We came home last night to see our younger kids and to make sure all was well at home. We have been told that this will be a long marathon event and that we need to start pacing ourselves in order to be ready when Clare and Kris will need us. It is hard leaving the hospital, but the care they both are receiving is nothing short of outstanding. We could not be more pleased with everyone that is involved in the care of our two kids.
We have been blessed beyond our wildest expectations with an outpouring of love from every source. The doctors that have been assigned to Kris and Clare are some of the most renown surgeons and specialist in the country.
I called the nurses station at about 4:30am and they said both of them were stable and doing well. The doctors will concur at their rounds this morning to determine if they go ahead with Clare's pelvic surgery this morning. Kris is still scheduled for this afternoon, but there is always the possibility of being bumped if something changes.
We are feeling love from so many sources that I did not expect. Employers and coworkers stepping forward with generous love and support, offers of financial assistance to keep their obligations under control while they can not work, there are people dropping by their home throughout the day to make sure everything is alright there. Annette and I are experiencing what it means to be part of a small town. It really means you are part of it... and it is part of you. In just a few short months these two kids have become part of a much larger family that really does take care of its own. I have been able to keep my emotions pretty well under control until I see the love and concern and action from those I did not expect to receive it from. It is truly humbling. I don't know what more I can say. Thank you and keep those prayers coming. We know we are getting the best medical care possible. All the rest depends on blessings from above and the faith of you who are sticking with us. Pray for and expect miracles. That is what we need.
Hoping that the surgeries go well today - what a great relief it is to hear they have outstanding medical care right now! and that humbling feeling of the love and support of so many - it is a very emotional thing, and life changing - it was for us with Porter. We are are praying for you all and for the miracles and mercies of the Lord to find Clare and Kris and your family. Thanks for the updates - and this blog! We will be checking in often to see how they are doing and what we can possibly do to help. Love and hugs to you all!
ReplyDeleteOur love and prayers go out to Clare and Kris and to all of you. When I think "Marathon", I think of the dirt room. Bucket by bucket. Slow. Painful. Injuries. Frustrating. Progress. Glipses of hope and accomplishment...and you eventually get there. We love you guys so much. Hang in there.
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Thank you for the Blog! As his baby brother it is hard to see Kris and His best friend (wife) going threw something like this. I too have been so grateful for all the out pouring of Love and Support from people. Kris and Clare are truely loved by so many, some of which they have only met and seen a few times, but made lasting good memories with. I strongly believe that they will recover fully and be able to start the family they both have wanted to start. The love those two have for each other is far beyond that of many others. We love them and will keep them in our prayers. Kasey and Jess Olcott
ReplyDeleteWell, it's not like it's hard to fall in love with Clare and Kris! :)
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