Update on Raph

Hello everyone!

We wanted to make sure you all knew that Raphael has some important appointments coming up at Westmead childrens’ hospital on Nov 2 and 3. He has a conditioncalled trigonocephaly, where the front of the skull fused in utero. It should have stayed open for the next year or two to allow the brain to grow. We’re really grateful to God cause only one doctor out of many health people we’ve seen noticed the problem, and alerted us to the possibility. He also has a narrow upper airway, so he struggles to breathe through his nose pretty constantly. This means he doesn’t feed or sleep well (so Chris and I are pretty exhausted). We are having a sleep test on the night of the 2^nd, and then seeing a cranio-facial team on the 3^rd. Just wanting to keep you guys in touch; and also to ask those who pray to please pray for Raph and for those seeing him to make good decisions regarding treatment (which may include skull reconstruction). We will let you know.

On a lighter note, we are proud to announce the arrival of 3 more little ones. No we’re not having triplets; but our Highland Cows have each had a calf, and we think they’re pretty lovely. Jean from Aberdeen, Jock and Hamish!!
Much love, Chris, Nerida, Iris and Raph.