Mon. 8/25 - update

I'm sure like most of you, today began a new school year....with perfectly sharpened pencils, untouched crayons, and fresh, clean white paper. The beginning of school is always exciting, along with the expectations of what this new year will hold. It's no different with homeschool. Reagan got up this morning (without any coaxing), immediately jumped into some clothes, ate her breakfast, combed her hair, brushed her teeth and excitedly was ready to "do school." Caed surprisingly was the same way. (after he threw up, of course!) He was so excited to begin another year of Pre-K. Today he learned (reviewed) the letter "A". He even remembered and showed one of his "friends" (receptionist) at Dr. Higgins' office today. Speaking of.......he is still holding steady at 34 lbs. No weight gain this week.

We got a call from Nebraska today! The process has officially begun. I talked for quite awhile with one of the nurse coordinators. She was very positive and said they were looking forward to meeting Caed and reviewing his case. I will probably hear back from her tomorrow and will know more specifics then, but she is guessing we will schedule our time either the 1st or 2nd week of Sept. That's NEXT WEEK possibly! Again, we are very excited and pray this will be a "new beginning" for Caed. We talked with him about the trip and told him Dr. Higgins has some really good friends in Omaha that want to meet him and try to help his tummy feel better. We also mentioned there was a ZOO, and.........well, let's just say, he's ready to GO!!!!!

We had the opportunity this past week to go visit Kensley and her family in their home. It was very good and we are so thankful the Lord allowed our paths to cross. For some who may not know the story......Caed and Kensley have lots in common. They both have had surgery to remove damaged bowel (volvulus) and are now classified as "small gut." They have had the same surgeons, GI drs., and Home Health nurse. They both have central lines and are getting supplemental feedings through tubes (Caed's.....G-tube - Kensley......n/g tube). Our children's ages are almost identical, and Todd and Tana both work in the church. Not that Caed and Kensley's similarities would have been enough.....it has also been neat to see all the others as well. Kensley and her mommy will travel to NE next week to begin her treatment. By the way....sweet Kensley has had a couple of great days! Please pray things continue for her and she is ultimately healed!!! How her family longs to be able to experience those "normal" things you typically do with your new baby. (she will turn 4 mos. old this week)