Hi, everyone!! I just wanted to take a moment to thank each and every one of you for all your well-wishes, prayers, and support. It means so much to me to know that I have so many wonderful people on my side! I don't know what I'd do without my OH family. God Bless you all!
I must admit that I'm feeling very scared. I have a precious 16-month-old daughter (see http://aurorajadeyoung.tripod.com) who is the light of my life and the number one reason that I've chosen to have this surgery. I want to be able to live a long and healthy life - one that allows me to do all the things a mommy is supposed to be able to do with her child, like taking her for walks and to the park, taking her shopping, run and play with her, heck - even just hold her while standing up! I waited so long for my baby girl - I thought I'd never be able to have a baby. Jade was quite literally a miracle, and I keep telling myself that I can't believe God would have given me this beautiful child if He didn't intend to keep me around to raise her and enjoy her. Yet despite my faith, I keep encountering all these profiles on OH where people have had terrible complications and they terrify me...I'm just so afraid it's going to happen to me!! I cry every night out of fear, and I pray and pray to the Lord that He please not take me away from my little girl. She and I love each other so much. I never imagined one could feel love so strong before my daughter came along.
So please - keep your prayers coming. Pray HARD, for me and my family, especially my little girl. We've never been separated before, so I know my hospital stay is going to probably be hard on her. Rest assured that all of you are in my prayers each and every night, as well. And I love all of you for being so caring and thoughtful. May God Bless and keep you always.
Amy