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7.27.2010

Surgery tomorrow

Just got off the phone with the schedulers at Duke Eye Center.  My baby will have her second eye surgery around 8:45 in the morning.

She's a trooper.  We've been talking about what's coming up this week for a few days now.  She's not thrilled to be going back again, but sighed and gave an "Okay" when we explained how it will help her continue to see.  Her glasses and patch have helped so much already that I think it makes it easier to understand.

As for me, I've done this once before.  (I wrote about it here).  I know I can do it again.  The surgery is minor and routine.  Still I must admit that I'm not looking forward to my time back in the waiting chair because anesthesia is anesthesia and I'm not going to pretend to like it.

This time though, I know that there are many out there ~ dear friends, loving family, and even folks who come by Fireworks and Fireflies on a regular basis to check what's going on with our little family ~ that are praying.  If you are one of those, THANK YOU!  Your prayers got us through last time and we covet them again this time.
Here are a few things on our hearts as we wait for surgery to be complete:
Darcy will not be anxious or afraid as this time she knows what the surgery center is.
Darcy will not be hungry before surgery.
Peace of mind for Ian and I as we wait.
Dr. F's hand to again be skilled.
Darcy will wake up gently from anesthesia.
Darcy will not experience nausea following surgery.
Quick recovery.
This half of the goiniotomy will get pressure numbers down to where they need to be and Darcy can avoid another eye surgery.

I'll post when we get home tomorrow...

17 comments:

Laurie said...

Thanks for letting us know, Kristi- I will keep Darcy (and your family) in my thoughts and prayers tomorrow. Update when you can!

Leslie said...

How can it already be July 28th? We will be thinking about you & praying for you tomorrow. Please keep us updated!

(And thank you for the meal last night. It was SO yummy (and healthy)!)

Michelle said...

Kristi, I will be praying for you and your family. Darcy is so beautiful.

Angela said...

Praying for you all.

Lisa said...

I haven't been in Bloggyland much lately...long story...but I'm glad I stopped by today. I'll be praying for your sweet little one!

Pam said...

I'll be praying for your sweetie. And her mama, too.

Amy Murphy said...

Darcy's surgery is on my list of top 2 things to pray about in the morning. I hope all goes well.

Jenn said...

I will be praying for Darcy, you and Ian. May God guide the hands of the wonderful team that will be taking care of her while she is at the hospital. May her days following surgery be restful and uneventful. May the peace of God be with you and Ian in the morning and while you wait.
Keep us updated on how everything goes.
<><
Jenn

Nicole said...

I will pray!!

Cindy M said...

We'll be praying! Love you, Darcy girl!!

Andrea said...

My alarm is set!

C.C. said...

Done! Please give Darcy a hug from Ms. C.C.!!

Traci said...

Praying for precious Darcy!!! And Mommy and Daddy! Love you guys.

Kathy said...

My beautiful, brave Darcy. Have been praying all morning. You are a special little girl.
Love, NaiNai

Ally said...

Will be thinking and praying for your sweet Darcy today! Keep us posted.

Jennifer Taylor said...

Praying for Darcy, and you as well as Ian! She is a special little girl and she is so brave!

Grandma Shultz said...

Hearing Kylie say that Darcy is "beautiful just the way God made her" was such a blessing. Darcy is beautiful and she is God's precious child. Am trusting that all of our prayers will be answered for this special little one.
Love, LaoLao