Operating Room

Dad here. Bela had a really calm night and was so sweet this morning. We just got back from taking her to the operating room and that is never fun, we feel calm and at peace with everything. The anethesiologist emphasized how long our day was going to be so you might see periodic posts from Avery and I just to pass the time. Thank you again for all the prayers in our behalf.

And now mom... I just sat here for a couple minutes without knowing what to type... And that's just how I feel. No words really to explain the feelings, but it's a lot of emotions mixed up together. My nerves woke up with me this morning bright and early. Yesterday I was having a hard time with sending her off so 'perfect' to come back so beat up, but my mom corrected me and told me she's going off pretty beat up, and will come back more 'perfect' than she is now. At least that is the plan... So I'm trying my hardest to think that way, the postive way. This will make her better and stronger. It is still hard, and the tears still flow. They let me hold her and kiss her before they took her from my arms. She slept until just a couple minutes before they took her so i was very grateful for that.
They got a line in last night with ONE poke!!! It was the best IV experience yet. They also got blood from one stick too. She was all smiles after, watched cartoons for awhile (her favorite), and had a good nights sleep, even though they had to give her two baths in the middle of the night (she was NOT happy about being woken up for that). Everyone knows her around her, even down in the OR. THe anestesiologist team that took her knew her already and so that was nice.
So now we wait..

Comments

Doreen said…
Praying for your family today. Hope all goes well!
August 27, 2008 at 8:14 AM
Dana said…
You are in our thoughts and prayers - especially today! We love you guys and pray that you will continue to feel calm and be at peace. I'll keep checking back for updates on sweet Bela!!
August 27, 2008 at 8:19 AM
likeschocolate said…
We have been thinking of your family. We will to continue to pray for Bela and your family. We will also pray for the doctors. Hang in there. Roman family
August 27, 2008 at 8:45 AM
The Mason Family said…
Keeping Sweet Bela in my thoughts and prayers. Best wishes...

Shannon Mason
www.carepages.com
cp:CarlieMichelle
August 27, 2008 at 8:51 AM
Erin said…
Praying like crazy today! We know the Lord is watching over her and the doctors and she will come out better than when she went in. Hang in there!!!!
August 27, 2008 at 8:51 AM
Jennifer said…
We are all double and tripling our prayer power today for you and Bela. Between the Lord and her surgeons she is in the best possible hands! Thanks for keeping us updated today -- You are in everyone's thoughts and prayers. Love ya!
August 27, 2008 at 9:04 AM
Anonymous said…
WE're praying for you all day today and will keep checking for updates!
August 27, 2008 at 9:06 AM
Sally Jensen Interiors said…
I'm glad that you got to leave her in as peaceful of a way that you could. I have been thinking about you all night and all morning. I saw you called yesterday, I feel like I am calling at such a bad time...if you feel like talking I would love to, but for now prayers are with you and we can't wait for updates.
August 27, 2008 at 9:08 AM
Anonymous said…
We know you from a link on Angel Annabelle's site. We have a heart baby who is 7 months old. I just ache for you as you pass these hours while she is in surgery. I know so well the helpless feeling that is and will be praying through the day and anxious to hear how she is recovering. May you find comfort in the Loving Father who is holding her close every minute until she is back in your arms!
Mandy
August 27, 2008 at 9:22 AM
Matt and Jennae Porter said…
Thinking of you all day today and will be checking for updates. Bela is such a champ, if anyone can make it through this, it is her! Hang in there, mom and dad.
August 27, 2008 at 9:35 AM
Anonymous said…
I'm thinking of you all...don't know what else to say. Thanks for the updates!
August 27, 2008 at 9:36 AM
kbhull said…
Tanner and Avery,
We love you guys and you all are in our thoughts and prayers.


Billy and Kristy Hull
August 27, 2008 at 11:23 AM
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