Afeefa's first of two surgeries was yesterday morning. After her appointment earlier in the week, the doctor indicated that Afeefa's condition was as bad as it could get, and that until they got inside the eye, they wouldn't know what, if anything could be done for her. So, I began praying, and asking many people to pray for a miracle----that when Dr. Trese would do the surgery, he'd find the eye to be better than he imagined. And guess what? The first thing he said after her surgery was, "The eye was in a lot better condition than I expected. Her body had absorbed a lot of the blood behind the eye so I was able to do a very good dissection." The end result will show over time, but we are trusting that the work done yesterday will give her the best chance at being able to see some day. This morning the doctor indicated that it will be a process of months, and even years for the eye to develop, so there won't be a quick answer. But, praise God with us that He answered our specific prayer so perfectly.
During the evening, Afeefa cried a lot----I'm sure from the anesthesia and the pain. During the night, she woke a few times, but I think it's more from frustration at having her arms in braces (to avoid touching the eye) and not being able to put her pacifier back in. Right now, she is resting peacefully.
The days before her surgery, Afeefa enjoyed time at friends' pools---she loves the water. She seems to be adjusting well to our family and is quite happy, in general.
Thanks so much to all of you for your prayers, and to those of you who have brought a meals, watched our other kids, provided clothing and baby toys. I know Afeefa and her family are experiencing Jesus' love for them through you.
Below are some pictures from this week.
Playing in the jumperoo!
Bath time! 
Eating happily in the high chair
Joseph loving on Afeefa
Pool fun!
At home after her surgery. Afeefa needs these arm braces so she doesn't touch her eye.
