a week that changed our lives
We feel your prayers, and ask that they continue to be lifted up. Not much has changed in the past day or so, especially in light of all the change that the past week has entailed. Today, at some point, we should get a bit more of the specifics from the oncologist, however, we know that only God knows the plans that He has made for Jim and our family! Pray that we can seek His will, and take assuredness in what that may be!

I came back into Tulsa yesterday afternoon, while Heather stayed in Norman for a bit longer to make sure all was taken care of. This obviously adds a different element for Heather and I to be apart, in a time when she and her family need so much encouragement and support! Pray for Heather's strength.

Jim is recovering from surgery well, however, the pain medication can make him loopy and sometimes a very difficult patient. Pray for Jim to relax and have a peace come about him.

Once again, I am going to send you the words of Heather's last email, as it will hopefully provide some insight in to where we are at, medically speaking.

thanks for your continued thoughts and prayers, like i started this email off with, keep em coming (which coincidently, is the same thing we are telling Jim about his farts, "keep em coming" - read below for explanation)!

rjs