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Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Surgery

Owen is in surgery now.

We're hanging out in the cafeteria with my parents, Eric's parents, Pastor John and Eric's uncle Wayne.  Evie's soaking up the attention.

Owen did great.  Was happy to play while we waited.

Versed did its job.  He was so loopy.

they had me put a catheter in to stay in since it is such a long procedure.

He did so great.  Took his new stuffed Thomas back with him.  (Thanks Millers!)

Good news:  They say he "shouldn't" be on a vent when he comes out.  I am soooo relieved!  As I was worried what it would be like to see him like that.  So when he's awake they'll let us go back to recovery to see him.

Also, Boaz says we might be able to go straight to the floor and not have to stay in the PICU.  There are lots of sick kids in there and the hospital is pretty full, so he thinks it might be best to just go straight to the floor if he can.

Well, I'll update more when I know.

Felt incredible peace yesterday and today.  A little anxious last night getting everything set and packed.  But today, mostly feeling relief that things are underway.

7 comments:

  1. By Heather Hysell — Mar 23, 2011 12:10am
    Praying

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  2. By Penny Haines — Mar 23, 2011 9:00am
    Dear Eric & Jen-
    My heart ached as I was praying for you guys early this morning. Praying for you, grandparents and everyone involved with Owen's surgery today. May you feel His presence as you wait...
    Love, Penny

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  3. By Julie Adams — Mar 23, 2011 10:11am
    Owen's buddy Noah is thinking about him and praying for him. We had a little talk in the car this morning on the way back from physical therapy.
    "Is he going to be in the hospital for a ling time?"
    Me: "6 days."
    Noah, "Is that a long time?"
    Me: "One day more than your stay in the hospital. Do you think he's going to have to lie still and watch cartoons for a few days?"
    Noah: "Yeah. Can we go see him? Is he at the hospital right now?"
    Me: "He is at the hospital right now but we can't go see him cause he's at a different hospital far away."
    Noah: "oh."

    We are thinking about you Jen and the whole Potter clan and praying the surgery goes wonderfully.

    -Your friends Julie and Noah :)

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  4. By Don Sprague — Mar 23, 2011 10:18am
    Praying for Owen and the Doctors and all giving him care. Also praying for you both that God will carry you threw. In His love,

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  5. By Becky Hartley — Mar 23, 2011 11:29am
    Praying for you all today!

    Joe and Becky Hartley

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  6. By Carol Shank — Mar 23, 2011 11:50am
    Holding the medical staff, Owen and each of those waiting in prayer. May you continue to know His Peace and strength as you wait. Then on to recovery what a wonderful thought.
    In Christ,
    Carol

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  7. By Marne Dekkers — Mar 23, 2011 12:32pm
    I woke up thinking about you guys and you've been on my mind all day... Praying for peace and patience as you wait.

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