Burn Surgery

Hey I just thought I would let you all know that next Thursday the 24th of April Jonas will be having surgery in Sacramento California. He has some areas across his chest that are really tight and starting to cause a hunched posture, so they wanted to correct it before it got too out of control. So basically they are going to cut then stretch out the skin stitch it back together and possibly do some skin grafting in a few small areas. They tell me it is an outpatient surgery but may possibly keep him over night depending on how much they do end up doing. We are going to stay in California for a week because they want to check his healing 2 and 7 days after the surgery. Scott's mom and two sisters are going to go with Jonas and I. Scott's aunt lives 5 miles from the hospital so it will be really nice to be able to stay with her instead of staying in a hotel for a week. Anyway.... please keep Jonas in your prayers that day! (well and me too because they whole thing makes me an emotional wreck)Thanks so much and I will let you all know how it goes!

Blessings from above

Dad, Pat, and Mom just came by to give me a blessing before heading into the rest of the treatments today which include an m.r.i. and fitting for a mask that holds the head in place during radiation.

It was such a blessing to feel the faith of my older brother and father during the blessing. Its interesting that during a blessing, things are conveyed on many levels. We hear words, we feel their power in our hearts and our minds seek to store them for future recall when needing a boost in faith. What a blessing to have the gospel in our lives.

Its hard to watch the concern on the faces of family and friends. But its comforting to know that their feelings are born of the deep relationship we have had from since before coming to this world. When I see these expressions, I can't help but feel that Heavenly Father feels similar feelings and knows the thoughts and desires of our hearts. I feel as ready as possible.

I think of the words of Todd Beamer, one of the brave men who stopped the terrorists from flying that last jet into the white house. Just before carrying out their counter attack, Todd can be heard to say: "Let's Roll"

Dan's Blog

I decided to try blogging about this experience to help share a view from the inside. My blog is located at:

dbwilson84062.blogspot.com

Dan