updates and pictures

Travis and I went with a couple of our friends today to UCLA Medical Center to see Jay (Katherine's husband). Katherine is in ICU, and only family is allowed to see her currently. Jay was happy to see us, and seemed to be in good spirits.

Yesterday was not a good day for Katherine. She was basically unresponsive for most of the day, which was a step backward from the day before when she was so responsive. The doctors went in to replace or do something with a drain/tube in her brain that measures the pressure/swelling on her brain. When they took the tube out they found a blood clot and flushed it out. When they replaced the tube tons of fluid came out and Katherine was immediately responsive. So, last night was a good night. Today has been a good day as well, and she is still responding. When we were at the hospital her mom told us that she was telling Katherine to recite Romans 8 while she was in her cat scan. Her mom started to recite it and was botching it up, and Katherine was becoming visibly frustrated. Jay asked her if she could say it better, and Katherine nodded. The doctors are all amazed at Katherine's progress, and how quickly she is progressing after the surgery - especially when she wasn't expected to make it through the surgery. This just further proves the power of prayer. So, keep praying. It is working.

What really got to me last night was the fact that Katherine is missing so much time with her little boy. I miss 5 hours a day with Owen while I am at work right now, and that is hard enough. I can't imagine how she is missing James and all the little moments with him.

Katherine was recently on an episode of Are you Smarter Than a Fifth Grader. Below I have posted a picture of Katherine, and if you click on "are you smarter than a fifth grader" above it will take you to a clip of the show she was on - so you can put a face with the name to pray for.


Ok, now on to lighter topics. Owen is 3 months old!! He is so sweet and cute I could just eat him up!! :-) Here are a few pictures.