Please be praying for the staff and surgeons as well as the donor family!
Also, be praying for my parents and Tricia's dad and others who are making the drive here right now.
Thanks!!! I'll post more as soon as I know.
Nate
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
IT'S A GO!!!!!
They're getting Tricia ready for surgery! That's ALL we know at this point. There is still always a possibility that they'll get as far as the operating table and not be able to go through with it, but those chance are very slim.
Please be praying for the staff and surgeons as well as the donor family!
Also, be praying for my parents and Tricia's dad and others who are making the drive here right now.
Thanks!!! I'll post more as soon as I know.
Nate
Please be praying for the staff and surgeons as well as the donor family!
Also, be praying for my parents and Tricia's dad and others who are making the drive here right now.
Thanks!!! I'll post more as soon as I know.
Nate
522 comments:
«Oldest ‹Older 201 – 400 of 522 Newer› Newest»We do the dance of joy!!!!! Now to Him who is able to do more than we could ever ask or imagine, to Him be glory, honor and praise (that's Jen's translation LOL).
Praying for safety for Tricia, quick recovery and that everything will be totally perfect!
Praying for you and your families for peace and comfort.
I am filled with tears right now... What a happy day this is!
praying, praying, praying!!
praising, praising, praising!!!
So amazing!!!
I read your blog daily and I'm just now commenting -
We are praying for the surgery - and praying God's protection over all 3 of you! What a great gift!
praise the LORD!! PLEASE keep us posted. so happy for yall! will be praying.
thinking happy thoughts for tricia! (of course, for you too nate and gwyneth)
wow, prayers your way
what an amazing birthday present!
THANK YOU GOD!
Isn't our God great?
Praying for you in Jonesboro Georgia!!
Praying, Praying, Praying!!
I have the chills! praise the Lord. Praying!!!
Our God is SO good :O)))) We are thrilled and will be in prayer for all involved.
What a birthday this is turning out to be!
Jen
That is amazing we will continue to pray.
Will be praying...
I have grown to love you and your family! God Bless and I will be eargly awaiting an update!
Renee Guy
awesome.... what a great bday gift
PRAYING SO HARD FOR ALL OF YOU, INCLUDING THE DONOR & HIS/HER FAMILY!
I burst into tears reading that! Praying my little heart out!
Forwarded the news and prayer requests to church (FBC) and other prayer warriors that have been following your progress. We love you guys and are praying for the best birthday present ever for Nate!!! