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April 25, 2006
Courtney is now in surgery
Courtney has been in surgery now for 2 hours. I got a call from her nurse after she was asleep to tell me that the anesthesia had gone smoothly. The chief resident confirmed that the surgery would be 4-5 hours long, I didn't see Dr. Park this morning. Courtney was calm and holding up really well before surgery. My sister came back over from Charlottesville this morning to help me get Courtney to the hospital. My dad flew in from Orlando at about 11:30 and was able to pray with us before they wheeled her away. Believe it or not, but I'm not 100% certain that Dr. Park plans on admitting her to the hospital after the surgery. I would be VERY surprised if she wasn't, but there is enough ambiguity that her location tonight is up in the air. All of my nurse friends tell me that she'll be admitted.
I stil think that she'll get discharged at some point on Wednesday. Currently I'm planning to stay here in Charlottesville with Courtney the first night out of the hospital. So that would put us home Thursday or Friday.
Also, Courtney is not ready to get visitors. It's been a pretty emotional couple of weeks and she has only seen family with the exception of Carolyn and her friend JT (who have been helping us out). I know that a bunch of you are itching to see her, but I'm certain that we'll be back in Harrisonburg before she'll feel like she has the emotional strength for visitors. Thanks for your patience.
I'll be sure to post an update tonight after the surgery, but not until after I see Courtney, and then get back to the hotel after dinner.
Posted by mark at April 25, 2006 1:09 PM Subscribe (FeedBurner)
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Mark -
I'm praying for Courtney right now. May you sense not only His loving care for y'all, but ours as well.
Carl Smith
Orangewood
Posted by: Carl Smith at April 25, 2006 2:50 PM
Mark,
Kathy and I have been and will continue to pray for Courtney and for you. This has been an amazing story of God's grace. Thank you for sahring all this with us.
Blessings-
Dave & Kathy Fox
Posted by: Dave Fox at April 25, 2006 2:52 PM
Mark, we are so encouraged by the progress Courtney is making and look forward to every update that brings good news. Please let her know she continues to be in our prayers.
Re: Andrew, Becca's son - I just got off the phone with Mickey Poole. Dayle Seneff told her that the doctor does not think Andrew's retina has been cut. However, tomorrow they will be doing exploratory surgery to see exactly what they are dealing with. Mickey asked me to let everyone know so they can be praying. I didn't know how else to do it except from your site. Obviously, if you have any further information, please pass it on. Thank you. Blessings, Kathy Fox
Posted by: Kathy Fox at May 1, 2006 4:31 PM