Some people have asked, so here is the best description that I could find of what will happen tomorrow.
http://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/health/heart-encyclopedia/treat/surg/open.htm
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She probably wanted chocolate...
Are we twins or what?
Actually having a good time waiting!
We wanted a place to keep friends and family updated on our lives and the status of Briggs' surgery and recovery.
We wanted a place to keep friends and family updated on our lives and the status of Briggs' surgery and recovery.
Miller on Mexican Vacation
Miller Grace Olson
Miller is 6 years old and a fantastic big sister. She is very creative and loves nature and learning about the Earth. She has a VERY unique sense of style and she surprises us every day with eclectic ensembles. Miller has a great sense of humor and tells lots of jokes.
Merritt Hugging Mommy
She probably wanted chocolate...
Merritt Charlotte Olson
Merritt turned 5 in June 2009 and she is a true princess. She loves to twirl and dance, loves fancy dresses and shoes and loves to play make believe. She is also very athletic - she loves jumping off any dangerous surface, tackling the highest monkey bars and generally running wild. Merritt is a sweet girl who loves to cuddle and pay lots of compliments (did I mention she's smart?)
Briggs and Daddy
Are we twins or what?
William "Briggs" Olson
Sweet Brigsy is our baby boy. He has been through so much - with the diagnosis of his heart defect and a few delays, but we are SO proud of all he has accomplished. Likes: walking around with any stick type gear - golf club, lacrosse stick, pirate sword and, yes, magic wand or broom. Dislikes: diaper changes, food and being contained.
That's What Friends are For
Actually having a good time waiting!
Reading the Awesome Memory Book
Thanks to all my friends and family who so wonderfully put together the memory book - with special thanks to Kristy for putting it together and to Susan & Co. who put together the fun puzzle and Carrie and Rachel who gave treats, and Leslie who was my holy roller, and Rebecca who has offered to coordinate help and to Mary Karen, Mary Speiser, Maria, Sonia, MPPC pastors and our moms for staying with us during the surgery. The memory book is so touching and will be an important keepsake for Briggs and us forver. Thank you.
3 comments:
Just curious what procedure they are doing. Our daughter had Tetralogy of Fallot and it was pretty complex ... four different things to repair. It took 5 hours in surgery. Joan McKenzie
Christa and Bill it was all i could do to put down my cell phone last night and keep from txting you, but i was sure you were trying your hardest to stay positive and possibly distracted and i didnt want to add undue stress. Yesterday (wed) was the final day of the worst part of this ordeal - the build-up and anticipation. I woke up several times during the night thinking of you, and said a prayer each time that you were sleeping peacefully. Very very soon it will all be over and happily so. Dearest Little Briggs, you are such a lucky fella to have such a strong and compassionate Mommy and Daddy and big sisters, and they will make your recovery a steady and comfortable one. Hang in! You have so many people loving and praying for your whole familiy right now. Let us know when we can take the big sisters for an extended playdate or sleepovers this weekend. Elizabeth
Olson Gang....thoughts and prayers are with you....he's in good hands...
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