Another 'Praise the Lord'!!!!

Well Elijah is out of surgery and everything went as planned. We want to "praise the Lord" first and foremost. Dr. Hess was able to pull up his innominate artery and the aorta so the trachea was collasped like before. They are stitched to the sternum and will remain this way through his lifetime. We are confident that this was God's plan for Elijah. We can only continue to pray that he will be able to breathe better now and on his own. For some time now Ryan and I have felt this was what he needed, but we were waiting on God's sovereign plan to be revealed in his time. Please pray that this is his last surgery at least for awhile so he can concentrate on eating and getting those everday "baby" skills mastered. Dr. Hess says recovery for this surgery is normally 3-5 days and then we will move to the next step. However, I think Elijah has something in common with mom and there is a bump to hit we will hit it.

It is amazing how God has used Eli even before he was able to talk or see even half the people he has touched. Ryan and I have always felt that Elijah will be used for a greater purpose for God's glory. We have been through so many touchy moments in the pregnancy and now during his life and know that God continues to show us miracles each day. We just want him to be what God intends for his life no matter how we get there. Thanks for all your prayers. We also want to ask you to pray for Eli Bean. He is here with Elijah and has the same diagnosis and guess what he is from the south. Isn't that weird. They are only a week apart too. Please pray for his recovery and that feedings go well for him. We have become special friends with his parents and family. They are such wonderful people and God has definately sent them here for a purpose. I can selfishly say I think it was for us and man did we need some people to relate with. I know he also sent them here for their son, but I said I was going to be selfish for a minute.

Matthew is doing well in school. He likes it. His teacher is great and is trying really hard to make sure the transition goes well. The material used here is the same as Madison Co. so this helps as well. And you know Andrew he is just happy no matter where he is. He is much better with Matthew here with him. Thanks for your prayers.

Love,

The Frazier 5