"In whom we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His Grace." _{Ephesians 1:7}

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Our Rachelle Update: Saturday - December 23, 2006

Our last update on Rachelle was in June and we mentioned that we were waiting to get the barium swallow test. Well, here we are 6mos later and it has finally been done.

After the test on Thursday, the therapist said that they thought if we modified her feedings she should be OK for a while longer. Then yesterday morning they called and said after reviewing and studying the video and conferring with another therapist and the Doctor they realized she is having more aspirating (which is: the sucking of fluid or a foreign body into the airway when drawing breath.) while eating then they had first thought, and that the doctor says we need to do the G tube surgery next week. (I'm placing a link on G tube for those of you that are not familiar with what it is, this explains not only what it is but how they do it.)

So we are writing to let you all know so you can please be praying for this surgery. We know this is what is best for Rachelle, it has very positive benefits, better fluid and calorie in take for her without choking, coughing and danger of aspirating, which can cause pneumonia! Even a relief for Mom, the nurse and her school aide, since we are always concerned when feeding her. The hardest part we think is that she has to under go a surgery. So we are a bit nervous about that but, we are putting that in the Lords hands.

We are expecting a call from the Doctor on Tuesday with the day and time information. We know it will be done at Loma Linda. We are not sure if she will have to be kept over night or if she will be sent home the same day?

I am so thankful for e-mail, we have had so many calls to make for those without e-mail that it is really nice to be able to inform everyone at one time and know so many prayers will be going up for her! Please feel free to forward this on to any other prayer partner's you know.

Thank you all so much for your prayers, love, and support. May the Lord truly bless you! We would also like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Love, Teresa, Todd, Josh and Rachelle

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