Surgery went well...hanging at the hospital

Prepping for Surgery

Catherine's surgery went VERY well yesterday!  Thanks everyone for your prayers!  She was in surgery about 4 and a half hours and is now recovering in the PICU.  Her surgeon stated that she "she already looks straighter" to him.  Praise God!  Complared to her last surgery, she is doing wonderfully!  She has had some pain and vomiting post-op but her color looks good and she has been able to move aroubd just a bit in bed, drink some fluids, and this morning she even ate a few bites of cracker.  Her brothers were able to come see her last night for a short time and this morning she had some big smiles for both Stan and I.  I can't tell you what joy it brings to my hear to see her smiling!  Later today she will move to a regular unit in the Children's Center and as soon as we get her really eating, she can work her way out of this place, maybe as soon as tomorrow or Monday!  Please continue to keep us in your prayers as she jumps the hurdle of getting up and out of bed :)