Alec Vos' Upcoming Surgery

Alec Vos' Upcoming Surgery

Hello Friends:

On July 30, our son Alec will undergo a left lung reconstruction at Vanderbilt that will allow for greater and freer blood flow through his left lung.  

If all goes well on the 30th, Alec will undergo an open heart surgery the very next day, on July 31st.  (If the outcome of the July 30th procedure is not what doctors were hoping for and expecting, then the open heart surgery will be cancelled and re-scheduled for a later date.)   

One of our greatest concerns is that the doctors indicate that this particular surgery (Fontan procedure) is very physiologically challenging in terms of the recovery/adjustment and return to normal activity after surgery can be lengthy and difficult.   

It is imperative that Alec be strong and completely healthy at the time of the surgery. Also, during his recovery of 5-7 weeks, he is to be isolated from other children to avoid contact with any virus or bacteria.  

This all feels very overwhelming and yet we remember God's provision thus far, and how He so clearly grafted Alec into our family.  When we reflect on the past year and all that has transpired in regard to Alec, we realize that God is in the details as well as in the process and the outcome.

We ask for your prayers for the following over the coming weeks:

·  Good health for all of us, but especially for Alec.

·  Alec's quick recovery and eventual transition into kindergarten at CCS.

·  Skillful hands for the surgeons.

·  Rose and Kate as they may have to begin their school year with one or both parents still living in Nashville.

·  More peace and less anxiety, and calm in the midst of the many details in both the pre and post-surgery stages.

·  We can plan carefully and prepare thoroughly and yet there are many unknowns in this situation.  Pray that we (Joan and Matt) will have calm and clarity as we proceed through the many and varied facets of this experience. 

We thank you for your prayers and the many kindnesses you have shown to our family  We are grateful for you and humbled by the care you have shown to us.   

Joan and Matt Vos, Rose, Kate and Alec