All I can say is WOW!

Seriously people of God, you are so amazing!  Your prayers cover us like a blanket!  As I sit here typing this at 5:15 look who is next to me...

We have never had such a quick, easy surgery and recovery. And we are HOME!!!!! She is eating pretzels and peanut butter and watching Dora.  She is wincing a little bit and just had her first dose of pain meds since surgery. 

She has one little (at least for her) incision on her right side and on her right ankle.  She is so brave.  I joked with her today and said "Sophie I want to be just like you when I grow up!" She seriously hasn't shed a tear. She squeezed my Momma's finger tight as they were taking off the nasty tape and removing the IV but never cried a tear.  In fact her first words to us in the recovery room were...."I want to go to the playroom!" What a trooper.

Here she is getting love from Grandma right before we got discharged from the hospital! She is so sweet!

This was right before surgery. The amnesia medicine makes her very loopy and makes her nose feel funny! She is always so cute in the adorable Tiger gown.  She did so good with fasting. She only asked for food once when she spied some cookies in the kitchen this morning. But who can resist asking for cookies?

This was actually waiting to get checked in at the hospital, she was dancing and singing praises to God. She kept saying she was excited to play in the cool play room. 

I show you these pictures to help you visualize the answers to your prayers. I don't have pics to show you of the people who prayed with us this morning or the church friend that stopped by to pray at the hospital.  I don't have pictures of the men praying for Craig and encouraging him at Men's bibles study and the church board meeting this week.  I don't have pictures of the ladies from church praying for us at bible study this morning and calling to offer to make meals for us.  I don't have pictures of the friend who is watching Grace and our dog (just in case we had to stay) and giving her a fun day so I don't need to worry about her.  I don't have pictures to show you of the fellowship and support of my parents and how we always laugh and laugh when we are together, they make the time fly by and keep away the anxiety.  I don't have pictures of all the Drs and nurses that were so amazing esp our surgeon who gave us an impromptu counseling session after surgery and we discussed a variety of subjects pertaining to Sophie's care going forward. He is always so kind and gracious to us, offering his time and wisdom.  But all those things happened and they happened because of all the prayer and concern from all of you.  I have no question that God is shaping Sophie to be a living testimony to his amazing love and grace.  I consider it my privilege to be her Mother and share this journey with you.  He blesses me continuously as do all of you. Thank you so much for your prayers. 

 And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. 2 Corinthians 9:8

Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has ascended into heaven.   Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess.  For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are —yet he did not sin.  Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. Hebrews 4:14-16

Then your light will break forth like the dawn,
and your healing will quickly appear;
then your righteousness will go before you,
and the glory of the Lord will be your rear guard. 
Then you will call, and the Lord will answer;
you will cry for help, and he will say: Here am I. - Isaiah 58:8-9

So happy to be home....
Amanda, Craig and Sophie

Getting ready...

Sophie goes into surgery #9 on Wednesday. For a quick recap of a whirlwind 3.5 years watch the little video above. Her surgery is scheduled for 12:30 and we will supposedly be coming home that night but I never count on definites.  We would again appreciate your prayers. Sophie is at an age where I am afraid to tell her we are going in to surgery because I know that at this point she will really KNOW what that means and I don't want her to be anxious.  I seem to do enough of that for both of us! Thank you for praying for us all along.  We have had so many answers to prayer along the way as evidenced in the video and on this blog.  I am eternally grateful to our Heavenly Father and to you my praying friends and family.  I will let you know how we are doing Wed night....