Long day....Longer days ahead

We really, really appreciate those that gave us our family time this morning!!

We had a wonderful visit from Trenton Luke this today. Although it was tough in some ways, it was so therapeutic for both me and Mark. Tough in the sense that we've missed so many days with our little man, he's talking so much more, his hair has really grown and I think he's gotten taller!! Also, for Mark, little T (like all kids) is a bundle of energy and for Mark, it made him that much more aware of his decreased energy at this point. If you've never been in this situation [with heart problems/particularly facing heart surgery] or had someone close to you in it, you most likely don't know or even understand the emotions, the depression and the lack of energy you feel as a patient. Your life takes on new meaning and new perspective and you realize just how fragile our lives truly are. All of these feelings are heightened when you look at your baby and he just wants to play and for the most part is oblivious to the situation.

We read to to him, colored with him and even went for a walk down to the lobby to see the birds and the fish! It was great to spend time with T and great for Mark to be able to get out of the room. We may have exerted it a little too much for him, especially since we didn't get to nap later on! But we're hoping it will help him sleep better tonight than Tuesday ;)

We have had a number of visitors this afternoon and it's been a good day. A little apprehension lingers in the back of our minds, but we are praying that since we went through the whole pre-op part already we will be stronger tomorrow. Mark is so ready to put on his jean and flip-flops...to sleep in his own bed, watch tv from his chair, and be free from wires, iv's and blood pressure cuffs! I'm ready to have my family all together......to be able to take care of my husband and baby! Thanks for all the prayers and love!!!