Update on folks

Dad's surgery was successful. He now has a new pacemaker and is on the mend! He will most likely leave the hospital this Friday. My grandmother is feeling better and will probably leave the hospital today (Thursday). We are so thankful that they had great medical care in Tyler.

I went back to work today. I have gotten caught up on most stuff. Not a whole lot to do since they are winding down our department. I'm still searching for a new job (see previous post).

Very powerful video

Here is a wonderful dramatization of how Jesus protects us when we seek Him. The music is Lifehouse's "Everything". Beautiful song. I love this video, but make sure you have a tissue handy!

Prayer Request

My grandmother (mom's mom), who currently lives with my parents and has a known heart condition, was taken to the hospital in Tyler Thursday because she had shortness of breath. Turns out they needed to draw fluid off of her heart and readjust her medicines. She was feeling much better by Saturday. While my parents were visiting her Saturday night, my Dad, who also has a known heart condition, began to have syncope episodes (small blackouts which he's been having more of lately). He got into the emergency room and they discovered his pacemaker wasn't set to the correct level. So, it was readjusted and he was feeling much better by Sunday. But they also discovered one of the leads to his pacemaker might have become disconnected somehow. He is scheduled to have a new pacemaker installed on Tuesday. My grandmother is still in the hospital because her blood levels are still not up to par. Conveniently, their rooms are directly across the hall from each other.

Please pray for my Dad's surgery and recovery, my grandmother's recovery, my mom's strength, and the rest of my family as we nurse them back to health!

I know, I know...

I'm taking forever to get those Ghana photos up. Perhaps I will this upcoming holiday 3-day weekend?

Well, big news on the job front. UNT is closing the department that I work for! Yep, it will be gone by the end of August. Let me know if you know of any openings within the media realm... print/web design, tv production, photography, etc.

Ocean Fun

Jeanette and I having a little fun while we were on the beach in Ghana.

Gilmore Girls, no more

I am so very sad that Gilmore Girls' last episode is tomorrow. My Tuesday nights will be so empty. Oh, no wait, isn't House on Tuesday nights?

Me and the Kids

Until I get on the stick and post more stuff, maybe this one will hold you over. This is me sitting on the steps of the Joy Barnett House with some of the kids. Hagar, the one in the front making the face with the hands, was one of my special friends. Very sweet kids.

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Home from Ghana!

We arrived safely in Dallas yesterday! We had a wonderful and meaningful trip to the Village of Hope. I am well, but tired. I plan to post photos and stories soon. Come back and read all about it.