Still in Georgia

So, life happens. Shortly after my last post, Micah had a recurrence of a previous pneumothorax (a partial collapse of a lung). He had been told it could happen again, but this isn't the very best time or place! So, we spent a few hours at a clinic and then an ER, returned there this morning (the doctors are all very capable and helpful, and the costs are amazing--so far, for exams by several doctors, two types of X-rays, an EKG and blood tests, maybe $30), and here's the scoop as of now: The pneumothorax is present, it has grown a bit since yesterday, and we're to go back on Sunday so they can look at it again. It may resolve itself, or they may have to drain it with a tube. The problem is flying--it isn't a good idea to fly in this condition. One doctor we talked to said that even after it is drained, Micah should wait another 2 weeks before flying.

As I write this, it's the middle of the night in the U.S. A little later, we'll try to reach doctors and insurance there to get more information. We could take bus and train through Istanbul to get to Berlin without flying, but all of that will wait at least until we know more on Sunday.

In the meantime, I ask for your prayers for Micah (who is feeling pretty well except for some chest pain--he's still able to walk around town with us), and for us as we try to figure all of this out. Don't worry overly much, at worst it will just take longer to get home. I'll try to update when we know more. If you want to reach me, use mplsbf@visi.com.