The heartbeat of our family is my niece Avery, who, as I began this post, was undergoing her fourth open heart surgery to repair a congenital defect (hypoplastic left heart syndrome). She is a constant reminder to all of us of what is truly important in life, and what is not. She is a gift, a balm, a constant source of hope, and strength and unconditional love. If I am feeling angry, or petty or in any way less than charitable, I have only to think of her to set me back on the right path.
She is now out of surgery, and reports from my sister and her surgeon confirm that she has done amazingly well and her "stats" are excellent. She will need to be sedated for several days as she begins to heal, so if you read this post, please say a prayer, think a happy thought, hug a loved one -- for Avery!
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Avery (and you) are in my thoughts, Kerri! Hugs.
Many happy thoughts and many prayers to Avery and her family!! XOX
She is so adorable. I have said a prayer for her and your family!
As a mom to an HLHSer (with our third surgery coming up this spring), I know how hard it is to hand over your child to the surgeons. I will keep little Avery and your family in my thoughts. Here's for an easy, speedy recovery!
Sending light and good thoughts...all the best!
Oh, thanks for sharing this story. What a brave little girl she is! Defintely sending a prayer for good health and a perfect recovery!
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