Most of you we've talked to and you know what we're facing this year with Ethan's health. Last July we found out he has a hole in his heart. The Cardiologist was hoping he would grow and we would be able to do the less invasive repair surgery. Unfortunately he did not grow enough and the hole is actually bigger and they are unable to do a easy repair. This is hard news to receive. Our little guy will be needing open heart surgery this year. I haven't wanted to think about it or even schedule the surgery. Its very upsetting to me and I have just been ignoring it. I know that the surgery is common and very successful but when it comes to my little Ethan I just am so scared. I know that God loves him more than I ever could and He has him in His care. I'm going to be doing a lot of praying the next few months so that I can push away the worry and anxiety. Last night I didn't sleep well and spent a lot of time in Ethan's bed praying over him while he slept. Our big prayer is that the hole will be healed by God and we have faith that He can do that. But we know that He might not and we just are praying every day that the doctors will have steady hands and minds. We pray for Ethan's body to be strong and heal quickly and without complications.
This morning I called the cardiologist and put the surgery on the calendar. We scheduled it for October 11th. We wanted to wait til the fall so we can enjoy a fun summer and thought that hopefully we will be settled into our new home by them. He will need to rest at home for 3-4 weeks which is going to be hard. He is a energetic little guy! Also hoping that with Brendan and Carter both in school it will be easier to take it easy at home during the day. He will probably be in the hospital following surgery for about a week and then resting at home 3-4 weeks. Its a really big deal. We are so thankful for supportive family and friends! Thank you for all your prayers, words of encouragement, and support. We will be needing a lot more of it as October comes closer.
If you have any questions feel free to send me an email.
Love,
Megan and Charlie
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