For those of you keeping up with our blog to follow the latest updates on Emmie and her hip surgeries, we are grateful for your friendship and prayers.

On Monday (two days from now), Emmaline will be undergoing a second surgery to repair the dislocation of her right hip. Just under two weeks ago, the surgeon successfully performed an open reduction on her left hip. He will do basically the same procedure on the right. While we don’t anticipate any problems, your prayers are nonetheless appreciated.

This past week she has been almost “normal.” Of course, the “almost” is essential. She’s been more fussy and high-maintenance than typical, which we attribute to her inability to move around on her own. In addition, her normally small appetite has been even more temperamental. However, on the bright side, what bruising and swelling there was from the first surgery is almost entirely gone, and she no longer needs pain medications. That is, for two more days!

So please pray that she will recover quickly from the second surgery, that she will eat and drink without fussing at the hospital to facilitate an earlier discharge; and that we will all be given much strength from God for the long road ahead of healing and care.