Today was pre-op day at the hospital. While Isabelle got some tests done, we had a chance to meet with the surgeon. After listening to his thorough explanation of the what will happen tomorrow and the possible complications, the heaviness of what will happen to her finally dawned on me. Perhaps it's because we've known since November that this day would come, the idea had become normal– something I didn't even blink at. And because we were so relieved at the recent news that she is indeed a candidate for surgery, we were (for lack of a better word) excited, because we've known for a long time that she absolutely must have this surgery. Yet it's a lot more daunting now.
She's not a "simple" or routine case, like most other children who are born with these defects. The damage to her lungs and vessels makes it more complicated. It also makes the recovery time longer. We'd packed enough for one week, but now it sounds like the complexity of her case might have us here closer to two. We'll see. Please pray for all four of us to be loving and gracious with one another during this time in the hospital.
Little Isabelle is sound asleep next to me–having no idea what tomorrow will bring. Yet we're just going to have to remind ourselves that it will all be worth it when her little heart is fixed!
P.S. FYI she will start her surgical prep sometime around 6AM tomorrow morning.
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