They took her from us around 7:15 this morning and my heart was ripped out of my chest. She screamed and cried the most pitiful cry because she did not want to leave her mommy. If you read our family blog you will know this is a big step for us...but man was it easier when she willingly left with the nurse for her cath last week. I had a meltdown right there in the pre-op room in front of everyone, but I have since recovered (and my husband wants me to put in here that I was in the arms of my loving, strong husband as I cried :)
We all went down to the food court area and attempted to eat some breakfast and now we are back in the waiting area. As I was typing they called our names and we got our first update - that they have begun the first incision. We should get several more updates along the way so I will try to pass those along.
"In Christ alone, my hope is found..." the words to this song are in my head today.
You are all in my prayers!
ReplyDeleteLove to all of you!
Angie Messer
Praying even harder Erica!! We love you!
ReplyDeleteKristi
Oh Erica, stay strong...GOD IS WITH HER!
ReplyDeletePraying for you and your family....
Marcy
Erica,
ReplyDelete"In Christ Alone"....that has been a very special song for me during some tough times.
I want to be there with you right now. My heart is so heavy.
I think I may just call you. I love you!
Erica, this is one that has been a favorite of ours during many different cicumstances....it fits any and all:
ReplyDelete"With your help I can advance against a troop;
with my God I can scale a wall!"
I got it out of another version that I really love...
"By my God I can leap over a wall....!"
Psalm 18:29
Love,
The Crane's
We are all praying for Little YouYou and your family!
ReplyDeletePraying for peace for your family and for wisdom for the doctors this morning. (hugs)
ReplyDeleteWe are praying for you and Clara YouYou. Peace for your family while you wait to hear news and steady hands and wisdom for the doctors as they take care of YouYou.
ReplyDeleteLove,
Michelle, Zachary(home sick), and Baba (grandmother in Japanese)
Evanne and I prayed last night for Clara You You, and one of the first things she said this morning was "Today is You You's surgery, right?" You're in our hearts and prayers all day.
ReplyDeleteLove,
Amy
Thanks for the update....."In Christ Alone" is one of my all time favorite songs.
ReplyDeleteI'm praying for you guys, my friend. I hope you are comforted today.
sherri
We are praying and thank you for keeping us informed. I do wish we were there with you. Hugs to you!
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Connie
Continuing to pray for You You! Thanks for keeping us updated! - Leslie (friend of Emily's)
ReplyDeleteBe strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Deuteronomy 31:6
All of us at work here are thinking of you and praying for Clara and her Mommy and Daddy. Many people have stopped by or emailed me to ask how things were going. I forwarded this blog.
ReplyDeleteMay the Lord calm your hearts,
Jenny
Hi Erica. This is Maria from SirsiDynix.
ReplyDeleteI had no idea (until today) you all were going through this. Clara is absolutely beautiful! I am thinking of you all.