Update on Norman

Hi everyone,

I talked to May today and she gave me the news on Norman -- they've talked to their case manager at Henry Ford Hospital and Norman's surgery will probably be in late September. There are two reasons for the delay:

1. Norman needs to donate blood twice in the next six weeks (once for every three week interval until the surgery) that will be stored to use for the surgery. Why not use donor blood? Donor blood is typically used for accident victims or those needing emergency surgery.

2. Norman's surgery is going to be a 12-16 hour event. (Wow) Accordingly, the case manager needs to find a day that all FIVE doctors (four surgeons and a trauma doctor) can be present for the surgery.

Norman is enduring the pain and trying not to become addicted to the pain killing medicine he is taking in the meantime. Pray that God would sustain him and give him relief. Also pray for May and Winston as they do all the things they need to do around the house and especially in supporting Norman. Also pray for them that God would guide the arrangements that face them in the next few weeks, for the surgery and also for the long-term disability paperwork.