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Surgery Last Thursday

Here's a quick update for Friends and Family on the status of Jili's Tonsilectomy and Adenoidectomy. Jili went into to the new Mott's Children's Hospital for surgery last Thursday. Everything went really well. Jili was kept overnight, due to her cardiac condition. She came through the surgery just fine. By Thursday night, she was eating eggs and macaroni and cheese. The nurse was astounded. Right after surgery, she became a little nauseous. They gave her some medication, and then she was so fine, that she ate a lot of food. My kid is tough.
The new Mott's room was wonderful. We got the 12th floor penthouse with the best view in the hospital (so we were told by many), and the biggest (1 of 10 out of many, many rooms with an actual pull-out couch). The room had a flat screen with many movies and activities, and it had Jili's name on it. It also had surround sound.
We had a visit from some U of M athletes, and had pizza (Thursday nights are the best). The Child Life Department provided Jili with paints and several wood items to paint. She was pretty busy. All of our nurses were really wonderful and sweet.

Jili complained of no pain that evening, but during the night she sleep so fitful and loud, due to the swelling. She was coughing a lot, so I couldn't sleep at all. The night nurse laughed, because every time she would come into the room, I would sit up, even in the dark, and give a Jili update. The night nurse later said, "I was tiptoeing and trying to be quiet". I assured her that despite all efforts, I just couldn't sleep.
For the morning report (around 6:30 a.m.), a female doctor came in with two residents. I had only been asleep for about an hour and half, so I just layed there in the dark, looking up at her, half-asleep. She asked how Jili was doing and I said, "She's doing great." Then, I said, "No, wait, she tossed, turned and coughed until 4:30 a.m." Then, it dawned on me that I was talking in my sleep. After the doctor's report, I realized that I was being rude, and I acknowledged that I should be sitting up talking to her. She laughed, knowing that I was half-asleep, and told me to get some rest. I was finally able to update her about Jili's successes. It was all a blur. Before we came home, Jili did some art in the Child Life Department.
Once we arrived home on Friday, she was ready to ride her bike, and was not too happy about sitting still. She but still managed to overdo it a little on Friday, so on Saturday, we went to the library and played some games to keep her busy.
Sunday was our worst day. She was sick, so we actually missed Easter Sunday Church service. Fortunately, the on-call doctor called in an anti-nausea medication, which was a lifesaver. Today, she slept until after noon, and she was under the weather, but she made a comeback this evening. Tonight was the first night that she slept somewhat normal, which is very good, because I go back to work tomorrow.
All in all, she is recovering really well.
Thanks for all the thoughts, prayers and emails.
Jill :)

Autism Hockey Fundraiser a Huge Success

Wow, the hockey event was awesome. It was a great game, and the house was PACKED. Pittsfield raised a lot of money for Autism tonight. What a memorable night.

Guns & Hoses Hockey Event Tonight - Benefit for Autism

We are looking forward to the Pittsfield Police vs. Fire Hockey event tonight: "Put Autism on Ice". All proceeds benefit local families that have children with Autism. The kids are really excited about attending. My dad is the Emcee, so I am really looking forward to it. Unfortunately, Scott is not attending. He offered to work for one of the firefighters who is playing. We are hoping for a really good turnout.

Jili's Tonsilectomy

Jili is having her tonsils out on April 5th. It is normally an outpatient surgery, but because of her heart condition, she is staying overnight, and we get a private room in the new Mott's Hospital wing. Please keep her in your prayers.
Jill :)

Autism Fundraiser!!

One week from today Police and Fire will drop the puck drop at the Ann Arbor Ice Cube in the first ever battle of Guns-N-Hoses! Come join us for a night of fun as we raise money to help local families in the fight against autism!
The poster is attached. This is a family event. Please pass it on to everyone you know who might be interested.
Let me know if you have any questions.
Thanks. I hope to see you there! Go Red!
Jill :)

Koeppe Sillies

I gave up soda pop for Lent. I have been doing well with it. Last Tuesday, it was a chaotic day at work, and as I sat at the Tim Horton's drive-thru line I decided that God would forgive a pop one day, right? I ordered my cup of soup and I said, "and a Medium Pepsi". Done - I did it. I couldn't turn back. The drive-thru attendant asked me to repeat my order, because his speaker was full static. Once again, I repeated my order, saying, "and a medium pepsi". Then, he asked me to repeat it again, which I did - sheepishly, and full of guilt by this point. He apologized and said, "I'm sorry, I still couldn't hear you." I paused and ended with, "a medium, unsweetened ice tea".
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Jiliang is a complete Daddy's girl, and loves to soak up his attention. Last night, she was cleaning her room, which required her full attention. Scott asked, "Whose Daddy's girl?" Jili kept on cleaning - no time to stop. I asked, "Whose Daddy's girl?" and she responded: "TJ!"

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Jili is doing really well at feeling secure in our family. Jili and T.J. stayed the night at my parents (Grandpa and Grandma Harvey) last Tuesday, and they stayed the night at The Koeppe Grandparents house on Thursday night. Jili and T.J. towed a suitcase of stuffed animals to both sets of Grandparents. It was her first time staying the night at the Koeppe household, and they were exited, to slip into their pjs and sleep upstairs. As I left, she waved goodbye from the top of the stairs, and disappeared in giggles. They had a really great time. Here is a photo of Jili eating ice cream with Papa Koeppe.
As we readied to go home the following day, I spied a stuffed Valentine's Raccoon that T.J. gave Grandma Koeppe for Valentine's Day a few years ago. I pointed him out to Jili and she replied, "I know, Baby Mouse played with him last night."