Here we go.

Iris’ surgery is scheduled for next week at Doernbecher.  Dr. Rutter is coming out from Cincinnati to perform her airway reconstruction, along with Dr. Milczuk, and Dr. Langley will repair her heart.  They estimate she will be in the hospital 10 days to two weeks and then we’ll return home for the remainder of her recovery.

So many thoughts and emotions run through me each day, but mostly I find myself feeling thankful.  Thankful to Iris’ biological parents.  Thankful for the day Iris came into our lives.  Thankful for the abundant joy my daughters fill my heart with.  Thankful for Solana’s compassion throughout this journey.  Thankful for the wonderful doctors that care for Iris.  Thankful for the support of family and friends.  Thankful for the comfort I have found in my faith.

So we enter the biggest challenge of our lives … and I am reminded;  kites rise highest against the wind.

Soar my little warrior … soar.

Thank you for your continued prayers.