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Posted: May 05 2009 at 9:39pm | IP Logged Quote 4 lads mom

Hi Friends,

Lily's surgery is tomorrow morning at 8AM, I think I am in Central time So if you could offer up an Ave for Miss Lily, I would really, really appreciate it.

They are removing more scar tissue from her trachea, and this is sort of the make or break surgery....if she doesn't tolerate capping her trach after this...it means she needs jaw distraction, because there would be no other reason why she can't tolerate breathing with her trach closed, other than her jaw is still too small to support her tongue up out of the airway. Jaw distraction is ugly, but one thing at a time, right? I have been reading the Diary of St. Faustina, it has been helpful in reminding me to trust in God, and how pleasing it is when we place our complete confidence in Him...I have a woeful way to go, but am thankful for the prayers and support of all of you and our Communion of Saints!!! I did get to bless Lily with a first class relic of St. Therese the Little Flower, that was terrific, we love St. Therese!!

I'll try to update tomorrow, it is actually outpatient surgery if Lily's airway behaves.

God Bless you all!

Update--She did great!!!!! PRAISE GOD!!!! It is the Hour of Mercy, and as some of us were finishing the Chaplet...Lily is outside with one of her big brothers, being pushed in her little car. WE are home, the surgery went well, and now we will start trying to cap Lily's trach in the weeks to come. I am so, so thankful this went well, my mama's heart struggles so as I put this little one down on the surgery table to be put to sleep, but here we are, home!!!!! WOOHOO!!!!!      

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Posted: May 06 2009 at 2:59am | IP Logged Quote Carole N.

Praying for Lily and for a successful surgery! And for you as well!

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Posted: May 06 2009 at 5:25am | IP Logged Quote mariB

Praying for Lily's surgery and for your whole family!

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Posted: May 06 2009 at 5:46am | IP Logged Quote lilac hill

Praying , especially this morning.

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Posted: May 06 2009 at 5:49am | IP Logged Quote KrisZ

Praying here!

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Posted: May 06 2009 at 6:01am | IP Logged Quote MarilynW

We will be praying especially for little Lily all day. I have lit the candle ande we will be especially invoking the intercession of Saint Therese the Little Flower.
Praying for peace and strength for you too.

Hugs to that precious little girl - and to you too friend.


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Posted: May 06 2009 at 6:05am | IP Logged Quote aussieannie

Praying and offering my day tomorrow (late at night here) for your precious Lily!

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Posted: May 06 2009 at 6:31am | IP Logged Quote Mackfam

I'm offering my day for Lily and Kathryn!

May God bless both of these surgeries with successful outcomes that enhance and make fuller these two precious lives.

May the Divine Physician guide the surgeons and team of specialists and direct all for His glory!

Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thine intercession was left unaided.

Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, my mother; to thee do I come, before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy hear and answer me.

Amen.


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Posted: May 06 2009 at 6:59am | IP Logged Quote JennGM

Praying for sweet Lily, also.

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Posted: May 06 2009 at 7:43am | IP Logged Quote Cay Gibson

Keeping you all in my prayers this morning.

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Posted: May 06 2009 at 8:48am | IP Logged Quote ladybugs

Praying for this little one, too!

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Posted: May 06 2009 at 8:57am | IP Logged Quote Ruth

Praying for your dear Lily all day.

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Posted: May 06 2009 at 9:32am | IP Logged Quote teachingmyown

praying right now!

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Posted: May 06 2009 at 12:22pm | IP Logged Quote jdostalik

Praying for Lily right this moment. Hope all went smoothly and you will be home soon with your darling girl.

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Posted: May 06 2009 at 3:13pm | IP Logged Quote aussieannie

FANTASTIC news!!! Thanks to the Merciful God that has brought Lily through this, we are sharing in your joy and will continue to pray for Lily's good recovery!

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Posted: May 06 2009 at 3:59pm | IP Logged Quote Carole N.

Wonderful news! I am so glad to hear that all went well. I will continue to pray for her complete recovery!

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Posted: May 06 2009 at 4:48pm | IP Logged Quote Jody

I am so glad that all went well!!!

I know exactly what you mean:
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my mama's heart struggles so as I put this little one down on the surgery table to be put to sleep, but here we are, home!!!!! WOOHOO!!!!!      


I have been through that process at least 10 times with my little ones and not so littles. I doesn't get any easier . I'm so glad you're home and I'll keep praying for a complete recovery.

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I'm so happy to hear this!
Whew! Hope you both have a relaxing night.

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Posted: May 06 2009 at 5:02pm | IP Logged Quote Lisa R

So happy it went well. We'll continue to pray for your family.

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Posted: May 06 2009 at 5:11pm | IP Logged Quote teachingmyown

Happy, happy tears here for you!

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