I apologize for not giving an update sooner.  Thank you for your prayers and well wishes for our daughter.  Ella’s surgery went well and she came home Thursday evening. 

They wound up not taking the tonsils out completely.  They basically shave them down, which leads to an easier recovery.  I’m not sure it’s been easy for her though.

It’s important for her to keep drinking throughout the day.  She is allowed to eat popsicles and ice cream and other soft, cold things.  The hard part is getting her to drink or eat.

Obviously, it hurts to swallow anything, so she’s being very stubborn about eating and drinking.  What makes it even more difficult is that she doesn’t want to take Tylenol or Motrin when she has to.  It’s a fight to make that happen.

Over all, she has been resting.  She did want to go outside yesterday because it was nice.  She wound up sitting on the porch most of the time.  She did ride the Big Wheel for a little bit, probably because she doesn’t like to sit still.

They say days 3-5 are the most painful.  That’s today, tomorrow and Monday.  I’m hoping that it isn’t too bad for her.  I hate seeing her hurt.

Sam signed her up for summer dance classes.  I know she wants to feel better ASAP because she is excited to dance.

Thank you again for thinking about and praying for her.  I will keep you posted on her progress.