Mac's Milestones

Mac is growing so fast! He is enjoying trying new foods and now feels that every meal for us means solids for him as well. His favorite food so far is bananas. He also likes sweet potatoes and oatmeal. Green beans and rice cereal were not hits. He is becoming more and more vocal. I am just waiting for him to utter that first, "Mama!" any day... ;)

This week he rolled over for the first time. He now rolls to his tummy and gets mad because he is there. He forgets that he can just roll back onto his back. Each of these accomplishments is a major celebration for our family. We are so thankful for each and every milestone. The next one on the list is Mac's half birthday! One week from tomorrow he will be 6 months old! I cannot believe it.

In less than two weeks we will be back at MUSC awaiting surgery! I cannot believe that the time has already come! Mac's surgery date is March 7th. This means that we have to be down there on the 6th for his pre-op work up.

We have been anxious to find out what procedure will be done. We have been told by the doctors at MUSC that the goal is do to a full repair, but they are not sure exactly what they will find when they get inside of his heart. Yesterday a letter arrived from our insurance company. This letter was to let us know that the hospital had notified them of Mac's upcoming procedure. The notes on the letter said that he is scheduled for, "Repair of double outlet right ventricle with intraventricular tunnel repair!" This sounds like they are pretty confident that a full repair surgery is possible! The other procedure is called the Bi-directional Glenn. I am so excited at this new hope of a full repair! We understand that there is still a chance that when they go in the Glenn may be the final decision, but there is still a strong chance that he will get a FULL REPAIR!!!! The full repair means no more surgeries and no restrictions! He would be "fixed!" Please help us pray that this procedure will be possible.


Harlie is doing fantastic in school. She has her 3rd grade play this Tuesday night. We are so proud that she has a solo and a speaking part! Not only is she an excellent student, but she is an awesome big sister! Mac loves to watch her sing and dance. He lights up whenever she is around. We are so proud of this amazing little lady. She brings so much joy into our home. Please keep her in your prayers as she prepares for some quality time with G&P while Mommy and Daddy are in Charleston. She is such a trooper!

Harlie and Vince were able to enjoy an evening of fun this Friday at the WES Daddy/Daughter Dance. She was absolutely breathtaking in her Mardi Gras attire!

As you pray for our family, please pray for the following things...

• Safe travels for our family to and from Charleston over the next few weeks.
• Mac's surgeon and every other person who is in ANY way connected to this procedure to be anointed by the Holy Spirit.
• That ALL decisions made in Mac's care are best for Mac.
• Strength for Mac's little body as he fights back after surgery.
• Peace for all of our family. (We are all anxious about this procedure.)
• Physical, mental, and emotional strength for Grannie & Papa as they step back into a parenting role for the next couple of weeks while we are in Charleston.
• Strength for the BEST BIG SIS EVER! This will be hard on her because she is going to be away from us again.

Thank you to each of you who pray for our family. I know it may not feel like a big thing to you, but it is the greatest gift you can give to our family. Many of your prayers have already been answered and we give all praise and glory to God for those blessings.