Only "The Shadow" knows...

...That would be an early '90's teal-colored Dodge Shadow, with a wicked loud stereo and not so much under the hood, owned by one Donovan Gobeil, who is really missing his "ride" so dad is heading home to Sask. tomorrow to pick it up for him. Actually, the stereo in the aforementioned car is in need of a little tuning up, so that will keep Donovan busy in the days to come....

But let's back up a bit and say we had a great Christmas here in Ed-town. Christmas Eve Donovan came home from hospital for supper, then we sat around and ate, played "Settlers of the Catan" the kids favorite game, opened a few gifts and hung out until it was time for Donovan to head back to hospital. The next morning, Katie & Kurtis met us at hospital and we had our traditional Chritmas brunch (complete with Maple Twist Rolls, sorry we couldn't share with y'all) in the 4th floor atrium, and played games again until it was time to take Donovan with us once again. We ate a huge turkey feast and opened gifts, took pictures, played Monopoly and ate some more until it was time to take Donovan back. Did I mention I'm avoiding that bathroom scale....but all the eating seems to be doing wonders for Donovan....I think he may finally have passed me weight-wise, a dream of both of ours....

So, hospital it is for now, but we're really hoping to stop some of these toxic IVs soon. One of them is really damaging Donovan's hearing, starting with ringing in the ears and ending with some deafness. We've gone down this route in previous years, so he has already sustained some hearing loss and cannot really afford anymore. They've taken him off an oral med hoping for improvement, but none so far. On a good note, an x-ray has shown some clearing of the fungal infection, and one doc is suggesting that if Monday's CT scan is also improved, then he may be heading out of hospital soon. Renal function is improving as well, so that is also good news.

So, some prayer is needed for our Donovan's situation, but Christmas is the season for miracles, so let's ask away....and topping my list would be an improved CT scan....off IVs, out of hospital and tinkering with that Dodge Shadow early next week, with his hearing intact! (not to be damaged by the "wickedness" of the car stereo!)

Laurier, Donovan & I also would like to figure out where we will be living in the days to come, who will be here & who goes back home to work and be with Stephen....so we could use some wisdom for these decisions. Please pray for the choices we will make.

I would also ask that we all pray for Kristen....she needs those new lungs soon...and is also on IV treatment at the moment.

Hope everyone's Christmas was merry, and Happy New year to all!

Love, Beth