Benny's appt/Texas

Yesterday Benny had his Echo done. I unfortunately was not there with him as I was delayed in San Antonio unexpectedly (more on this later). From what Darin has told me, the doctor believes that the tube that was placed leading from his heart to his lungs has an exclusion (or is it inclusion?--I think I will have to amend this post later). Basically something is blocking the flow, causing his heart to have to work harder. The doctor is going to call us this week to let us know how soon they can get Benny in to have catheterization. Better than heart surgery, yes, but still sad. He should only be in the hospital one night, which is great news for us. However, the first step will be to put a camera up there to see if a balloon can fix it. If it can't, they will have to do the surgery. So, we're all praying for the best! The reason why they couldn't see exactly what they wanted was because they couldn't sedate Benny due to his congestion (which is still lingering, unfortunately). They didn't want to risk the chance of him choking or anything while sleeping. So, this is what we know for now. We will update you all as we learn more!

As for Texas...we are officially moving. Darin is scheduled to leave with the rental truck on April 15th. The girls and I will follow shortly on the road. We will be having someone fly out with Benny as we don't think he would make such a long trek in his carseat. He hates that chair...and he sweats like a pig in it. So, whatever day someone leaves with him is the day the girls and I will leave on the road. No plans are finalized yet (though should be within the next couple days) but hopefully my dad will be joining the girls and I on the drive out so I don't have to drive alone.

Darin and I flew out to San Antonio last Sunday night, with the intention of finding a house by Friday, our scheduled departure day. We had found a house, a great one, but the owner got nervous about renting his house out and backed out of the deal, after we paid our application fee of course! The day he backed out was the day we were scheduled to leave, so we made the quick decision that Darin would fly home and collect the kids and I would stay behind to find another house. I stayed until Tuesday. Luckily, thanks to the help of Darin's cousin Tommy, we found another house in the same neighborhood for just about the same rent. We were so thankful, because the neighborhood is wonderful. There is a pool and a park for the kids, walking trails, and Abigail's school will be right down the street! We're greatly looking forward to the move! So, make sure to update your contact info! The Carr's new address will be 8107 Cooper Mill, San Antonio, TX 78255. We probably will not be getting a house phone, but we will let you all know our new numbers when we get them.

Okay, must get ready to do some major packing today! Write again soon!