Blending into 4th grade...

Today was the first day of 4th grade and the first time that we got the chance to meet Karston's teacher. This is Karston's last year at Elementary school and considering he has been at the same school since 1st grade, I really don't think that there will be much of an adjustment period. Most of the kids in his class have been in his class at one time or another and know how well he Blends in. The teacher is the only New Element to the New year.

When we met Mrs. Lett, she told us of how she had already spoken with his 3rd grade teachers about how his schedule had worked last year. She also informed us of how she had already looked at the schedule and found the perfect times for Karston to leave class for his needs. It was all worked out and the timings were perfect.

I think that she really set us at ease most when she admitted that she had never had a child in her class with Spina Bifida and then asked if she could call us anytime she has questions. I was amazed. No teacher had ever been so honest with us. Usually it seems that the teachers are scarred or intimidated by his "disabilities," which means that Heath and I have to initiate any conversations about his "Needs." We always forget to tell them something, which causes a problem at some point during the year. It is so nice to know that this teacher is interested and Wants to be involved in helping my son be the Chameleon that knows how to be.

And the Doctor Says....

This just in from my dad via F.B.: "After I was re-tested, I was told that I have made great improvement. The cancer has actually receded and many other things that tested negative last time, tested positive this time. I questioned why the C.E.A. levels were higher when they tested me at the hospital and she postulated that the breakup of the cancer cells could be causing the higher levels. My treatment formulas have changed now because while there has been much healing, there is still much to accomplish. Overall it is a good report. "

Thank you to everyone for your prayers and support. Please continue to pray for more improvements towards healing and for the family's hearts and souls to be filled with Peace and comfort. God is Good.

Not Giving Up...

Well it was a short stay. Dad went home from the hospital tonight, but not without getting some news from the Oncologist about his blood work. It is not the news we have all been hoping for or even praying for. The news is that the Cancer seems to have doubled in size.
Dad is still determined to fight and is not giving up. He is going to B'ham next week to follow up with the kinesiologist (herbalist.)

This has been very hard for all of our family. Please continue to pray for him and for all of us as we continue to fight with him and for him. I was reminded tonight that God can still work a miracle here. So while you continue to pray that God would extend his healing power into my father's body, don't forget to also pray that his Mercy and Compassion would reach to each of our hearts and souls and keep our faith charged so that we can KEEP UP THE FIGHT!

Exodus 14:14
Deuteronomy 3:22 and 20:4

Grump Chameleon

Dad was admitted to the hospital after he passed out at devotions this morning --Ambulance to Gulf Breeze Baptist hosp. --found blood clot in right leg. The doctors will be putting in a filter to keep the blood clots from hitting the heart or the brain.

My Aunt tells me that he is in good spirits today and that she told the doctors that he is unable to stay long at the hospital becuase it just make him more sick. Dad is eating organic foods and taking meds from the kinesiologist (herbalist) since he can't eat the hospital food. Should be a very short stay this time.