Muriel heads off to surgery

We arrived at the NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) this morning (Monday), expecting to meet the team of doctors doing rounds for an update, and possibly to speak with the Cardio team to better understand the surgery scheduled for Tuesday afternoon.  Instead we found the nurse preparing her for surgery!  A bit of a scare as we hadn't heard of the schedule change, and we didn't know if it was moved up for any particular reason.  Turns out it was all just scheduling - Muriel had been doing fine.  We waited with her for several hours and spoke to several doctors getting ready for the event.  Finally we followed a team down the halls and up an elevator to give our last kisses and hugs.  Now waiting in the waiting room.  Expecting hourly updates which I will post here.  The surgery itself may last five hours or more.