Today's prayer list

I will be quick, though it has been too long since the last update. Grams has been doing really well, though we have had a couple interesting new developments. Last week the doctors gave Grams one last looking-over before possibly taking the trach tube out, and they discovered that she has a blockage above the trach that is making it difficult for her to eat or breathe on the speaking valve (which allows air to go through her vocal cords and food down her throat). She has been telling them for weeks that there was something there, and we are so glad they caught it before taking out the tube! Right now she is in surgery to remove the blockage, so please pray for wisdom, sucessful surgery, and easy recovery.

Also, she has recently begun having sharp pains in her left arm. They know that her nerves are acting up to cause this, but they do not yet know whether it is bad (more damage) or good (nerves starting to fire up again). Please pray that God is working out good things and for the pain to go away.

Lastly, please pray for encouragement for Grams, Gramps, my parents, and other family who are going on their 4th month at St. Al's. Your support is so good.

missy