After posting the latest update, we received the following email from Dan, Kathy and Joel Dias:

Hallelujah!
That is a great report!  We continue to pray and lift you up, as Irene and her doctors prepare for battle.  We pray daily for a hedge of protection around Irene, and you, Dave ... for angels around her bed, and God’s own wisdom for her medical team.  We know that just as He did with Job, God has drawn a line between Irene and that which comes against her. It can only come as close as He will permit, and Irene is to rest secure in the knowledge that no matter what she sees (or doesn’t ... ), Jesus is still the Living Door.  None of His sheep can be snatched unwilling from His hand.

We love you,
Dan, Kathy and Joel

Thanks so much for the encouragement!