Off to surgery

Matt went back to anesthia around 7:45 am and the actual surgery started an hour later.  He was really smiley this morning and actually very peaceful.  He knew he was having his cheek worked on (as was his monkey curious George ).  He had his whole collection of monkeys with him and really enjoyed playing with some of the new  toys we packed (surgery has to have some perks!!)    We definitely feel covered in prayer.  As I woke up this morning to get ready and finished packing our bags for our stay - I was definitely reminded of 9 months ago.  We were packing our bags for china and up at the crack of dawn - excited and not so sure of what was going to be in store for us all.  Such a similar feeling today.  Praying for the best possible results, but having to trust God to care for all the details no matter what. 

 Its hard to think about the scarring that Matt will have and very hard that this is his to carry.  Last week we had some pictures taken of Matt.  As I looked at the proofs, I mentioned to the photographer that you couldn't even see his present scar in the picture.  I looked again, and yes it was visible.  But boy can that boy take some cute pictures!  After awhile, I think I  just forget it's there and just look past it. Hope that's the same for everyone else, too. Even though they are his scars are his to carry, they will be his to share, too.  I am praying it includes a story of great hope and grace.  A story of how God has been at work in his life from the time he was formed and brought him home across the ocean.  How God took what made him an orphan and used the very same thing to make him a treasured son.