Newell Update

Sorry for the long delay in updates, but I have been waiting for some actual news.

Ben: Ben is doing very well and is progressively getting better by the day. He has still had some nausea and headaches, but the doctors say that it could be due to weening him off of some of the drugs he has had. He is keeping food down now as well which is an improvement. There are a few things that the doctors want to see before he can go home. They want him to be up and walking more than he is, and also see how he responds once off some of the medication that he is getting now. After those things have proven to be positive then he can go home!

Ethel: Ethel has been diagnosed with diverticulitis. This is unrelated to her previous operation a few weeks ago. She is on a strict diet right now and they are waiting to see how she does in the coming week.

Logan: Logan has been doing well on the chemotherapy and got a little sick, but is better now after some medicine. He has been responding well to the treatment so far and is doing well.

Jordan Lambert

The Newell's

his is Meaghan, I wanted to add a picture of Ben and me to your blog but I couldn't so I had to create a blog, I hope you don't mind. Please keep updating your blog, I just wanted to post a picture of Ben and I, so my friend is helping me figure this blog thing out. Don't expect updates on this blog :)

I'm sitting in the hall right now they are about to do something with Ben so we are working on this blog entry. I wanted to thank you all for your prayers and support, it has really made a difference and has been a good witness to the hospital workeres. Right now it is REALLY funny to be with Ben because he has been delirious (very funny) the last few days. He has been saying and doing a lot of funny things and I wanted to share a few of my favorites so you all can enjoy them:
1) "I think I'm suffering from post pardem depression" - Ben talking about missing his former heart.
2) "What's a feeding tube between friends"
3) I enjoyed Ben singing a song about his catheter today as well.

Logan has not shown any side effects from his first chemo treatment. He is back with his grama and loving it! Emma is still with the Bridges. We cannot thenk them enough. Please continue to pray for them and bless them.

It is a different feeling to finally see an end to all this. I can't say I have enjoyed it, but what an honor to be in a situation so clearly guided by His hand and and to have an answer ready for the hope that is within us. It is scary to say to God you'll go wherever He'll take you, but having been there I can attest to His ability to carry us mightily through it all. Don't be afraid to trust Him- He is good.


-Meaghan

Ben & Logan Update

Ben had surgery today around 2 pm because he was having some bleeding. The doctors found a leak and a clot and fixed them. He seems to be doing better, but continue to pray for his recovery. He is still sedated from the surgery at this time.

Logan had his second chemotherapy treatment this week and seems in good spirits. Continue to pray for wisdom for all those involved with helping him get better and that he will stay healthy through the treatments.

Ben's New Heart!!!

Ben got his new heart last night around 10 pm. All went well and the doctors were very pleased with the procedure. He was back in his room with a new heart around 1:30 am this morning. I have not heard anything since then but I will let you all know as the days go on how things are going. Pray that his body accepts the heart well and that he will be able to recover speedily so that we can all enjoy the Ben that we love again outside the hospital walls.

Another Ben Update

Ben's surgery has been delayed until 1-3 pm this afternoon

UPDATE: Ben "should" be leaving for the operation around 4:30 and starting around 5:00, but as you have seen from the last few updates that is very subject to change at this point

Ben Update

Meaghan just texted me and she was just informed that a heart has become available for Ben. He will be going to the operating room at 6 am this morning (wednesday the 5th of march).

More details to come as the morning goes on I'm sure