I always find it difficult to focus the night before a trip to Children's. I never know how much to pack, how long we'll be gone, if everything is left in order and whether I've covered everything. Along with these thoughts are the "what if's" and worries about how it will go. This is Maddie's 4th cardiac catheterization, which should make her a pro at it by now. But I still feel like a rookie.
After dinner tonight, we enjoyed a fun family game of baseball, swinging on the swingset, dessert, and some snuggle time. It made me sad that our little girl has no idea about her surgery tomorrow, she was so playful and happy. It's kind of cruel. She won't be feeling so hot after her procedure but I have faith she'll do just fine...please say a little prayer for Maddie and for her medical team tomorrow. Thank you!!!
My fingers run along the line...
Upon my child's chest...
I ask her then..."Who loves you"?
Why mommy...loves you best.
"Do you know you're brave and strong?
And hope shines in your eyes"..
Do you know each day with you...
Is like a new sunrise?
I wonder if you understand...
Just how you've changed my heart..
My prayer to God will always be...
"Don't ever let us ever part".
Do you know...sweet girl of mine...
How very loved you are?
I could search for all my life...
But I need not look far.
For beauty rests within my midst...
In the heart of one small girl...
You've overcome so very much...
And live each day with joy.
Who loves you most I ask again...
A whisper in her ear....
Life has few sweet moments when things seem so very clear.
Why mommy loves you silly girl... She thinks you are the best...
You laugh at me in answer... I know that I am blessed.
~Stephanie Husted, Heart mom to Braeden
14 comments:
Katie and Bryan..know that our thoughts and prayers are with you, Maddie and "the team". Will look forward to a speedy visit and see you when you get home with Miss Precious!!!
Big heart hugs and prayers headed your way.
We'll keep you in our thoughts and prayers!
I know these feelings as well as a fellow heart mom. Please take comfort that we wil be praying for Maddie.
melissa
I've followed your blog ever since you started sending your beautiful comments. I've laughed, cried and rejoiced through all you have shared. I even thought that I have sent you a note, but then could not remember if I did. (so bad!!) Life has been so crazy and I always try to stay updated on friends sites However, when I get finished reading and praying for everyone, there is no time for comments. :( going to work on that one I promise. I've been so touched by your posts and of course by all your comments you have left. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. And although I have not had the opportunity to leave a note I wanted to make sure to do so today. It was important to tell you that I'm always praying for your family and Maddie and will be especially for her Cath. Sending much Love and prayers your way.
Terra
You all will be in my thoughts and prayers today. I know how you feel about not knowing what or how much to make for cath day...will she spend the night or come home, will it be another 2 night stay? You just never know. I am praying Maddie will fly through the cath and you all will be home in no time.
We'll be thinking of and praying for your family today. Good luck with the cath!!!
Heart hugs,
Jenny
Good luck to Maddie and let us know if you need anything while you're in Seattle - we're only 15 min. from Children's! 206-883-8670 :)
Praying for a stressfree successful cath today. Miss Maddie is a extraordinarily special little girl who is so lucky to have a family who loves her so much. God put her in your hands because he knew you would take great care of her! Love you all so much!
Praying for your little ladybug and for you, friend.
Love & Heart hugs to you~ Rebecca
Praying for, and thinking of, all of you! Please let me know if there is anything we can help you with. Take care!!!
You know we'll be praying for you all tomorrow!! Maddie will do fine. I keep saying "it will get easier with time" and it just gets harder. Big hugs from all of us... especially mister Owen...to Maddie.
Saying many prayers for a smooth trip to the cath lab tomorrow.
It is never easy watching our babies go through any of this. Have faith!!!
We are thinking of you all. What a beautiful poem. I can see you saying that to her you are incredible Katie.
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