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via Facebook on August 15, 2013 at 06:16AM

BEN UPDATE #2 Well, that wasn't a fun night. I wish I could say the comforter was the only casualty last night, but, no. Some sheets, portions of pajamas, pillow cases, me...fun for all! It was a long, restless night with small throw-ups and many more 'threats' (sounds and manners) of throw-ups. These aren't just 'after shocks,' there's more going on. We're not sure how the day will play out yet, so we need prayers for that, too, please. Many thanks to all y'all! In love and appreciation, Scott & Jen Daniel & Ben via Facebook

via Facebook on August 14, 2013 at 11:12PM

BEN UPDATE We're home. He did throw-up for them (yea??) But he was otherwise "clear. They gave him some anti-nausea med which helped a lot and changed his demeanor for the better. He was able to fulfill their requirements for discharge and have a prescription for anti-vomiting if he needs it. As discharge papers were being drawn up, he did have some residual coughs, but nothing major. We got home and to (our) bed and, yep, the-up on the comforter! Woo-hoo! He's also now. We'll see what the night holds. Keen needs to take her mom to a doc. appointment tomorrow morning and I have a meeting I need to be at and it can't really be rescheduled, so please pray he feels much better tomorrow morning for Daniel to be with him. Thanks to all of you great prayer warriors! via Facebook

via Facebook on August 14, 2013 at 08:21PM

ASKING FOR SOME PRAYERS FOR BEN Today was his first day (half-day) of school. YEA! He was happy to be back and has some new classmates in with him. Jen picked him up and then some lunch and brought it over to Daniel and me at St. Mark. Just after he started eating, Ben "swallowed wrong" and had some coughing to clear it up. After a little bit, he kept coughing, but with some strange internal noises. Then he started making sounds for throwing-up [which is VERY rare for Ben.] He coughed/threw-up a lot of phlemmy mucus several times. Once stopped, we were able to breath for awhile and all seemed ok, and then it would start again. My fabulous sister-in-law and nurse, Heather Stein, was able to come over to the church and listened to his lungs. They didn't sound quite right to her, either. Jen made an appointment to see Ben's pediatrician. Before heading over there she took Ben to the bathroom where he coughed up some pretty sizable chicken nuggets!!! Ben was feeling better nearly immediately! Even so, Jen decided to keep the appointment and go by. The doctor said he sounded clear, but to watch out for some things and, if they showed up, to take him to the ER. Jen called me about 20 minutes ago to say things still aren't right and she is taking him in. Daniel and I will leave St. Mark to meet them soon. We are not concerned. We certainly are no stranger to the hospital - and neither is Ben [though it has been a pretty long time since he was in one, praise the Lord!]. Nevertheless, we do ask for prayers. Many thanks and we'll keep y'all posted. via Facebook

22nd ANNIVERSARY

Twenty-two years ago today, my life changed for the better in more ways than I could ever imagine!

Not coincidentily, it was the same day a Miss Jennifer Stein made the biggest questionable decision of her life.

Happy 22nd, my dear, sweet Bride! I love you more now than then; am committed to you more now than then; and treasure you more now than then!

Much love always,
Hubby