Colleen's admission was Tuesday August 23, 2005 after her surgery for a double lumen broviac catheter. She had TWO blood transfusions on Tuesday, one before surgery and one later that evening. Her hemoglobin needs to stay above 10. Yesterday she was allowed to go to a playroom that is "isolated" and has it's own HEPA filtration. She had a small mishap and got her IV line tugged at her broviac in her chest, oh what tears. Fortunately, there was no SERIOUS damage, just a "booboo". Otherwise, she is doing well. She is still early toilet training and used the "potty" on the day of admission, but has been in pull-ups ever since. As long as she is out of diapers by kindergarten I'm okay with that. Chemo started on Wednesday morning and so far all her "levels" are exactly where they are supposed to be. Please pray for her health during this entire procedure and the entire following year. We are still in an ALL OUT WAR with our foster care agency, which is why the ALIAS for Colleen's admission. Aparently Catholic Social Services thinks they have AUTHORITY over not only the foster child in our home, but over our own children as well. Those issues are available on another blog, where everything will be posted eventually, including documents. PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR FAMILY. We are surrounded by EVIL from every side. God is so very GOOD. Psalm 10 has become our Bible passage regarding this issue. School starts on Monday for three of my boys, and Mike will be at Schoolcraft this fall. I have childcare help from one wonderful woman from my church EVERY Thursday beginning in September while Colleen is hospitalized. Praise the Lord. She has also offered to transport our four year old to and from preschool the entire time as well. Also Grandmas and Auntie have been helping with the siblings, and working OVERTIME, I might add. Thank you to EVERYONE who is helping out. Others have brought us a few meals and food gift cards. THANK YOU SO MUCH to EVERYONE! If ANYONE wants to help, make a meal, watch the kids, please call us, even a few hours or a one time "babysit" would be GREATLY appreciated. A play date for Ben or Rap too would be (and have been) joyfully accepted. ANYTHING. Fold a load or laundry or mop a floor. Anything. We need help, but won't call you. Please call us if you feel led by the Holy Spirit to offer a hand. If you can't help with the "logistics", we still seek prayers. Please pray for us everytime the Lord brings us to your mind. Thank you. God Bless our wonderful family and friends! We love you all. Mark and Susan