Hurting friends

It has been a rough couple of days for two of our friends. My former co-worker Carmelita, Cameron's mom, was diagnosed with pancreatitis (caused by gallstones) on Wednesday and had surgery this morning to remove her gallbladder. I went to visit her yesterday and am thankful that she had a successful surgery this morning and that she's recovering well. She is so strong and has wonderful, supportive family members and friends that have been surrounding her during this time and looking after her 3-year-old son, Cameron. Get well soon, Carmelita!!

Shortly after returning home from my trip to the hospital and running a few errands, I learned that tragedy had struck my good friend Kate's husband, Dustin, who is Nora's dad. He got pinned between the moving truck and their new house (that they closed on Thursday) and was rushed to the ER here in Plano. He was under observation all night and then he, too, had surgery this morning and the doctors discovered that his pancreas was severed in two by the force of the impact. Needless to say, he's in a lot of pain and there will most likely be two more surgeries to help repair his pancreas. His road to recovery will be a long one with the possibility of being on lifelong medication to help his pancreas perform its jobs. Kate and Dustin, too, have many family members and friends supporting them and loving them and taking care of little Nora (one week older than Lainey). Stay strong, Kate and Dustin. We are here if you need anything.

Please keep these families close to your hearts and in your thoughts and prayers.