Out of surgery

It's 2pm Danielle is out of surgery and headed to recovery.  We are waiting for a call from them to head up there.  Dr. Lenke came and talked with us.. He says everything went very well.   He showed us the x-rays. She has a straight back!  

News from the Operating Room

It is noon.  Danielle was wheeled away at 7:30 am sharp.  All the rods and screws are in and they took a final x-ray. If Dr. Lenke is satisfied they will begin to close.  They have monitored her spinal cord the entire time and everything looks great.  All her vitals are great too.  Danielle's blood loss for this type of surgery is low and she has not had to have a blood transfusion!  WAY TO GO ALL YOU PRAYER ANGELS! If all goes well Dr. Lenke will be out to talk to us in 1 1/2 to 2 hours. 

Waiting

All is going well according to the reports we've gotten from the operating room.  They called at 9:00 and again at 10:30.  They said all Danielle's vitals are "rock solid" and that she is doing great.  They should update us again soon.  Thanks again for all the support!  Keep prayin!

Ready to go!

This is It

Well they took her back right on schedule.  She is one BRAVE girl.
After a very restless night we arrived at the hospital at 5:45.  They checked us in and talked to us about pain and everything that would be going on.  We saw Dr. Lenke and his "fellow" (the doctor that assists him).  Dr. Lenke is such a caring doctor!
Danielle said, "I'm not really scared for the surgery.  It's after."  She was so wonderful and strong this morning.  We will hear from the operating room between 8:30 and 9:00 am this morning.
THANK YOU FOR ALL THE PRAYERS!

Senior Picture provided by Lura Landis Photography

Night Before Surgery

We left home around noon today and headed out for St. Louis. The roads were clear until we reached the outskirts of St. Louis. The last 30 miles the roads were snow covered. There wasn't much traffic and it was slow moving! Respecting the conditions thank goodness!  Danielle is really pretty calm. Just relaxing at the motel. I'm so nervous and am emotional. I am over whelmed by all the support!  Thank you so much!  We appreciate all your prayers. God is good! Below are pictures of what it looks like just outside our motel.

Ready or not.....

Packing and getting ready to go to St. Louis today.  I'm getting nervous.  I'm praying for so many things....the doctor and his staff, Danielle's health (she can't get sick before Tuesday), and her recovery just to mention a few.  We got a call from the hospital on Friday, we will report in at the hospital at 5:45 am. Her surgery is set for 7:30 am Tuesday the 7th. We will leave home at noon Monday (St. Louis is getting 10-12" of snow right now). Thanks for all your support and prayers, and please keep us in your prayers as we travel in the frigid cold.

Danielle's back 1-5-14