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This is not Urgent but Carepages is only posting Urgent updates consistently at this time for some reason. I apologize if you received this twice and also apologize to those of you we promised an update to yesterday and it didn't go through!

This is Steve posting a brief note to say thanks to all of you for your prayers on Lee's behalf during her muscle biopsy this morning. She came through the procedure without any anesthesia complications and is at home resting.

We were a bit apprehensive when we arrived in the pre-surgical suite and Lee's initial blood pressure was a whopping 77/50, but the anesthesia and neurosurgical teams weren't shaken and went forward with the aid of a few blood pressure enhancing medications. The total time for the procedure was just short of two hours and it was such a blessed site to walk into the recovery room and find her awake and smiling! It will likely take several weeks before we begin to get any results from the various labs that will review the specimen but we are thankful to have this and the autonomic testing series behind her.

We will return to the clinic to have Lee's wound examined and likely her stitches removed next Tuesday morning at 9. We were also able to get an appointment with the final group, the cardiology specialists, at the University of Washington for Friday, November 20th at 1 pm.

I know Lee will update you with more detail when she is feeling a bit better. Until then, please continue to pray that her pain throughout the healing process will be manageable and that she can rest well. Again, thanks to each of you for your prayers, phone calls, kind words, and encouraging messages. They truly brighten Lee's days and lift her spirits.

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Messages

David Foust

November 3, 2009, 5:12 PM

Wow......wonderful news. We love you guys and we're thinking of you.

Link Hudson

November 3, 2009, 5:22 PM

Praise you Jesus!!!! I will pray that both of you get rest! Love you both!

Nola von Neudegg

November 3, 2009, 5:26 PM

Thanks for the update Steve. Is there anything either of you need? Nola

Jill Shelton

November 3, 2009, 5:40 PM

Thankful things went well yesterday. Praying for a painless, speedy recovery. You two are so special and loved. Continue to take care of each other. Praying for you both for

continued strength and courage to carry on.

Steve Braden

November 3, 2009, 5:40 PM

Our prayers will continue, especially for rest for both of you. We love you guys, Aunt Helen and Uncle Steve

Missy McLain Thomas

November 3, 2009, 5:44 PM

Lifting you both up...asking for peace, rest and comfort. Thanks for the updates. Love you both!

Krista Maggard

November 3, 2009, 6:06 PM

Many thoughts and prayers your way! God is so good! Krista

Ginger Thomas

November 3, 2009, 6:31 PM

That is awesome news and my prayers for the whole family will continue! Kimball & Elizabeth Parker November 3, 2009, 7:06 PM May God give the medical teams His wisdom in discerning how to move forward. Thanks you ... for your loving demonstration of faith.

D Ward

November 3, 2009, 8:19 PM

Lee and Steve, Thank you for the good news that all went well and that you are home! I ask my cousin to pray for you yesterday. The more prayers the merrier! I have also called prayer line at ORU in Tulsa. The Lord is faithful and we are honored to pray for and love all your fabulous family. Love, Deborah

Sandi Henry

November 3, 2009, 11:16 PM

We're thankful for the good news. We'll continue to pray for good reports, and for Lee to be free from pain. love, sandi

Teresa Smith

November 4, 2009, 2:52 AM

Thanks, Steve -- that's great news. We will

continue to pray for Lee's comfort and answers for her health problems. Love, Teresa & Earl

D Ward

November 16, 2009, 8:45 PM

Lee may your muscles and entire body be healed in the mightly Name of Jesus by His blood and His stripes. May peace which passes understanding abide in you and may you have sweet restful sleep by the power of Jesus Name. God bless you, Love and prayers, Deborah Faith Taylor-Eldred November 18, 2009, 4:28 AM Lee, our thoughts are with you and Steve. We are glad to hear that it went well and Lee was smiling at the end of it all.

D Ward

March 31, 2010, 1:24 PM

We love you Lee and are continuing to pray for you and your wonderful family. Hugs, Love, and Prayers, Debby and family