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In lieu of flowers or gifts please remember Havi’s love of animals and consider making a contribution to the Central Oklahoma Humane Society. http://www.okhumane.org/donate/havi Havi’s Dad

The time will stand as announced: Friday, August 6, 2010 at 2:30 PM CST. I will get the link to the Central Oklahoma Humane Society website as soon as it is available. Thank you to all.  We will celebrate Havi’s … Continue reading →

We have made arrangements for Havi’s Memorial Service.  It will be Friday afternoon at All Souls Episcopal Church.  Father Charles F. Blizzard will officiate over the service. We do not have a correct time as of yet.  I think it … Continue reading →

I don’t know how to say this in a gentle way.  Havi died yesterday. Havi lived life with all of her strength.  She died with dignity. We are asking that you send no flowers.  If you would like to remember … Continue reading →

We made it home this afternoon with Havi.  Her T-tube came out and she is back to having a trach tube.  Her larynx (voice box) is so swollen that she cannot move air through to talk or to breathe. Dr. … Continue reading →

Havi may have the T-tube removed today. We hope it has been in place long enough to have remodeled her trachea. She developed an infection with fever over the weekend. We were happy to have her home. We hope she … Continue reading →

T-tube:  A device that is “T” shaped made of silicone or like material.  It has a large caliber that runs within the windpipe.  The “T” is a smaller caliber tube that exits the windpipe through the incision where the trach … Continue reading →

Havi was not able to breath with the trach tube removed this afternoon.  She will go back to surgery for another look. Please pray.

Havi is scheduled to have her trach tube removed today after 2:00 pm.  She is, as she has been, anxious about the process.  Mrs. Heely, Havi’s tutor, received this message from her father-in-law, Admiral Heely.  Admiral Heely was a fighter … Continue reading →

In this post I will describe events that may make you uncomfortable.  It may make you search your heart.  It may make you think I’m more than a half-bubble off plumb. Yesterday marked the end of four months since Havi … Continue reading →

Havi decided she would get out of the house today.  She made it to the shoe store and got a new pair.  She said she tolerated the outing without any difficulty. The trach tube is still the obstacle between her … Continue reading →

Havi could not tolerate the attempt.  She will have the trach for two more weeks.  If she cannot tolerate taking it out then she will have to undergo a  more aggressive approach.  Please pray.

Havi is facing a day that we have been anticipating for a very long time.  The trach tube may be removed today.  It is hard to know if she will be up to the task.  Havi has grown increasingly anxious … Continue reading →

Havi got a much smaller trache tube today. The outside diameter is smaller than the inside diameter of the old trach tube. Havi thinks the air feels funny going through her nose. We are on hopes that it will be … Continue reading →

We did not get the trach tube removed today. It was a disappointment yet it was a good trip. We have a plan and we still have a chance to get it out before Havi’s birthday. The problem, the tube … Continue reading →