It's been a bit since I updated the blog so here goes:

Randy is still suffering with lot's of abdominal pain and pain through out his body.  The only relief he gets is when he is able to find a comfortable position and fall asleep.  The nurse told us that the pain clinic should be able to help but it may take trial and error to get the right combination of medicine to work.  I am praying that they get it right quickly as it is very, very difficult to watch Randy suffer so much.  Our appointment is on Tuesday at 1:15pm at the Foothills Hospital.

He is still struggling to eat.  Was doing 2 - 3 cans a night but these past few nights he could not tolerate any as he is in so much pain.  Does manage to sip on chicken/beef broth through out the day and keep up on his water intake.

Dan's graduation banquet was this Saturday and Randy so wanted to attend but was unable to.  We surely missed having him there to celebrate this awesome accomplishment.  It suck's so bad that this disease has to ruin special moments for Randy.  We all had a good cry and allowed ourselves to work through the anger and sadness.  It was good to release these feelings which allowed Dan to have a good time.  He worked hard these past two years!!


Our next big event will be Andrew's 18th birthday and graduation in May.  My prayers are that the pain clinic doctor's will help Randy so he can attend these special moments. 

Lord Jesus Christ, by your patience in suffering you hallowed earthly pain

and gave us the example of obedience to your Father's will:

Be near me in my time of weakness and pain;

 sustain me by your grace, that my strength and courage may not fail;

 heal me according to your will; and help me always to believe that what happens to me here is of little account if you hold me in eternal life, my Lord and my God. 

Amen.