Jodie is Home!!!

After 13 days in the hospital Jodie was discharged today and allowed to come home. Actually, she went to her mom's house. Since the kids are in school and I am back at work, it's safer for her there and less likely that she will be exposed to germs and viruses.
We feel the Lord's blessings covering us right now. Both of Jodie's parents are here from Taiwan, her sister JoAnn is here from California and her sister Joyce are all together tonight. And staying with me and the kids helping out is my sister-in-law Jennifer from Arizona.

And if that was not enough to encourage us, we know that so many of you are praying fervently for Jodie's health and lifting up our family to the Father.

So much has happened since the last time I shared with you all, good things. I've returned to work, Tyler returned to school and Elizabeth went to school for the very first time on Tuesday. She did very well! We praise God for orchestrating the kids schedule, they will be in school 5 days a week. That will allow me to work a normal schedule. Plus, Jodie will be cared for by her mom to get her to doctor appointments and hospital visits.
My dad is doing well too! The fluid that was collecting in his lungs has all but gone, so he no longer needs the use of a catheter.

Where we need your prayers:
-Jodie's ongoing health as we wait for a bone marrow donor
-Health of those surrounding her, the kids, me, Joyce, her parents
-The kids would continue to adjust and handle all the changes that come our way
-A BONE MARROW DONOR! There are 22 potential candidates that could match Jodie's tissue type. They still need to be contacted (harder than you would think as many people have outdated information listed), agree to donate and go through add'l testing.
-The search for more potential matches, pray that we can quickly develop material that anyone can use to bring awareness to Jodie's need and urge others to become a bone marrow donor.
-Wisdom for our doctors and nurses to give Jodie the best care available

"The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still."
Exodus 14:14

This verse give us much confidence and comfort. We know that God alone is sufficient. Sufficient to heal and sufficient to relieve burdens that make our way easier.

In His Care,
The Gees