3/8/20 - 11 Days Post Surgery

Hi all- I have to tell you these past 2 days have been just AMAZING!  Jas has gotten a good night sleep both nights and taken good naps.  The dark circles under his eyes are starting to go away.  His personality and orneriness are back and he is able to be up and around and moving, which brings him much joy!  This will crack you up bc it’s so him...By the time I woke up yesterday (Sat) at 7am he had already planned out mini adventures we could do throughout the city together to get out and have fun for the next 3 days 😂😂.  This man has always had a sense of adventure!

I’m in awe of the Lord to see how well Jas is doing for what he has been through especially compared to last time!  We are both so thankful that the Dr. required us to stay in the city this weekend, as it has allowed for much needed healing physically for Jas and emotionally for us together.  So many things we need to heal from as a couple f/ these last few years.  People probably think we are nuts bc most times we stop to take a breather, tears will be involved as we reflect back on everything we have been through these past 5 years and see God’s hand through it all.  For example, if he wouldn’t have done the unaccompanied tour last year, he never would have gotten the Abu Dhabi post and then needed a medical clearance.  This cancer never would have been caught in this stage if he didn’t have to go through all the medical clearance testing.  He had decided the year prior that bc he was 8 yrs out f the last cancer, that he didn’t need to do them anymore and could live w the size of his esophagus at that point of not needing stretched anymore.  During the stretchings is when they also checked for any reoccurrences.  While I struggled so much since the decision was made to be apart for a year last year, all the way up until now, I’m understanding more of God’s plan through it all now.  And I recognize that we don’t always get that understanding in life here on earth.

So, time to process and have some unexpected fun has been an Amazing blessing!  We are both so thankful that God is allowing him to heal so quickly and strengthen up before we head home.  Hopefully, if things go well at the Dr appt tmw, we will go home Tuesday on Jason’s Birthday ❤️. Come Tuesday, it will be 2 weeks when we left to come here, which is much shorter than we ever thought or even imagined!  Thank you Jesus 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

We miss the kids like crazy, but recognize how much we needed this time as a couple and are thankful for it!  Thanks for your continued prayers!  We will keep you posted on how the appt tomorrow goes w our surgeon.  Enjoy some pics f our adventures!