This odessey started unwittingly on November 11th.  5 months and 6 days later we are done with this adventure in maxillofacial surgery and the complications with appliance infections, gruesome open wounds, granulation healing, mouth sores from a mouth unexpectedly wired shut, Christmas in the hospital, great friends helping us focus on God’s goodness with exotic drinks smuggled into the hospital, a Christmas dinner of Thia food and an awesome jam session full of joy and worship.  Then there were the PIC lines and IV antibiotic administration, problems complications, exhaustion and God proved good, faithful and merciful through it all. 

When people ask how Matt is doing now I most often answer simply, “Eating, talking and singing as if making up for lost time” and I suppose he is.

Mathew, Isabelle, Travis, Paula and I can’t thank y’all enough in expressing our appreciation for all your prayers, meals, flowers and encouragement. We are blessed.  

This accident or Mathew’s near drowning almost 23 years ago, do not define us, but they sure have been defining moments.  Again we are grateful for our family and friends who have seen us through some challenging days.  We are most grateful for God’s love and grace being poured out to through these days and all days.  

Thanks