Here we are...

It is hard to begin these sometimes because there is so much to say and I never know where to begin.  Yesterday I told you about what was going to happen to the best of my knowledge.  Now I will update you on where we are at in the process.
Last night was tough.  I "slept" with Kasi in her bed, but she had to get up every 10 mins to use the bathroom because of the medicine she was on.  They wanted her belly to be completely empty and I think they succeeded.  We did sleep from about 1:30-4:00 am and then it started over again.  She is very tired that is for sure.
This morning she was preped in a pre-op room where we all had the opportunity to pray with her.  She was very very strong!  She was smiling and talking to the Docs and nurses as they came in to ask questions and explain the day.  When the time came for her to go down they gave her sleepy meds and that is when she broke down.  She is such a special young lady who has to go through so much!  She knows God's peace, but they are very real about her long haul in front of her. 
One thing has changed from yesterday, and that is she will not be having the epidural.  Her back still has a significant curve to it and with the rods and screws they feel they could not take the risk at this time.  Although, they might revisit it later.  That means she will have to have a pain pump where she pushes the button for pain.  The problem with this is it is not ideal because the meds go through the whole body which can make it lazy.  It will be harder to get off the breathing machine with this pump.  In fact it seems like it is probable that she will be on the vent.  They also have to use a different kind of vent for this because they will have to inflate only one lung so they can move the other out of the way for surgery. 
We are doing okay right now. We are at peace right now, with a few tears of course. 
I will update more later.....surgery will start officially at 9:30
love you all!!!