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Archive for January, 2009

We just received a date for Joshua’s next (and last) surgery. It will be on Wednesday February 11th at 9 am. We will have pre-op appointments the day before and after the surgery Joshua will be in the hospital for 4-5 days. This surgery is not as extensive as the last one, [...]

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First snow

Today we had snow!!! Not just a southern melt-right-away snow, but a real snowfall!  We estimated about 5 inches of powdery whiteness in our yard.  Here are some pictures of Josh experiencing his first snow.

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We’re Home!!!!

Yes, after a month’s sojourn in the north, we’ve returned to the sunny south…well, maybe not so sunny. Tonight we’re supposed to get 2-4 inches of snow and the entire state is cancelling everything. We must admit that the irony of having to come back to NC in order to see a real [...]

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We made our final trip to Cincinnati Children’s Hospital today for Joshua’s post-op visit. The surgeon was very pleased with the progress and holds the highest hopes that Joshua will have a very normal life. He also showed us how to use the dilators.
Joshua has one more surgery in about eight weeks to close the [...]

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1-6-09 Update

Michelle and Joshua are doing better, but I was sick overnight. I’m starting to feel a little better, but my appitite is gone. (That’s very hard for me.:)) Here are some of the promised pictures.
This is Joshua being fed by his great-grandmother (Nana).

Joshua likes playing with his cousin Amelia.

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In Flew Enza

The funeral went well on Friday and was a joyful celebration of Grandpa’s life and translation into glory. Several of the family members took part in the service, and I was given the opportunity to preach.
Saturday we decided to wait an additional day before heading back to Ohio. We enjoyed the extra time with the [...]

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On the road again

God’s timing is always perfect. My grandpa has been sick for a while; more than a few times in the last few months and weeks we thought we were going to lose him. Yesterday, New Years’ Eve, he went home to be with the Lord. We are thankful that in the midst [...]

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