Evie Ev.

Surgery went well today.

Dr. Reddy was able to repair the coarctation and transverse arch, as well as fix the VSD with four little stitches. We learned today that Evie has another heart defect--supra mitral membrane and an abnormal mitral valve. They were able to peel away the tissue of the mitral membrane (also called mitral ring) but we will have to continue watching the mitral valve. Let's hope and pray that it isn't an issue for a long, long time (like, never maybe?!)

It was a long day and an emotional day. Evie's surgery was what our surgeons called "textbook," which is amazing, but recovery is always a beast. Everett's stats have been all over the board, but by late tonight he was more stable. We are all exhausted, so he is snoozing at the hospital and Jim and I just got home to take a little nap (you know, like a night-time nap!)

We are grateful for surgeons, doctors, nurses and so many other wonderful hospital personnel that have dedicated their life to healing our son. We are grateful for family and friends that have been so loving, giving and thoughtful. Oh the stories I have told my journal about YOU! Thank you everyone. And we are grateful for a loving Heavenly Father that has blessed us with an overwhelming sense of peace and calm today. We couldn't have gotten through the day without it.

I'll post pictures of Everett and more updates tomorrow. Goodnight.