Surgery Update

We can't thank everyone enough for the sweet prayers for Emanuiel. The surgery was very long (over 5 hours) but the doctor's did an excellent job. The first few hours after surgery were hard but he did great. By Friday morning he was talking and drinking. He only had pain medication one time!! The doctor could not believe it. I know it was because of all of the prayers from family and friends. We came home around lunch time yesterday. Now the hard part is trying to help him understand that he can only drink liquids(he LOVES to eat) and already wants other things. Eating for the rest of us has become quite a challenge. I ask for continued prayer for this and his healing. Also for him to have patience with his arm splints he has already figured out how to take them off. This picture was taken right before his surgery. I'll try to post other pictures later.

Thanks so much and keep praying,

Robin

My whole being,praise the Lord.

Lord my God, You are very great.

Psalm 104:1

Again, He has done GREAT things for us!

Yes, we are STILL here!!

Life has been CRAZY since we arrived home, fun but CRAZY. We are all adjusting to having a new little rambunctious fellow added into the mix. Here he is enjoying a pony ride at Mr Bobby's and Mrs. Lynn's house. We had such fun eating Chinese food and watching the opening ceremony of the Olympics together. Emanuiel and Clara Beth wore their Olympic shirts we bought for them in China.
Here's CB and Bekah Grace, can't you tell how interested they were in the ceremony!!! They had a giggling good time together as always.

Here's Emanuiel at a friend's birthday party. He is fearless on playground equipment. I know he slid down this slide at least 50 times!!!
Here's our big guy on the first day of middle school(sniff sniff, where does the time go). The pajama parade was strapped in the back seat to see him off on his first day of sixth grade!!
This is the birthday girl and her partner in crime. I know they were planning something together. Probably how quick they could get to the bedroom to jump on the bed before I caught them!!
Here's CB and AK with a PRESENT for the birthday girl!!!! It was a sing a long Elmo that caused quite a tug of war between CB and E!!
It wasn't just a day for the birthday girl, she got a bicycle and Emanuiel did too!! We have found out that we now need two of everything. His is red and hers is pink.

Daddy(did I mention how great this man is, what a help he has been) helping CB ride her new bike. Daddy is king when it comes to bath time. They squeal and tear off their clothes racing to get in for him to give them a bath. So fun to watch.
Simple party theme this year POLKA DOTS!!! Who has time for anything else.
More party food in the kitchen.
We put the jumpy thing up for CB's party. It was hilarious to see them inside bouncing around like balls. All the China girls were here and now we have a China boy and one more on the way!!
Mommy is it time for cake yet????

The China crew hanging out in the hammock. If you could have seen the crowd gathered in front of them trying to get all of them to smile, obviously it didn't work look at those faces....
Getting ready to sing and cut the cake!! YUM YUM
After riding bikes, jumping in the jumpy thing, eating and having cake everyone went for a swim.
Ready to jump right in. After the swim it was inside to open presents. What a great day!!!! I can't believe our sweetie is TWO years old. Emanuiel liked this party thing, he was more excited than Clara Beth. His birthday should be a lot of fun!!!
And finally all dressed and ready for church, two little angels. God has blessed us in so many ways. He is faithful and good in all things. For those of you who have followed our journey we thank you for your prayers and ask that you continue to lift us up. Emanuiel has surgery on his palate this Thursday. It will last for four and a half hours. Please pray for God to guide the surgeon's hands and for quick healing. He has already answered so many prayers. Emanuiel had a rather large VSD and we have been praying for healing since the beginning of his adoption process. We saw a pediatric cardiologist last Wednesday and found out that the VSD had indeed sealed!!!! I repeat GOD IS GOOD and our prayers were answered!! Those were also the words from the doctor when I told him how we had prayed for that very thing!!! The Lord watches over all who love Him. Psalm 145:20 Isn't it comforting to know that this verse is so true, no matter what our circumstances are. Until next time...............Blessings to all