Surgery update

We were able to have our appointment with Neurosurgery today... He showed us Elijah's MRI and we talked about surgical options. He told us he has severe hydrocephalus. He does have a small band of brain in his encephalocele, but mostly it contains cerebral spinal fluid...this is great news!! So the plan will be to place a VP shunt. Depending on how he does then approximately 4-6 weeks later the surgeon will remove the encephalocele. He is at a higher risk for complications due to the severe malnutrition he suffered. BUT he feels that he has gained enough weight to proceed with the surgeries.....YEAH!!!!!!!! This is what we have been waiting for...we pray this will relieve the pressure he is constantly feeling. The bad news is it is unclear how much damage has been done due to the hydrocephalus going untreated for so long. The Dr said he was not sure if Elijah would ever be able to walk, or talk. We have learned long ago not to put our faith in Drs but in our true savior who knows the plans He has for us....and we know that He has big things planned for Elijah...he has already touched so many peoples lives with just his beautiful eyes!!!!! How exciting to have front row seats to watch his story unfold before our eyes!!!! The big surgery day is March 31st....would you please pray with us!