Surgery Day Update 1

6:30am  It poured heavy rain on the way to the hospital for Titus's surgery this morning. He wasn't allowed to eat since 2am so of course he was a bit unhappy about that! Jake and the same day surgery nurse were able to keep him busy with bubbles and pre-surgery checks. We had several nurses and staff stop in to see him before he went back, who can blame them with this face?!

Titus in his hospital gown watching the nurse blow bubbles

7:35am  I have to say, I have been anxiously and almost impatiently waiting for this day for quite some time. But now that it is here, I just want more time and cuddles with him. I feel like it just completely snuck up on me, and all the emotions, don't get me started. I cannot tell you how many time we have heard "the plan" for Titus, but the last time you know you are going to hear it, all the sudden your mind is racing with all the "what ifs", what does this mean, that mean? Risks all the sudden seem more pronounced. Its stomach aching. No one should have to hand their baby over....but we must. And we did with many tears. Not tears of fear or doubt, but tears of sadness that he has to endure this and of faith and joy that he will be in a better position once he recovers. 

8:00am  He is getting prepped now and we are anxiously waiting in a private family room, listening for the call that they are going to begin the surgery. Prayers. Many Prayers. 

Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion...-Phillippians 1:6.