Still stable!

We had a cardiology appointment for Koal with Dr. Shah yesterday at Children's Mercy and it went fantastic! It was a noon appointment, which would NEVER be my first choice as it's RIGHT during Koal's nap time, BUT, it worked out as the little man just fell asleep during his echocardiogram and rested nicely. Ha! 

Dr. Shah said, "WOW! Rock solid!" when he came to let us know what the echo and EKG tests showed. Nothing has changed in the last 9 months and Koal's heart function still looks excellent! His pressure gradients are holding stable and while his conduit (tube that won't grow as he does) is still a bit narrow and calcified, it's nothing of concern at this point and doesn't seem to be getting any worse. Doc was cautiously optimistic saying that he THINKS we may be able to go a couple of years before Koal needs another surgery!!!!! Then he laughed and said, "But, Koalton's surprised me before, so you never know."  Hahaha :)  It's true...we prepare ourselves for just about anything, knowing something could change in LITERALLY a heartbeat. BUT, we are thankful, again, for an excellent report and even the possibility of many months or even years before more surgical interventions are needed.  We'll continue monitoring and have another appointment in about 4 months to make sure all continues to look as it should.

We can't thank all of you enough for your continued prayers and support. We feel God's blessings and peace daily though this journey and are so grateful for family and friends who pray for Koal and all of us.  

Do you not know? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom.

Isaiah 40:28