March 4, 2009

Dr. Tong, our cardiologist, was very pleased with Blaze today! He had gained almost a full pound since he left the hospital. Tim told Dr. Tong that Blaze was "eating like a hoss". Dr. Tong was happy to hear that and said Blaze was just making up for lost time. Everything looked good. I can stop dressing the wound every day now. (The tape is not friendly to Blaze's skin.) We will just put rubbing alcohol on the incision now to keep the germs at bay. We shall see how it goes! Everything looks great! We are thrilled!

Some have emailed asking about my birthday. It was wonderful, thank you!!! I got to go to church with my baby!!! YAY!!! We sat in the back. Until he's completely healed, he can't go into the nursery. Melissa got to come, too! It was so great to be there with my family! AND the fact Tim and I could go together...that had not happened in a long time. He and I had been taking turns going to church, while the other stayed home with Blaze. What a blessing! That afternoon my mom, grandmother and younger brother came to visit. Tim fixed a wonderful fajita lunch for us. Mom brought a cake. It was so nice. Blaze was such a charmer. I kept thinking "What a difference a year can make!" Thanks to those who sent cards! It was so sweet and thoughtful!

Speaking of sweet and thoughtful...we have some wonderful people who have been making dinners for us and bringing them to the house. It has been such blessing to be able to get back in the swing of things with Blaze and not have to worry about what is for dinner! We are so grateful for your generosity and caring concern.

The radio interview went well. The time flew by and it was over before we knew it! It was a tremendous opportunity to give praise to God for how amazingly well our heart baby is doing. My brother said, "I would never have known he had surgery by looking at him." He is filled to the brim with life and energy...and a voracious appetite!

Now if only we could get the miracle boy to sleep at night! HA!

Love to you all, Joy