Ruthe went into surgery this morning around 9:30. What was supposed to be a 3 -4 hour surgery stretched into a 6 hour + surgery. They found more damage to the heart than originally suspected. I was going to try to explain what Dr. Ric told me on the phone here, but I'd probably butcher all the info and all you medical professionals would be cringing and shrieking in horror, so, I'll just say that they repaired some of the leaflets in the mitral valve and one could not be repaired. Time will tell what this will mean for Ruthe. It could be no problem to possible future surgery for a mitral valve replacement. For now, the surgery was successful and she is in recovery. She will be in PICU for a couple of days and then inpatient for another 5 days.
Dr. Ric said that Scott and his brother came up and prayed with Sauveur and that was areal encouragement and support to him. I also spoke with Sauveur. He said his BP went up and he was stressed there for a while when the surgery went so much longer than expected, but he is okay now that he has seen Ruthe.
I've tried to contact Madame Marius, but have not been able to get her. Phone service in their area can be spotty!
Ruthe will turn 12 years old on the 21st. Scott and his brother are planning a birthday party for her, assuming the recovery goes as expected! They are inviting the youth group from their church to celebrate Ruthe's big day! How fun!
Sauveur will be able to be in the PICU with Ruthe tonight so I know he will rest better than if he were in some other room!
Please continue to keep Ruthe and all her family in prayer!
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