It's on Like Donkey Kong!

I just got word today, Ada's surgery is going to be on July 7th. That is this coming Monday. Finally! Now I totally have major anxiety. I was fighting for this now that I have a date, I'm not so sure I want to go through with it. I know that she needs it and will be so much better off, it just scares me to death. I pray that the Lord will bless Ada, and I pray that he will give me the strength to bear the stress. It will be so good to get this surgery behind us. Thank you to all that have been there for me and my family. Thank you to those who have listened to me complain. I am a big boob. We could not have gotten this far without good support from family and friends! Woo hoo! It's on like Donkey Kong!

Just to keep everyone informed, I finally talked to Ada's cardiologist today. He had informed me that he had talked to the surgeon to get her back on the surgical schedule. (Did she get lost in the shuffel? who knows) He gave me a number to reach him directly, which I greatly appreciated. He told me to call if I had any questions or concerns. I also called the surgical coordinator. She said that she had faxed a schedule to Dr Hawkins (the surgeon) and he was supposed to get back to her. So all in all, I should hopefully hear by Friday. Wow! I still don't feel like I can breathe. Last night I got so overwhelmed that Andy and I decided to go to the temple. We did initiatories. I have never felt so loved in my entire life. The spirit was amazing. I had forgotten all that we are promised by our Heavenly Father. He loves us so much. He loves me! I walked out of the temple feeling renewed. Maybe I needed to go to give me a jump start for today. I think that I got a lot accomplished today. A lot of phone calls were made and I hope that the ball is now rolling. Oh by the way Torie Christofferson did Ada's and my family's pictures. Her blog is toriejanephotography.blogspot.com if you are interested.

Jealous

I know that I just posted last night, but I have to get this off my chest. I called the surgeon's office today to get "a feel" for how the schedule looked for this week. The coordinator (who I am sure is sick of hearing from me) still didn't have an answer for me. She said that Dr. Hawkins had been in surgery all morning and that she didn't have a chance to talk to him yet. I thanked her and hung up. Tears came to my eyes, he had been in surgery all morning. Someone else had their surgery behind them. I was jealous of these people. Their child's heart surgery was over. I wanted so badly for it to be Ada. My nerves are shot, I am tired, and I want this to be over. I don't mean to complain, but I really want this surgery to be behind me so that I can move forward with my life, so that I can come out of hiding with Ada. I pray that all will work out.

Physical Therapy

This is called a corner chair. Ada's physical therapist brought this by. We will get more aggressive with therapies after her surgery, but she said that we can start with this. It is a modified bumbo chair, but it gives her more support that she needs. She loves it as you can see. She is strong and is rolling from her back to her tummy now. She cracks me up. No news yet from the surgeon or his team. Hopefully we will hear this week.

Frustrated

I got a phone call today from Primary Childrens Hospital. They are postponing Ada's heart surgery. The surgeon had a family emergency. So now it's postponed indefinately. I don't have a date yet. What an emotional rollercoaster. I had prepared myself emotionally for this, so now here we go again. I have to trust that the Lord knows whats best. It's just so hard waiting..........and waiting...........

Boating! I love summer!

Last Saturday Sam and Emily invited us to go boating with them. They had just bought a new boat and we went and tried it out. The kids had a ball! Cole wanted Sam to "go fast!" The water was cold, but refreshing. I found out just how terrible of shape that I am in. I could not hold on to the tube for very long, and yes I was sore for a couple of days. Thanks Sam and Em for a fun filled Saturday!!! We love you guys. P.S. I am definately not ready for swimsuit season, everything is floppier than I remember it being.