Waiting - Day 3

Thursday, we had a very laid back day. There were no major tests or really anything scheduled for that day so we got to relax and enjoy the day.

My sister, Elissa, came and visited and actually got me out. We went to Walmart to pick up a few things that we will need with our extended stay here.  And we went to lunch.  It was good to get out and we actually had a lot of fun hanging out for a couple hours.  It has been a long time since we've been able to do that.   

We were able to get a stoller and take Alivia for a walk around the hospital.  It was a beautiful day down here in SLC. We went and spent a little time out on the roof sitting area outside and we visited the garden area down at the main enterence.  It did a lot for our spirits to be able to get out and get some good sunshine.

In the afternoon, the surgeon came in the visit with us and explain in a bit more detail the Kasai procedure that he would be doing.  He was very straight forward and honest with us.  He also showed a lot of confidence.  Ryan and I both agree that he helped to make us feel even more peace about what is happening and about the surgery.

We again talked to a lot of family and friends. We are so blessed to have so many of both family and friends in our lives.  They are just stepping right up and taking care of what needs to be taken care of at home.  We are thankful that we were able to call on them to take our kids in an instant.  We know we are loved and are being prayed for and our other kids are being watched out for while we are gone.  Again, the feeling of peace.

We went down to the cafeteria last night to eat dinner. While down there, we ran into an old high school friend and his parents. He has a son that has been here for a while.  It was nice to see some familiar friendly faces. We sat and had a good visit with them for a while.

It was a good day.

The tears still come unexpectedly, but like I said, we are at peace with what is happening. Besides, we have it in good word, that we can handle this.  We won't be given more than we can handle. It will be a struggle....it already has been this week, but we'll get through it and we'll continue to have faith and move forward with life and whatever challenges are ahead for us.

Alivia's surgery is scheduled for 11:30 Friday so please remember us in your prayers and I will update this when I can.  Again, thank you to everyone that has been praying and showing support to us. We love you all!