Surgery

It was a bit surreal this morning. I sat by my sleeping baby's bed, alternating between his sweet face and looking out at a beautiful view of the arch in a reddening sky. Knowing the day we were about to face it was just a moment that will forever be ingrained in my mind.

Blaze awoke a bit later. He seemed amazed to see both grandmas, mom and dad around his bed. He was happy to see us. The hunger awoke in him before too long and the nurse let me hold him. I was grateful.

We took Blaze down onto the surgery floor at 7:45 this morning. He went into the surgery area at 8:00 a.m. They let me carry him down, then he snuggled down into a doctor's arms and was carried back into surgery. They just called a few minutes ago to say that they had started the surgery. It should be about four or so hours now.

Before they took him, Tim and I were standing there with Blaze in the holding area. I had a refrain from an old song in my head, "I have the peace that passes understanding down in my heart..." And it's true. We're very calm and feeling peaceful this morning. Thank you for the prayers!

I will let you know when Blaze is out of surgery, or if we hit any snags along the way.

Joy