Tuesday, April 24, 2007

It's been a while

Wow, it has been too long. I apologize for not updating y’all lately. I have had bronchitis for the last month so I’ve been kind of worthless.

Logan is doing quite well. His surgery wound is healing up as it should and most of his stitches have disappeared (they are supposed to:)). He is back to his goofy self except he has a snotty cold and he is terrified of medical equipment now. He had to come with me to the doctor and he started crying when I got a shot. Maybe he just feels sorry for me.

Hey, Logan took his first step the other day. He stood up hanging on to a swing. Then he looked as though he would scoot along hanging on to the bar but he let go, turned, and took a step. Then he paused for a few seconds and fell to his bum. Bill Murray was right. Baby steps, baby steps.

Well, it seems as if the doctors were right. Logan doesn’t have to go through chemo or radiation. For now, his tumor isn’t growing much if at all. That’s great news. The not as great news is that there are no treatment options. Surgery is out, chemo & radiation are out. This is a good situation because God is not out. Prayer is not out. So, we will stick with good old divine treatments. But, let us never forget that God is big and awesome and His perfect plan may or may not include full recovery. Our biggest desire is that God would make himself known through this and that bunches of people would see how awesome He is.

It is amazing how God’s people have banded together and are supporting us through this. I am constantly getting reports of families all over the world praying for Logan. Also, awesome people have taken charge organizing events to help financially with Logan’s bills. This weekend (April 27-28th), there are 2 big events set up by people in our church. Friday, the 27th, ACT’s production of “You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown” will be doing a special benefit performance for Logan at Stayton High School. Then on Saturday the 28th, there will be a benefit Luau at Stayton Elementary School. There will be authentic Hawaiian cooking and donated auction items. We have had nothing to do with the planning of these things. Just great people using their resources and talents to be a gigantic blessing to our boy.

Well, keep praying and let’s all see what God has in store.

5 comments:

Anonymous said...

Thanks for the update Ben. I have been trying to keep up through my kids knowledge (that's scarry). We'll see you this weekend and keep praying!

Anonymous said...

I hope you guys get more money than you even need to cover bills! May the Lord bless you abundantly. Also keep updating that blog...we are faithful blog checkers...hope youre feeling better these days.

The Dorrs said...

AWESOME. (Logan is.)

Jake Dorr

Anonymous said...

hey time for an update!

The Dorrs said...

Let us know what happens during your OHSU field trip today!

Jake