Two more sleeps

As of tonight we have two more sleeps until Zachary’s heart surgery.  We are overwhelmed with the out pouring of love from everyone.  Thank you to everyone who is praying and has given gift cards and other gifts.   We are beyond thankful to you all.

As Wednesday approaches we are all more anxious.  Josiah and Micah are definitely feeling the stress as well.  The boys have brought up the surgery and asked specific questions as they think about them. We answer honestly without being brutal.

Questions like "Will they use a knife to cut my chest open?" If I say yes, every time he sees a knife, he will think about his surgery. If I say No, I am lying.  But if I say they use special tools to designed to help keep you strong, I answered the question without stepping on a landmine. We have had to pause and think about our words a lot these last few weeks.

We would like to ask for prayer specifically for the older boys.  That they can just enjoy VBS and then basketball camp next week. 

We will update you all as we get them during his surgery on Wednesday.

Me: Remember Zachary, smile nicely as you walk down the aisle for Uncle Daniel's Wedding.