Levi's Great Adventure: TGIF!

We have reached the end of our final week at The Shrine! Who can believe that? Although we have all had our tough moments, this has been the most grace-filled four weeks ever. And, for the most part, has really gone quickly. We will be transported to Primary Children's Medical Center first thing Monday morning, and Levi's surgery will get under way. Speaking as a mom, this is both the best part, and also the biggest hurdle. I have no doubt that the surgeons are the best, and that Levi is in good hands...in more ways than one...but I am still anxious to be on the recovery side. We have been told that recovery, on average, can last from 5-7 days, and some kids do it in three. We are hopeful for a quick recovery for our strong little man, and your prayers for a safe, successful surgery and recovery are appreciated!

We have had nearly ever staff member here at The Shrine come to wish us well today. These people... God bless them. They are terrific. They put their heart and soul into each and every patient, and have all taken Levi into their hearts. (He's a charmer!)

Tomorrow, there will be a Christmas Tree assembled and decorated in the giant activities room. (Or as Levi likes to refer to it, "the living room." The Shriners themselves will be here, along with [creepy] clowns, some muffins, and a few extra people. Daddy arrives tonight, Nana & Papa from Tulsa tomorrow, and also Papa Clark. We will have a small 'platoon' as my dad would say, to see Levi through the weekend and surgery. We are very blessed.

I will be sure to post a blog as soon as Levi is out of surgery and in recovery. I am sure that we will also have more pictures, what with all of the grandparents around. We are all looking forward to being 'Home for the Holidays' very soon.

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Post Script: To keep ourselves busy this week, we have been diving headlong into Christmas crafts... and a visit from the Utah Jazz. (Unfortunately, hardly anyone here knew which players were visiting... so your guess is as good as any.)