I just want you to know that this is my second attempt at this because my computer shut down on me.....UGH! That would be the first request....no more shutting down. :-)
Our day started out today at about 4:00 am and which we woke up and started getting ready for our big day. Kasi, well she slept until about 4:30. Good for her. It was hard to sleep last night at first when it started to really hit Kasi and she started to cry, and rightfully so. She is a strong little girl who has been through so much in her little life, she understands more than we even know. So we prayed together and she slept holding my hand all night. God is good....
We got up here to the hospital at about 5:30 this morning and walked into a very busy registration room. God is going to be very busy today giving peace to all those who need it! Kasi was at peace this morning which is another.....Praise God!
After the registry room we were put into a room in which they got Kasi ready, kindda. She had her blood taken, in case of her needing a transfusion, and they hooked up to a pump that will help circulate her blood around her legs. It is really like a big blood pressure cuff for her legs.
From there we went to the surgical waiting area. At this time she said "see you later" to her Grandparents and Ron and I went into the next room with her. I said a prayer with her because she once again started to cry, of course, and God gave her His peace. At that time Pastor Dave came in, while she was getting an IV that didn't work, bummer, and also had a great prayer with her. She then started to smile and be her funny self again. Not totally, but I was trying to help a little with that. They did give her a pretty pink surgical "hat" to wear and when I went into the room I asked them all to sign it and give it to her for a souvenir. They said they would, so she will be able to show you all the people that are in there for her during surgery.
One thing about Kasi's surgery that is different than most is the fact that they are going to have to check her legs and arms continually to make sure that her spinal cord is not compromised. This means that the anesthetic will be given continually through an IV instead of switching to gas. So, at the end of surgery the chances of her being on a breathing machine is greater than with gas. That is another prayer request for all of you....
She will be in surgery for at least 6 hours, but the 6 hours has not really started yet. They gave us a pager that will update us all of the time. And the nurse said that at the first update we can start the 6 hours. Also, when the "6 hours" is finished, she will still be in the room getting ready for the PICU, peds ICU. I put the 6 hours in quotes because the chances of her being in longer is pretty good. I will let you know as I get information.
I think that is all for now.....we are still waiting for the pager to go off, so don't start your watches yet. It will be a long day! God is with her. We can't ever be separated from Him or His power. He loves her more than you or even me!!!
Keep praying....God is good!
Love to you all!
Jodi
I will be updating again soon!
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