Tuesday, June 28, 6:45 p.m.

Rebekah was released from the hospital midday today.  She is a little nervous because she is still experiencing all of the symptoms of the pulmonary infarction (shortness of breath, pain in inhaling, coughing blood, wheezing), but not as much as a few days ago.  She is to monitor symptoms and contact the hospital if they worsen.  Still, she is very glad to be out of the hospital and in her own home. 

Rebekah's  blood pressure was slightly high today, after being dangerously low a day ago, so this issue remains difficult.

Eden is doing well, resting a lot, and is up to 3 lbs., 6 oz.  On either Friday evening or Saturday morning Eden's midsection will be xrayed to check the condition of her intestines.  If the xray shows the improvement expected (given the baby's lack of discomfort or pain, and her growth), they will begin reintroducing breastmilk in very small amounts via a feeding tube.  The results of the xray will be important, as well as the results of reintroducing the feeding, so its prayers against pins and needles again this weekend. 

We thank the Lord that Josh's mom Cindy has been able to be there since we left June 13.  Cindy has been Rebekah's transportation and has provided other care for the last couple weeks.  It would have been much more difficult for Josh and Rebekah both had they been on their own this month, and we're certain that it has been helpful to have the moral and spiritual support of present family members from the beginning of this ordeal. 

Thanks for your prayers.