Leaving for Portland

So while Doug was tickling this little guy, I thought I'd take the opportunity to get one last picture of his palate before it's corrected in Portland later this week.  I have mixed emotions about this surgery.  Obviously, I am thrilled that he will have it repaired.  He will be able to speak better, eat better, etc, etc, etc...  On the other hand it's going to be a long and arduous recovery.  And, it was this cleft issue that make it possible for us to bring him home to our family.  I know that sounds weird, but this has been a part of who my boy is, and now things will change a lot.  I am very grateful, though.  Please don't misunderstand....

Thank you Shriners for your consideration.  Please pray for our safety en route, for a successful surgery, and a quick and relatively painless recovery period.