Surgery Dates for Santi

We would like to thank all of you for praying for the perfect timing for Santi's surgery. Praise God we now have two dates!

The first surgery date is June 30th for the placing of the halo; he will be in traction for six weeks until August. Santi will be in a wheelchair at all times except for bathroom breaks and for sleeping.
The Lord has been at work for Santi for some time concerning this surgery, the wheelchair that Santi will be using all these weeks was donated to Santi from another little boy who was scheduled to undergo the same halo surgery, but decided to change hospitals, leaving the special made wheelchair without an owner. (God knew that) This wheel chair is a good many thousands of dollars.

The second date, August 18th, is for the actual back surgery. Lord willing, Santi will be in the hospital for a few days and then will be able to come home for the remainder of his healing and another few weeks of traction.

Santi is very excited as he realizes that his prayers have been answered. Every once in a while he will get teary eyed remembering things from previous back surgeries...something about Santi is that he has the most remarkable memory and will recall events and days long gone, with articulate detail. One thing you could pray for Santi is that he will have a peace and trust in God... no worries, no fears.

Please pray for Santi's weight these last few weeks before June 30th, we'd all like him to be as strong and healthy as he can be!

A Day in the Sun

Our family was able to enjoy a beautiful day at a secluded island in Tarpon Springs this week. Jon-Michael enjoyed conquering the horseshoe crab and bringing it back to the shore for all to see...maybe one or two screamed when the poor thing was released at their feet! Digging in the sand, catching small, slimy things, playing with sea weed...what special, sweet memories.

Santi Blueberry Picking

This time in Florida blueberry's are ripe! What fun everyone had in trying to find just the perfect berry...