Nathan regains consciousness after surgery to correct Partial Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Return (PAPVR), Scimitar Syndrome. This was taken in PICU at C.S. Mott Children's Hospital in Michigan.
As Nathan regained consciousness after heart surgery, I wanted to snap a photo to record the moment. Partially out of habit, and partially out of pure joy at seeing his eyes flicker, I blurted out, “Smile!” Instantly, I felt ashamed of myself given the ordeal he had just come through. But ever-obedient, his lips slowly assumed the position.
He’s smiling for real these days – the surgery to correct his congenital heart defect was a great success.
[See also: About, Nathan's Prayer, Dr. Edward Bove, Before the Back Surgery, The Principle of Finders Keepers, Body Cast, Three Year Anniversary]
Tags: C.S. Mott Children's Hospital, congenital heart defect, heart surgery, Nathan, Nathan's Prayer, PAPVR, Partial Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Return, Scimitar Syndrome
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