Surgery

Well after the long wait the surgery finally happened. Today CJ had her adenoids removed. CJ is doing OK now and now we shall see how the recovery will go. Today Daddy had to wait in the waiting area because only one parent was allowed back in the preparation area. So Mommy built up the courage to go see CJ be put under. That process did not take to long, one second you did not see Mommy the next second Mommy was back out explaining to Daddy how she saw CJ's eyes roll back in her head. The surgery lasted for about 25 minutes. (If you ask Mommy she will add a couple of hours on to that) Mommy was antsy but composed.

The doctor came out and explained a few things to Mommy and said that CJ was waking up. Mommy went back to dress her, so I thought. Then the nurse came out to ask Daddy if he wanted to come in and of course he made his way back. He found Mommy holding CJ as she whimpered a little bit. Mommy explained that the nurse wanted CJ to drink something before she was discharged. Mommy tried but was not successful. So Daddy stepped on and asked for a few different items. He held CJ and she got comfortable and went to sleep. Which was OK but Daddy was getting hungry so he wanted to leave. He eventually woke CJ and she drank from a regular cup. He asked her for a hi-five and she gave it to him. This was her sign to Daddy that she was OK. CJ and Daddy always share hi-fives, it has become sort of their thing!

Once we arrived home after getting CJ things she could eat and filling her prescriptions, CJ slept for most of the day. She did eat a mango ice and drank some juice, she also played around with some potatoes. She stood up on her own and gave Daddy a hi-five. Daddy felt comfortable enough to go to church tonight and when he arrived home CJ was sleeping well.

Daddy was not to worried about this surgery. He knew God was the surgeon and he just used the doctor to carry our some menial tasks. When you pray, you should believe that God will answer. So since Daddy trust in the Lord and lets HIS will be done in his life, he was not going to let a little surgery create the least bit of doubt in his mind. CJ performed like a champ in there today and God as always did his thing! So again my testimony tonight is that prayer changes things, people, and situations! Give God the highest Praise!

NOTE TO CJ: When you put something in God's hands leave it there. God is in control. I will leave you with this verse tonight. Matthew 6:33 "But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you." Before you leave your life in the hands of a doctor or let others fill your head with what they believe and feel they are experts at do what this verse says and you will always be ahead of the curve. Love you, Daddy

I Wonder If She Knows

As I sit here and mentally prepare one thought goes through my head. I wonderif CJ has any idea what is going to happen tomorrow? I wonder what she is thinking, how she feels, and even whether or not she would want this procedure done if she had her way. For Daddy, he has already turned the surgery over to God. Daddy figures that we go in, get the procedure done, come home and get back to business as usual. If Daddy had his way people would look at this his way instead of spreading negativity our way. Then everyone wants an opinion, the only problem is that none of the people that talk have a clue about what is going to happen. Daddy has deafened his ears to all of their unsolicited advice.

In the morning I will pray with CJ then God will guide the surgeon as he operates. Everyone else should just pray. We allowed CJ to stay up a little longer with Daddy praying she remains sleep until the adenoids are gone.

So as Daddy sits here and watches television, CJ is resting. Daddy feels sorry for her because her diet has to change for a few days. Daddy will feel sorry but he will continue eating, lol. I have to folks.

So lift my Princess up in your prayers. Prayerchanges things, people, situations,and adenoids.

Wanting To Speak English

Though Daddy believes that CJ is acquiring language at a very fast pace she still has a way to go. At this point in her life she is able to repeat most of what she hears. So if she hears words that will broaden her vocabulary this is a good thing. However if she hears words that are foul they can be detrimental to her development. I am glad to report that CJ hears developmental vocabulary ninety-nine percent of the time. Daddy has worked on his mouth tremendously since CJ came into his life. At home CJ learns how to communicate her feelings, how to articulate what she wants, and how to speak calmly when in conversation. This is because Daddy and MOmmy exhibit this kind of behavior.

So the stage is set earlier today that CJ wanted a snack. The problem is that she could not tell Daddy what she wanted so she began to whine. Daddy explained to her that whining is not the way to get what you desire. Mommy felt bad and said, "I wish she could verbalize what she wanted." The good thing is that through process of elimination and once CJ calmed down Daddy was able to decipher what it is was thats he wanted. All she wanted was a pretzel. When Daddy opened the fridge and she did not get what she wanted out and she said, NO! emphatically to another offer Daddy gave her what she wanted. He also told her what it was so she could add the word pretzel to her vocabulary.

So as we go on this journey of language development please pray for CJ and Daddy as we use different techniques to help her along and to challenge her young mind. We know prayer changes things, people, and situations. We also belief that with prayer at the foundation, CJ will do all things through Christ who strengthens her!

NOTE TO CJ: CJ I will provide you with the words to this song to help you along your way as you begin your academic journey. "Yes Christ is all, he's everything to me, yes Christ is all, he rules the land and sea, yes Christ is all, and without him nothing could be, yes Christ is all, all in all this world to me. Sing those words and believe them and you will be alright!

Redo

Every now and then you have a day that you wish could start over. For CJ and her Daddy, today was one of those days.

Delayed But Cool Saturday

When we came home last night Daddy was tired so he fell asleep. Especially after the Duke game outcome was not what he wanted. The day started as a normal work day would for us. Daddy had a meeting at church and Mommy wanted to go get her hair done. So that left Daddy and CJ together! That equals good times. The first stop was to IHOP where the meeting was to take place. CJ had pancakes, french fries, and fruit her favorite foods at this point in her life. She was fairly quiet during the meeting as well. We then went to grandma's house to wait for Mommy's call. Upon arrival CJ was really out of control. For some reason she did not want to be there. I believe she is still acting up because she got her hair done and she hates getting her hair done.

Fits

Daddy can live without fits. These fits come from nowhere. Today CJ went to the back door and began crying. She then got down on the floor whaling her arms and kicking her legs. No one did anything to her either. Daddy just stood in awe and looked at her. Daddy does not know what was wrong but we can do without the fits.

Now Daddy asks for you all to pray for CJ. If this continues her circumstance will not be plasant. Daddy knows that prayer changes things, people, and situations. PRAYER will help save CJ from a world of trouble.

Jumped Out Of The Tub

CJ was so mad today during bath time that she jumped out of the tub. All week when the water ran Momy said she was antsy. Grant it she got her hair taken out which she was upset about, but I had to hold her while she calmed down. Of course my pajamas were soaked. She got over it eventually. Then we prayed and now she is sound asleep. Pray for her so bath time is enjoyable again. Prayer changes things, people, and situations.