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