It's a new day!

Good morning! Brent's night went well. The computer didn't show any episodes of his heart acting up last night, so it looks like the procedure yesterday worked well! He still has the small chest tube in him that is draining more than 100 and they want it under 100 before they pull that tube. The Dr's are telling us that we need to stick around up here for another 2 weeks or so. They say that the typical protical is 6 weeks post transplant that we stay close-first time we heard that, but if that's what's best then we shall do it! We may or may not be home for 4th of July weekend-that's about the 6 week mark that weekend, so we shall see. If not then we shall see the fireworks from Chi town! We are looking forward to all of our visitors coming up this weekend. We are also both so thankful to have his parents up here for the good part of the week with us. It's been nice to have them here for the support.

The Dr on the floor was in to visit but nothing real new was going or changing. He is taking an infusion of magnesium which is because he just has a low vitiamin of magnesium. So we can truly continue to say that God's Been Good!!!

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  1. AnonymousJune 25, 2009 at 10:48 AM

    HEy guys
    glad to hear surgery went well- another miracle!!! God has truly been good again! Hope things continue to go well. we will keep praying for you! We're doing well here, keeping busy with a little boy who is going very fast! he is currently up to 10 1/2 pounds! well keep smlin love you guys- jon, marla, and logan

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  2. AnonymousJune 25, 2009 at 12:43 PM

    Hi Brent and Trudy,

    I haven't posted for a while, but you know, I trust, that you are on our thoughts constantly!! We're glad the surgery went well, and we'll pray that you can come HOME home soon! :) you have such good attitudes - what a great example you are! Thanks for letting your lights shine so brightly!

    we love you!!!
    U. Kurt & A. Livy

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  3. holandjoeJune 26, 2009 at 3:50 PM

    Thanks for the updates,
    think of you guys often here in Leo IN
    Have a great weekend!

    Joey and Holly K.

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