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Audrey had another full afternoon at the hospital. We met with several specialists to prepare for Audrey's future. The next big thing will be another surgery to attempt to close up the perforations in Audrey's mouth. The surgery is not a guarantee the holes will be permanently closed, but the doctors think it is worth another try. With the amount of  radiation Audrey has had, it makes things harder to heal. They will also try to release her eye lid, so it will close and will be less dry. The surgeon was thinking the surgery would be within the next month or two. 

Audrey does very well with everything. We continue to pray for a successful, permanent intervention to close up the holes and for them to remain closed. We have learned a lot through these seasons and one thing for sure is to take things one step at a time. We know these things are temporary and while it seems to be something we continually repeat to ourselves, we know it's the truth. God's word teaches us to be content in every situation. This world does not give as He gives. We are so thankful for God's grace and salvation because of His grace. Jesus is constant never changes. And we can continue to cling to God's promise. 

It is by grace you have been saved through faith. Ephesians 2:8


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