Sunday update (8/19)

I haven't turned a computer on all weekend, and its been good!

Mike has been doing well. We found out that the hole in his heart should only require the cath procedure! That's great news! He is slowly improving his movements and coordination. One of the doctors told him a story of some pro athletes that have had similar issues and they all fully recovered. Mom said that he really enjoys hearing those kinds of stories. I asked him if he would be dunking the basketball next week and he just replied that he wouldn't take his health for granted anymore. I can assure you, he'll be able to dunk again-but not against my defense! We brought him a couple of games and stuff so he could do something besides watch TV. We walked down to the end of the hall and looked out the window towards the northeast. We also talked about the flooding in Abilene.

We should find out tomorrow or Tuesday when the surgery will be. That will help us all. It will help Michael set some more goals for rehab and it will help all of the family coordinate all of our responsibilities so we can be there to support him at the surgery. I never realized how much an event like this effects the family. Obviously, it's painful and exhausting, but you just don't realize how beat-down and empty you can get...even in the midst of supporting your loved ones. Pray for the family as we continue to pull together. Pray that the Lord would break down any thing that attempts to hinder this healing process. We still have a long way to go, but there's no doubt the the ultimate healer will sustain us through it all. We each need daily renewal, as I'm sure most of you do...even in this moment. That's my prayer for all of you who are keeping up with Mike here. Keep striving and live your life, overflow with joy and don't let a moment slip by.