February 23, 2001

Dear Friends and Family,

Prayers are being answered!!

Yesterday Dan saw Dr. Pitlyk, one of the surgeons, and although he did not want to take any chances by removing the halo early, he was excited to see the progress that Dan had made so far. Dr. Pitlyk told Dan, “Someone upstairs must be looking out for you!” He shared with Dan and Candi about another patient with the same injury, and despite getting some movement back the day after his surgery, he never progressed beyond that. Dan and Candi do not want to risk any setbacks, so Dan will keep the halo on until the scheduled removal date, March 13.

While they were at the hospital for Dan’s appointment, Dan and Candi also visited their old friends. Candi asked to please pray for Kees, one of the patients, who has had some setbacks because of infections.

Another answer to prayer! A Bethany College student started this morning as the health aide! He will be coming Monday through Friday mornings to relieve Candi from some of the daily responsibilities.

Please continue to pray for Dan and Candi. One concern that remains at the top of our prayer list is the stress that Dan and Candi are under watching the medical expenses accumulate daily.