October 23rd

Today is the first day after Ben's surgery and overnight he did really well. Praise God!! Currently his oxygenation ('sats') are really good and his heart rate came down overnight like the doctors wanted it to. They are planning just a few minor changes on his medication doses today, but the main goal is to let him rest. This morning, I came around to check on him and was able to catch rounds with the doctors. They were also quite impressed with how he is doing so far. After rounds, I went into his room and he was very calm and peaceful and opened his eyes and was just looking around taking everything in. Our son has been the most amazing gift and has taught us so many things it's incredible. Today, along with prayers for Ben, I'm going to ask of all our family and friends to take a little bit of extra time out of their busy schedules and focus on the good in their lives....(read an extra bedtime story, play for 5 more minutes when the kids ask, make time for your significant other.... and just REALLY enjoy and be thankful for what you have)....as that's our plan for the day as well. We really appreciate everyones love and help...(we also want to thank Chris and Dianne for watching the girls for us yesterday). Today is a good day.....