LIKE THAT MATTERS WHEN WE HAVE TO HAND OVER OUR INFANT TO HAVE THEM OPEN UP HER HEART, STOP IT, MAKE ALL HER BLOOD GO THROUGH A BY-PASS MACHINE, AND THEN REPAIR HOLES IN IT!!!!!!
But still....
Should I wear my new awesome, I'm having a mental crisis, WE CAN DO THIS! pair of shoes?
*Brief interlude: Yes, we let our kids write on the kitchen floor with Sharpie pens. Yes, we will be addressing the spelling errors that are now in Sharpie on the kitchen floor.We're going to rip the whole thing up at some point in the future so it will be all good.
I will not let the kids write with Sharpie on the new kitchen floor. Mental note: Say that out loud to said kids in case they think this is now an option for the future as well as the present. *
Or should I wear my 'I'm going to pace the halls, run around the block and in general wear out the floor so I don't lose my ever lovin' marbles thinking about what's going on behind closed doors' tennis shoes?
I wonder what Stacy or Clinton would say? What do you say?
13 weeks ago I was packing a different kind of bag and NEVER in a million years would've imagined this.
Oh well.
Make it easy on yourself: no extra decisions that don't have to be made. Wear the cute shoes, bring the tennies and socks in a tote. Carrying you, Charlotte, and the rest of the family in my heart these days. ((((Faith))))
ReplyDeleteListen to Stephanie. She is wise. Wear the cute ones, bring the comfy ones. Love you, love your people. Praying big.
ReplyDeleteWear the pretty ones....Downs Syndrome is not allowed to also steal your love of shoes.
ReplyDeleteKick DS in arse and wear the first pair...heck..wear stilletos to.show DS it will NOT a win.
You got this love....
Andrea
Pretty, new shoes. Take the others just in case you need to bolt for a bit, and then put the pretty ones back on.
ReplyDeleteI'm praying for you guys (((hug)))
Take the back up pair. Praying for you guys too.
ReplyDeletePrayers for sanity and overwhelming peace for you all and wise decisions by the Doctors.
ReplyDeleteI'm with Stephanie. Wear the pretty shoes Faith and bring the comfy ones.
ReplyDeleteI agree. Wear the cute ones. Take the comfy ones. :)
ReplyDeleteI agree with everyone else....wear the cute ones!! Bring the comfy ones. Praying for you guys!!!
ReplyDeleteStephanie is right, which is hard for this flip flop lover to admit. :)
ReplyDeleteWear the cute ones. I remember thinking the most off the topic things as I planned on handing my live over to a surgeon I had met twice prior. Just wanted to let you know you are in our prayers. My Emily was 8 months old when she had her OHS. She was there for six days and came home on Halloween. Best treat I have ever received. She will turn 5 in March and has a beautifully working heart. Love to you!!
ReplyDeleteI am going to sound like a broken recorded: I agree with Stephanie. I am sending a ton of prayers your way. Prayers for your precious little girl, for your family, and for the medical staff.
ReplyDeleteSending you much love, and prayers for all of you as you embark on these next days. There may be a time where you aren't even aware if you are wearing shoes, so best to have cute ones on your feet. We'll be checking in and holding you in our hearts.
ReplyDeleteCame over via Heidi's blog. Those are awesome shoes.
ReplyDeleteOver from MT Hope... Okay, I'll be the one. From a BTDT-mom of a complex heart defect little boy, I'll say it. Be comfy. You're feet will thank you after a seemingly unending day. My heart goes out to you along with many prayers for a successful surgery. Be encouraged that God is the true surgeon and His handiwork is exceptional already.. she is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWe're the Hayes family, we homeschool, and we also have a heart child. I have been where you are right now--The night before the big surgery. My son was born with TGV (Transposition of the Great Vessels) and a VSD. His repair took place when he was 10 days old, came home after 3 weeks and is a healthy 7yo today. He had a pacemaker implant this past Sept. b/c of rhythm issues and his energy level has skyrocketed! I am amazed everyday when I look at him and see evidence of God's grace in our lives.
ReplyDeletePraying for your sweet one and peace for your whole family!
I had your same every feeling and thought almost 6 years ago when I had to hand over my Kayla for OHS. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. I have walked in your shoes (though yours are cuter than the ones I wore :) ) Just keep the faith and the rest of us will keep the prayers flowing. (((hugs)))
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