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I just had to pop in here and share with you ladies that we are home and doing well! It has been quite the journey this past month+! (Here is my post from early August if you missed it... viewtopic.php?f=6&t=12356) I haven't been updating here as I didn't want to use up the board for our personal story. But I just have to share with all of you that while this has been one of the most difficult things that we have had to walk through as a family, God has just been pouring down his blessings on us along the way! My husband, Mike, had a much more "bumpy" recovery from surgery than we anticipated. He was not in pain, no infection...BUT his intestines had quite the "stutter start" in getting going. Every time we thought things were ready to go, they quit again. It was a full 25 days that he was not allowed any food by mouth. But, we could not have imagined a nicer place to be than where we were. The nurses and surgical team were just incredible and like our 2nd family. We actually shed a few tears leaving them. God just continually put wonderful people in our path along the way to encourage us and bless us - whether that was other patients or staff.

We are home now after being away for 40 days, and Mike is doing well. If you'd like to continue to pray for us, we would appreciate it as I know this journey isn't over yet. I'm quite sure that he will be having follow-up chemo due to the advanced stage and aggressivness of his tumor.

Tomorrow, I am eagerly looking forward to organizing our school things and diving into our HOD days as soon as possible!

Kathleen

Welcome home!!! Your post sounds so upbeat and optimistic! I pray many blessings on your family as you navigate your new normal!! Have fun jumping back into HOD!!!

Welcome home! you will continue to be in my prayers. I'm glad your husband is doing so well.

I just read your facebook post. So glad you are home! We will continue to pray for your family. Grant is going to love Rev to Rev!

Oh, Kathleen, what a blessing!

We've been praying for you and your family. I was just wondering about how things have been going (I'm not on facebook!). Anyway, I came on here today, and there was your update! Thanks so much for letting us know how things are going. SO thankful that your husband is doing better and your family is back together again!

Blessings on starting school soon!

So, so happy to read this today. I've been following you on Facebook, and praying whenever your name pops up on my newsfeed Rejoicing with you that you're home again! (And what a wonderful blessing from your church family, as well-WOW!) Continuing to pray for Mike's recovery and strength and encouragement for all of you.

Welcome home!!!!! SO glad to hear a good report!!

So glad you guys are home!!!! Continuing to pray for your family and your husband's healing! Was so happy to read all the ways God has blessed you. I know He is going to continue that blessing for you guys! Enjoy getting back to HOD!

Welcome home Kathleen! It's so nice to hear your good report and positive attitude. I can't help but be struck by your 40 day journey. That reminds me of several other 40 day testings in the Bible like the rain for Noah and the time in the wilderness for Jesus. It sounds like you have come out of your 40 days stronger. What a wonderful testimony! Enjoy getting back into your routine and HOD. We'll look forward to "seeing" you here and will continue to pray for your family.

Kathleen,

It's so good to read your update, as we've thought about you and prayed for you so often. We will continue to remember and uplift you, and Mike, and your children.

We're so glad that you are home!

Blessings,
Carrie

Kathleen - This was so good to read that you and Mike are now home! I am not on facebook and somehow missed your post here until tonight. That did end up to be a lengthier stay, which I know is just hard to navigate the care children, especially when far from home. I am glad the Lord chose the nurses and medical staff so carefully. He is so faithful like that. I have been praying and will continue to pray for your family and especially for Mike's recovery now that he is home. I am also praying for you, and your family comes to mind often.

Love in Christ,
Julie