Mom met Becky about thirty minutes before she was transported for surgery. It was enough time to make a brief acquaintance and take a couple of pictures.
We called Gina, a good friend of Mom’s from Clements Hospital in Dallas. Gina is a Baptist Minister and she prayed something fierce over Becky. I’ve never heard anyone pray the Our Father with such heart.
Then it was time to make the long walk over towards the Children’s Hospital.
We met with the anesthesiologist and surgeon to discuss Becky’s operation. They patiently answered all of my questions. I signed several release forms, which made it all the more real. Mom and I had few brief moments to say our goodbyes. It was the first time that I have cried today. But I sent Becky away with confidence, knowing that she is in the best of hands and surrounded by abundant prayer.
Mom and I came back to the NICU to wait. We made some phone calls, enjoyed some coffee, and a grabbed a quick nap. Then we had an epic video call with my kids. There was dancing, singing, and general goofiness. All of this distracted me and helped to pass the time.
As the afternoon turned into evening, we prayed a rosary.
My little warrior just returned from surgery. It was very successful! The surgeon said there was definitely a malrotation and it required significant dissection of the bands. The surgeon said that Becky might have been able to digest milk but she would not have been able to handle solid food without the surgery.
A G-tube has been placed to help feed Becky and get her good and fat for her open heart surgery in the coming months. Becky was closely monitored by a cardiac anesthesiologist due to her heart condition. She held her own during surgery and her breathing tube has been removed.
She is resting comfortably and the nurses are confident they can manage her pain. Now she needs to rest and heal. The intestines will be sleepy over the next few days/weeks so she will not be able to eat. They have placed a central line to provide hydration and nutrition.
I am relieved, craving a hamburger, and very grateful for all of the concern and prayers!
The Refillable Glass 
God Bless #BeckyStrong ❤️❤️❤️🙏🏻
Hope you find a hamburger worthy of the occasion. 😋
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Prayers for continued healing…and rest! Xo
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So happy to hear the surgery was successful and that Becky is doing well in her recovery. Praying all afternoon for your sweet Becky. All of my Fluid Runners at Oakbrook were praying for her too! Sending you much love, hugs, and prayers!♥️🙏🏻
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Thanks so much, Jen! That warms my heart to think of your class praying for us 🙂
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No words. Our God is so good!
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Just catching up…prayers for all of you!! She’s one tough cookie!! 🙏🙏
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Thanks, Terri! She is a tough kid.
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Sweet Becky!! I’m so relieved her surgery went well. I can only imagine how worried you were. God is GREAT!!
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Yes, I was worried. Yesterday was rough but today was much better.
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Much love and many prayers! Stay strong you are all loved!
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Thank God the surgery is over and Becky doing so well! You are amazing how you are handling this whole situation. Becky will begetting better every day, please God!
Love and prayers for all of you!
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Kathleen, Holy Mary – what a day! Becky is a champ and your nails look amazing!
I hope everyone is able to sleep tonight. I am exhausted for you.
Susan
On Friday, October 23, 2020, The Refillable Glass wrote:
> Kathleen Rauch posted: ” Mom met Becky about thirty minutes before she was > transported for surgery. It was enough time to make a brief acquaintance > and take a couple of pictures. We called Gina, a good friend of Mom’s from > Clements Hospital in Dallas. Gina is a Bapti” >
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Hi Kathleen, thank you for bravely sharing Becky’s story. We are all praying hard and sending lots of love and hugs to you and your whole family.
Blessings,
The Phillips Family (from SJS)
Kurt, Anna, Sarah & Emma xo
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Thanks for the prayers, Anna! So glad to have you following along with our story.
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So pleased to hear surgery went well and see pictures of little Becky!!! Sending so much love to you all!
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Thanks, Jenny! Your Dad called while we were waiting in pre-op for Becky’s surgeon. So glad to have him with us in that moment!
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The 3 Ms, Aunt Barbara join Jon & I with prayers & love. Just so you don’t feel deprived: trick or treat 🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃(ps- in the 62 years that I have known my sister in law Jeannette, I remain amazed at how she can fall asleep any time, any where in almost any place! love you both, Aunt Cynthia
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