Life is a Trek

Andrew had his fifth surgery today. Things looked really good. He will have another surgery on Monday. Today I thought to myself that we have begun a trek. Kind of like crossing the U.S. on foot. We will need perserverance, patience, and faith. The nurse informed me that it is like going from L.A. to N.Y. then back again. I really enjoyed her lengthened version of my visualized trek. Oh well, no good dwelling on the entire journey. One step, one day at a time. I reminded Andrew that he belongs to the A team (Alex, Ashley, Ariel, Aaron, and Amanda) and that we are going to accomplish this together. Andrew communicates through expressions and nodding. He nodded yes to this! He wanted to write a note to us but he fell asleep before we got the paper to him. Infection is just one of the great dangers to him at this point. But he keeps plugging away against all odds. I have never personally seen such strength as he has shown. We are proud of his courage! Thanks for all the help that we receive on a daily basis!!!