October 22nd

Hello everyone, we are finally at home again. Kirk was released from the hospital yesterday. He is doing O.K. but he is still having to use the feeding tube. We have a home health nurse that is helping but for the most part I have to take care of most of the feeding part because he has to have it 24/7. He is eating as well but until he is getting the nutrition that they feel that he needs he will be on the feeding tube.

Next Monday he has an appointment with both his surgeon and Dr. Swan who he hasn't seen in almost a month so I'm sure they will want to do a full check-up.

Again thank you for all the cards the phone calls and prayers. It helps that he knows how much he is loved by all. Just pray that he continues to improve.

God Bless!
Kirk & Laura

October 4th

Hey everybody, sorry I haven't posted until today. It has been a little crazy. Kirk had his surgery on Friday and that went great. They put a new connection from his stomach to his intestines to help with the emptying of the stomach. They left the stent area alone because it was to close to the pancreas. But that should be O.K. because the biopsy from that area was benign. Kirk is doing O.K. but it is taking a little longer than expected for his digestive system to kick back in so he is still on I.V. Food (TPN) and liquids. They want to start him on tube feedings first (the tube is in his stomach) so that this will help stimulate his intestines. Once this works he can then start to eat some soft foods. Right now he is having trouble with the tube feedings because his system is just not working well enough. Hopefully things will start to move in a couple of days.

I've been going out every morning after I take Chase to school and then coming hope at night to get Chase. Then I try to stay on weekends so I haven't been at home much. As soon as I have more news I will try to post. Keep Kirk in your prayers he really needs them right now. Thanks!

God Bless!
Kirk & Laura