The Goodwins

We are in Chicago for the “big day”. We got a room at the Ronald McDonald House on Deming near Children’s Memorial Hospital which is the first blessing on our trip – with the high prices of hotels in Chicago the $5/night fee is amazing!

We had several friends offer us places to stay, but I think our stress level is better served by having our own space! And by being in this house we were able to find our 2nd blessing last night. We met a family from NY who is here with their twin 2yr old sons – one of whom had a very large congenital nevus covering most of his back, one side and stomach. This is their 6th expansion process with Dr Bauer and they only have amazing things to say about him and the hospital here in Chicago!

Ella’s surgery is not until noon today (CST) so we could use extra prayers for her hungry little tummy as food was cut off last night (last banana at about 10pm CST) and she can only have clear liquids until 9am today and then nothing… poor thing! Of course we’re still praying for steady hands for the surgeon and quick recovery from the anesthesia, and a peaceful night so that we can all come home tomorrow.

We thank you all for your prayers and support – it has meant so much to us!

Kirk, Bonnie & Ella