Posted 9:26 PM by Fagan Family

We have officially broken the rule for updating the website every month. We will now shoot for every new season. So on that note, MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!

For the Fagan Family update, let me start with the youngest to oldest. Jaynie Marie was born October 24th weighing 7 lbs 8 ounces and 19 1/2 inches. You will never believe it, but she has RED HAIR!!! SHOCK.... She is a beauty and looks like the rest. She is already spoiled. My Dad says "Spoil them good, don't spoil them rotten." She is our little sweet heart and is loved by her older sisters and big brother Karsten.

Karsten will be 4 in March. He is our 40lb baby boy (Mommy's baby boy) I hope they make size 7 diapers. He started going to a developmental preschool in September and absoultely loves it. It is so good for his body and mind. He rides the bus to school twice a week and thinks it is pretty cool stuff. The bus comes right to the house and there is only preschoolers on the bus. Karsten likes to tell everyone in sign language that he rides the bus and Mom cried when he got on for the first time. He is still learning to talk and walk with out his walker. He is still being fed by a tube and pump, but will actually take tastes of lots of different things. His balance is still not where it should be; we know with time it will come back. As far as the tumor goes it has not changed for over a year now and we pray that sucker is dead. The cysts have gotten smaller from the last CT that was done. Karsten still keeps us on our toes. When things start to get scary he turns the corner FAST. Karsten has enough love for everyone to last and last. At his parent teacher conference his teacher said that everyone loves him, it is so true.

Kayla will be 7 the end of January and she can't wait to be OLDER like her big sister. She is in the first grade and loves school. Kayla has the gift of making everyone in the family happy. She is the only one that can make Karsten "belly laugh" and she loves carrying baby Jaynie around to settle her down. She played soccer this past fall annd was quite the "animal". Now after seeing Jacqualine play Basketball she has decided that she wants to play because she says," I can get in there and get the ball" which she probably will. Kayla has a very special place in our family.

Jacqualine just turned 9 on December 3rd. They grow up so fast. She is in the 3rd grade and doing very well. Jacqualine is in the middle of playing Basketball and Will is helping coach. Well, she definitely has Basketball in her blood like her Father and we love to watch her play. After the Park and Rec season is over, she has been invited to play on a special team for a few more weeks for some tournament playing. She is looking forward to that. Jacqualine is also in her second year of playing the piano. I hope she realizes how grateful Will and I are for her playing because it is important for us to have music in the home. We are so glad Jacqualine came first to our family.

Angie is adjusting to having 4 kids, but living in her parents home right now sure makes it easier. Our home is still under construction and will be done, BETTER BE DONE by March. I have the whole house decorated in my head and cant wait to put it all together. I was finally released (Did I say finally) as primary president. Bishop thought I had "too much on my plate" and I am now working with 8 to 11 year old girls doing fun Activities. It gives me a chance to have some fun with Jacqualine and then Kayla next year and alot less stress.

Will is on the go constantly with coaching the girls soccer team to basketball, serving as Elder Quorum President, running his own business while keeping his patients happy, working at the house (he has saved us alot of money), playing on a basketball team, making his wife happy by doing this and that, And always finding time to spend quality time with the kids. He keeps our family going and on our feet. We think he is the best Dad and Hubby ever. We love him.

As Will and I were deciding whether or not the time was right to have another child, we felt strongly that our family would be blessed even through the trials we face with Karsten. This past year has been a testimony of that. FAMILIES ARE FOREVER thank heavens. We hope this new year brings you all joy and happiness with your families. We love you all. Until next season!

Posted 10:38 PM by Fagan Family

We hope everyone is enjoying their summer! I love having the girls out of school, keeping them busy is the only draw back. Jacqualine and Kayla are constantly on the go.... They are alot like their Mom. We have spent alot of time with Family this last month and half. Will's little sister got marrried and then my parents came home from their mission in India. We are so glad to have them home. They to are glad to be home and I hope they are still glad to be home when we move into their house in just a week and half. We are finally starting on the addition to our home. The Lord felt like Karsten needs to be spoiled some more so he is sending us another girl! I thought for sure we were having a boy. Maybe there is still a little boy waiting and he got pushed out of the way because another fisty little red headed girl wants to come first. We will see...

