Newell Family Update...

Dear loved ones:

We realize that John is normally the one to give this update, however, he is unable to for awhile.

John had a heart attack Tuesday morning. Thankfully, Ethel was home when it happened and was able to call an ambulance. His heart was stopped for a lengthy period of time but managed to start up again. He is currently in an induced coma at OHSU on the floor that Ben is on. John is stable, and they plan to do a CAT scan today, an EEG tonight or tomorrow and maybe a couple other tests before bringing him out of the induced coma.

Ethel has many people with her there and she is standing strong in God's grace. Meaghan is as well. Please pray that she can get rest when she tries. She does need sleep and God's peace.

BEN: has had a great last couple days health wise. Obviously he still needs a new heart as soon as possible, but with medication, they've been able to get his resting pulse under 100 which is much better than it had been before. He is still tired but in good spirits.

LOGAN: Logan's doctors have met with Ben and Meaghan to discuss Logan's results and the plan for him. The kids are still with Ben and Meaghan's friend, Christina, indefinitely.

It may seem like everything is going wrong that can go wrong right now, but if John were able to write now, we know that he would say GOD IS GOOD. Just go back and reread his last couple emails and know that no matter what happens John has served the Lord with his life and still lays all of his burdens at His feet.

We'll keep you posted as we find out more.

Jordan and Haley Lambert