On the Road to Recovery Once More

   Here we are once more spending the night at the hospital, on the road to recovery. We thank God that Joel's surgery went well with no complications and that both Marvin and I can be here with him to hold and comfort him during this difficult time.

   For us, these fingers and toes surgeries have been harder than the cranial vault expansion surgery. The big foam pads wrapped around Joel's arms and legs make it hard to move him around and the pain seems much worst for him. He has been pretty calm most of the afternoon though, all things considered, with a few crying episodes here and there.

   The plan is to head home tomorrow morning after Dr. Fearon checks him once more. We will be very happy to be in the comfort of home, but are grateful for the team of people here at Medical City who are always so kind to us.

   Thank you for your prayers for our family! Please keep praying for us!

Before surgery

Right out of surgery