out of surgery!

Dr Sidman just came.  He is very pleased with surgery.  It was a significant clefting and he feels very good about the closure.  He said his fellow was wondering if he would be able to close it the cleft looked so large to her.  His response?  "Watch this!"

It is so gratifying to work with a surgeon who treats his patients as dear children.  Dr. Sidman made as many comments about Emma as a person as he did about the medical procedure itself.  What a beautiful thing.

We should be summoned momentarily to go back and be with Emma as she wakes.  He said she will be very sore, especially on the area where he removed skin from the bone.  

I am praying for a steadfast heart.  Florence Nightingale with the faith of Joshua.

We should be in a room in a few hours.  We stay two nights.  

More soon.  I can hardly wait to see her. My heart is beating so fast right now..