CDH Reherniation Surgery #4

Tomorrow is the big day - Clay will be going into surgery at 7am tomorrow, Friday, June 9th, with Dr. Kays at the Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital in St. Pete, FL. We have already made our way down to Florida and have been able to enjoy a few days of fun before the not-so-fun surgery and recovery time. 

Clay has been in good morale overall, just nervous to be under the care of a new doctor that he doesn't know as well. He really amazes me with how well he's handled this looming date of surgery. I know we'll all be a ball full of nerves today though, as we move into a room at the Ronald McDonald House - it's all feeling more real. We are asking for all your good thoughts and prayers for Clay, his doctors and care team, and all of us family too, as we get him patched back up again. 

Pray that the doc is able to find the best tissue to adhere the gortex patch to, so that he will not have another reherniation! Pray that his organs and bowels that are being moved around are shifted safely and without obstruction or injury. Pray that Clay's recovery is quick and goes smoothly, and that his mind is at ease. We were told to expect to stay here for at least 2 1/2 weeks for surgery and recovery. We are a family of home-bodies so we're all already homesick lol. I am proud of us though, for taking the plunge and making this trip happen, even when it's not easy to be away from comforts of home, or for Eric to be away from work for so long. I pray we've made the right decision and it will all be worth it for Clay to be seen by the CDH specialty team and that this is exactly what he needs to help him live his most fullest and healthiest life. 

Thank y'all, as always, for loving and praying and lifting up our family. We always appreciate you all! I'll update again after surgery. Peace and love, dear friends!