Tuesday, April 15, 2008

Headed back

They just took our chubby boy back to the OR about a half hour ago. I'm feeling surprisingly peaceful today (thanks to all of your prayers). Dr. Moga estimated that the surgery would be done around 12:30. We'll get updates throughout the morning. Thanks so much for all of the prayers you've sent our way. It's overwhelming just thinking about it! We feel so surrounded by love right now and that helps make this day a little bit easier.

Some pics from this morning...


Tired, hungry boy




Grandma and Elijah enjoying some bubbles. Thanks, Samantha! They were a savior as he started to cross the line into tired crabbiness.

15 comments:

Holly said...

I've been praying for you and Dan and for sweet little Elijah. He's going to do great!!!

Holly Kuklok Calvillo

Anonymous said...

Praying that God will work a miracle in little Elijah's life today.

Vicki Frederick
Learned of your story through Kate Layman's family.

Sarah said...

Continuing to pray.

Anonymous said...

We're praying. There are angels surrounding the entire hospital today. xoxo Cara

Anonymous said...

Praying hard for you today!! This is a great thing for Elijah! Can't wait to hear the "oh my gosh, he looks & acts so much better" stories after this is all over!!!

Hang in there! Oh, and the pictures are just too cute (as always!)

Love,

Cindy

Krista said...

Sending love and hugs! I know it's a long morning...hope you don't fight too much over the use of the laptop...at least that is what Andy and I always did.

Sending up lots of prayers this morning...love you guys

Sue said...

Sending prayers from New Hampshire that your sweet Elijiah has a successful surgery and speedy recovery. Your support helped our family through tough times and we are all here to support you. These children are so strong and truly a gift to us all. Sincerely, Sue Fillion (Colin Domanico's aunt)

Anonymous said...

Thinking of you this morning. You will be in my thoughts all day and I will keep checking in on the blog for status. Love you all so much. Many hugs and prayers.

Missy Wagner-Kingery

Elizabeth and Ryan said...

You don't know me, but my husband Ryan knows Dan. (He went on a baseball road trip with Dan, Luke, and Tim a while back.) I've been following your blog, and I just wanted to let you know that we're praying for you and thinking about you. God's never ending love and grace will get you through. Trust in Him!

God Bless,
Elizabeth and Ryan

Andrea said...

Hi,
The first thing I thought of this morning when I woke up was little Elijah. So I started praying right away! Your family is being covered in prayer from so many right now. I hope that will help get you through this stressful day. I'm looking forward to updates and hearing of very high saturations!
Love,
Andrea

Anonymous said...

Hey Porta's! Jeff and I are thinking you ALL today! With Love, Sue :)

Kathy said...

We're ALL still praying!!!
You know that we're all checking in every FIVE minutes....so...keep us updated!!!
We love you guys..
glad that you've been enveloped with peace, love, and faith...it's such an awesome feeling!!!
Love,
Kathy

Anonymous said...

We are praying like crazy down here! Baby Sam and Baby Eli too!

Dina said...

I'll be sending good thoughts your way today. I hope everything goes as planned and you have your sweet boy back in your arms.
Dina

Anonymous said...

Sending prayers your way - I pray that all goes well today and he has a successful surgery. We're rootin' for you!