On October 30th my sons life was spared. Today, we weren't so lucky with his leg. This morning when the trauma orthopedic team came in to check on Alec he made the heroic decision to amputate his right leg!  Of all of the things I have been so proud of him for in his life, I have NEVER been more proud than I am today. He has more strength and character than anyone I have ever known. He handled this with dignity and love. Even with others telling him to wait and all of his options weighed, he knew what was best for him. As a mother who gave birth to this beautiful baby who had two perfect legs and ten perfect toes I have never been through anything harder. With conflict and others telling me it wasn't the right decision, my job is to love, support and trust my son. When the surgery was over, the Doctor said it was absolutely the right decision. His entire leg was filled and oozing with infection. If we would have waited even 24 more hours we probably would have lost his leg up to his hip and who knows about it getting into his organs. We again have had tender mercies and the Lord has helped Alec mentally and emotionally prepare for this. He is awesome and amazing! I love my son and have never been more proud of him!