Success!

Though the surgeons were delayed by car trouble, and the surgery didn't happen till 1:15pm, it went smoothly and successfully! They made a small incision in his back, spread his little ribs aside, and put a teeny tiny titanium clamp on the duct. The major risks involved were 1. the potential of the duct tearing and/or hemorrhaging and 2. the laryngeal line (vocal chord) being knicked and damaged. It is beyond belief what a surgeon is able to do, not only with such SMALL parts of the body, but while the body is essentially vibrating from the Oscillator. We are marvelling at the technology that is available and perfected for such occasions, and are thanking God for skilled men and women who specialize in such things!
Thank you for your prayers and support today-- and for continuing to pray for our little man this week as he recovers. We should know more as the week goes on, as far as how much the surgery will benefit his lungs (which we already know it will)-- but in terms of their existing trouble being a result of the open duct vs. just their immaturity. We are praying that he will have minimal setbacks, and can begin to gain weight and strength and lung power in the coming weeks.
Thank you also for praying for our family -- Christian is doing much better, and we are aware that he is being carried through this as well! And aside from being pretty tired, dave and i are both still feeling very peaceful and joyful, and enjoying our gift of time together during his paternity leave. Life is good! And God is Great!