12:20 He's out!

We just came from the family consultation with the doctors. The surgery is over and he did great! We have not seen him yet and probably can't for about another 2 hours but our hearts are praising God. All we could of hoped for so far is happening! No tracheotomy! He is already awake...his breathing tubes are out. Dr. Holmes told us that the cancer was big but he got it out and took some parameter too. The pathologist supervised that as well. He will be in ICU tonight until mid day tomorrow. Dr. Holmes wants very little "action" tonight so dad can rest. The next 72 hours are critical for the success of the flap. After that time, Dr. Holmes will know if it took and the blood is flowing to the new bone and gum line. 98 out of 100 of these surgeries are successful so please continue to pray! God is good and we praise him!! I will let you know more when we get to see him in a couple of hours. Your concerns, phone calls and prayers are awesome!