Really right now????

This morning we (Eric and I) took Joseph to the surgery center at Banner Desert. He was going to have his left tendon released again. We checked in at 6:30 a.m. They called us back to pre-op about 7:15. Joseph sat on my lap for about 2.4 seconds and then he wanted down. I took him into the play room and let him crawl around and play with the toys. Dr. Hrasky came in and asked how he was doing and checked him and then he said that the anastegiologist (sp???) would be in soon. I put Joseph back down and he went back to playing. I looked over at him and he was chewing on something so I put my finger in and did not feel anything so I put him back down. A couple of minutes later I could see another Dr. enter and it looked like she was looking for us so I walked back to the room holding Joseph. I turned him around so she could see him and she started listening to his heart and he spit a shiny new penny out of his mouth! I was horrified! I did not know what to say. She just looked at me and said, "Is that all you fed him today?" I felt so stupid but at least she did not make a big deal out of it. I could not believe the timing! His surgery went well and he woke up right after and he was very hungry. When the Dr. came in and checked him again he asked that I keep him laying down for the day and to elevate his foot as much as possible! I looked at him and said, "really? A 13 month old?" He just said to do my best. Joseph was down and out of my arms crawling and standing as soon as he could. (so much for the elevating!) I am so thankful for Joseph and what a sweet boy he is and how he just takes everything in stride. I am thankful that there are doctors out there that can help him to walk. I am also thankful for a Heavenly Father who watches over us and helps us constantly.