Today was another tired and sore day for Julie, but better than yesterday.  Dr. Dinh came in this morning and said that everything continues to look very good with labs, Julie’s activity, etc.  He changed her diet back to regular so she can now eat “anything” she wants, though there are some obvious things you… Read More

I just realized I never posted an update yesterday.  Julie continues to do well.  She was moved to a regular diet, but it was a misunderstanding between the doctors and the nurses so she ate a little mashed potatoes and grits and got moved back to clear liquids diet.  They just want to be very… Read More

It has been a long day, but a very good day.  We had to be at Mayo at 6:00am today to check in for the surgery.  Dr. Robertson came in a few minutes before 7:30am and went over the last few things and then they had Julie back in the operating room shortly afterwards.  I… Read More

Julie was able to drink a small amount of water, a small amount of apple juice diluted in water, and a small amount of chicken broth today and tolerated it well. She could have probably had more, but she was strongly encouraged by the doctor to take it very slow. Julie also walked today without… Read More

The labs continue to come back as expected.  Also, today is the last day for antibiotics for the UTI — all of the labs and the symptoms indicate that it is gone.  We did get get moved into a regular room yesterday afternoon just in time to watch the GA/FL game.  We are thankful for… Read More

[Hab 3:17-18 ESV] 17 Though the fig tree should not blossom, nor fruit be on the vines, the produce of the olive fail and the fields yield no food, the flock be cut off from the fold and there be no herd in the stalls, 18 yet I will rejoice in the LORD; I will… Read More

First, the good news — Julie reported this morning that she was more comfortable last night than any night since surgery.  This was encouraging to us and made us feel like we are making real progress on this clot. Around 2:45pm this afternoon, she had a Ventricular Tachycardia heart rhythm event and hear heart raced up… Read More

Several people have asked me how I am doing?  The honest answer to that can pretty much be anything.  There are times where I am energized and motivated and there are times where I am exhausted.  There are times where my faith is strong and times where I am frankly mad at God.  There are… Read More

Just a quick update to catch all of our prayer partners up to date on what is going on…… Julie’s pain continued to get worse and after several calls and visits with doctors, yesterday afternoon the decision was made to admit her back into the hospital to address the pain and dehydration and to do… Read More