Seven Weeks ~ An Update

Just over seven weeks ago, Austin's pacemaker was inserted.

At the ten day mark, we were at Children's for a check up.

It was determined at that appointment that Austin 
would be re-evaluated after two months ~

That will be mid February.

More information should be revealed at that time.
However, we are observing weekly improvements in our son.

Prior to the pacemaker being placed,
Austin was having trouble climbing stairs 
and walking around the block.
Since his surgery, there has been a slow, 
but steady, increase in his energy levels.

He was even able to walk the entire seawall 
at Stanley Park a few weeks ago!
We were able to complete the 5.5 mile (8.8 km)
walk in about 1 3/4 hours ~
Austin even said that he could have kept going!

Please join with me in praising the LORD for His Goodness!!
He has done great things ~ we are thankful.

~ L to R: Emma, Austin, Fraser, and Calvin ~

We were at the pacemaker clinic in Vancouver yesterday

for our seven week post-op check-up.
All seems to be stable and the numbers are the same
as they were at our last visit to Children's.

We are so thankful!

Crohn's, however, has been unhappy for awhile now.

We are tweaking and testing and pursuing different things.
We see specialists at Children's for both DCM and Crohn's.

What a blessing it is to know that God is in control,

and that He is Faithful to give wisdom as we require it.

Our gracious God has always given insight so that we have
known the next step to take.

Sometimes it takes awhile to figure out,

but, the answers come and the path is made clear.

By His grace, it is a journey that He is leading us on.

It is His prescription for us.  How precious to rest in that!!

Through it all, Austin continues to have great grace.
And, the LORD gives him patience in this affliction.

We are so thankful that he has been blessed in this way.

God is Good.  Always.

If you want to read the entire story of Austin's journey
over the last year or so, please click here to begin. 

Thank you all, once again, for your kindness,
love, support, and prayers over these last many months.
God is Faithful.  He truly does all things well.
And, we are blessed.

With Love,
Camille