Merry Christmas Eve!

From this:

To this:

M is doing well.  The morning has been a turning point for her.  She's happy, smiling, squealing away - even through her MRI.  She's still pulling her hair (hence the hat), but isn't crying.  She's peed, pooped, eaten and drank.  The surgeon on call consulted with our regular surgeon who is spending Christmas with his family overseas.  They are both at peace with what was done and with the current outcome.  He feels there are months of healing and waiting ahead, but for now, wouldn't do anything different as long as she continues to improve.  So, we're headed home for Christmas - just in the nick of time. :)  We have so much to be thankful for!