Andrew update

It was good seeing my buddy today. Andrew was off the ventilator - awake - and able to reach back and use the one thing that makes him Andrew...his sense of humor.

He's stable - breathing well on his own (well, that might be stretching it), and fairly pain-free (thanks to the morphine button he gets to press every six seconds).

I'll be calling Mary for another update in a few minutes, but we're hopeful Andrew will be released from the ICU today.

I'll let you know.

Till then, thank you for praying.

Dennis

Please pray for Andrew

Yesterday, Andrew McElyea, one of my closest friends, fell from a ladder - about 10-12 feet - and landed on his back on a flagstone walkway.

He has been in Parkland's ICU since yesterday afternoon.

He broke some ribs and breathing was labored so they placed him on a ventilator and have him in a medically induced coma to take the pressure off of his heart and lungs. They are still waiting on test results and watching him closely --- as of of this morning, his stats were looking good and he is stable.

Please pray for Andrew and Mary (and their children).

We love you Andrew - hang in their bro, and I'll see you this afternoon.

Dennis

The Countdown

Just an update on a lion I presented a few months ago. Sunday is another challenge that was offered to me several months back that I accepted. THE WHITE ROCK 1/2 MARATHON!!!

Staci and her team will join in on the fun running the relay marathon this Sunday. We will miss church as it might take until late Monday for me to finish. Just kidding. (hopefully) I will only be running the half marathon so this is an easier start.

Enjoy your weekend and think a good thought for us on Sunday.

There will be a Christmas Party update coming later today. Mark your calendars for the 15th. It is going to happen.


Wally