What A Wonderful Sound

What a great week we had, Bryant had his trache removed! Wednesday was such a nerve racking day since there was a small possibility they would not be able to remove it. Dr. Thompson came by before surgery and reminded me of this little fact and I just felt week about it. I prayed and prayed while he was in surgery that when they called us from recovery the trache would be out. Beth (our favorite nurse in recovery) called us and said they would be removing the trache as soon as he woke up, I just cried with such relief. Still I was ready to see him without the trache. Charles went back first and waited with him until it was removed and then I came back. He was sucking down an apple juice bottle and making all kinds of noises. After about 2 hours in recovery we were moved to the floor for observation. Bryant had a great night and it was the best night of sleep I have ever had. We were given the okay to leave the next morning around 9:30. Unbelievable we were leaving the hospital with exactly what we had prayed for since the trache was put in, for it to be gone. God heard those prayers and made this process as quick as possible. I wanted to share a video of what Bryant sounded like when he was in recovery, I have more to share but I will have to do it later.

The morning of surgery

Charles and Bryant just waiting

Last pic with the trache

Kammy is always with us for all of Bryant's surgeries.

Bryant's recovery room nurse, Beth

God Is Great!

He is so excited to get his trache out!

We are making all the preparations to leave for Memphis this afternoon. We have gotten the routine down pretty good and this trip is going to be the best ever. The surgery that Bryant has tomorrow is to remove the trache and we will be staying the night for observation. Please PRAY that everything goes as planned. We have been so excited and counting down the days! Charles has to bring me back to reality and remind me that there is always the possibility that something could come out and things may not go as planned, he is so realistic and I am not. This road has been long and we are ready to close this chapter in our lives. Everyone has been so much help and we are thankful for family and friends that have helped us get through this. I will let everyone know as soon as possible how things are going.

Very Exciting Times For The Johnsons'

I have so much to share about our family so enjoy catching up with us. This past week Bryant had surgery to remove the stints and burn granulation tissue out of his airway. The surgery went great and we were home that afternoon. The best part of the day was when Dr. Thompson informed us that we would be back on the 12th and we would be removing the trach. Tears rolled down my face as I felt a great moment of joy and accomplishment. 7 months ago I never thought I would be where I am today, WE MADE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The excitement is all for Bryant as he will be able to do whatever and not have to be bothered with everything. Please continue to pray for us as we prepare for this last surgery.

We also celebrated my sister's 18th Birthday, which just seems so unbelievable. She has become such a beautiful woman and is so talented. We will miss her so much as she will be starting a new chapter of her life in Jonesboro Arkansas at ASU. To celebrate her birthday she picked her birthday menu and I prepared the meal for everyone. It was great time with family and Emily had all of her favorite things. I decorated the table with pictures of her and a birthday sign on the door and we shared some funny memories about her.

Dad, Emily, and Mom

Emily and I on her Birthday

Friday was Halloween and the day was very busy. I had a JA project to attend so I was a little late getting the babies dressed. Thanks to Kammy they had precious monkey costumes from Pottery Barn. I also managed to get Hutch dressed as a witch and Bailey as a Hot Dog! Charles was working so Vernita was here to help me, we got them dressed took some pictures and strolled over to Mrs. Patsy's house so we could say they went trick or treating. Our neighborhood is very busy and we have tons of trick-or-treaters, so thankful Chris, Ginger, and Warner came over and Chris managed the trick-or-treaters.

Two of the cutest monkeys I have ever seen!

Lucy Kate and Bryant with Jeanie and Patsy!

The babies and I on there first Halloween

The babies are doing so wonderful and they are so happy! They love to watch me vacuum, mop, cook, and fold clothes. They are just so amazed with all of it. They still love to watch Hutch and Bailey and Lucy Kate rolls around trying to get to Bailey. They are both sitting up so well and like to watch each other. It is so funny to watch them together because they just laugh and take the toys from each other. We are so blessed and we thank God everyday for the joy He has brought into our lives.

Such a precious face!

Sitting up like a big girl

Too sweet with her Papa D

Just spending a little quality time together

Sitting up together and sharing toys