It's so hard to believe that it has almost been a week since the operation~ It will be one week tomorrow. Tomorrow (as a matter of fact) also happens to be baby Robbie's first birthday! We don't have much planned for now. I think we'll have a party once he's feeling a little better. He is doing so well!! I can't believe how much better he is looking, and with the medication he is on, he can crawl, bounce and climb so fast I can hardly keep up! What a relief that everything is running smoothly. I dreaded the operation from the moment I knew that he was going to have it. Now after all is said and done, there was nothing to fear but fear itself. I am very proud of the way Dylan and I have discovered a routine for the amount of post-op. care Robbie required. All is well, and I thank God for every moment, even the most fearful ones.
Love, Barbara

Thank you for all of your prayers!
I don't have much time, but I wanted everyone to know that the surgery was successful. It was a "day surgery", so they let us leave the hospital almost as soon as Robbie woke up from the anesthetic. It has been an overwhelming week for all involved and we are all very tired. Robbie is on a myriad of medication for pain, bladder spasms, and antibiotics for preemptive measures. He requires 3-5 baths daily, but seems to be in great spirits! He really is a strong and resilient boy! We all love him so much and pray that the healing process will go smoothly. When I have a few more moments, I will write more. Again thank you all for your prayers!
Love, Barbara

Dear God;

Please hear my plea. I am so frightened about Robbie's surgery on Tuesday. I feel so alone. Lord, I ask that you please stay close to him, help him, comfort him if he feels any fear or pain. Please hold him tightly and keep him safe. God I ask that by your will, he will have a quick recovery. Please God, help me to have the courage, strength and ability to be attentive, comforting and unafraid of how to help Robbie through this fearful and turbulent time. I ask this in your name, Lord. Amen.