Since that last time we updated the website Karsten has had some more obstacles to over come. MRI's have shown that he has two sists( fluid filled - like blisters) that have formed in the head and they keep growing. Sists are supposively common after radiaition from tumor breaking down which is a good thing but a bad thing because they keeping growing and they are not forsure why. Dr. Gruber had to perform another surgery and go back into the head and place a port-a-cath through the two cysts so he can drain them whenever he needs to do, by taping the head with a needle to drain them. We pray they do not return. Karsten had a big set back from the surgery. He was walking completely on his own before and now he is learning to walk again and this time he is frustrated. His balance needs to get alot better before he can walk. He will walk with his walker though. They think the reason for all the pneumonia that he has had was due to the cysts putting too much pressure in the head and not helping him to swallow correctly. We go back on the 2nd of August to check to see what the cysts are doing.... So you all know what you need to do. Please pray for our handsome guy. He looks great and is still very happy. He is an inspiration to us all of what to do with our trials. Hit them face on and show the Lord what you can do to make things better. Will and I know that the Lord will continue to bless Karsten and our family. It was difficult to decide to have another child, but a good friend reminded us that we would be blessed as we try to move on and continue our lives.

Thank you for your thoughts and prayers.

Until next time!

Posted 9:43 PM by Fagan Family

We celebrated the BIG THREE for Karsten last week. It is a tradition to cover his cake with candels to represent a long, happy and healthy life. We are sorry it has been awhile since we have updated the website. As you all know life is busy and the only time it settles down is when we are in the hospital. We arrived last Sunday and he is suffering from phenumonia again. I should of known that he didnt feel good at all because he kept signing to me that he wanted his shoes and coat on and he wanted to go. As soon as I said do you want to go see Dr. Judy he said Yes. He is comminicating really well by signing and trying to talk. The Doctors are pretty convinced that he asperated. Karsten still does not know how to clear his lungs as good as he should. He still goes on with life like "IM FINE, NOT A BIG DEAL" He is a strong boy and still remains so happy after all that he goes through. We have been getting an ear full from the Doctors on ways of preventing this from happening again. He will have a PH study done when he is all cleared up to determine if he is asperating from acid reflux. If it isnt the acid reflux than they think he is probably asperating on his oral secretions and the recommendation for that is a trach. Well we dont even want to go there!!!! Will and I feel strongly that he will not need a trach again. So cross your fingers, legs and toes.

A couple months ago Karsten had an MRI. The results showed that there is only 1% tumor left. They are hoping that it is dead tumor because it has been sitting ther doing nothing. We figure if it hasnt done anything by the next MRI then we are on the uphill and closer to being in remisson. PRAY HARD PEOPLE! Karsten is getting more confident with his walking. His right side is weaker than the left so he looses his balance and falls down alot and gets MAD!! But he keeps trying, just like the energizer bunny. His sisters keep him motivated and we are so blessed to have them.

Some exciting news in are family is that we are expecting number four the end of October , first of November. The girls already want to start making baby quilts. Having a younger sibling for Karsten will be really good for him. We are going to take 2005 out with a BANG! We will be strating a 2000 sqft additon to our small home, while Will finishes up his remodel at the office and training more help. The Lord blesses us each day even thought we have obstacles sometimes that get in the way. Thanks for all you that keep in touch. We hope this update finds you all happy and healthy. Until next time!

Posted 3:59 PM by Fagan Family

Hello Family and Friends!

We are so glad you are keeping up to date. We always love to know who has been checking up on us, so drop us a line. It seems like the only time I am able to get a free moment is when we are in the hospital. Yep it is true we are here again, UNFORTUNTELY!!! Karsten has pneumonia. Ever since we got his trach out he has been learning to clear his airway. Well, you know how winter can be and it just got the best of him. We know what he is made of so we will be home before we know it. His Doctors are trying to figure out what is next for our little guy. Karsten will be going through a series of testing in the month of February for Acid reflux, scoping of the stomach, another MRI to see what is left of his tumor, a sedated hearing test, tonsil removal and a possible surgery called fundoplication. All of these things are for his benefit to a full recovery. He has taken on some more courage and is now walking on his own. He looks like a little frankenstein and falls down alot but he is doing it. We are so proud of our little guy. We are also proud of our girls. They have UNWAVERING FAITH and we are so gratfeul. I had to sit down with Jacqualine and Kayla and tell them (not these exact words), to stop being so nice to there little brother. If he drops a toy they jump to get it. If he falls down they run to his aid. I told them it is important that he learns to do things for himself, so they are trying. I never thought I would have to tell my kids to stop being so nice! They are sweet hearts.

Not all news is bad though. We told Jacqualine and Kayla a long time ago that when Karsten was better we would go on a Disney cruise. After we realized how much Disney cruises are, we decided that a few days at Disney World would be just as fun. We left the first week in January and spent five days at Disney World. It was wonderful! we left 12 degree weather for 80 degrees and sun. It was nice to be able to relax and just play. The kids had a great time. Even Karsten gotinto the act and enjoyed himself. We've needed to take some time away from things(work,home,church callings,etc) and recharge our batteries. It was well worth it and we highly recommend it! Well Karsten is calling my name. Thanks again for your continued support.

Love,
Will, Angie and kids