My sweet, buddy, Erik

So little Erik is undergoing his surgery as I write this. The surgeon decided that Erik needs a valve in his esophogus too, so it lengthened the surgery and they expect it to take 2 1/2 - 3 hours. So, it should be over soon. I am praying for his safety and that God guides the surgeons hands and that soon Erik will be well enough to go home and start growing and developing. He will now get the much needed nutrients he has been lacking. I just hope he doesn't have to spend his whole life in pain. He is so precious to me and I know he is even more precious in God's eyes. Seeing him in this condition makes me want to cry. The one good thing though, is, at least we are figuring out everything that is wrong and getting it fixed so he can feel better. I am also very thankful that he won't remember this part of his life. He will only know what we tell him and he will see these pictures. God is so good and I thank Him for giving us Erik. Considering Erik's small start (1 lb. 3 oz. and 12 inches at birth), I am just amazed he's here. Most of this stuff is typical preemie problems. I do hope and pray that they can correct themselves. So, for now, my thoughts are on Erik. Please continue to pray for him. Thank you.