We had a rough day today.  There were several emergency surgeries last night so there are no beds available in the CICU so the Cardio Team said the surgery would be Monday or Tuesday.  Since Andre's battallian is leaving on Saturday for Arizona, he will not be able to be here next week. Needless to say, Megan was upset and Autumn felt her anxiety and screamed most of the morning causing her oxygen levels to go down. Therefore, oxygen is now required.   After both my girls settled down, our nurse, who usually works in the CICU took us on a tour of the CICU to show us all the wires and tubes and busyness  of the unit.  She really took us under her wing and helped us prepare for the next part of our journey.   A sense of calmness was beginning to return to us when Meg received a phone call from one of the pastors at the church we have been attending.  She was very supportive and had words of comfort for Megs. She will be stopping by tomorrow for prayer.  We finally persuaded Megan to take a nap and afterwards  a walk through the park with Andre.  Then the surgeon walked in and told Andre

Surgery will be TOMORROW @ 7am!! 

What a whirlwind day!  Yet through it all, we continue to feel God's arms around us! Brian is on his way back to Houston tomorrow as he is a calm, stabilizing force for all of us. We are grateful for all the loving and caring staff and the hospital and are ready to have little Autumn's surgery so she can start the healing process.  I will keep you updated!

Thanks for all the support and prayers!