Update on Pam Kaylor (From Pastor ED)

Hi everyone

We have been through a tough couple of weeks but we now have our plan of action.  There seems to be no solution other than a bilateral mastectomy for Pam. The only possible good news is that if no other indications of cancer show up when they do the pathological testing after her surgery then she will not have take the oral chemo for the next 3-5 years.  Please pray that she will be spared from that.

The process starts with the mastectomy. Her surgery will take place Monday Feb. 21.  It is a very painful recovery time apparently and she will be out of work for 5-6 weeks (and then go back on limited duty).   Then there will be several weeks of procedures getting her ready for the reconstruction surgery.  The reconstruction surgery will probably take place in late May.

Pam is handling this as well as possible and leaning hard on the Lord. I am so proud of her!  But it is an emotional roller coaster (for both of us). Please pray for us as we do all we can to be prepared for the next weeks.  It looks like Pam will be in the hospital Monday and Tuesday nights (and I will be staying there with her) and hopefully coming home.  So I will be available by email a lot but not doing meetings, etc. for all next week which means I will have to miss my first District Conference in years.  But I am grateful for the flexibility of my jobs and the great people I work with.

Moses is walking through this well also but parenting a 16 year old playing baseball and running track who has a girlfriend and no drivers license is a continuing challenge:).

Thanks to so many for prayers, support, and special ways you have shown your love.  I will keep you informed.

Blessings in Christ

Ed

Ed Kaylor 
Associate Superintendent - Pastoral Care - EFCA Southeast
Associate Pastor - Shades Valley Community Church
Cell - (205) 903-6607