FAMILY VISITS

Jason and Jake at a restaurant in Kansas. Jason was home for a visit before heading to Korea. We were so glad he and Onn could stop by here on their way back to Kansas.

Butch was here for a visit from Thailand. We were checking out Bass Pro Shop this day in Tulsa.

Ken and Butch enjoying their coffee break. Life is good!

Breakfast before Butch is heading back to Kansas.

Butch bought us a special checker board game for our lanai. Ken is a champion checker player.

It was great having Butch for a visit. Ken was feeling better by this time, but needed a little "pick me up" and a few laughs. We all had a good time.

Aunt Carol, Leslie, and Judy. They both came to be here during part of the week of Ken's surgery. It was so good to have them.

Sister Judy, brother Ken, and Aunt Carol.

Our neighbors and church family are great too. Two couples from church - Don and Arleta and Johnny and Barbara were at the hospital with us during Ken's surgery - as were Aunt Carol and Judy. It was so good to have them there with us. Lavoy and Judy also came to visit at the hospital after surgery. We also know there were many, many prayers going on before during and after Ken's surgery. Then the day or so after surgery Ken and I heard a mower outside. Our neighbor Don and his grandson were out mowing our 5 acres.

God has blessed us richly through our family and friends. Thanks to all of you!

ANOTHER UPDATE

Yesterday was a good day as Ken got rid of the catheter. He was outside most of the rest of the day just enjoying his "freedom". He was feeling pretty good. We did not get to talk to the doctor yesterday, so have not gotten the results on the tissue samples. Will go in next Thursday for that and other info. Last night he got another dull headache, but not sure how he is doing today yet as he is still in bed.

We had storms last night. I think we only got a little over 1/2". At least we didn't get the 3" hail that some people got. It is still cloudy and rainy.

Well, Ken just came walking out, so will go get his coffee. He seems like he may be doing a little better as far as the headache goes. Will visit more later.

HOME FROM THE HOSPITAL

Ken is home from the hospital. The Dr. said he got everything. He sent in samples just to make sure everything is good. Ken will have a catheter for about a week. He is not feeling the best right now, but time will take care of that. We are just glad that the tumors are out of there now, and the Dr. will be checking him every 3 months in case another tumor starts to develop again. Bladder tumors are always malignant, so they want to catch them early.

That is all for now. Thanks for all your prayers and love.