Surgery

Hadley's palate was successfully repaired yesterday morning -- so far everything looks good.  She's still in some pain, but it's getting better.  She looks absolutely pitiful but she's smiled some today and played with some of her toys.  She even managed to dance a little!  Right now she is snuggled up with her Daddy.  She's gone to all of her grandparents today, so they were all pretty happy.  We're working on taking liquids by mouth and believe me it's a work in progress.  She is beginning to ask for little sips of water but she's not interested in taking very much.  We can't go home until she is able to keep herself hydrated by mouth, so we've got a long way to go.  Her surgeon cut down the amount of fluid she is getting in her IV this evening to try to force her to drink.  Today she has developed a very strong dislike for nurses -- she tries to tell them bye as soon as they come in the room.  We can't thank everyone enough for all of the prayers -- we certainly felt them yesterday.  Please continue to pray for her as she recovers.  I'll post some pictures later.