A short update on our grandson

I knew many of you have been praying for our grandson, Donny.  I wanted give a quick update on the surgery and going home.

We were at the hospital by 7:10 on Monday morning.  They took him in for pre op at about 7:45.  Surgery didn't start until just before 10.  It was to be 4 hours long.  But about 3 hours or so into it, the anesthesiologist came in and said it would be at least another hour.  He got out of surgery a while after 4 then into recovery. After a couple of hours in recovery we were finally able to go in and see him.  They did more intensive surgery than originally planned.  Two things were a blessing though.  They put in an epidural for the pain management, and they did not put casts on, they put immobilizers on instead.  What a help that is.  The weight difference is considerable.  

After a couple of issues, we were able to bring him home yesterday (Thursday).  Needless to say he has pain.  But it has been controllable.  His mom and brother, Chris, are his total care givers, and doing an excellent job.  We just ask that you continue to keep him, and his family in prayer, as the healing continues.  And pray for the Lord to be a strong part of this young mans future.

Christine made his room an Olaf (from the movie Frozen) room.  He had posters all over and his blanket was an Olaf blanket, then I got him an Olaf speaking stuffed animal.  His dad had also gotten the same one for him, unknown to me.  So, he now has Olaf and Olafie, and he loves them both.

 He loved his Olafs.  And slept with both of them.

  Then Donny was ready to come home!

 He is happy to be home now.  It's not easy but it's good. 

 It wasn't just the humans who were happy to have Donny home.  His dog Beau missed him a lot too, and was really happy to have his master home!!

 So, again, please keep the whole family in prayer.  This will be a long process of healing and therapy.  

  Thank you for your prayers and concern.  We know with the Lord's help all things will work out for the best for him.

An added blessing for us, while at the hospital was a surprise visit.  The hospital chaplain came in while we were in the family room.  After talking to Christine, he came in to see us.  It was a friend from way before we went to Haiti, from our home church.  He is now the chaplain at the hospital there.  What a great joy to see him again.  And to also know he is praying for and caring for the spiritual needs of those there.  It had been years (actually haven't seen him since we left for Haiti) and renewing friendships is wonderful!

As always, I am amazed what an AWESOME God we serve.  Isn't He always what we need and always there for us when we need Him?  We pray you are at that place where the Lord is guiding and directing you in ways you are awed at!!