Bethany's surgery Update

Bethany's surgery went well. The doctor was able to complete the procedure successfully. She slept most of the day and is now a bit grouchy as she has been awake more. Turns out when you have things torn up in your mouth and wake up with your mouth wired shut you get irratible. Go Figure! Please keep her in your prayers as the coming days will likely be challenging for her. Give Becky and I patience and lots of extra love for her as we work through this with her together!

Here is a pic at the zoo yesterday with Trent.
Bethany a few weeks ago... Cute eh?

Happy Chinese New Year! (yesterday)

Happy Chinese New Year!

<--Bethany chose to go to Culvers in January to celebrate "Gotcha Day"!! Its already been a year!

It has been quite awhile since we've updated and we are going to make a better effort of doing so. We are preparing for surgery for Bethany tomorrow. Please pray for her and our family this week. She is having the first of 2 surgeries within a 3 week period. The first will be to sew her tongue to the roof of her mouth and then wire her mouth shut for 3 weeks. She will not be able to talk and we are concerned about her nutritional and hydration needs. Certainly the doctor and his team will have some advice for us but this is all new for us!! We have tried our best to explain to her what is going to happen, but it is so much for a 4 year old to understand. Please pray for the emotional and physical comfort for her in the next few days and weeks and that Mom and Dad will know how to reassure and encourage her during this difficult time. We will be updating her progress here.

<--Bethany's 4th Birthday, Dec 11!

In the mean time, here are some more recent photos of the family...

<--Matthew's 10 birthday party! Notice the sweet Lego cakes...

The kids like playing the "sandwich" game. Check this high stack out!-->

Summer Part II and into Fall Y'all

Strawberry-Rhubarb pie at my Aunt Jeannie's. Doesn't that look spectacular? It tasted even better!


Bethany playing at Grandma and Grandpa Hay's house.

Bethany and Grandpa

We took a trip to the North Shore and this was at Duluth Harbor at the lift bridge.

Trent received his first bible at church. He is really taking off in his interest and ability to read.

Toby demonstrating my wood graining project.

Bethany's dedication at our church. We're thankful for a strong community of believers!