Surgery: T minus 9(ish) hours and counting ...

[JulieKenner]

Well, surgery for Isabella Chenchen is scheduled for tomorrow (Friday) at 7:15 a.m.  I think she kinda sorta understands.  The being-three thing, coupled with the language barrier having only been here a few months, makes it hard to tell just how much she gets it.  But when I asked her what was happening tomorrow, she pointed to her mouth and made the sign for sleeping.  So I figure that's a good indicator (she's having a cleft palate repaired - more about which is discussed on my other blog, <a href="http://writes-and-wrongs.blogspot.com">http://writes-and-wrongs.blogspot.com</a> -- you can just read the posts with label "Red Thread" or "Cleft Issues").

After the surgery, it's drinkable foods only for TWO weeks, and "no-nos" on her arms (restraints so that she can't bend at the elbow and get fingers (or things) into her mouth.  Fingers crossed we can make a game of this!!<br><br>Any and all good wishes for surgery and recovery appreciated!<br><br>And now, I'm off to bed. 

Probably will not be online much over the next few days ...

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[gspd]

Mar. 1, 2007 at 11:04 PM Father, I pray that Your love will surround this family....be with them as they go thru this surgery...guide the drs hands and help them to know who is the true physican.... I pray that You Lord will pour Your healing oil over this child....cause every part of her body to work the way You designed it to......Help her to heal quickly and give this entire family a peace that passes all understanding....remind them Lord of how very much You love them.....in Jesus name...AMEN

[Kajenloca]

Mar. 2, 2007 at 11:07 AM Julie, I am saying prayers that God will embrace your whole family during this time. I hope Isabella heals quickly and that you can find peace. I know how consumed with worry a Mommy can be. Keep us posted!