Hope for Baby Bennett: Here we go!

Monday, September 13, 2010

Here we go!

They took him back about 10 minutes ago. They did have to pry him out of my arms, but other than that, it was our easiest sendoff yet. Please pray for a smooth surgery!!!

Snapped this pic while they were doing pre-op stuff this morning.
Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry

8 comments:

Libby McFeeSeptember 13, 2010 at 9:46 AM
I hope this goes as smoothly as possible for you, big fighter Bodie! Lots of love to your mommy, daddy, sister, and everyone who loves you! You are close in my prayers!
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AnonymousSeptember 13, 2010 at 10:19 AM
PRAYING, PRAYING, PRAYING. ALL OUR LOVE: NAIRI N FAMILY
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UnknownSeptember 13, 2010 at 10:20 AM
Good job Amy! I take it there weren't any tantrums thrown :). Praying for you and Dusk to patiently pace for updates, for Sierra to enjoy her time with the grandparents and for Mr. Bodie to continue his courageous fight. Olivia is rooting him on!
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Paula Mae (Hayes) TaulbeeSeptember 13, 2010 at 10:28 AM
Just a note to let you know we're praying for Bodie that the Doctors hands will be guided by God. Also praying for you and Dusk as you walk this road together with Bodie. My son doesn't have HLHS, but he is special needs and I know how stressful and scary it is when your baby is hurting and so fragile. Praying that God's peace that surpasses all understanding will surround you both and that you will feel His strength as He carries you through this.
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MerriSeptember 13, 2010 at 10:41 AM
Sending you love and prayers from Idaho, Bodie and family!
xoxo
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Jill September 13, 2010 at 10:46 AM
I am praying. Can't wait to hear that he did great! :o)
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AnonymousSeptember 13, 2010 at 11:13 AM
You were in our prayers!!! Go Bodie!! And Go Dr. Starnes!!! Kisses to you!!! Liam's Mom...
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Rebekah WilsonSeptember 13, 2010 at 2:35 PM
He looks so great! I can tell he has gained a lot of weight and he is going to surpass of your expectations!!!
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The Chosen Mothers by Erma Bombeck

Most women become mothers by accident, some by choice, a few by social pressures, and a couple by habit. Did you ever wonder how mothers of children with life threatening illnesses are chosen?

Somehow, I visualize God hovering over Earth selecting His instruments for propagation with great care and deliberation. As He observes, He instructs His angels to make notes in a giant ledger. "Armstrong, Beth, son, patron saint Matthew. Forrest, Marjorie, daughter, patron saint Cecilia. Rutledge, Carrie, twins, patron saint Gerard."

Finally, He passes a name to an angel and says, "Give her a child with cancer." The angel is curious. "Why this one God? She's so happy." "Exactly" smiles God, "Could I give a child with cancer a mother who does not know laughter? That would be cruel."

"But, does she have patience?" asks the angel. "I don't want her to have too much patience or she will drown in a sea of self-pity and despair. Once the shock and resentment wears off, she will handle it." "I watched her today. She has that feeling of self and independence that is so rare and so necessary in a mother. You see, the child I'm going to give her has it's own world. She has to make it live in her world and that's not going to be easy."

"But, Lord, I don't think she believes in you." No matter, I can fix that. This one is perfect. She has just enough selfishness." The angel gasps -"Selfishness? is that a virtue?"

God nods. "If she can't separate herself from the child occasionally, she'll never survive. Yes, here is a woman whom I will bless with a child less than perfect. She doesn't realize it yet, but she is to be envied. She will never take anything her child does for granted. She will never consider a single step ordinary. I will permit her to see clearly the things I see...ignorance, cruelty, prejudice...and allow her to rise above them." She will never be alone. I will be at her side every minute of every day of her life, because she is doing My work as surely as if she is here by My side." "And what about her patron Saint?" asks the angel. His pen poised in mid-air. God smiles, "A mirror will suffice."