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Introduction
Thank you for your prayers and messages. We are deeply grateful for the love and support we have received during such an emotional and uncertain time. After spending several hours at the hospital this morning preparing for Indiana’s surgery, we were all ready and holding on to hope and prayer. The medical team had completed the initial steps of preparation and everything was moving forward with careful attention and compassion. However, just as we were approaching the scheduled time, the surgeon was called away for an emergency case that required immediate attention. This unexpected situation meant that Indiana’s surgery had to be postponed until early tomorrow morning. At first the news was difficult to hear after such a long morning of preparation, but we understand that in a hospital setting urgent needs can arise at any moment and every patient deserves the best possible care. We remain steady and hopeful, trusting in the skilled hands of the medical team and the timing that is now set for tomorrow morning. We continue to feel the strength of your prayers and encouragement surrounding us, which brings comfort beyond words during this waiting period. Indiana is resting as comfortably as possible and we are doing our best to stay calm and focused on the next step. We appreciate each message, each prayer, and every kind thought sent our way, and it truly means more than we can express. We will continue to update you as soon as we have new information, and we are hopeful for a safe and successful surgery tomorrow morning. This unexpected delay has given us more time to reflect on how fragile and precious these moments are inside a hospital where life and care intersect every single day. We have seen the dedication of nurses, doctors, and staff who move quickly between emergencies, always putting patients first even when it means changing carefully planned schedules. Moments like these remind us that healing is not always linear and that patience is part of the journey. We are trying to hold onto peace in the waiting room where time feels slower and every update carries weight. We are leaning on each other as a family and finding comfort in quiet moments of prayer and hope. The support from friends and loved ones has created a sense of strength that helps us face uncertainty with more courage than we might have alone. Even though plans changed suddenly, we are reminded that the purpose remains the same: to ensure Indiana receives the safest and most effective care possible. We continue to trust the process and the expertise of the surgical team as we prepare for tomorrow morning with renewed hope and steady hearts. We know many of you are waiting alongside us, and we are sincerely thankful for that companionship in this journey. We will continue resting and staying close by Indiana’s side tonight, preparing emotionally and spiritually for the early morning procedure. We ask for continued prayers for calm hands, steady hearts, and a smooth surgery without complications. Thank you again for standing with us in love, support, and hope. We are truly grateful beyond words for every message received today. Your kindness gives us strength during this waiting period and we carry it with us into tomorrow morning with hope and faith.