Well, I just returned from the pediatrician and had the joy of calling Victoria in San Diego to share the remarkable news that Willow's surgery is still "on" for this Wednesday. In spite of her morning cough and occasional runny nose (or as Dr. Maria, the girls' pediatrician, says, "I don't see any huge globulars of snot." - remember, we refer to them as "slobbies"), everyone's feeling like we should go for it. Other reasons to just march ahead are that her surgeon, Dr. Cedars, is now booked all the way through the Christmas Holiday (and according to him this surgery ideally should have occurred a year ago), and the fact that we're heading into the cold and flu season (I'm not sure we ever got out of that in our household). These circumstances greatly diminish Willow's chances of finding that perfect window to proceed after Wednesday. Needless to state, Victoria was shocked and excited both at the same time, as was I. Of course Willow has no idea what's in store for her.
So, now more than ever, we really need your prayers. Specifically, that Willow's health would continue to improve this week, that the surgery would actually happen (the surgeon could "call" it if he determines she's not well enough on Wednesday), that her recovery would be swift and as painless as possible, and that our family would have extra measures of patience because I'm sure we're all going to be real tired (Victoria plans to stay at the hospital for a few days while Willow heals).
Hopeful & Grateful in Christ,
Tom (& Victoria)
PS: In case you've forgotten from one of our previous posts, I've posted the surgery technique at the bottom of this blog page so you can get a sense for what's going to transpire this week.
1 comment:
SWEET! i am so glad that Willow is healthy enough to have the surgery :) Krugg family is in our prayers and can't wait to hear how God will provide for you all again :) love mariam for all
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