SUCCESS!

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Charlotte is in recovery in the ICU! After about 10 hours, Dr. Tracy came out to tell us it was a complete SUCCESS. More details to come, but for now Charlotte is tucked away in the PICU for tonight trying to get some rest, although very agitated and uncomfortable. Her cry is music to our ears as we will stay by her side to comfort her all night.

Finally, after we had gotten the update that they were closing and the doctor would be out to talk to us shortly, we sighed a sigh of relief and cried tears of hope and joy and then....our friend Brad looked out the window directly where we had been waiting all day, since 9:30 am. Although it hadn't even rained, the sun was starting to set and right in front of our view was a tiny yet mighty rainbow. Just like our Charlotte. We couldn't believe it...it took our breath away. We laughed and cried and took in the awesome beauty from God. Hope continues. She will keep moving. Thank you God. Thank you friends and family for being here with us today (near and far). And thanks to all of you for caring so much about our Charlotte.


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  1. Erin WallaceJuly 15, 2016 at 5:55 AM

    Thankful for Charlotte's doctors and nurses, and thankful that God is hearing everyone's prayers! So very happy that all went well.

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  2. Tim and LaniJuly 15, 2016 at 6:57 AM

    Very, very happy tears over here. Beyond thankful.

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  3. UnknownJuly 15, 2016 at 8:32 AM

    So happy to hear!! What a sigh of relief. Hope you were all able to get some rest last night. Love to all xo

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  4. UnknownJuly 15, 2016 at 9:02 AM

    What a great update to wake up to this morning! So glad that the surgery was a success. Love you all!!!

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  5. Annette StackJuly 15, 2016 at 9:11 AM

    Rainbows...a beautiful gift from God just like Charlotte!! This is the BEST news. I know poor little Charlotte will be sore from such a big surgery and we will now focus our prayers on healing and comfort. Bless her sweet little heart. God love you all and may today fill all of your hearts with nothing but love and peace.

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  6. Meghan AndersonJuly 15, 2016 at 10:50 AM

    We are so excited to hear this news. God is so great and mighty and I know he is holding Charlotte in his hands. Love and continued prayers to you all.

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  7. Lin2daZJuly 15, 2016 at 12:13 PM

    Tears! I'm so happy! I knew she'd get here! Onward and upward she continues to go! So thrilled for All!! :)

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  8. UnknownJuly 15, 2016 at 12:42 PM

    We love you all and so happy for the news. You are all in our prayers
    Ashley & Whitney

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  9. EvansJuly 16, 2016 at 3:35 PM

    💖💖💖💖💖

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