Adjustments

Monday

Josie's swelling has definatley increased, after nap-time her eye was nearly shut. While in the hospital she was receiving steroids to help with inflamation and evidently it's normal for the swelling to increase after the steroids are stopped. She has been pretty clingy and her and Brooks seem to be competing for my lap. I have one child that feels ignored and the other has just been through surgery, it just ends up being mom-guilt.

On a good note, we were excited to see Josie on the news. She watched on my lap and at the end of the story she signed "more" so we watched it again, and again, and again:)

Tuesday

This morning after breakfast I pulled out the mask and Josie whimpered, she was so disappointed that we had to do this again. That's pretty much been the story after every meal today. She's been pretty cranky towards her brother, we've had to do lots of "nice touches". Brooks on the other hand has had a good day, its amazing considering Josie has slapped him so many times I've lost count.

More Surgeries?

I had a question as to whether or not there will be more surgeries. The tumor is infused in the soft tissue so removing all of it is impossible. One doctor gave us the analogy of trying to remove water from a sponge by cutting it, its just impossible to do. So, as Josie grows its likely that the tumor will grow. While we understand the reality of the disorder, we are optimistic people and are putting this in God's hands. We've had so many people offer to help in any way that they can, there is nothing that we'd like more than for you to keep Josie in your prayers!