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The nurse from the OR called to say that Kevin was stable and they had just finished the bronchiectomy (I think that's the name).  :)  I am having some major anxiety.  I am praying for the Lord to release this anxiety.  I am praying for the Lord to continue

There is absolutely only one thing that has gotten us through the past 48 hours.  Faith.  Faith in God, faith in each other, faith in ourselves, faith in the doctors and staff and faith in a positive outcome.  Faith is overcoming all. Yesterday, we had some huge changes.  After Kevin

God Watches Over Us Read Psalm 34:4-9 The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear him, and delivers them. -Psalm 34:7 (NRSV) HAVING lived through two experiences that changed my life, I have learned that God's concern for my life is real. Several years

Just arrived in our new home at Johns Hopkins.  I'm feeling very overwhelmed by the mass of this hospital, and still figuring things out.  I'm very tired, so for now, just know Kevin is safe, in the care of some amazing doctors.  He will in tests

The pulmonary Dr. came in today to assess Kevin's breathing situation.  It was agreed to put Kevin on a ventilator so that it will help him to breathe.  He will no longer be able to talk while he is on a ventilator, so we'll just communicate

It's 10:48 am Thursday and my list is LONG.  I need to do about a bazillion things before I leave for Johns Hopkins, so let me just take a deep breath, and know that this is out of my hands and the Lord will provide. whew.  Done:

Quick Post Update: Kevin is being transferred first thing tomorrow morning to John Hopkins Medical in Baltimore, Md.  It appears to be a rare tumor: neither lymphoma or carcinoma.  LGH agreed that at this point, they are ill equipped to take care of him, and are passing the torches.  We

This morning Kevin had a catheter put into an area below his heart to drain the fluid that has been causing his pain.  This catheter will stay in for a while to let the area drain and prevent buildup of fluid.  Kevin says he doesn't really notice it,

Yes, I AM a Jon Bon Jovi fan from time to time-and I think right now, the song Livin' on a prayer is a good description of our life-at least the chorus line!  Last night was very tiring-Kevin is doing ok this morning, but just lacking rest and having

As usual, the Lord presents to me so many different blessings and assurances.  The one for today was to find rest in the Lord.  I've talked to many friends over the past weeks, much of whom are worried about me not resting in order to take good care