Melissa took Iris this morning for the appointment and fitting. As soon as they got home Melissa called to tell me how amazed she was watching the testing. It was night and day when testing with the aids and without the aids. How did we miss it so badly?
We are just glad it was noticed before she starts school. This will give her a much better chance for success and eliminate one more obstacle for her.
The other kids are doing great. They are all a little bored and stir crazy with the hot hot summer, too hot to play outside as usual. Ansley is ready for school to start. Elliot is not sure about this "going to school all day long" thing starting this year. Iris is so excited about starting Pre-K and loves telling people she will be going to Whitefield with Ansley and Elliot. Everyone has new shoes and back packs and is ready.
Poor little Owen...... he is doing so awesome and is definitely figuring everything out. He is so mobile and full of laughs. He loves playing with the other kids and they love playing with him. He has found his niche in the family. His favorite thing is eating (feeding himself). There have been no issues in the last several weeks with his eating and drinking. It is almost like there is nothing wrong with him...... But come Monday he is not going to be happy. He will have surgery on Monday and it will be back to the feeding tube for at least a month, no food or drink via the mouth. He is not going to understand why this is happening to him. He is going to be crushed.
We think Owen could be in the hospital for about a week. Doctor mentioned a week or so but will have to see how the surgery goes. Same with the actual surgery. Not sure how long it will take and doctor said it will all depend on what they find when they get him opened up. Maybe he will find a miracle when he gets in there and there is no hole! It does not hurt to dream a little.
Followers, please start your prayers...............
