Monday, January 12, 2008

Hello everyone! I have not posted since last year, but with the holidays and kids being out of school, a lot has been going on. We did survive the holidays and it has been a roller coaster ride. We were able to get away for a few days and visit my Dad and Sandy in Florida. Although it was not warm enough to swim, we did have good weather all but one day (cold). It was nice to get a change of scenery for a few days and we all had a great time! We thank everyone for the wonderful Christmas cards and gifts! We hope everyone had a safe and Merry Christmas and New Year's. Thanks as always for the prayers, comments and uplifting words. Please keep Raymond Powell and his family in your prayers. Raymond went home from the hospital today and is waiting on a report from his doctor later in the week. Also, please keep the Broome/Miller family in your thoughts and prayers as they have a loved one in the hospital at present. I will write again soon and try to remember that the God that brought you to it will be the God that brings you through it! Keep moving along boys...you too Zman. Love to all! Clancy

Monday, October 6, 2008 in the Evening

Good Evening all. Just a quick post tonight. We hope everyone is doing well. We had a great weekend and Zander, Houston and I watch football together on Saturday. Notice Zander has the remote next to him.

We are still praying for intervention into Zander's hearing issue. The boys are well and Houston is in the middle of exams this week. Christie is doing well and it appears that it will be another hectic week.

I will post again soon. I have to get the boys bathed and in bed. Thanks for coming down today Grandma Judi. It was good to see you.

Please keep Zander, Ethan and Raymond Powell in your prayers. Thanks as always for the comments, encouraging words and prayers.

Rest easy boys. Keep moving along.

We love you.

Clancy

Friday, October 3, 2008 in the Evening

TGIF everyone. We hope everyone has big plans for the weekend. Jackson has a soccer game tomorrow and it appears that Houston and I will be watching a little football with the Zman tomorrow.

Zander has been busy the past few days. He has been out in the neighborhood the past few days and we took him on a long walk this afternoon. Earlier today, he visited with Dr. Ledbetter, his pulmonologist. Dr. Ledbetter said that everything looked good and he actually discontinued the use of the apnea monitor. Yeah!!!!! That is one less monitor that he is on. The only monitor that he is on now is the SAT monitor which measures the oxygen saturation in his blood. Better yet, he only has to be on it at night as long as we keep a close watch on him. Of course the nurses are keeping a close watch as well.

Zander also went to physical therapy today and it went well. We did get some bad news today after he had a more complete hearing test. At this point, it does not appear that he is hearing anything. The audiogram was not an all inclusive test and Christie and I are still praying that the coanal stenosis (narrow nasal and sinus cavity on the left) is a significant factor in his lack of hearing, but I am worried about his lack of hearing at this point. The audiologist has referred us to his ENT (who we see in about two weeks) and hopefully he will give us better news in this regard. Each day with the boys, including Zander is a blessing, but I am down on the hearing issue at this point. I know that whatever the outcome, it will be okay, but the little guy has overcome so much already...it just is frustrating.

Chrisite and I have decided that Zander will be more mobile with us around the house. He has now been home for two weeks and since he does not have as many monitors anymore, he is going to be with us where we are in and around the house. If we watch the game downstairs, Zander will be there. If we are on the porch, he will be there. He has essentially been in his room for the past two weeks and now is the time to include him in family activities. In fact, he watched the nightly news with us tonight before the nurses' shift change.

Thanks again to everyone for the comments, prayers and encouraging words. Please keep Raymond Powell and Ethan in your prayers. I did hear from Ethan's mom and they are headed to Cincinnati this weekend, so please bathe them in prayer as they meet with the specialist for Ethan. We will keep praying for them and also for Zander's many issues including his hearing. Let us know if we can pray or help any of you in any way.

Godspeed Ethan. We hope you have a safe trip and a good visit with the specialist.

I will write again soon.

Rest easy boys...Play hard tomorrow Jackson. Keep moving along Zman. We love each of you.

Clancy

Tuesday, September 22, 2008 in the Evening

It has been a busy day around here. Zander ate and slept for most of the day. Jackson was armed with the pressure washer for most of the morning and Houston and I took care of mowing the yard.

After lunch Christie, Jackson, Houston and Nurse Stefanie took Zander on a walk throughout the neighborhood. Zander loves being outside with the sun shining on his face.

Paw Paw Charlie and Mama Gene stopped by for dinner and brought food with them. We got a few pics of them seeing Zander.

We also received food from a few of Christie's teacher friends at SMMHS. What a great bunch of friends she has at school. We are so thankful for them, the community and the students for their prayers, food and encouraging words. Not a day goes by that one of the teachers or staff or a student calls and asks if we need anything. I am are eternally grateful that Chrisite has such a good group supporting her and encouraging her through all of this.

All else is well for now. Zander's first visit with his Pediatrician is tomorrow morning. I will let you know how it goes. In the meantime, thanks, as always for the comments and prayers.

Rest well boys. We love you.

Clancy