Erin's New Surgery Date

Well, we finally have a new date...Sept. 19th at 7:30 am. Our first choice surgeon, Dr Tweddell, will be her surgeon. Erin's pre-op will be the day before, on the 18th. We were told that, while possible to get bumped again, it would be very unlikely. (Erin's also still first in line as a back-up for the 5th. In the unlikely event that another surgery spot opens up, in the next couple days, we'll be packing our bags at the last minute).

On Wednesday Erin had her final cardiology appointment. She has gained nicely and may make it to 12 pounds by the surgery date. She is slowly creeping into further heart failure, including some pulmonary hypertension now, but will be fine until the 19th. Our biggest prayer now is that she stay healthy and avoid any sickness from now till surgery date. Our poor kids' hands will be all dried-out from all the hand washing that we'll demand of them. But of course it's all worth it for little Erin.

Thanks once again for all the prayers!