New Member of the Family: Wednesday July 22, 2009

Much has happened since our last blog entry. Tim and Leah were able to spend an extended weekend with everyone in Kansas. It was encouraging that Gary was feeling well enough to make the trip to the airport and pick them up with Sandy. Yet this was another rough day for Gary. Gary’s body underwent a lot during the diagnosis and his first treatment, and up to Saturday he had not noticed any signs of improvement.


On Sunday Justin and Tina, Corie and Doug, the kids and Grandma and Grandpa Boone along with Uncle Marion and Aunt Joyce came to Wellington. It was a great day. The family enjoyed spending some quality time together and Gary was seeing the first discernible signs of improvement for weeks. His energy levels were higher and he was able to eat again. On Monday Gary went for his blood work, this was a quick and painless process that shouldn’t hinder his recovery between treatments. He was continuing to see signs of improvement and was encouraged by how much he was able achieve.

Most exciting was the trip to Wichita to see his eighth grandchild Carson Matthew Cook, who was born late Monday morning and was 8lb 9oz and 19”. For Corie this was a major surgery, yet she is recovering well. Carson was having difficulty breathing and the doctors thought there may be a little water in one of his lungs, however after more testing it was confirmed this evening that he actually has pneumonia. The doctors have placed him on a seven day treatment of antibiotics which they are hoping he will respond well to.

There is much to be thankful for, and much to continue to bring before the Lord in prayer. As Gary continues to have good days and bad days, pray that his average health levels would continue to rise and that the good would outnumber the bad. Pray for Corie’s continued healing from her surgery. Pray that baby Carson would recover quickly from his pneumonia and that he would be able to go home healthy soon.

For many this latest trail may seem like one too far, however the Lord is our strength, and it is He who is our ever present help in times of trouble. We covet your prayers and enjoy reading your comments.