Pam had a rough night last night. Cathy Child stayed overnight with her so I could go home to be with Taelor. Cathy said she had a lot of pain and discomfort and couldn't sleep. She is a little better today and has rested pretty well. Yesterday, more fluid was drained from her left lung. In the process her lung collapsed. It has "re-inflated" today and she is breathing comfortably. Everyday brings something new to challenge her and concern us. The anastomosis, the area where her intestines were sown together and a drain placed between, is not growing together as well as it should. It has a leak.

As if you weren't already praying in in her behalf, please pray that this will heal or grow together. It is really important that the digestive juices flow to that part of the intestine. Right now, they have begun to drain the bile from the upper part of the intestines and inject it through her feeding tube. It will be much better if this naturally occurs.

Pam has a hard fight on her hands. She needs the strength to get all these other issues she is dealing with behind her so she can start chemo-therapy. She must start that soon. It appears that we need to start praying to reach incremental goals in order to get her completely well.

We appreciate so much the prayers and concern, not to mention the assistance of those that love Pam and our family. I won't attempt to name those that have been so heaven sent but suffice it to say that we love and appreciate you for your sacrifices in assisting us. We couldn't do this without you. Please continue to pray.