Now here we are - after 3 years to the place we have been working towards. We recognize a power greater than ourselves at hand. We are only the recipients of the blessings, and hopefully can continue to show our gratitude for them.
We arrived at St Joseph's Hospital in Phoenix (5th Ave & Thomas) at 12:30. Right on time. While waiting to sign in we saw Santa walking by. He looked at us, smiled and said "Hi". As he walked by - I looked at Breck and said "Wouldn't it be fun to just get a picture with him?" Then we both got up and literally chased Santa down. hee hee. He was more than willing to share the camera with us. What a great Santa face and it was fun to be a little silly when headed towards something so serious.
We actually were sent to the 2nd floor for the pre-op tests. It was very casual and slow paced. Here is Breck and I waiting for the testing to begin.
They had originally planned to do an EKG to check her heart. But because that had been done during our last hospital stay she didn't have to have one again.
They took labs --- You can see how much she likes this! Her labs came back normal. No surprise there
Along with completing lots of medical history paperwork we went ahead and set up an Advanced Directive or Medical Power of Attorney, just in case the unspeakable happened. The good thing is that it is now done and available for any instances in the future.
Last thing needed was another MRI ---
So now we are ready for surgery on Monday. We were told to be at the hospital at 7:30 am and head straight to the 2nd floor. They even told her she didn't need to bring anything with her...not even her ID. They had all the information they needed.
See ya Monday! Smiles
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