Acolyte Sunday

Evan was asked if he was interested into being an acolyte at church. I was surprised that he said yes right away because he really is kind of shy and doesn't like to be the center of attention like an acolyte is at the beginning of the church service! So today was his first day. I swear I think Mike and I were more nervous than he was. He acted as if he's done it a million times. Mike and I teared up. Mom cried.

Hard to imagine that 9 years ago today he had major surgery-at only 4 lbs, his lung was collapsed and a doctor with big man hands went thru his rib cage and put his esophagus back together. Our prayers that day were simple-please God, let him make it through the surgery and maybe, just maybe let him be able to eat by mouth. What a joy it was today to watch him eat at the brunch we went to for Liz's birthday. He had a huge omelette, sausage, shrimp, salad, pasta, cheesecake, etc. I never, ever take any of that for granted.