We are HOME!!!

Let me tell you our sweet little Oliva so loving, kind and gentle is one heck of a fighter.  Don't let her fool you she is strong, and has the perseverance and might of a warrior.  We went in Monday morning for her surgery.  She was calm and trusting in what we shared would be done and that she would be ok.  Amazing the trust this child has in just my word.  Below you can see she has had some medicine to relax her before surgery - can you tell she is just a bit silly? 

 

 

Then we entrusted her to the great Physician

 

And HE was faithful and delivered our princess to us.  She is below in recovery and her daddy is giving her juice and she was mowing down some ice chips.  Her first question was (1) do I have a hole in my head  - of which we assured her what was done - the hole she as reffering to, was underneath the surface of her head and she would not see it,but only what looked like a scratch (2) her second question as he cut my bangs off, did he cut off  my hair?  We explained two things 1- the doctor decided NOT to shave her - wahoo right!?  and 2- her bangs were just matted to her head with ointment but still there.

 Then on to her room.  Her big brother, Jonathon and his girlfriend, Allie spent the entire day at the hospital.  I would say she is well loved for them to give up their day off school to spend this way.  Allie was curled up in the bed with Olivia every minute she could.  She adores her and Oliva loves Allie. Jonathon's heart was full and he was overwhelmed and could not wait to see her when she came out of surgery.  Our tough guy is really a softy as it was time for them to leave Jonathon gave her a big kiss!

 

 

Our dear friend from church came early and stayed with us and prayed for Olivia as she went off to surgery.  My bestest friend Kelly spent the day with us as well.  Mom was up to visit when her and Guy split shift as we were settled in our room and my sister and niece came up and my sister spent the night with me to keep me company.  We are blessed! 

Olivia only once said her head hurt and over the counter tylonal was all it took.  She is taking NOTHING for pain!  Amazing or what?  Brain surgery and no pain! 

She had a ct scan bright and early at 5:30am this morning and the results were good so we are home and she is resting.  Very thankful.  Thanks for all your prayers.