February 14, 2022 - Surgery is Underway

Surgery is officially underway . . . 

October 15, 2014 -- We're at 6 Weeks Post Op!!!

Hope is at 6 weeks post op now.  Here is an update. . . 

October 7, 2014 -- 5 Weeks Post Op!!!

Hope is 5 weeks out from having her major back surgery!  Her slow progress continues. . .

September 30, 2014 -- Four Weeks Post Op!!!

Four weeks out now. . . here is an update on Hope's recovery. . . 

September 23, 2014 -- Three Weeks Post Op!!!

Hello dear ones!  I have another update for you on Hope's continued recovery from the major spinal and pelvic fusion surgery on Sept 2nd. . . we are 3 weeks out from surgery now, and here's how things are going. . . 

September 13, 2014 -- Post Op Day 11 -- All Cleaned Up!!!

An update for you on Hope's continued back surgery recovery. . . 

September 11, 2014 -- Post Op Day 9 -- Praising God's Grace!!!

Dear ones, you all must have been praying up a storm, and God's grace poured over our family mightily today!  I will just quickly share a few praises with you. . . 

September 10, 2014 -- Post Op Day 8 -- Brutal Spasms

Thank you so much for all your continued prayers for Hope and our family.  Here is a little update on her first two days at home. . .

September 8, 2014 -- Post Op Day 6 -- We're Home!!!

We are all so thankful to be at home!!!  We arrived home today at about 4:30 pm.  Here's an update on today and continued prayer requests as well as praises. . . 

September 7, 2014 -- Post Op Day 5 -- Improvement!!!

Praising God for overall, a much better day for Hope today! 

September 6, 2014 -- Post Op Day 4 -- Close to Home!

We had a couple great hours today, and the rest was so-so.  Here are some quick updates about post op day 4. . .

Sept 5, 2014 -- Post Op Day 3 -- Pain Continues

Hello dear praying friends and family!  I have another quick update for Hope's 3rd post op day.  Pain continues to be the biggest issue for Hope.  Here's a little recap of the day. . .

September 4, 2014 -- Post op Day 2 -- Patterns!

Hello dear praying friends and family!  It is very late, but I will give just a quick update on Hope's post op day 2, and her continued prayer needs. . . 

Sept 3, 2014 -- Post Op Day 1

An update on Hope's first post op day. . . 

Sept 2, 2014 -- As the Night Closes

Hello dear ones!  Let me try to give you an update on the last several hours since you last heard from me. . .

September 2, 2014 -- Surgery Continues

We just heard from the OR nurse again. . . 

Sept 2, 2014 -- Hope is in the OR Getting Set Up for Surgery

Well here begins the start of a lot of updates, which we will try to do as often as we can throughout this journey and especially as needs and prayer requests arise.

We arrived at hospital at 6:45 this morning and we all had a little time with Hope on the day surgery unit before Dad and Mom accompanied her into the OR holding room and then kissed her goodbye.

Here are some pictures. . . 

September 1, 2014 -- Happy Birthday Hope . . . and Surgery Tomorrow!

On a day where there is usually a lot of excitement. . . the first day of school where we snap a picture of our dollie girls as they head off to another new year of adventure and learning together. . .

August 6. 2014 -- New Surgery Date

Hello dear praying friends and family!  There has been talk of when Hope's surgery would happen for the last couple weeks, and just last week we finalized that.  I am finally getting a chance to let you all know the plan, as we definitely covet your prayers for the days and weeks ahead. . . 

July 19, 2014 -- Blessings Amidst the Hardships!

We are home and very thankful to God for safety in our travels and for the blessed visit that we had with our family in Oregon!  Hope and Gabi enjoyed playing lots of games (our family loves playing games!). . .  Hope killed us at Clue over and over.  Her memory of details is amazing!  And Gabs did an enormous number of huge puzzles that Auntie has collected from our childhood!  I love puzzles and we had a ton of fun doing these together!  We'd love to share a couple of our highlights from this wonderful visit with Grandma, Auntie Christy and Uncle Cody. . .