We are in Palo Alto for what will be Allie's 5th Brain surgery.  She is scheduled for surgery this Thursday, 8/30/12 and they are doing the Omentum Transposition.  I am very nervous because it isn't something he has had before, in fact it is an 8 hour surgery and involves two different surgeons.  We see Dr. Steinberg tomorrow and Dr. Dutta on Wednesday.  We are staying in a beautiful hotel in an amazing city where the weather is 68 degrees the entire year.  Allie is swimming in the heated pool and we are ready to rest ourselves in preparation of the upcoming surgery.  We have an idea of what to expect, this being our fifth surgery, however, we are in prayer that her recovery will be similar to the other surgeries.  She always does so well and I pray that this week will be no different.  She ate her favorite Olive Garden Fettucine Alfredo tonight compliments of her Grandpa Chuck.  Memaw, Grandpa Chuck, and I are enjoying our ability to appreciate our differences and embrace a complete and total love and support of Allison during this time.  I will continue to keep you posted on the events of the days ahead.  The book "Gifts of Grace" should be out in no more than 4 weeks.  I am already thinking that there may indeed be a sequel.