Hello everybody, we received some good news yesterday when we were informed that Maddie’s reflux disease is not so severe and that the procedure we had described to all of you in a recent post involving her stomach being wrapped around her esophagus is not necessary. She continues to slowly gain weight and is almost 7 pounds. We are anxiously awaiting a surgery date for her feed tube so that it can be done and over with and so she can begin the recovery period and come home.
The past 2 months have been so hectic, yet have moved by rather quickly and that is solely because of both of our families and their continued support. Maddie is so blessed to have been born into the Chelus-Lippitt clan. As much as we would like to, Ann and I can not be at the hospital every minute of every day yet there is always family at Maddie’s bed side. Grandma and Grandpa are always either up at the hospital or at our house with the boys so that we can go see Maddie together, Mema is like clockwork at the hospital every day. Our sisters and cousins have all sacrificed time with their own families on a daily basis to either help at the house with the boys or spend time with Maddie. While we have not been able to bring Maddie home our family has certainly taken home to Maddie which has really made this whole experience so much easier. We say this in hopes that you will pray as well for our family that they may have the continued strength to carry on as they have. Thank you and God Bless
Richard and Ann.

(Luke and Maddie look great in Cardinal red do they not. While he still is unable to speak, Luke predicts Cards in 5 with his left hand.)