A LITTLE RAY OF SUNSHINE FOR OUR SUNSHINE!!!!

Well, Mike was a little sneaky snake with that last Birthday post. That is why he kept asking me to update Kaidence's blog.

Mike covered most of the day in the last blog. We did get some good news this afternoon. Dr. Everritt came in today and told us that the hospital feels that they are ready to take a step forward and have given permission to do the "Berlin Heart" here at Primary's if Kaidence needs it. What a blessing, we don't have to move. She and I were both shocked at how fast the hospital directors, surgeons and staff all gave the OK. She said that the "stars all aligned today and that everything fell into place". Surgeons have been on the phone today calling other surgeons to discuss protocol and everything else. However, the nursing staff has only had training on the device by working on a cow. Not too sure how I feel about that, but the Lord will provide what is needed if that is what he wants for Kaidence. Dr. Everritt said that whether or not Kaidence needs the Berlin Heart that she will have impacted so many lives because she has made it so Primary's has committed to the program, and given the funding to purchase all of the equipment needed to do the surgery and care for her after. They now will be able to give hundreds of children a better chance at life. The hospital is starting to order all of the fancy equipment today so that if Kaidence needs it we can do the surgery next week. After everything is set up next week the team can be here in 24 hours after being notified to provided support for the surgery and nursing. This is such a big step for this hospital and a blessing to all of the families in the region that Primary's provides care for. I can't help but think that maybe this is why Kaidence is going through what she is. Because of her condition and her serious need for more options to save her life, people have looked outside of the box and this will save the lives of many children for years to come. It gives me some peace knowing that some good has come from this. Good that will bless the lives of so many whether or not Kaidence knows it. Thank You for the prayers. They HAVE made a difference!