined that Drew's heart and liver were both healthy. The tests had just recorded variations of normal that is common with teenage athletes. His chest pains during soccer were likely a result of asthma.
The hematologist determined that Paul's platelet counts were also normal for a teenager. He just needs to eat more red meat because he is slightly anemic. Paul laughed about his plight because we have become a chicken-only household thanks to my heart.
Our determination to hide Matt from doctors continues.
I have been experiencing more frequent chest pains over the last month, so I had a nuclear stress test on Wednesday. The cardiologist concluded that my stints were open and my heart was functioning fine. Apparently, I'm just a bit stressed out. The great news is that my cholesterol had dropped down to 117. I will keep eating that chicken, but will also indulge in a few more chocolate desserts.
Ann has enjoyed being home these last two weeks. She has been able to see Matt play football, watch Drew play soccer, help Hannah recover from surgery, and shop with Paul for his girlfriend's homecoming mum.
The second week was much better than the first, both physically and emotionally. (It seems that emotional strength is often impacted by how one feels physically.) She and her mom decorated the house for Fall on Thursday, which was a pleasant surprise and a welcomed symbol of normalcy.
The highlight was spending yesterday afternoon and evening in a nearby state park with friends from our Bible study who were camping. It was great to be out of the city and to see trees instead of buildings and to hear silence rather than traffic.
Prayer Requests:
- That Ann would have emotional strength to return to Houston on Thursday, to meet with the doctor, and to begin Round 3.
- That the tests on Thursday and Friday would show that the cancer has at least stabilized.
- That God would show his love and power to the kids while we are gone.
- That God would completely heal Ann in his time and in his way so that she might know our grandchildren.
Psalm 34:17-18:
The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears them;
He delivers them from all their troubles.
The LORD is close to the brokenhearted,
And saves those who are crushed in spirit.
Thanks for praying and caring for us,
Howard & Ann
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