August 6, 2006 Making Progress

Good Morning! Just a quick update on Erik. Surgery did go well for him but it was followed by several days of discomfort. We understand that this is normal with abdominal surgery. Yesterday was a good day and he seemed more comfortable as the day progressed. We are now waiting for his bowels to start functioning again. We have had a few signs that they may be starting to work so pray that today will be the day! Once the bowels start working again we will feed him and he should start to make progress. The surgeons want to take him back and put in a central line to get nutrition to him if his bowels do not start working today so this is our prayer request for the day - for the bowels to start functioning so we can avoid surgery and another central line! Thank you all for your prayers and support. Love in Christ . . . Erik's Family