Medical Miracles!

Good morning! Mom and I had a very early start to our day. We left their house at 4:35 and headed to Austin's Bailey Square Surgical Center. We arrived at 5:45, and they had requested we check in at 6:00...perfect! The light traffic and blinking signals aided our trip in! Once we checked in, they did all the usual stuff, went over her medical history, had her sign all the "don't sue us" paperwork, had her change into the attractive paper clothing and non-slip socks, checked her vital signs, put numbing and dilating drops in her eye and wheeled her back at 7:35. Prior to the surgery, Mom's only complaint was when the nurse asked when was the last time she had eaten or had anything to drink! Mom couldn't eat after 10 p.m., so she smilingly complained about being hungry! I promised her that we'd go eat breakfast immediately after they dismissed her!

She was out of surgery and back to the little cubicle at 8:05!! She returned with the cataract in her left eye removed and a brand new lens in place! Amazing!!! Before the surgery, in the operating room, the nurse anesthetist noticed that Mom's teeth were chattering. She asked Mom if she was cold and Mom replied, "No. I'm nervous!" So, they gave Mom a little happy juice, the equivalent of half a margarita! That did the trick! Mom said there was no pain, but she could simply feel the pressure of the doctor working on her eye. She was also experiencing some burning in the eye, which is perfectly normal.

As soon as she was dressed, the doctor peeked back in and moved her follow-up visit from 1 p.m. to 11:30! That pleased Mom because she could get home sooner! The nurse wheeled Mom downstairs and we headed straight for migas at Waterloo Ice House! Mom's first experience with migas was a really good one!!! She ate every morsel!!!

Like I said, she's napping now...sleeping off her margarita!!! It's a little after 11:00, so I'd better go wake her and get her to the doctor's office. I'll report back once I get her home and settled!

Thank you for your prayers! Her surgery went so well because our precious Lord was there holding her hand and guiding the doctor! Sing praise to Him! Amen!