I have been so humbled by the number of texts, Facebook messages, phone calls and emails that we have received in just the last few hours and feel so blessed to have so many amazing friends and family that are lifting us up and thinking of us tomorrow!
How powerful to literally know we have entire churches, bible study groups, friends and family all praying for us and the doctors tomorrow. My goodness we literally have people in Africa, Sirlanka and Toyko along with all across the United States all praying - talk about some power!!
My pre-op appointment went well today. It was really just an opportunity to ask any last minute questions then off for blood work, a physical and hospital pre-registation. Shout out thank you again to Carly for picking us up from the airport, taking us on a tour of the Gaylord Hotel and taking us to have an amazing hamburger for lunch at The Pharmacy. Also a shout out thank you to Sarah (Stephen's sister) who came down for some extra support. It was great to get to eat dinner with you tonight - thanks for the light, off topic conversation - I needed the distraction and the laughter!! Also thanks to mom for being here and Stephen's parents for holding down the fort at home.
We have to be at the hospital tomorrow morning at 5:15 (6:15 Florida time) and my surgery is scheduled to begin at 7:30 (8:30 Florida time). It should take about 3 1/2 hours. I am sure that Stephen will be updating Facebook throughout the day and has promised to write something here tomorrow night just to let everyone that doesn't have Facebook know how the day went.
We know that God has got this - we have said that all along. With that said, our human side is pretty terrified. Lots of continued prayers - for me, the little guy and the doctors of course....but also for Stephen, my mom and Sarah (Stephen's sister) who have the super hard job of waiting - which will be way harder than what I'm doing.
I'm excited to get back to this website once I'm able to actually remember who I am and what day it is - but until then....
Thank you again for the prayers - we are so blessed by all of you!!