Those were Dr. Gremmels exact words when describing how Elijah did! They are closing up his chest right now and everything is functioning perfectly perfect at the moment. We will get to talk to Dr. Moga in about 45 minutes and shortly after that we'll get to see our boy in the PICU!!
I'm so proud of him! He's such an amazingly strong boy.
Please keep the prayers coming for a successful recovery. We feel your prayers and love so strongly right now, as Dan and I have had a very peaceful day. Thank you so much.
That's so great!!
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ReplyDeleteWay to go Eli!!!!
Still praying for you all!
Lots of love,
Samantha
praise the Lord,
ReplyDeleteI am so excited for all of you
thanks for all of the updates that you do.
WOWOWWOWOWOWOWOWOWOW!!!!! That is great news. Very, very great. Nice job Elijah!
ReplyDeleteWonderful news! So glad that elijah has done so well. Hoping that the post-op course is just as smooth.
ReplyDeleteWoo hoo!!!! Elijah is such a little stud! I knew he'd do a great job! What a great feeling to have this out of the way. I have goosebumps!
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This is so wonderful to hear!
ReplyDeleteHE is such an amazingly strong boy...not surprising, since he comes from such AMAZINGLY STRONG PARENTS!
We love you and are sending big hugs to all!
God is good...all the time...all the time...God is good!
ReplyDeleteYeah...yeah...yeah! What awesome words to hear after his surgery! We'll keep the prayers coming...I know it's going to be a long night!
What wonderful news!! We love you all very much! I'm sorry I couldn't be with you today. Great job, Eli (and Mom, Dad and all the Doctors and nurses and staff, etc.)! XOXOX
ReplyDeleteSo very happy that all went well. I have been checking the blog often and praying for complete recovery for Elijah. Get some rest yourselves. Colin's grandmother from CT
ReplyDeleteOnce again, I just knew he would pull through with flying colors! You two should be so proud of yourselves today. YOU kept him so strong, so happy and so healthy to give him the opportunity to shine today....and he did! I am so thrilled!!!
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YEAH for Elijah!!!
ReplyDeleteHe'll be smirking at you by tomorrow night!!!
Hey...was he big enough for a bovine valve?? Just wondering...
Glad to hear you guys had a peaceful day...and get to hold your little pumpkins hand soon!!!
Love,
Kathy
I'm so glad! I've been thinking of you all and sending out my well-wishes for healing. I'll be checking back and I can't wait to hear that you are all reating together tonight peacefully.
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Oops! I meant resting.
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Dan and Megan,
ReplyDeleteI am so glad that you have felt the peace of God today and were able to entrust Elijah into His care. I am thankful that God used the skills of the surgeons to help repair his little heart. My prayer is that everyone who touches Elijah from the transport people, to every nurse, respiratory therapist, doctor/surgeon will be guided by God. Keep hanging on to Him. Elijah will continue to be covered by the prayers of those who love him so very much.
I love you all!!!!
debby
ps. thank you for the Cds. i look forward to listening on my long ol' road trip. Come visit in NC whenever you want. :-)
Elijah & family - so glad that things went well in surgery. I found your blog on a couple of other heart friends' blogs. My daughter Nevaeh also has TOF w/pulmonary atresia MAPCA's. She will be heading into the OR for trip #3 on May 7th! Praying that the post op course goes as well as his surgery!
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http://nevaehkaylenewalp.blogspot.com/
Great news! We will pray for a quiet day/night as the WONDERFUL nurses at Childrens Minneapolis PICU look after your precious little courageous cutie patootie, Elijah. Way to go mom and dad. You got him to surgery, and God did the rest through the great doctors. God is good! Can you tell I am excited for ya'll. Elijah is in my thoughts. Eli, you did it. Now give your parents a break. Eli, tell the nurses Harrison says hello.
ReplyDeleteTiffany
Good news! We are still praying here at Rancho Ramona...
ReplyDeleteGreat news...now let the healing begin. Try to get some rest (I know it's difficult) but, I hope you have some help. Prayers for a speedy recovery Elijah.
ReplyDeleteThe Domanicos
Hooray! Praise Jesus! :)
ReplyDeleteYea!!! Now let's just have an easy/ uneventful recovery!!!
ReplyDeleteBig hugs & prayers!
Cindy
Yay! Surgery is over, Elijah did great, and you two felt the peace of God. Wonderful wonderful news!
ReplyDeleteMegan,
ReplyDeleteWhat awesome news!!! I am so happy to read how well things went. I pray that Elijah has a great and speedy recovery! Give him a gentle heart hug from us! :)
Lots of Love & Prayers,
Wendy (& Emma, too!)
www.caringbridge.org/visit/emmanicole
Just wanted to let you know we are praying for all of you and hope that this last surgery that Elijah had today will help him to live many more years. We are friends of Krista and Andy. Thoughts and prayers are with you continually in these difficult days.
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Thats fantastic news... I have just gotten up and and had to come straight online to see how your gorgeous little man was doing...
ReplyDeleteSo glad the surgery is over for you... Fingers crossed for a speedy recovery...
What amazing news! Yay! Yay! Yay! Praying for an amazing recovery as well. :-)
ReplyDeleteOh Elijah, I was so happy to read your Mama's last post when I got home today. You were on my mind and heart and in our prayers - I'm so thankful for what the Lord has done today! Way to go Elijah! You hang in there and get all rested up! Heart Hugs.
ReplyDeleteWay to go you guys! I knew the little superman would pull through with flying colors! Get some much deserved rest........
ReplyDeleteluv, Kendis
We are so glad to hear that things went "better than expected" during surgery. We have been checking your blog all day for updates. Your little boy is in our thoughts. Try to get some rest tonight.
ReplyDeletethrilled, thrilled, THRILLED!!!!!! We have been thinking about you all day. That is the best possible outcome. Thanks for keeping us updated.
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katie and the boys
Yeah Eli!!! Way to go Sugarman! Sending all my love and hugs tonight!
ReplyDeleteTammy
Such happy news! We hope everything is still going well tonight. Yay Elijah!
ReplyDeleteAmy, Mitch & Wilson
God is good! This is great news. Now its time for Elijah to amaze the doctors with a speedy recovery. I'm so glad the surgery is behind you guys.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Vanessa
Thoughts are with you all, what a brave little man! Also very cute. Hoping he has a speedy recovery:-)
ReplyDeleteOHHH...
ReplyDeleteYAY!
Thats such good news to hear!
I'm so glad everything is going good!
Lynette
Whoo Hoo! That is just the BEST news ever! I will keep sending my good vibes and healing energy until I see a picture of your little man at home :)
ReplyDeleteWe are friends of the Layman family. I didn't check her for for a couple of days so I missed prayer during Elijah's surgery. But we will pray for quick healing.
ReplyDeleteJamie Smeltzer and family
So happy to hear that all went well with the surgery. Had to check first thing when I got home. Looking forward to more good reports. Kate's Nana
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