They extended her palate, removed her tonsils and she had dental work done as well. It's never easy to watch your child go through surgery. The Sunday before surgery I was very anxious and felt very overwhelmed all morning, I don't think I have ever felt that much anxiety in my life, I felt like it was right in my chest and I was going to cry any minute. During church Phillip and I went to the alter to pray and it was during that time I turned it all over to God that I felt immediate peace. I am so thankful that God is right there with me ALWAYS!!!!!! When we arrived at the hospital on Monday we had a GREAT support team with us we had 14 people waiting with us during Avery's surgery...WOW that brings tears to my eyes!...our church family and neighbors are AMAZING!!!! Thank you to those that spent almost ALL day at the hospital with us!!! Avery pulled through surgery, she's a fighter!!!! We spent one night in the hospital and then home the next evening. We had a rough few days, but Phillip and I make a great team!! On Thursday my dad, mom and sister came to visit...they are the BEST!!!!! We are so thankful for their help, prayers and especially their love!!!! Avery had it rough but my mom finally got her to eat after 4 1/2 days...that was a THANK YOU JESUS moment!!! Thanks mom for all the WONDERFUL meals. Daddy thank you for always thinking about us when you go get grocery's and for driving over 600 miles to get to us, Aunt Jenn thank you for all the laughs the support and watching over Avery when she rested!!
We want to thank everyone that brought meals and called to check on Avery. Our church family is the BEST!!! Avery received so many gifts and cards from church. Our card ministry at Newton Baptist is the GREATEST without it who knows where Phillip and I would be today, it was because of that card ministry that we found our church family back in 2003. Praise the LORD!!!!!
Avery if feeling so much better finally eating and I think she eats better now then before her surgery.
Thanks again to everyone!!!! We are facing another surgery soon...Avery needs to have tubes put back in her ears...I will keep you updated!!!!
Before surgery right after they gave her the "feel good" medicine...(look how big she looks)
Right after surgery...breaks my heart
Day after surgery...
Aunt Jenn was able to get Avery to play a game...Thanks aunt Jenn!!! Aunt Jenn is good medicine for Avery!!
Avery's get well cards from church family and family friends... what a blessing!!
Avery and her daddy....she is felling much better!!! The 2 loves of my life!!
4 comments:
I know surgery is surgery, but I had no idea how sick she was until I saw her.I am glad you have the church support, because they did not stop giving. They showed how much they love the Pophams. I was touched by their love and concern. We were glad to be there but seeing Avery so lifeless and not able to eat was heartbreaking. I am so thankful she is better. Thank you Lord !
Avery, we're so happy that you're feeling better and that your Mimi,PapPap, and Aunt Jenn got to spend some time with you. We love you and miss you!!
Seeing my Lil Dumplin so sick and weak broke my heart but seeing her FIGHT was inspiring! I am so thankful for your church family and friends for all their support. They are a blessing. And Im especially thankful for a God who NEVER leaves us or forsakes us. I cant wait to get back down there to really play with Avery. I love you 3 with every beat of my heart...
Love the picture of him and Avery! Just brings tears to my eyes! So glad she is beter!
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