8/28/11 update - Downtown safely

Hi all.  I will try to post every day or two, but we will see what happens.  I may not always link to facebook, so feel free to check the blog directly if you want to see if there is an update.

Saturday we started our preparation for surgery with a haircut for Sam.  He was not real happy, but agreed it was for the best.  His shorter cut will better match the shaved area for his incision.

Today started with an amazing time with our Sunday school group and church service.  Their support and prayers are priceless to us.  We then traveled up to my parents and dropped off Colin and Nate with my parents.  It was hard to leave them, and generally a bit emotional for everyone, but we are thankful they will be in good hands.

We learned today that we did not yet get a room at the Ronald McDonald house.  We will try again tomorrow and see if a spot opens for us.  We should be moving up the waiting list.  But this, as well, is in God's hands, and we will take each day as it comes.  So tonight we are staying at a hotel just a short 5 minute drive to the hospital.  (Thanks mom and dad!!)

Sam has been having a bit of a harder time the last few days.  He will admit to being sad and a bit scared.  But at the moment he is happily eating an apple and watching a Loony Tunes show.  Praise God for small joys!

Tomorrow we check in to the hospital at 7:15am and will get a bit of blood work done first.  Then at 8:45am we are scheduled for Sam to get set up with his traction.

That is all the news for now.  We will most likely check out of the hotel in the morning.  Hopefully, a spot will open up at the RM House, but if not, both Greg and I will try to stay at the hospital.

Thanks for continued prayers.