Evaney

Here it is 3:10pm in Los Angeles and we are still waiting for Evan to come out of surgery. I have been a emotional wreck all day and for my friends out there I forgot to put my big brave girl panties on. (or if I have them on they are not working). The nurses have been really good about giving updates. Around 12:30 Kay (the nurse) came out and said they had not started the actual procedure. They took Evan back for surgery at 7:30 but the preparation for surgery takes a long time. Thank goodness I brought alot of busy work. We have met some really nice people here as well and I am documenting everything so that Evan will know just how much he was loved. I will keep everyone updated once I get the updates.

we r here!

yeah! We made it and the traffic was not bad. Hope that once we venture out tomorrow for preop and a trip to the grocery store it will be good. I am soooo nervous about Evan's surgery but know that he is in God's arms. I have so many mixed emotions right now but all of you have helped ease my dreadful thoughts. I will keep you posted... love u all

Life Story

What is going on in my mind now - only millions of things.. Such as how did May get here so fast? I can believe just 4 months ago I was saying that we would never get the money raised for Evan's ear reconstruction. Here we are leaving in the morning for Los Angeles. :) I am so amazed at God's work and how precious Evan's life story has become. I foolishly questioned God when Evan and Aiden were born 2 months premature and we sat in the NICU unit for about 2 months. I am not going to lie, I actually lost my faith during this time and at times turned my back on the one that was responsible for giving us all life. I am so excited now at how Evan has used God to heal and touch lives that otherwise may not have known HIM or maybe had been drifting - such as myself...I am thankful for not only my friends but the prayer warriors at First Baptist Church that have been so devoted to Evan and my family. I am living my lifestory with Evan and Aiden and now know God had his purpose all along...

Psalm 116:1 - I LOVE THE LORD, FOR HE HEARD MY VOICE; HE HEARD MY CRY FOR MERCY.

It's Here

Just wanted to post a quick note to everyone while I am busy packing. We leave in the morning for Los Angeles. It is finally here..the day I have have been anxiously awaiting and dreading at the same time. I have alot of mixed emotions but know that God's hand has been with us through all of this. My heart is filled with joy because of the way that God has used Evan to touched others. I will post again before we leave. Please keep us in your prayers.

Countdown

We leave in 12 days.... 12 days... Oh did I say that we leave in 12 days? I am very nervous but know that Evan will be well taken care of. God has really worked wonders with us and I know he will not fail us now. For all of you reading this blog - THANK YOU! Please continue to keep us in your prayers. Pray for me having a 3 year old on an airplane with a 3 hour layover in TX - lol. But please don't pray for me to have patience because the LORD will show me just how much patience I have - been there, done that! I will continue to keep everyone updated on this blog and Facebook. You can look us up on Facebook at Earsforevan Holley. Thank you for loving Evan :)

Joy In My Heart

As we get closer to Evan's first surgery date I think back to the day that I said that this would be impossible. I remember crying and physically having a heartache because I could not fix my baby. Well, the impossible is happening all around us. So far we are halfway to our goal of paying for all of Evan's surgeries. We could not have done this without our friend, family and the wonderful community we live in. Each day I receive a call from someone wanting to help. I was reading on Mercy Me's website today and they have a new album called "Mr. Lovewell". The whole concept is basically to love others well and make a difference in someone's life by showing them love and sharing the word. Each of you are our Mr or Mrs Lovewell. You have made such a huge difference in our life and we will always pay that love forward. Thanks for loving us!

HEAR WITH YOUR HEART

Just wanted to update everyone about our progress. We are leaving for Evan's first surgery on May 16th. We will be in Los Angeles for about 2 weeks. I am very nervous and beginning to doubt the decision we have made for Evan. They all tell me this is normal... BUT - How do you decide to make physical changes to your baby who you see as perfect? I ask myself this everyday...I have gotten into the bad habit of kissing his little ears and I will miss them - BUT I have to remember I am giving my son the chance to be normal and miss all the stares and comments made about the ears that will soon be a thing of the past. So for now, I am hearing with my heart which tells me to do everything in my power to get EARS FOR EVAN.

Please see below for a list of April fundraisers:

April 10th - Centric Federal Credit Union/Thomas Rd in West Monroe
9am-1pm we will be selling lemonade and sweets!

April 13th - Come eat with us at MCCALLISTER'S on Tuesday, April 13th from 4pm-9pm
10% of all proceeds made will go to EARS FOR EVAN.

April 24th - Come see us at THE MARKETPLACE on Splane Drive in West Monroe
for their SPRING FLING MARKET. You can shop for unique items and eat a
hot dog while supporting EARS FOR EVAN.

May 1st - come see us starting @ 11am at the West Monroe Wal-Mart for hamburger
plates. You can preorder by calling or emailing me. We will deliver orders
of 10 or more plates. Plates are $5.00

Once again thanks for your support. Please keep us in your prayers.... hug from the Holley family