Again, I apologize that this update comes so late in the day. I went back to work today for the first time since the Strep Throat-Like Debacle, but I am still kind of a weenie because of having been sick and being on antibiotics, so I'm embarrassed to say that I then came home and took a two-hour nap before I got around to calling Aaron.
Aaron did not have his skin graft today. It looks like he will have that done on Friday. His doctors did change the very elaborate dressing that is involved in these types of wounds and said that everything looks like he will be in good shape to have the graft done on Friday. Please pray that he will be ready for it then and that it will go well.
In the meantime, Aaron had another exciting day of bedrest. He is behaving himself very well, so please pray that his patience will continue. When I called, Aaron and Kelly were watching their wedding video, because today is the five-month anniversary of their wedding. Cheers to that, and to many more anniversaries to come. Also, in a few weeks, Mom and Dad will celebrate their 32nd wedding anniversary, so we will continue to post the Rice Family Anniversary Updates as they arrive. I'll see if I can dig up some nice photos of Mom and Dad in 1970s attire. Maybe some bell-bottoms or something. They will love me for that.
I'm not sure if anyone has heard from Ryan yet, but I know that he is very busy, so please just pray that he will get the rest he needs and be safe.
I think that's all for tonight. In a slightly off-beat note, Kelly and Aaron mentioned that they have developed an addiction to gummy candies. You know, Gummi Bears, Gummi Worms, things along those lines. So I wouldn't advise you to clean out Wal-Mart's candy aisle or anything, but if you're sending them something anyway, feel free to send them gummy candy. We want them to keep their sugar levels up while they're sitting around in the hospital.
I think that's all for tonight. Again, thank you all so much for your faithfulness in checking this site and praying for us.