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An update from Carolyn’s husband, Frank: Sisters and Brothers: I am especially grateful today. Yesterday (Thursday) afternoon, Carolyn and I had our first post-operation appointment with her surgeon. We knew this was the point where the rubber met the road … Continue reading →

Just passed week three. Empathetic emails from two friends who have traveled this long post-surgery road to recovery reassured me that, as one of them put it, “Carolyn is normal.” Nice to know. But I’m really looking forward to a … Continue reading →

Wow! This is a lot harder than I expected. Medical professionals, my cousin, and friends are saying, “Listen to your body.” Managing the pain, slowing the pace, and being patient with the process are the priorities. None of them are … Continue reading →

Frank is safely in Seoul and moving forward with his schedule, which I have to keep reminding myself is one day ahead of us. I, on the other hand, just passed the 2-week milestone from the day of my surgery. … Continue reading →

As I write, Frank is in en route to Seoul, South Korea where a full and very interesting itinerary awaits. He’ll be speaking at universities, seminaries, and churches on behalf of Biblical Seminary. This trip has been on the calendar … Continue reading →

A message from Carolyn herself! It’s been over a week since my surgery and time for me to pick up where Frank left up with updates. It’s a bit risky for me to be doing this, since I’m still on … Continue reading →

This AM got off to a rocky start. CCJ awoke in considerable pain. During the night I check with her several times to make sure she is comfortable. All was well until the sun came up and suddenly the pain … Continue reading →

The first full day home has been quiet. CCJ has dozed off and on most of the day except to walk around the apartment (including stairs) and doing her breathing exercises. She is eating light meals and drinking her favorite … Continue reading →

Yay! Much to our surprise, the doctor is sending Carolyn home today. They removed her chest tube and her follow-up x-rays were good so they are discharging her. She has a big, somewhat loopy, smile on her face. We are … Continue reading →

More progress! Carolyn continues to improve. The big event today was the removal of the chest tube. It was painful but Carolyn came through it like the warrior she is. If follow up x-rays are okay, the doctor may allow … Continue reading →