Saturday, July 26, 2008

Asher Update

Hello Everyone,

It's been quite a long time since I've written with any news on Asher. For the most part, the last couple of years, Asher's condition has remained the same. However, one of Asher's greatest challenges is getting the appropriate amount of nutrition in him. Asher will be three next month but at the present time he weighs somewhere around 12 pounds.

Jess and Mark have had several meetings with medical professionals and they have made the decision to get Asher a feeding tube. It is our hope that with the feeding tube Asher will be able to get the appropriate amount of nourishment so that he can gain weight and strength. If I understood Mark correctly, Asher will also be having an operation to remove a hernia. Evidently Asher's surgery is scheduled for Monday.

If you would, please pray for Asher and all of us as we go through this surgery. Due to Asher's tendency to stop breathing, there are definite risks involved.

I'll be sure to keep you posted.

Here's a picture that I took of Asher at Kylie's birthday party last month at Chuck E. Cheese.

Thank you so much for your love, support and for your prayers.

Lots of love,

Judy

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