Monday, October 3, 2011

He's off Bypass!

Giddy up.
Here we go.

The scurry rate outside and inside his room has increased exponentially.
So here I sit.
Blogging in a vain effort to keep my mind distracted less I dissolve into a pile of sobbing goo.
My fingernails are long gone
I have compulsively organized all of his clothes and toys
I may have to chew on someone else's fingernails to rid myself of this nervous energy.
Ok.
Never mind.
That's gross.

They are putting in the chest tubes, closing him up, doing an echo and getting him all ready to be sent upstairs.
Our sweet boy will arrive back into the PICU in about an hour.  

Never have I been this nervous.
Not having a baby
not having twins
not adopting
nope
nuthin.

Things are about to get a little bit interesting up in here.


So thankful that HE has gone before us in this
because really,
I have no stinkin clue what the heck I am doing. 

And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:7
posted at 10:44 AM

32 comments:

  1. TracyOctober 3, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    Thinking and praying for your family, you and especially Joshua!

    Thanks for the updates. I always enjoy reading them and am so encouraged by seeing you live out your faith.

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  2. AnonymousOctober 3, 2011 at 11:06 AM

    Incredible! Love the update and excited to watch God continue to rock it!

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  3. AnonymousOctober 3, 2011 at 11:45 AM

    Our prayers have been and are with you today. Take care and thanks for keeping us updated.

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  4. UnknownOctober 3, 2011 at 12:20 PM

    Lots of praying going on in Springfield, IL, Sonia!

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  5. living4HimOctober 3, 2011 at 12:46 PM

    Continuing to keep you all in prayer!

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  6. JeanOctober 3, 2011 at 1:08 PM

    Goosebumps, hopeful, teary, nervous- continuing to pray!

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  7. megs @ whadusayOctober 3, 2011 at 1:23 PM

    Lifting you all up in prayer!

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  8. WaitingfaithfullyOctober 3, 2011 at 1:43 PM

    Thanks for the update, continuing to pray sweet friend, for your little man and for his mama.

    Thank you Lord that You are there in that place! Thank you for going ahead of Joshua, thank you for keeping him hidden under the shelter of your wing. Lord, bring healing . . . and pink fingers and toes and lips, in Jesus's Mighty name, Amen!

    Love you friend,

    Tina

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  9. AnonymousOctober 3, 2011 at 2:11 PM

    Take a moment to exhale, cry, and praise God! :) Remember that this ride is a roller coaster and to take one second at a time. Things may be bumpy the next few days while they "tweak" the machines and meds. That is very normal. Please call me if you need someone to talk to or if you need me to come to "The Swamp" :) to give you a minute to get outside for a minute or would like some yummy food or a chocolate run from somewhere... we would love to do that for you. So thankful for this day that he is on the other side of surgery. PRAISE THE LORD!
    Angela

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  10. Jennifer POctober 3, 2011 at 2:22 PM

    Praying all day!

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  11. "Are These Kids All Yours?"October 3, 2011 at 2:36 PM

    PRAISE THE LORD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Found your blog and read up......and stand AMAZED at God's MIRACLES that are beyond words!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    PRAYING for even more miracles!!!!!!!!! :) Oh wow!!!!!

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  12. JenniferOctober 3, 2011 at 3:27 PM

    Praying for your sweet boy!!!!!!!!!

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  13. "Are These Kids All Yours?"October 3, 2011 at 4:32 PM

    Since we don't live very far away- PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF THERE IS ANYTHING YOU NEED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  14. SarahOctober 3, 2011 at 4:56 PM

    Praying!! Can't wait for the next update!

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  15. AnonymousOctober 3, 2011 at 5:01 PM

    Continuing to pray and hoping for a great update!

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  16. JoleneOctober 3, 2011 at 5:06 PM

    Still praying right now!

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  17. KarrieOctober 3, 2011 at 5:37 PM

    Praying for painless healing for your handsome boy and peace for his Momma.

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  18. Sally-Girl!October 3, 2011 at 5:56 PM

    Been away from my computer all day, but praying for your boy all day long!!! Can't wait to see him on the other side of all this!!!!

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  19. AnonymousOctober 3, 2011 at 6:10 PM

    Lord, You have summoned Joshua by name and he belongs to you. When he passes through the waters, be with him; when he passes through the rivers, do not let them sweep him away. When he walks through the fire, do not let him be burned. And when Joshua emerges from these trials, let him know that you are the Lord, that you are his God, that you are the Holy One of Israel, and that you are his SAVIOR. (Isaiah 43:1-3)
    love and prayers from the joneses

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  20. Jaclyn MOctober 3, 2011 at 6:51 PM

    I haven't been online much today, but I have been praying for you!! Love and hugs!!

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  21. KimOctober 3, 2011 at 8:43 PM

    Glory be to God!

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  22. ChristyOctober 3, 2011 at 8:55 PM

    Been praying for you and JJ today. It's easier reading the blog after reading the good news on facebook! :) Hugs! Praising God!!!

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  23. StaceyOctober 4, 2011 at 4:31 AM

    We are thinking of you all tonight and cannot wait to hear great news tomorrow!
    Stacey, Ray and Zhao Lei (from Hangzhou)

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  24. VickyOctober 4, 2011 at 12:25 PM

    Praying that Mama and Joshua are having a good day!

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  25. MerrillOctober 4, 2011 at 1:27 PM

    You have been in my thoughts and prayers today.

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  26. LaurieOctober 4, 2011 at 4:28 PM

    Not stalking the blog. Nope, not stalking at all. Just praying you are safe and sound with an already healing cutie pie by your side! :)

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  27. CindyOctober 4, 2011 at 6:43 PM

    Praying and praying...

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  28. JulieMOctober 4, 2011 at 8:13 PM

    Praying, Praying Praying and stalking your blog!

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  29. waiting4lexi@gmail.comOctober 4, 2011 at 8:27 PM

    Praying in Az for JJ today!!
    Mary

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  30. AnonymousOctober 5, 2011 at 5:07 AM

    Praying that no news is good news.

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  31. AnonymousOctober 5, 2011 at 7:00 AM

    Hope all is well with JJ!!

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  32. AnonymousOctober 5, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    Have been so worried that we haven't heard any news. I know your focus is on JJ, so praying that since the 'return' to surgery that everything is ok and he is starting to get rid of tubes & feeling a little better every day.
    Pam

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