Quick Update - Post-Op Status

William's surgery was completed without a hitch.  The surgeon commented on the size of the hole... apparently it was massive.  Some things you can see with an echo, some things you can't... the size of the defect is one of those things that you just can't see.  Just goes to show how hard William had to work to move the blood throughout his body and why the surgery needed to happen sooner rather than later.

The next 24-36 hours are very crucial to how long his recovery will be.  So far there hasn't been anything too out of the ordinary, although, his body is definitely responding to the trauma of surgery.  As we speak I'm watching a nurse who is, in turn, watching the monitors constantly, walking back and forth, adding/adjusting medicine, explaining things to me as they go along.  As the doctor put it, levels that he shows now, may not mean anything in a day or two, but since it's within the first 24-36 hours, the look at everything.  I am 100% confident in the nursing staff and doctors.  He is absolutely getting phenomenal care.

Lindsay and I thank all of you from the bottom of our hearts for the outpouring of love and support through texts, emails, notes, prayers, fasting, thoughts, and acts of service.  All of you are busy-ridiculously busy-and yet you still find time to do these things in support of us and William.  I know I will never be able to individually thank all of you for the many things you have done.  We love you and humbly ask for your continued prayers as we begin the post-operation journey.

With Love and Gratitude,

Dan and Lindsay