Report on Madeline...

Thanks for all the many prayers today...Madeline did great and her surgery ended up being less intense than the surgeon anticipated. We talked to Kelly several times throughout the day and Madeline was doing good each time we talked to her...she could tell when the pain medicine would begin to wear off because Madeline would get somewhat restless...more so...just couldn't get comfortable with all the many IVs, etc.

The last time we talked to Kelly, Madeline was resting peacefully and Kelly was going to attempt to get a little rest herself...they are in ICU tonight with hopes of moving to a regular room tomorrow. She does anticipate tomorrow to be a little more difficult as Madeline will be out of "lala" land and will be ready to move around...unfortunately, they will have to keep her somewhat calm and contained. We all know that is easier said than done with children.

I debated posting the below picture, but I decided I would. It made me feel better to see her look "ok" and "peaceful". Oh...the headpiece...that thing had to go...Kelly said Madeline was having no part of it so the doctor said to just take it off!