September 30, 2014 -- Four Weeks Post Op!!!

Four weeks out now. . . here is an update on Hope's recovery. . . 

September 27, 2014 -- Hopeism

Even now as I begin to share this little story with you, I am starting to chuckle again. . . I don't know why I found this so funny, but it was the best belly laugh I've had in a really long time. . .

September 23, 2014 -- Three Weeks Post Op!!!

Hello dear ones!  I have another update for you on Hope's continued recovery from the major spinal and pelvic fusion surgery on Sept 2nd. . . we are 3 weeks out from surgery now, and here's how things are going. . . 

September 16, 2014 -- Two Weeks Post Op Today!!!

It's been a busy last couple days, and so I'm behind on getting an update out, but here goes. . . 

September 13, 2014 -- Post Op Day 11 -- All Cleaned Up!!!

An update for you on Hope's continued back surgery recovery. . . 

September 11, 2014 -- Post Op Day 9 -- Praising God's Grace!!!

Dear ones, you all must have been praying up a storm, and God's grace poured over our family mightily today!  I will just quickly share a few praises with you. . . 

September 10, 2014 -- Post Op Day 8 -- Brutal Spasms

Thank you so much for all your continued prayers for Hope and our family.  Here is a little update on her first two days at home. . .

September 8, 2014 -- Post Op Day 6 -- We're Home!!!

We are all so thankful to be at home!!!  We arrived home today at about 4:30 pm.  Here's an update on today and continued prayer requests as well as praises. . . 

September 7, 2014 -- Post Op Day 5 -- Improvement!!!

Praising God for overall, a much better day for Hope today! 

September 6, 2014 -- Post Op Day 4 -- Close to Home!

We had a couple great hours today, and the rest was so-so.  Here are some quick updates about post op day 4. . .

Sept 5, 2014 -- Post Op Day 3 -- Pain Continues

Hello dear praying friends and family!  I have another quick update for Hope's 3rd post op day.  Pain continues to be the biggest issue for Hope.  Here's a little recap of the day. . .

September 4, 2014 -- Post op Day 2 -- Patterns!

Hello dear praying friends and family!  It is very late, but I will give just a quick update on Hope's post op day 2, and her continued prayer needs. . . 

Sept 3, 2014 -- Post Op Day 1

An update on Hope's first post op day. . . 

Sept 2, 2014 -- As the Night Closes

Hello dear ones!  Let me try to give you an update on the last several hours since you last heard from me. . .

September 2, 2014 -- Surgery Continues

We just heard from the OR nurse again. . . 

Sept 2, 2014 -- Hope is in the OR Getting Set Up for Surgery

Well here begins the start of a lot of updates, which we will try to do as often as we can throughout this journey and especially as needs and prayer requests arise.

We arrived at hospital at 6:45 this morning and we all had a little time with Hope on the day surgery unit before Dad and Mom accompanied her into the OR holding room and then kissed her goodbye.

Here are some pictures. . . 

Sept 2, 2014 -- Hope Proclaims

A note from Hope:

September 1, 2014 -- Happy Birthday Hope . . . and Surgery Tomorrow!

On a day where there is usually a lot of excitement. . . the first day of school where we snap a picture of our dollie girls as they head off to another new year of adventure and learning together. . .