Answered Prayers

Last Thursday we took Jake back to see his cardiologist to do a new echo cardiogram. We were seeing him become more tired easier and Dr. Altman wanted to make sure the July surgery date wasn't too far away. If she were to see the membrane was causing more damage, she would have requested the surgery be moved up. Jake was so great during the echo (again!) and we got good news. There isn't any new damage so the surgery date will be left at July 21st. At first I was almost disappointed because part of me was ready to get the surgery over with, but then I realized how incredibly silly and really selfish that was. We need to praise God for keeping Jake healthy and for the fact that things haven't progressed anymore. So many people are praying for Jake and I know God is listening and answering! 

My mom is the office manager for a doctor in OKC and she said the other day he came back to the office after an appointment at the eye doctor really confused. He told her that the lady that worked there had told her that she was praying for Jake. The doctor was so confused how the lady at the eye doctor would know Jake who lives in Houston. It turns out that she goes to church with my aunt and uncle in OKC and they had put him on their prayer list. She realized when she met the doctor that it was the one my mom worked for so she passed the message along. I thought that was a great story...we appreciate all of the prayers...from the lady at the eye doctor...from some of Ty's friends on a ship overseas...from everyone.

Here is a picture of Jake today while he was finger painting in the bathtub (notice the strategically placed washcloth!). He LOVES this and its an easy way to clean up when he's finished painting. I've been trying to find indoor activities for him because the doctor wants us to limit him being outside in the heat and also because I'll have to keep him in 2 weeks before the surgery and then for several afterwards. If anyone has suggestions for fun activities for toddlers, let me know! I ordered a book yesterday called The Toddler's Busy Book which I hope will be helpful.  

Anyway, sorry for the slightly random post. We just continue to praise God for our sweet Jake and thank Him for his constant care!