Today was the big day. Surgery day for Makena’s finger. There were lots of nerves. Lot’s of waiting. Lot’s of prayers.

Lot’s of picture taking by a nervous momma. What a beautiful hospital. So very non-hospital feeling.

Today’s surgery went unbelievably well. A HUGE thank you to everyone that prayed for us. Our prayers were answered. Dell Children’s Hospital is an incredible hospital and we were immediately made to feel comfortable. All of Makena’s fears were alleviated by one member of the staff or another. They are all so caring and considerate. Makena was wheeled back to surgery in a Dora the Explorer car, chattering all the way.

She was in surgery for about an hour to align her finger with two pins. When we met with the doctor after the surgery we were welcomed with much good news. When he cut open her finger he noticed that the growth plate, in fact, had not been crushed. It was ALL THERE! What had happened is that it had flipped up and out of line. These things are almost impossible to see on an x-ray because it is all tendon and cartlidge and not visible through an x-ray. If you remember, we were working on the assumption that the growth plate was shattered and destroyed. Not the case after all. What a miracle!!! So, Dr. Sharma realigned her growth plate with a metal wire. Makena also has two pins to keep her finger tip straight and pointed upward. These pins stick out of the end of her finger and will be removed in 3-5 weeks.

These are the best possible results we could have asked for. The fact that the growth plate is still there and now back in line is a miracle. Makena is recovering well. She spent most of the afternoon eating six popsicles and forcing Miles to do one craft after the next. We are all exhausted and glad it’s over.

Thank you to everyone that has been praying for us. We rejoice in the good news and are optimistic about her future use of that finger. Thank you, thank you, thank you from all of us!!! We have felt your prayers leading up to this and today.