Road to Recovery

Zoe did great today!  She did better than anyone expected, and she was able to start recovery much quicker than anyone anticipated too...mostly due to a very unusual event during surgery.

Dr. Swift performed the first procedure (of several anticipated steps) of the surgery and immediately saw results.  The pressure that has been causing all of the issues was relieved almost instantly.  He even showed us the video from his iPhone.  That's it.  It shocked him most I think!  He said it was not something he was expecting.  He was very pleased and also said that it shaved off 2-3 hours of surgery.  Outstanding news!!

Unfortunately, Zoe woke up pretty hard from all of it.  I was thankful to be with her immediately following the surgery because the pain was just awful.  She was in and out and not responding to anything.  Jay is definitely parent-of-the-year...I went to be with our musical cast and crew tonight at the first dress rehearsal, and he stayed with Zoe as they settled into her room in the PICU.  Grammy, Papa John, and Jenna all took shifts tonight too.  So thankful for all of Zoe's support system...couldn't do what I do without ANY of you!!

We will have more information in the morning, but I just wanted to tell you all how God has been glorified throughout this entire day.  He did more than we could think of or ask for, and we were peaceful about it all.  We are thankful for the our Prestonwood family who went above and beyond today, our sweet family who sat in the various waiting rooms and sent food and brought treats, and our amazing Lovejoy family and friends who visited and touched base all throughout the day.  You are all loved and such a blessing to us. 

She may be able to head home tomorrow (maybe!!)...talk about a wonderful birthday present!!!  She is a trooper and such a sweetheart...can't wait to get her feeling better!!