Why Should I Be Discouraged?

Going into our 6th week in Atlanta, it is easy to get a little discouraged about things. We've been talking this morning as we're sitting in Mitchell's room, and we are counting our blessings. Jer. 29:11 talks about God knowing His plans for us. Looking at our time here, we have a lot to be thankful for:
Mitchell's successful surgery on May 26th with a good recovery. We have been told by many that HLHS post Norwood babies don't always look as good as Mitchell- his color is good, & his oxygen saturations are higher than we anticipated they could be.
His post-op echo looks good as far as his HLHS procedure, and his recovery has been without cardiac complication.
His IVH (brain hemorrhage) has resolved- his cranial scans are "unremarkable", & he is not showing any signs of residual effects at this time.
Clinically he is doing well- just needs be ready to receive adequate nutrition. As much as we would like to avoid another surgery, we are thankful that the fundoplication & G tube should correct his feeding problem.
We have been very thankful that we can all be together as a family during this time. Ted is on his 6th week away from work, & his company couldn't be more understanding. Thanks to mom as well as other family, we have been able to keep the girls with us.
The girls have done very well during this time- they enjoy visiting their brother at the hospital & stay busy being entertained by grandma, Bethany, Hockemas....
We have learned to be patient & are thankful that Mitchell is in God's hands.
Thank you for praying so faithfully for us & for him.
The surgeon consulted this morning for his GI procedures; apparently, his schedule is quite busy. We were informed that he may be scheduled for Friday, and if not if would be Monday. Our CT surgeon is hoping to have it moved up. We will update once it is scheduled & appreciate your prayers during that time.