About to rest

Well, what an amazing day! If anyone has ever had a completely necessary day that you completely dreaded...this was ours. Haley was so happy as she was led back to the O.R. and we were left standing with the one last doubt if we were doing the right thing. At that point, there was no turning back. All of the research, discussion, and prayer for the last month is played back in our minds in seconds. The mood in the waiting room ebbed and flowed from tears to silence to laughter. We are so thankful for everyone who shared in this experience with us. The phone calls were too numerous to count and much needed reassurance. Those who came down to the hospital showed up at perfect times. The wait at first seemed as though it would never end, but suddenly we found ourselves being called back to see Haley in recovery. Michelle was walking swiftly and I found myself lagging behind. I began to question myself...would I be overwhelmed by what I saw? Would I be strong enough to show Haley everything would be alright? We entered recovery and turned the corner only to prove Michelle right...all I saw was Haley's beautiful face. What a great woman I have in my life! Haley said, "I want juice." As we were pouring juice for her, she grunted a couple of times. I thought perhaps she was in pain and asked what was the matter. She said, "I stuck daddy, I stuck." I didn't realize that she was trying to lift her head and the halo had her completely immobilized. She has been a bit groggy most of the evening and we won't know the extent of her feelings for the halo until at least tomorrow. It is after midnight and I am totally spent. I wil be posting tomorrow with any further updates.

Thank you to everyone,

Love The Cassidy's