Subject: Natalia's surgery

Hello,

Natalia's  right eye cataract removal went well. The abnormalities
did not affect the retina.  She doesn't appear to have glaucoma.  I am so thankful.  Her new left eye contact lens will arrive soon. I'll let you know how she is doing as she begins to see more clearly.

I don't know if I ever told you the little story about a nurse who seems to always be around Natalia when she is having surgical procedures.
I first met this nurse while I was sitting and holding Natalia before her malrotation surgery.  He sat across the room and just let me hold Natalia until they took her to the operating room.  We talked a bit and shared the usual kid and spouse information.  I was holding Natalia pretty close as this was going to be her first big surgery and I wasn't really secure that she was going to be fine. Anyhow, when it was time to go I handed Natalia to the nurse and although I started to cry he assured me they would take good care of her. We had several more procedures and out of the blue, there David would be. He floats from the surgery area to the Pediatric floor. He was never our shift nurse, but he would pop in from time to time with words of encouragement.  After her first eye surgery he walked by again.  Just by chance.  I was beginning to call him Natalia's angel. Towards the end of our stay at the hospital I told him to make sure his wife knew she must be married to a guardian angel.  We all laughed, but I was serious.  He was so supportive and caring towards our little gal.

I have thought of him from time to time wondering if it was just chance that God might have sent a special person to watch over
Natalia while she was in the hospital.

Well today, as I went to the post operating room to meet up with Natalia, there was our special angel walking in Natalia.  It was perfect.  I couldn't believe he just happened to be working  in the outpatient area too. I believe he said he was walking by again and saw Natalia. He wanted to reach out again and bring her back to me.
Isn't that a great story. I think our God has a great sense of timing. :)

 I am sure God is truly watching over her and bringing those special care givers, Doctors and Nurses the loving and healing hand she needs for her to get better. Some of you call and ask to come and help me by holding her.  That's fine.  She loves to be held, I'm sure it gives her comfort with her minimal eyesight and hearing. GOD BLESS YOU ALL, THANK YOU FOR YOUR PRAYERS.  YOU ARE IN OURS TOO!

Love, ThereseAnn

***oops! Didn't get this sent yesterday.****
Just wanted to let you know, she is not refluxing as much, keeping
her food down and taking in more formula.  Thank you so much for
your prayers.  I feel she is doing a bit better and with the
replacement g-tube that we put in today, I am hoping that her tummy
pains will go away. She seems to be in less pain this evening.
Hooray!!!!