Message from Dan

Amanda's surgery was completed about 3:15 PST. Surgery went much faster than expected. The surgeon met with us and told as that the surgery went better than expected. His direct quote was "I like to say that it has been a normal day at work, but today I can say that it was better than a normal day at work."

The surgery progressed as expected but just quicker. They were very pleased with how Amanda handled everything in surgery. She was stable the entire time and they needed less than one pediatric unit of blood for the surgery (just incredible). Amanda was released to recovery where she stayed for about an hour and then she was taken to the Pediatric ICU where she will spend the next 4 or 5 days.

The doctor has forced us to go back to the hotel to get a night of rest before tackling the next few days.

As always, Susan and I are thankful for all the thoughts and prayers. We still need them though, so keep us in your thoughts and prayers. I will keep you updated as I am able.

Thanks again.

Dan