THE SURGERY.

 Over Christmas break Trace had his tonsils and adnoids out.  I know this is a very common surgery, but I can honestly say I was terrified.  I was really nervous.  I almost backed out the day of surgery.  My heart was breaking in two when the nurse came and got him from the waiting room.  He was so BRAVE.  He was doing everything he could to hold back his tears.  When I saw them spill over,  it was all I could do to hold mine back until he was gone.  Now, a month later it seems like no big deal. It was about two weeks until he was back to himself.  He had some rough days,  but in the end I think he did fantastic.  The improvment in his sleep is remarkable.  There really is no other word for it.  The thirty 

minutes he was in there felt like the longest of my life.  This is the only picture I have.  Good thing Steve took it because taking pictures was the farthest thing from my mind.  I know that this moment was perfect for me.  My heart felt whole again when I had him back in my arms.  Trace, you did great.  And to any mother that has to go through thier childs first surgery, good luck. No matter how routine it may be, it's still hard.  Thanks so much to Kacey and Joe for letting us stay for a few days.  And thanks to my mom and dad for watching Tay.  Its wonderful to have family that is willing to help when its needed.