Less than 24 hours to go and I can barely keep my eyes open. I always forget how much preparation goes into everything that I do in life-mostly because of my type A personality. But now the house is clean, our bags are packed, the fridge is stocked for Jeff, and my baby is ready.

We took the girls to see Shrek Ever After tonight for our last hoorah prior to surgery. It was very enjoyable to just relax and watch the kids have fun with absolutely no stress at all. I wonder sometimes if Kalyn truly understood what was about to happen if she would still be as relaxed as she is. And I tend to think the answer is yes. She is her mother's child. I try to control as much as possible in my life...however, I recognize that there are things beyond my control and I just have faith. Faith that we will always be taken care of. I may not always understand why things are happening the way that they are...but I always trust that there is always a reason and a plan.

I am mostly concerned at this point for my mother. She gets so upset. I called my Nanny tonight and asked her to keep in close touch with Mom for the next few days so that she will have someone to cry to. Mom can't help but cry. She has such a special connection with Kalyn and it really hurts her to see her down. I try to calm her down and make her see that everything will be all right. But it is all for naught. Until Mom actually sees that Kalyn is fine she will worry and be upset. It does break my heart to see my mother so sad and worried. Thankfully, Nanny will be coming down prior to the second surgery and staying with mom for a few days. I think that it is funny that I feel better knowing that my mommy will have her mommy. Guess that comfort from your mom never goes away.

I am also thankful for my mother's reactions to Kalyn's hardships. I think that it gives me something that I have some control over to focus on. And it makes me happy to see how much she loves Kalyn. She is her mawmaw's girl. I am also thankful for my Nanny and her love for all of us.

This entire situation has been very stressful-but it has also shown me how many people care about us and the amount of love that is possible in this world. So many people-some that I have never even met-have prayed for our family and sent well-wishes our way. It is overwhelming at times to see the number of people who care about my child. But then again, she seems to have an uncanny ability to endear herself to all that she meets. I think it is the pure honesty that she possesses. There is not an ounce of hatred or anger in that child. She truly is my little sugar and spice and everything nice.

Thank you all for continuing to think of us. I will do my best to update everyone on her progress. Keep praying-we appreciate every single prayer that we get.