Update on Katie!

From Katie's Dad.....

Update on Katie—July 11thFast forward from my last update on July 8th. We are out of the hospital! God is so good!Katie was released from ICU on the 8th but did not get her own room until the 9th because there was no bed available. It was so good to be in her own room once there. Over the last couple of days, we watched the tubes and IVs disappear. The doctor said that once she could walk, eat and use the bathroom by herself, she was free to go. Wow! 4 days after a 15 hour brain surgery and you can leave!?! We will meet with the doctor again on Monday and then drive home to Tulsa Monday afternoon. We will come back to Dallas in a couple of weeks to get the stitches out and for a check-up.All of this sounds too easy…Katie is doing very well; however, she still has a long road of recovery. Increasing her stamina, regaining her balance, healing of her facial nerves, and adjusting to hearing loss in her left ear are still ahead. These are the little/big things that all will take time and patience for her.

We are thankful for:Katie’s successful surgery--Our neurosurgeon continues to say the outcome was very good. He also said the outcome could have been horrible. Comparing the MRI’s from before and after the surgery has given us a better understanding and thankfulness for the wonderful results that we have. Answered Prayer!!Great doctor and nursing care.--Our neurosurgeon spent at least 30 minutes with us each time he saw Katie—once or twice a day. Our ICU and floor nurses met every need. Many friends and family who visited us in the hospital--Several people made special trips from Tulsa to Dallas for the sole purpose of visiting Katie. Numerous phone calls and emails gave us supportMany, many, many prayers--We continue to be comforted by your prayers. Katie is comforted and God is answering your prayers for her healing. Specific prayer request:No short-term medical complications as we leave the hospital and come home. REST for her and Ann. (and me and Emily.) Increased stamina and balance for KatieWisdom as we and the doctors decide on the types of therapy needed for healing of her facial nerves and her hearing loss. Complete healing for Katie.

.…Let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. Heb 12:1 b

In Christ,Steve