September 14, 2011

Hi Everyone,

I just wanted to give everyone a quick update. Jon was able to come home Sunday late afternoon. It was so good for him to be home but it was exhausting getting everything set up for him to be comfortable. Anne missed her calling and should have been a nurse. She very quickly learned how to set up Jon's IV nutrition. It's a very complicated procedure and she jumped right in. I am her back-up and hope that she's always there because I'm not as nearly as confident as she is.

Since being home, they have had to go back to St Agnes two times. Once to unclog Jon's picc line and the other to get a blood transfusion to give him more energy. Jon is happy to be home and it's nice to see him and Anne able to rest at home and have some time together. We are asking that you contact either Anne or myself if you would like to visit. Jon has very limited energy at this point and really needs to be able to rest to keep up his strength.

Anne and the baby are doing well. Jon's home care nurse made a prediction about the sex of the baby...we'll have to wait and see if she's right...:) God has blessed us with an amazing daughter in law. Anne continually amazes me with her grace, strength, intelligence and love. She is very funny too and I am constantly in awe how she takes each day and it's challenges and finds a way to smile and make it all work. She is going to be such a good mother! She and Jon are a great love story. Even in times such as this, they are fun to be around!

As always you are a blessing in our lives. Thank you for all that you do for our family.

Prayer requests:
Jon will be able to eat and keep down food
Jon's breathing will continue to improve
Anne and the baby Bruce's continued good health
Physical comfort for Jon
Shrinking of tumors

Lots of love,
Susan, Sue, Susie, Mom and Grandmom:)