Tuesday's Procedure

I just got the call from Boone Hospital. I will check in at 8:00 AM tomorrow for surgery. I am believing that this is the end of this test. I give all the glory to God for His faithfulness. Thank you for standing with us in prayer.

Vernon McGarvey

The Adventures of Princess Heidi

We know you want to follow Miss Heidi's adventures as closely as the rest of us, so here's a Facebook Album absolutely full of great shots of Heidi meeting grandparents, aunts & uncles,  taking a bath and going shopping and, and, it's just all too much so we'll take a nap.  Right after we're fed and changed.

(And yes, it does kind of weird us out the way that she LOOKS at you.  She's supposed to be asleep or gazing blankly at the sky... not gazing intently into your SOUL like that!)

Scott

THE PROCEEDURE

My surgeon, Dr. Walter Peters, tells me that we are going to have a "Hand assist laparoscopic ileocolic resection" on Tuesday (don't know what time yet) at Boone Hospital, Columbia. We do know that this cancer is not attached to any other area, only inside the colon.

We are believing that this will be the last of this test and great glory will come to the name of Jesus.

Thank you for your thoughts prayers. I love you.

Vernon

Odd Imports

I'm posting this on the Family blog because it really falls under Mom's side of the universe.

You never know what you'll find in stores around the city here in Amman.  Most of the stuff is Chinese knock-offs and locals know if you see something you want, buy it on the spot or you'll probably never see it again.

A few weeks ago, I was in Bashiti Hardware (Jordan's version of Home Depot minus the lumber) and stumbled across this in the Lawn & Garden section.  I have to admit I got a little misty-eyed and, with hand on heart, broke out in a soft rendition of "The Yellow Rose of Texas" in honor of my Southern ancestry.

Now, I can't find good BBQ in this town.  I've been around a bit and no one has Uncle Carrell's brisket under a heat lamp with a side of potato salad and sweet tea.  But, someone, in their wisdom thought it fitting to import some Tejas to the Middle East... even if it was missing the special sauce.

Scott

Home with Heidi!

Heidi Suzanne arrived at Thursday, March 4th, at 12:27 p.m. after 23 1/2 hours of extremely intense labor. She did NOT want to come out. But God is so good and helped us...Her head was turned upwards and wouldn't budge and the cord was wrapped around her neck twice. Her head turned miraculously and they got the cord loose. I didn't even get to see her for the first hour while they worked on her, but she is doing fine now and is just beautiful.  Johnathan and I are both head over heels in love with her.

Check out our Facebook album for the whole 4 day adventure in chronological order. We are resting at home and recovering nicely. Heidi is amazing and Johnathan and I can't wait to share her with all of you. Much love... now I'm off to take a much-needed nap!

Jaime

Heidi Suzanne Morgans

Heidi Suzanne Morgans was born around 12.30pm today; 8 lbs 10oz and 22 inches.

More Pictures arriving soon!

Jaime's Delivery

There's not much to report on Jaime's delivery. She checked in at 9PM on Tuesday to begin labor inducement. As of Wednesday evening, she'd received an epidural and had a pretty rough night. Thursday morning, Johnathan reported the baby looks good but the momma is pretty tired. As more details are available, we'll post them!