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Sweet relief

We are sitting here, calmly, listening to Leo breathing. Well, more like snoring. And he is breathing room air!!! No life support, though he does have a femoral IV which works great and saves him from having needles in his hands or feet. Wow. This guy is amazing. He looks great, and the surgeons came out to us smiling. What a different picture then last time. And his new noble brow! Wow! Although it is puffy and will get even more so, the results are amazing. So happy. So relieved. More later, so stay tuned. And thank you for all your prayers today. They work!

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  1. AnonymousFebruary 6, 2012 at 3:50 PM

    Glory Be to God for all things! Ok... you can give the Docs a pat on the back too!

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  2. JuniorFebruary 6, 2012 at 7:12 PM

    So happy to hear the surgery went well. We will continue to keep Leo in our prayers.

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  3. LisaFebruary 6, 2012 at 8:45 PM

    So happy all went well...what a lion...:-) Be well all and get some much needed rest tonite. Prayers will continue. Wish we could be there...

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  4. AnonymousFebruary 6, 2012 at 9:04 PM

    YAY LEO!!! He is a rock star! Of course, his Biggest Fan has got him in the palm of His hand, but wow! So glad to hear he is well. Can't wait to see the new Leo (how can he get any cuter??) Keeping you all in prayer.
    Tina

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  5. Janelle thegeekywifeFebruary 6, 2012 at 10:52 PM

    Yippee!!!!! Thanks be to God!

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  6. Matushka AnnaFebruary 7, 2012 at 9:33 AM

    Glory to God!!!

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