Thank You for Praying

for Minda. She is in stable condition. Praise the Lord!
The outcome of Tuesday's surgery was good. The surgery itself was complicated and did not go according to the pre-operative plan. Upon entry, the intestines were wrapped around the uterus. The uterus was not located where it should be and was positioned tightly against the bladder. A portion of the bladder was removed surgically since it was attached to the uterus that was removed. A newly-planned abdominal incision (similar to that used in a cesarean section) was used to complete the procedure and suture/sew up the bladder. All this led to additional hours in the operating room.
Given the type of repair to the bladder, a catheter will remain in place for urination for 2 weeks after Minda is discharged home. The catheter will allow the bladder to be empty at all times and to heal properly.
On wednesday, Minda began to sit up in a chair. This morning, Thursday, she began to walk with assistance. She has more energy each day.
We are so thankful for your prayers and emails and for the Lord's answers and His plan.
many blessings,
gina