Surgery tomorrow

 We would appreciate all the prayers and positive thoughts tomorrow as Gabe undergoes spinal fusion surgery to treat his syndromic scoliosis. He’ll have two rods placed along his spine and be fused from T3 to L2.  Prayers specifically for:

1.  The surgical and medical team who care for him. May they be well rested and use their expertise to the fullest. 

2.  For Alyssa, as she goes to school tomorrow with a bit more on her mind and in her heart.

3.  For Justin and I, that we may be the best parents possible for Gabe, staying patient, positive, and strong for him and each other. 

4.  For Gabe, that his spine stays strong, airway stays strong, and spirits stay strong. That he may have understanding of what’s going on and work hard during his recovery. 

Gabe’s scoliosis occurred very quickly over the past year. It’s actually gotten 7° worse in the past four months alone. This needs to be corrected before it causes any harm to his lungs. He should grow 2-3 inches tomorrow after surgery. Surgery will start promptly at 7:30 and should last about six hours. We’ve already been flooded with such amazing support. It’s appreciated more than you know. We’ve been through medical challenges with Gabe before. It’s a bit harder this time since he’s more aware, and this is a major surgery and recovery. He is a fighter though. Never give up on Gabe. >>>💛💙