Surgery rescheduled... how nutty!

Some of you have heard by now, but Moriah's eye surgery was cancelled because she ate a nut. No, I am not kidding. As we were in the pre-op room discussing with the nurse what she drank that morning, she got into my purse and found some nuts at the bottom. Oh yes... she somehow had enough time to stick one in her mouth and chew. Steve was right next to her but helping me answer a question and didn't catch her until too late. Any solid food before surgery causes a risk of aspiration since she would be intubated, so the anesthesiologist was not willing to take that risk. In shock we left the hospital with directions to reschedule. It was quite the number of emotions we went through... esp. considering we were in KC and live 2 1/2 hours away. Thankfully Nana (in Holden) opened her home and watched the other kids for us, so we managed to enjoy the rest of our time there after getting over the initial shock.

Many ways to look at this... lesson learned, God's protection, and how to trust when we don't understand! SO many people were praying for Moriah that day that I have to believe there's a reason, even if we don't ever know why. Moriah is handling it like a trooper (after a frank discussion on why she really CANNOT eat anything before surgery!) and is still her upbeat, hilarious self. I am just praying that the crossed eyes don't cause her any more headaches.. she's had a few recently.

JULY 28th was the soonest we could schedule another surgery, unless there is a cancellation. If you would like to join us in prayer for her to get in sooner than that, we would appreciate it! Also pray that if God allowed this to happen because he plans on healing her, HIS will is done. Blessings & love to you all!!!