Again...Setbacks

Hello Friends and Family,
After meeting with Dr. Brown yesterday and another doctor today, we experienced the biggest setback yet with Deb's recovery. Apparently there are some complications that were discovered over that last few days of tests. What this means is that Debbie's final ileostomy reversal will be delayed indefinitely. This also means that Deb will have to undergo another fairly major surgery to repair some things before the final reversal. Deb will go in next week to have yet another test to see to what extent the damage is. There is a slight chance that today's diagnosis is wrong but doubtful. There is also a slight chance that the damage might repair itself. I ask that you muster up all the prayers you can, and ask God that this is the case.

This is really an emotional blow to both of us. We don't seem to be getting off this roller coaster any time soon. But, we'll have to pick ourselves up, dust it off, and continue down whatever path God has chosen for us.

On the positive side, Deb does continue to get stronger each day. I see more light in her eyes and she's up to whopping 121 pounds. She still doesn't have much taste in her taste buds, but her hunger is coming back. Although her hair is very thin, we are hoping it's going to turn around soon and stop falling out and start growing back in.

We appreciate your support, thoughts, emails, phone calls, acts of kindness, and especially your prayers.

-Doug