Let us rejoice together!!!! And thank the Lord for all HE has done!!! The surgeons labored for over 13 hours and saved Richie's kidney and were able to replace a section of his aorta below his kidneys with a synthetic graft. And they were able to remove all the remnants of the large tumor.
We know that this extra time spent from the estimated 5-8 hour surgery was the Great Physician's answer to all our prayers.
Richie will be intubated until tomorrow morning. Pray that he will stay comfortable (asleep would be best!)
We really can't tell you how very grateful we are for each one of you who have checked and checked here for updates and have prayed so fervently and faithfully for Richie and Lydia. You have blessed all of our lives tremendously!
Praise the Lord! We rejoice with you and will continue to pray.
ReplyDeleteWe almost have no words,,,except praising Jesus through our tears of JOY! Will pray for a good night of rest for Richie and you all and for a complete recovery.
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Grammie and Papa
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Now, our God, we give you thanks, and praise your glorious name.
Rejoicing in gratitude for all God's Grace . . . praying that Richie and the family will have restful hours and that the healing and recuperation will come quickly.
ReplyDeleteThank you again for the updates . . . it has been a blessing to pray with and for you through this day . . . TOm and Pat
Praise God for His grace and mercy, and awesome answer to prayer! What an awesome God we serve. Praise Him! Praise Him! What a witness you both have been as you waited upon the Lord, your testimony will reach many. We continue to pray for you all, for Richie to have the next few critical days in ICU to be restful, and continue to pray for complete healing, and peace for all of you. We love each of you, and realize a way to go yet with hospital stay, but our Lord and Savior will be with you every step of the way. Love you much! Wow! We won't be able to sleep all night. We'll just stay awake and praise our Lord!
ReplyDeleteDear Sweet McDonald Family,
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your note and for all your prayers. Your love and dear friendship means so much to us!
Tom and Pat and Bob and Marilyn,
You are soooo0000000 precious to us. Your notes have been so full of comfort and encouragement to all of us and we can't tell you how very grateful we are for all your fervent and faithful prayers.
Papa and Grammie,
Words can't express how grateful we are for you. Thank you for being such awesome leaders on the Tevis Knee Team! We are always so blessed by all your love.
May our Lord bless each of you in a very special way today!
We love you all dearly,
Robyn
So happy and excited to learn that your trials are becoming less and less each hour. My thoughts of you and prayers for you continue. You and your family are an amazing definition of Family in our world today. Don't ever change or doubt your beliefs. You have it all together. God be with you always,
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Oh Gayle, so wonderful to see your kind note this morning. Thank you so much! We are so grateful for your love and encouragement. Did you see the "noon update" post?
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There was a water color painting in the Virginia Mason waiting room, that reminded us of the tulip/daffodil fields in the springtime at DeGoedes! Made us feel more at home as we looked at it all day!
Thanks soooo much for your love and prayers. We are so grateful for your friendship.
Robyn