Surgery Update

The surgery happened Monday as planned and went better than anticipated. It was done laparoscopically without moving the g-tube site, and the mass in Maddox's chest was removed but appears to be nothing more than a hemangioma(collection of veins), which brynna and I both had as babies as well.



Maddox has been sore and grumpy and a little swollen. He is being fed again through his g-tube and despite his efforts, has not thrown up. When he starts to retch we open up his g-tube so the pressure can escape through the tube instead of tearing out stitches and force it's way up his throat. His body should get used to alternate ways of emptying his stomach in a month or so. The plan is to go home this evening as soon as all the discharge paper work gets done. In other words, who knows when.

We are so grateful for all of your prayers in our behalf. It is fitting that we go home from the hospital today with our Miracle Maddox because it was a year ago today that this journey began, a year ago today that we learned that Maddox had something wrong with his heart. On that day we could not have foreseen or even imagined what experiences the next year would hold for our family. We have been blessed to survive the experience thus far and to see the hand of the Lord clearly as we have prayed and fasted for help and guidance. I am genuinely grateful for this amazing little boy who has joined our family and changed us forever.
We love you Maddox! You are our miracle.


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