House of the Rising Sons

Nov. 7, 2009 - No more halo!!!

Finally, our big day arrived! C's halo removal surgery was on Nov. 5th. We had been waiting for what seemed like forever for this day. Needless to say we were all very excited and filled with anticipation and hope for C's life and health once his halo was removed. Words cannot describe all of the emotions surrounding this big day. It was definitely the close of one long chapter and the beginning of a new one for all of us in so many ways.

The surgery itself was very minor and only took 15 minutes. They didn't even need to heavily sedate him, which was nice. That also meant that we could go home the same day!

Here is C just before the surgery. He loves the animal statues
downstairs at the hospital.

Finding things to occupy our time while waiting to go to the O.R.

Dr. Daddy taking C to the O.R. with the anesthesiologists.

When we came home, Grandma, O and T decorated the
house and we had a big party for C.

NO MORE HALO!!!!!!!!!!!!! Doesn't he look great?!

He's so excited!

I just can't get over those new cheeks!

Party! Jeff DJ'ed with fun music and danced with the boys.

C and Grandma

O and Grandma

It was a great party and the kids had so much fun. O,
especially was really excited to see his little brother home
and doing so well. Thank you Mom for making this night
so special for all of us. You really went all out! We love you!!

I ran across these two pictures and thought I'd include them too. These were taken this past summer prior to his midface advancement. We still miss this precious face, but are completely in love with his new look as well. All part of God's transformation for our little boy. Of course his face is the first place one notices all of the dramatic changes, but C's wide open airway is the best part in all of this. He is now breathing so much better and we are already seeing the great benefits to his life and health.

Thank you God, for this wonderful miracle in our lives. The road has been long, but worth every step. We look forward to the next season of our lives!!!

Nov. 7, 2009 - Yay!

Posted by linny

We are so happy for all of you! Yay C you have it off! we are so happy for you little guy!!

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Nov. 8, 2009 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Leigharev2

Congratulations C and family! Such a huge step!

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Nov. 8, 2009 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Meg Savage

Oh Megan, I'm sooooooooo happy for you guys and especially C. I'm so thankful that everything went smoothly for him. He looks AMAZING, I can't even believe the difference. And you, you are so amazing. I look at your picture with him and you are just an image of grace and patience and love. Jeff as well in his pic with C on the way to the O.R. room. God bless you all. Love always, Meg.

Edited by JMOCT on Nov. 8, 2009 at 6:35 PM

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Nov. 9, 2009 - WOW!

Posted by Anonymous

C looks fabulous! Dr. Hopper did a super job. I am sure you are thrilled to be done with that halo! Looks like it was a great party, too.

Laura Beeler (Ava's Mom)

Edited by JMOCT on Nov. 9, 2009 at 9:28 AM

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We are a family of 5 enjoying life's adventures while homeschooling our three boys along the way. Our oldest son, O, is 5. C, our middle son is 3 and our youngest, T, is 1. This is our journey.....