Surgery Day Part 1

We just watch Max march off to surgery in his little yellow socks, blue hat and backless gown! He is so excited--not a bit scared. When we got here we explained that he would need an IV to help him sleep. He was really worried about that, but when we visited with the anesthesiologist he explained that he could give him a mask to put over his face with medicine that smells like candy. He told Max that all he needed to do was breathe in and smell the candy and he would drift off to sleep. No needles needed!! Max was thrilled to pieces and shook the doctor's hand to seal the deal.

To keep his mind off things we got him a few Star Wars figures and the Star Wars trilogy for him to watch while he recovers. He played and played while he waited to go back. He also clung tightly to his beautiful prayer shawl that Momma D knitted. Momma D worked so hard knitting it and then they passed it around at church while praying for Max. It's so special and Max loves it! He slept with it wrapped around him last night and wanted to make sure that it came to the hospital with him. And when it was time to go back for surgery he wanted to take it with him. Thanks, Momma D, for the tangible comfort and love.

We are all cozied up in a corner of the waiting room. They will update us throughout the surgery. Feel free to give us a call or send an email! And thanks again for all the prayers. We love you all!