Update a Little Late

This update comes a little late. Micah has been home for several days now and is doing good. He had a blood transfusion this past Monday which has certainly made his color improve. His liver enzyme levels are back in normal range and we continue to await the clamping off of the biliary drain.

The blood clot is still present and, barring the miraculous work of God, will persist. With that present, fluid collection in the abdomen has continued and this is being managed through medicines which cause the body to mobilize that fluid out of the body.

Isaac and Ethan are doing fairly well. They continue to make me laugh. Last night, Isaac and Ethan were in bed and I had gone downstairs. Ethan came out into the hallway calling for me. After I went back upstairs, picked him up and took him back into his room to put him in his bed, Isaac asked me why I went downstairs. I explained I had gone down to take some clothes, trash, etc. He then asked, "But what did you get in the recliner for?" To which I stated that I was sitting down for a minute to see if there was any news on television.

Isaac said, "There's no news on. It was one right before I went to bed. It's suppose to be a little warmer tomorrow, daddy."

Ethan seems to talk more each day. He's a constant source of words and communication. Of course, nothing consumes his focus and affection any more than whatever type of ball you can give him or show him. Soccer ball...basketball...football...baseball..golf ball.

Please continue to pray the Lord will keep all members of the family healthy AND out of the hospital. And give praise the Lord for His mercy and goodness and grace that daily sustains us