The time is set. The place is set. It's time for the Rumble in the Operating Room.
Tomorrow at high noon, Peyton will undergo open heart surgery with Dr. Dewan here at the Dell Children's Hospital. The procedure could last anywhere from 2 to 4+ hours depending on the complexity. The operation will start by tying off one vessel that should have closed naturally after birth. Then they'll look for this extra pipe. If we're lucky, it will be on the ouside of her heart and easy to access. If not, they'll have to put her on bypass and go at it through the heart itself.
If we learned anything from the catheterization, it's that community makes a huge difference in the waiting room. If you've got time and want to hang out with us, that'd be awesome! We'll be in the PICU family waiting room (2nd Floor Central, just outside the PICU) shortly after noon.
I'll update more when I know more tomorrow.
Sunday, April 12, 2009
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We'll be there all day. Sleep well tonight. Love, Mom and Dad (aka: Grandmommy and Granddaddy).
ReplyDeleteThe Worcester crew will be with you (even those that don't know you)! Try to get a decent night's sleep, tomorrow will be a long day! Peyton is in the best hands as the Lord cradles her in His love and protection and mends her body. We'll be waiting to hear from y'all.....
ReplyDeleteLove the Worcester Crew (aka: Chris, Mark, Nick and Mike Pezzano; Cindy, Phil, Kayla and Paul Mulcahy; Di and Scott Herzig; Tracy Greene, Patti Wise, Tina Blummer, Denise Kelly, Pam Watson, Liberty Church, and all the others that have heard and are keeping you in prayer!
Peyton is on prayer chains in every state/country I've ever lived in (which is a lot). The lady who spoke at our church's healing conference recently said that when her radio show went national, there was a significant increase of answered prayers. We're trying to blanket y'all in prayers from coast to coast. Rest up this evening, and we look forward to hearing about God's healing power tomorrow afternoon!
ReplyDeleteI will definitely be there and will bring some food.
ReplyDeletePeyton and her entire family are in our thoughts and prayers. Love and God's Blessings to all,
ReplyDeleteThe Entire Gracey Family
I'll be there. Jeremy will come after work if we are still there.
ReplyDeleteWe'll be praying in KY. Just one more state shouting out to God!
ReplyDeleteRayna, Brian and I have been praying for Peyton since she was born and will especially be praying for her and you and Karl tomorrow. Thinking of you all.
ReplyDeleteI'll drop in on ya'll. Call or text if I can bring you anything to eat or to make you more comfortable. Love, vicki
ReplyDeleteHey Folks, this is Amy (Grandmommy),
ReplyDeleteLet's start listing the states and countries where Peyton and family are being lifted in prayer. I think that it would be cool and uplifting to each of us to see the depth of the body of Christ. Here's where my emails have gone:
CHINA USA:
Texas Arkansas Oklahoma Arizona
Utah Colorado Washington Minnesota
Maryland California Kentucky Hawaii
Virginia
Congratulations on your precious baby girl. She is beautiful! We will be praying for all of you tomorrow. We love you guys! --Jesse and Sarah Coleman
ReplyDeleteDon't forget massachusetts
ReplyDeleteMy family is praying for Peyton here in North Dakota! We have been through the heart problems with 2 babies, I know how you are feeling! We pray with God that she will come through this surgery with success tomorrow. Get some rest, you will need it! Oh and by the way, she is very very beautiul! You will be on our minds all day tomorrow and little Peyton will be in our hearts!
ReplyDeleteDear Karl and Reyna,
ReplyDeleteWe will be in prayer for you and precious Peyton. We have had two children in NICU/PICU. Our daughter had heart problems and our son was born premature at 1 lb 9 oz. I know your heart and arms ache to be home holding Peyton away from all the pokes, sticking, tape, the beeping,tubes.... We know God is with you, and Peyton is in constant comfort by His Spirit. "Jesus said Let the little children come to me." Luke 18:16 He is constantly with Peyton, even though she can not receive your touch, His touch,voice, love... is constantly with her. I had to remind myself of that often, as I longed to comfort my baby. God does amazing things and He has created amazing surgeons. We will continue to pray for your strength, wisdom and Peyton's healing, as you travel this providential path. If there is anything we can do let us know.
Blessings, Sonya and David Featherston
Prayers are still coming from Belgium. We love you guys. We wish we could be with you in the waiting room in person, but trust me, we'll be there in prayer. Clay and Megan
ReplyDeleteHi there...or should it be Y'all as you are in TX :)
ReplyDeletePeyton is our littlest angel and she is being lifted up in prayer in the countries of Moldova, India, Monaco, and in the state of MA, (Boston, Charlestown, Everett, Watertown, Fitchburg, Lunenburg, Malden, Lexington,) in Colorado, Odessa TX, Florida, Conn., CA (Huntington Beach) and all the churches associatd with these believers!
Let's continue to see God and His presence in this very day.
Auntie Barb
Rayna, Karl and Peyton's Grandparents, We are all praying for you today. Bob and I, my daughters, my parents (Bob & Maggie), my sister Janice, and many other family members and friends that have received this blog. I pray you will have the peace that passes all understanding as He holds you in His Hand.
ReplyDeleteI am touched and blown away with each comment I read. Please con tinue to post even if just to say, yeah I'm here.
ReplyDeleteI plan to come up today too...
ReplyDeleteOur friends in Poland are praying for all of you!
ReplyDeleteI ran across your blog from the Safe Haven blog. I'm in Illinois and know that you and your family, especially your sweet little girl, are in my prayers. God be with you all today on a day where patience will surely be tested. Best of luck to sweet Peyton!
ReplyDeleteOhio!
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