In an email from Carrie, she updates us with the following:

Our world has been turned upside down by Heath's sudden diagnosis two Thursdays ago. We have grieved, moved to Durham, cried, laughed, talked, prayed, gone to doctors' appointments, done research, and so much more...

We have been so deeply moved by the messages, cards, gifts, food, prayers and love of so many people--even people we don't even know. One of these days we will share with you some of the moments of unbelievable grace in the midst of heartache. some is a little too raw right now.

We are coming back to the world--looking to start living in the "new normal" that we find ourselves in. And I wanted to say thank you to you all and give you a brief update.

We are in the final stages of deciding which hospital to use--Duke or UNC. Both of which have really good pediatric heart centers and we had great care at UNC already. We were also really impressed with the program at Duke. Our boy should be on the transplant list ASAP. After that, it is anyone's guess as to how much time it will take. I do know that there aren't any other children under one in NC right now who are on the list, though. They estimate that it won't be longer than 6 months, and probably sooner. We'll start making those preparations soon.
Chris starts his new call as Pastor of Westminster Pres. officially on Monday. We have been so touched by the outpouring of care from this wonderful congregation, understanding even more why God has brought us to one another. We are excited to get started! (well, chris is, and I will look forward to driving him a little crazy with off-hand advising!) Ella Brooks will also start at Westminster's School for Young Children the Tuesday after Thanksgiving.

As you can imagine, it has been tough for us to be able to return phone calls and messages in the craziness of all this hospital/doctor stuff, moving and starting a new call. We hope to catch up with many folks soon!