Just Breathe
The vent is out!!! Now just have to watch closely to be sure she holds her own. I have been waiting to send a pic after the tube came out. Enjoy!!! Plan is back to the OR in Wed.
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YIPPPEEEEEE 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 Soooooo Very HAPPY to hear the vent is out 🙂
Praise God!
We’re thinking of you all….Catherine looks comfortable.
Thanks for sharing the pic. She is as beautiful as ever. I love the golden hair around her face. Wednesday will be a very good day for your family. xoxo
Glad the vent is finally out. Thinking about all if you and looking forward to Catherine being home, and the Tuesday evenings, and Saturday mornings/ afternoons that’s I enjoy spending with both Catherine and Sarah.
Catherine is strong. No doubt she will pull through this as well. God bless!
Ellen, we are following Catherine’s progress and sending love and prayers your way.
Thanks everyone!! Will try to post later today. 🙂
Prayers answered! More to come on Wed. Sending love!!!
Sending you virtual hugs and lots of prayers for a good surgery tomorrow.
Thinking of you all. Sending Catherine strength and love! xo