Madeline's Appointment

First off let me say that Evan and I have been so very blessed by all the emails and phone calls we have received from all of you. It was as if all of you walked in the doors of the doctor's off ice with us this afternoon.

Maddie did GREAT! She cried a little at first because they took her away from mommy. But when we came together again it was all fine. They attached about 10 tubes to her stomach and chest and did some listening. We were moved to another room where the cardiologist came in to listen to Maddie's heart herself. The doctor decided it was best to do an ultrasound of Maddie's heart to see what exactly had changed or had not changed. We were taken into yet another room where the ultrasound machine was hooked up. It took a little longer than usual. Maddie isn't known for being still :) The doctor came back in and gave me some very good news. One of the three wholes has closed on its own. Thank God! The other two are still there at the top of one of the heart's chambers. These two holes could be closed with a surgery but because they don't pose a threat to her development as small as they are, surgery is seen as unnecessary. We asked that God make Maddie's heart whole but she is safe and healthy. And best of all, NO SURGERY!!!!! Our prayers have been answered! Maddie will go back to the cardiologist in one year. Her condition is listed as stable. We'd rather her be improved but no surgery is all that we need!!!

What a relief to have this day over. The whole time I was watching my daughter and wishing I could take her place. A comforting thought is that she will never remember any of this. She is my brave little girl! She charmed all the nurses with her smile and her piggy tails!!!

Thank you all for your prayers. Your out-pour of love was such an encouragement these last few days. God has blessed us with so many wonderful people in our lives.