Today was spent at a hospital together as a family. Our dad, Kole's grandpa Sprunger, had surgery on his left leg. Janni and the kids came and joined grandma, aunts, uncle and cousins. The surgery itself took a little longer than expected. I believe it officially began around 3:00 and ended around 6:00. The orthopedic surgeon came out to show us X-rays full of pins and screws. The trauma to our father's leg due to the high impact of the car crash was enlightening. We are thankful only his leg was effected. He came through the surgery well. You could pray for the pain at this point for it appears to be emmense. We are helpless to take the pain away. We are thankful for skilled doctors, nurses, and pain meds. Yet, it is the good Lord who designed our bodies to heal. God's design for our bodies is amazing. We are praying that God will relieve pain, and bring healing and wholeness to our dad's leg. Kole's cousins' were so happy to see Kole. He truly was a "sight for sore eyes". Watching the cousins tossle, perform headstands, summersaults and the like was inspiring and entertaining, as the clock slowly ticked away in the waiting room. Luckily, we had the place to ourselves. I don't think we will ever take their antics forgranted again. Children playing and loving on eachother is certainly a precious sight. It brings much needed joy.

Pray for Kole to have peace concerning his periods of stay in the hospital when he goes back. He will have five days as an admitted chemo patient at St. Jude Hospital. This will be followed by a three week break before he begins his next treatment. I think there are four rounds of chemo which means a total of 20 days in the hospital. He could have to spend additional time in the hospital if his blood count goes too low or if he aquires a temperature. Pray for Janni and Steve to continue to have peace concerning this serious time in Kole's treatment. Janni said God has led her and Steve every step of the way so far. We know that God is faithful to complete what he starts. He completed our earth and universe so that we can safely dwell here. He will complete his provision for the Kellers. Janni said today "I don't believe in statistics". In those few words, she proclaimed her faith was in God instead of man. Dito, sister (that goes for me too).

Jodi