MIRACLE

If word hasn't gotten out yet I was not taken into surgery til 5ish today. There were so many delays today that the Doctor offered for me to come back and have the surgery 8am Monday. I said, "No thanks, I'll pass. If your good and ready then I am ready." He also shared with me though that my C.T. scan from yesterday looked like there was minimal narrowing in my airway. He said that there was a possibility that he wouldn't have to do the resection. I had my game face on and now hearing this brought up a new wave of emotions...could this be my miracle? Once they finally took me back and put me to sleep I soon woke up, still on the operating table, with the Doctor staring straight at me. I realized my neck was tilted back and grabbed my neck realizing there was no stitch! He smiled and I don't remember the exact words, but he explained that everything looked great and there was no stenosis. I kept repeating the same question, "wait...but...so its gone?" and the nurses around me kept saying "sweetie do you not remember already asking that?" UH, hold up! I knew what I was saying but was in shock! I was pushed to the recovery room where I sat in my gurney all bright eyed and smiling! The doctor came to talk to me and showed me the pictures and my airway DID look great! The main concern now is what to do for my vocal cords. He will be talking to Dr. Zeitel this weekend and on Monday we will talk to him to see if we need to come back in for a scope or if there is anything he could do for me at the moment. NOW, I am shining in God's glory and am in constant praise of His name, but I am continuing to pray that this is the real deal because I was just dilated 2 months ago. I usually start having breathing problems between 2-4 months after dilation so I will be holding my breath and praying that I make it through those months without serious breathing issues and that we can no longer worry about my airway and now focus on my vocal cords. I am overwhelmed with emotions right now, this does not feel real. I cannot put into words how much I have felt everyone's prayers and support! My family and I feel so loved and appreciate and thank all of you for everything you have done for us! Miracles still do happen, you just have to keep your heart open to see them. Love always, Lauren