We received a call this morning from the office of the doctor that was treating the previous bout with melanoma. That doctor is based at UNC Hospitals and since everything took place over the weekend, it was difficult to get in touch with anyone over there. We've been able to give them a capsulated summary of the situation and provided a phone number to get them in contact with the medical team here at St. Mary's in LB. As we've said previously, we're trying to see what has to be done to move dad back home so this situation can be handled there.
Thank you once again for your e-mails, prayers and support. I would like to ask everyone to pray for two specific items today:
1. That dad will do well when the breathing tube is removed this morning to the point that he can sustain breathing on his own. This will allow us to move closer to getting the MRI done.
2. For strength for me, my mom, my sister, my wife and my brother-in-law. Each of us, with the exception of Melinda, are here in LB, which is an unfamiliar place and this is difficult to handle without the familiarity of home. Melinda is back at home with our children, Anna and Ryan. She is holding down the fort with both kids on her own and that's a challenge under any set of circumstances. So, prayers for strength would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you all for your love and support.
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Jon,
ReplyDeleteKnow that we are certainly praying for your dad, and specifically for the things you have noted above. I am also praying that God will demonstrate in very practical ways the truth that His Word proclaims, namely that He is our "fortress" and "strong tower" in the midst of situations such as these.
Standing with you in prayer,
Randy Mann
Ps. 91:1-2
I am in Jessica Ward's Life Group and she has been sending out emails updating us and requesting prayer! Please know that my husband and I are praying for your family.
ReplyDeleteSincerely,
Amy (and Dusty) Walker
Please know that Janice and I are thinking of you all and praying for you all frequently each day. If there is anything that we can do here in the neighborhood just let us know and it will be done. Also, if Melinda needs help with the kids, just let us know and we will do what we can. Please let Norm know that we are thinking of him and praying for him constantly.
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