Thursday August 16th

Good Evening!

My Dad and I were able to take the kids to T street this afternoon around 2 PM to let them have their "ocean time"! They had a blast and they deserved that time after being at the surgeons office for a better part of our day! They are such troopers!

It was a sobering day - not that I am not sober already! :) No bad news other than the brutal fact that Gary will have to have his bladder completely removed! On the brighter side, they are going to be able to rebuild a new one that will takes its place out of tissue from his colon.

We really liked the surgical team and Gary is set to have the 8 hour surgery on August 27th. He will be at UCI for 7-8 days and then home. Not great timing with the kids starting school on the 4th of Sept. but beggars can't be choosers! :)

We are having a prayer meeting here in about 20 minutes and we are continuing to pray for complete healing for Gary! If you can't be here with us you can pray on your own from about 7:15 to 7:30 PM!
I will post again later tonight!

BTW - our meals have been delicious! The Kern's made this amazing tri tip and pie! The Morris' made awesome spaghetti and meatballs! The Murphy's brought out of this world chicken - we all want the recipe Heather!
Your kindness is so appreciated!

Jake, Hailey, Kayla and Shane made Gary the greatest cards! He loves them and they are on display! :) You brightened his day!

Love, L