Tuesday, April 21, 2009

We're Here...

Gavin spent some time at the beach last night before is long stay at the hospital.
Arriving at the hospital f0r Pre-Op

We arrived yesterday at 1:00 pm. We enjoyed the afternoon at the beach and had some yummy Mexican food for dinner. We checked in at the hospital at 8:30 this morning. Gavin had blood work, chest x-ray, sedated echo cardiogram, and EKG. We had a conference with the nurse practitioner and Dr. Peter. Filled out the paperwork... if I never have to sign a "consent" form again, I would be one happy mama! Then we took a tour of where we will be tomorrow. Gavin was able to come back with us to the hotel for the night. He gets to have his favorite meal for dinner... pepperoni pizza and ice cream. We will check-in at 5:30 am for surgery at 7:00.

Of course we ask for your prayers for our son. Today has been a rough day, it is starting to hit home. Thanks again for all the support. Mitzi will keep the blog updated tomorrow.

22 comments:

The Simmons Family said...

Of course we will be PRAYING for Gavin tomorrow and will check for updates frequently!!

Enjoy the pizza and Ice Cream!! MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM

allison said...

We'll be praying for you all...you are certainly on our minds. Good luck, & by the way he looks so cute at the beach!

Cassie said...

Lots of prayers coming your way from Dallas! And I agree, he looks SO cute on the beach!

Thinking of you!

Anonymous said...

Your entire family is in our prayers. We're believing with you for everything to be successful! God is faithful! Looking forward to updates. Love, Tricia

Anonymous said...

LOTS OF LOVE........WE ARE THINKING OF YOU SO MUCH!!!!!!!!!

The Voss Family

Drea said...

My thoughts, prayers, and lots of good vibes are with you today and especially tomorrow.
HUGS~~~
Drea

Sarah Lou said...

I stopped and prayed as soon as I read your blog. God Bless little Gavin's heart and your family. He is faithful.

Kristen OQ said...

Thinking about all of you and sending lots of prayers up for you. We love all of you...thanks for the update. (he looked so cute at the beach!)

lhall said...

Hi Faith and family, we don't know one another, but through the power of the blogworld i found you and your story. wanted you to know that I'm praying for you guys tonight and in the days to come.

Angela said...

You are in my prayers! I also love your new blog makeover!!

Suth-ern Mama said...

We will be praying for you, Gavin! It has been a week of prayers for so many of our little heart friends and God has been a healer and protector of all. We are excited to see what God is going to do for you, Gavin! Praise be to God!

The Sutherland Family

courtney said...

Hi Faith....I found your blog through Traci's (sweet cheeky--she designed my blog, too). We're praying for you and your sweet, precious boy. I pray for wisdom for the doctors tomorrow and peace and strength for you.

AJ said...

We'll be praying for you all tomorrow!

Shannon Koeninger said...

Praying for you all! He looks like such a little man in the pictures. Thanks for keeping us posted.

Love, Shannon

Davis Family said...

God has you in his hands. Just know there are people all over the world that are praying for your little man. I will pray for strength - for all of you. God Bless.
Roberta & family

PK said...

Faith, Adam, and Gavin!
We are praying her is stillville and sending all of our love with kiki! Pat has Lifechurch praying too! Let us know if we can do anything.

Love,
Kali and Patrick

Kelli said...

Just found your blog and will be praying for your sweet baby boy tomorrow. May the Lord guide the surgeons hands, calm your hearts, and keep Gavin peaceful during recovery!

The Curtis Family said...

You will of course be in my thoughts and prayers. My mommy heart just aches for you. As greatful as I am for these surgeries and the hope that it gives our children, they never get any easier. I am sure that with all of the prayers and good vibes (along with one strong boy and a great medical team) that things will go smoothly and Gavin will be home in no time. Good luck tomorrow.

---Allison (Ethan's mom)

Jill Gibson said...

praying for you guys!!!!!

he looks precious in his beach picture!! can't wait to hear the wonderful report about how great his surgery is going to go today :)

-jill

The Pink Owl said...

Praying for Gavin today!!!

Laura said...

I was reading my devotion this morning and couldn't help but think of you guys and wanted to share. We are praying, praying and thinking of you so much!

Exert-It is natural for us to be fearful in a "storm". The disciples had Jesus right there in the boat with them, yet they were afraid (Matt. 8:23-27) He used the calming of the storm as a lesson to show them who He was-a powerful God who also cares for them. God is always in the boat with us :)

Amanda said...

He is so precious....We praying hard!!!