It has begun.

Finally the day we have been waiting for has arrived. Katelyn and Kadence arrived safely on Saturday and we checked into our little Airbnb which will serve as housing for Mimi while Katelyn spends the nights in the hospital with Kadence. We spent the day touring Big Cottonwood Canyon while listening to Mimi recount the glory days of skiing there many years ago. (Not so glorious for Papa as he was a bit of a hazard on the slopes). It was a beautiful day to spend outside especially considering that the next six weeks will be largely indoors at the hospital. Kadence got to FaceTime her brother and Daddy… a few tears but mostly lots of love.

We arrived at the hospital and Kadence, of course had the staff enthralled with her spirit and excitement about the procedure. The procedure, itself lasted just long enough for Mimi to get her coffee and Katelyn to unpack and set up her room. We were told that when she woke she was calm (drugs, no doubt) but, according to Dr. Heflin, she will take a couple of days to get used to her new rig.

As predicted, Kadence was not happy when they brought her back to the room – a little “weepy” but not complaining of much pain. She will spend most of today in bed although they may want to get her up and in the wheel chair with rig.

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We will post an update later this evening but wanted to let all know what is happening so far. Love and thanks to all who have been praying for her today.

It is 4:00 p.m. and Kadence has been a rock star. She had a rough morning but was in the chair and downstairs for lunch outside (We’re not in AZ anymore.. ha). Resting for the afternoon with dinner in the cafeteria again. Movie night with Mommy tonight and try the walker tomorrow.

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