Our Lil Trooper [Part 2]

She's awake! Little by little Leyna was gaining back her energy and appetite. The moment she woke up she asked for bread. Her first meal she devoured 3 rolls, 2 go-gurts, some milk and juice. Then not much time for chit chat, immediately back to sleep she went.
She'd wake up for short moments, just enough to eat a bit then pass out again. Meanwhile we were always uplifted by visitors. Our friend from small group dropped by, and later another family from our small group came to deliver us a meal. (Not to mention our church has been arranging dinners to be dropped off to us at home these past few days. Our family here really takes care of us!)

At night Auntie Precious and Uncle Mike came to visit and brought her an awesome electronic Lightning McQueen car that sure got her to smile! Cars has been her faaavorite movie so far
...and this was her less than 5 minutes after the excitement, ready to dose off again...

Finally by 9pm that night Leyna was up and ready to walk around, but not so fun since she was limited while connected to her IV. She watched some Top Shot episodes with daddy in the lounge.

Once she was freed, she could go roam the halls with her doggy and car......and she was happy to get out of the hospital pjs... ...then a full day's worth of energy sped down the halls!

To no surprise, by morning Leyna was back to her usual self. Trying to carry things, running around, hiding, playing with stickers, and being photographer. She was also back to singing and my goodness, was she was screaming louder than I remember she could.

She was doing so well she got discharged in the morning. Farewell hospital!

Since we've been home, Leyna continues to run around the house just as playful as she was before the operation. Sometimes she complains her throat hurts but she refuses to take any pain meds. She's been going several days now without any medicine and without complaining, so she's definitely a tough lil girl! Since she doesn't even notice her wound, I'm constantly having to monitor her that she doesn't climb with her chin or do activities that could risk poking or pulling at her throat. So far so good.

Thanks again to all our visitors, for your the gifts and delicious food deliveries, and especially thanks for the thoughts and prayers sent our way. Praise the Lord everything went so smoothly. We'll continue praying about thyroid nodule and will keep you updated. Many blessings to you all our friends and family both near and far! We are so thankful for you.