Hi Everyone. We are in Iowa City. We checked into our room here at the Ronald McDonald House around 6 o'clock. This is a very nice facility. There are no televisions in the rooms which is a little boring for Seth. He brought a book to read. He is hoping the reading will make him tired so he can sleep.
He hasn't had food since Saturday at 4:30 PM. He is on clear liquids. He is very hungry, very sick of Jello and Gatorade, and very stressed out. Jeff and I hope he reads and goes to sleep too! There are 2 other nice TV's in lounge areas, but Seth wants to stay in the room.
Please continue to pray for all of us. The tension is mounting as we watch the clock and know what's ahead.
As many of you know, we have said that this surgery is much worse on all of us Eubank's this time. We aren't exactly sure why, but we are all very stressed and I tend to cry at the drop of a hat. I am scared of what Seth has to face this time. He was so brave last time, and I know he will be again. I just wish that he didn't have to be brave. That he could just be Seth, a normal 16 year old kid. This whole thing is so unfair. That comes from a mother's heart. I just wish it could be different. I have to look past the next few weeks and months and on to how God will use this very brave young man for the rest of his days.
We all know Seth will be ok. We just want it to come quickly.
We will be in the surgical check in area at the hospital at 6 AM. Seth is scheduled for surgery at 8 AM. I will post again once they have taken him down. (This time will be VERY difficult for Jeff, Seth and I). Please pray for us to be strong and trusting. It is so hard.
We love you all. Vickie
PS. our phones will be shut off. The only way to reach us is through this blog and by our email jeff_eubank1@hotmail.com We would love to hear from you. Love V