e-mail 7/29/08

Hello everyone,

So far, so good.  Thank you all for your prayers so far and for the ones to
continue to carry us through.  Zac went in this morning about 7:45am.  His
sinuses are drying though he did have some drainage during the night and he had
a recurring "tickle" cough.  We have felt the power and strength of being lifted
up by everyone and felt comfortable (though still having parent's anxiousness)
about today.  One hurdle we were able to breathe easy about was the
anesthesiologist is the same one that canceled the second attempt for
cough/sniffles thinking it was viral instead of allergies.  We understand it is
better to err on the side of caution, but we have also been told she is a very
"by the book" doctor.  She listened to his chest and said all was clear and we
were a go so we were pretty excited.  We feel that by Zac being able to get by
her it is another sign that it is his time! 

About 9:30 one of the patient coordinators came out and told us things were
going well and they had no complications at this point.  We don't know how long
it is going to take; basically it will be done when it is done.  3 hours was an
estimate we were given but the coordinator told us that was the minimum time and
I am writing this already past that window, so we wait.  We have patient, at
peace, hearts at this time knowing he is in the hands of Jesus.

We will update again as we hear more.  Keep praying!

James (LeAnn, Cai, & Zac)