1)...That "The Flying Tomato" - 2006 Gold Medal Olympic Snowboarder Shaun White has Tetralogy of Fallot???!!!My man had two surgeries before he was 1 to correct the same issues Evening is wrestling with.
We already knew Evening was capable of greatness - potentially gold medal greatness. Will that greatness be olympian? Senator? Environmental Activist of our time? The answer lies in the Evening!
2)...that one of my new heroes, Dr. Alfieris, who performed Evening's surgery bears an uncanny resemblence to Andy Garcia? Ruthie said she loved him in When a Man Loves a Woman. Love this guy.
3)...that Evening has a bonafide fan club? This shot here is of the club president Benjamin Spudic - sent in by his old man - my man Mike Spudic in Virginia - good buddy from college. Benjamin - please know that you can not at this point date my daughter. We can talk at greater length when you are 18.
Evening has had another excellant day. She now has her ventilator and catheder out and kind of resting.
Our cardiologist told us today that we are not out of the woods yet. Though I must say these woods are like those of the Oregon Cascade foothills - still scary, but full of beauty and wonder.
Keep those sweet thoughts pouring - we are touched by your words and support.
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Ruthie, Scott and Evening.... it brings tears to my eyes to know the surgery went well and our prayers have been answered. There isn't a day that goes by that you all aren't in the thoughts and hearts of many! For those of us that can't be with you, I think I speak for everyone when I say: THANK YOU! It is simply amazing, with all that you have going on, that you continue to keep this blog up-to-date for all of us (all over) who are on your side. You are an energetic family and although this trek through the woods seems like a marathon now, the finish line is in sight and baby Evening will be the winner!
Scott and Ruthie,
Thank you for keeping everyone up to date with Evenings progress. It is surely scary now but she will show everyone, and be a crazy teenager before you know it. Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this trying time but know that she is strong and determined and will before you know it be great.
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