Information Overload

Today I titled "Information Overload". I have never had more information shoved in my brain in such a short period of time... And I took Cardiovascular Physiology in graduate school.
The day started with 4 sweet hours of mommy and Mia time. I soaked up every minute of playing in the floor, feeding her oatmeal and chasing her every time she attempted to scurry up the stairs.
After nap, daddy came home and we headed to T.C. Thompson for pre-op procedures. After experiencing ONE ear infection in the 10 months she has been alive, Mia began coughing and sniffling on the way. I immediately began praying. Please God keep her well.
We met a entourage of people- the anesthesiologist, PICU doctor, registration staff, Dr. Sargent's nurse practitioner, and a few other nurses and staff. Each time we answered a long list of questions and were given a lot of information. Any time they would ask if we had questions, our heads were spinning so much we often just sat there with glossy eyes. After Mia was deemed okay for surgery (praise God), we were given a tour by Leslie, Dr. Sargents nurse practitioner. Each time we went into a new area, the staff already new Mia, and boy did she put on a show for them. She played peek-a-boo, waved, clapped and babbled for every doctor and nurse. I loved that they got to see her at her best.
After a grand tour with 5 million more bits of information, Leslie left us with a warm hug and a promise of prayers for Mia. Last stop of the day was the Lab for blood work. Mia did not enjoy this as they had to do a venous blood draw (a.k.a. Stick a big ole needle in her arm). She let out a good cry (bloody scream), but settled down and was smiling and laughing before the band aid was even on her arm.
So, here we are. I can literally feel the warmth of prayers I know have been lifted for our family. Maddie even placed her hand on Mia's little head and prayed a precious prayer for her before Mia went to sleep tonight.
Deep breath...all right... Let's do this.