The day after November 20 something

Hello all--
We have an update and some specific prayer requests. Samuel was on an NJ tube (tube from his nose to intestine). At this point, the Drs, have pulled this tube back to his stomach, (so it is now an NG tube). The reason they pulled the tube back to the stomach is to see if he can take food in his stomach without spitting up. IF he is able to keep food in his stomach without spitting up, the Drs will be able to do a much LESS invasive surg. to assist him. If he CAN'T, the surg. will be much more extensive. The next 24 hours will tell us alot, and if this goes well, Samuel could have surg. as early as Monday. The surg. will be the insertion of a G tube. This is a "simple" procedure with 2 drs doing a scope to make sure Samuel's organs look good and inserting a tube into his stomach which will be used feed him. Only a small amount of tube will be out of his stomach and no tube will be in his nose any more. If Samuel spits up, he will need the top of his stomach stiched shut for a while OR the tube will have to be snaked down to the small intestine. These are rather extensive procedures, that have bigger risk for complications, require bigger cuts, more recovery etc. We will keep you updated. I (as ministers often do :) have to work all day tomorrow, so I won't be at the hospital at all. Jeff is with Samuel all night and tomorrow. My mom made it safe today and will also be with Samuel and Shahra. We are doing as well as we can, and my mom's arrival is a much needed addition. Thanks to all! Tracy, Jeff, Shahra and Samuel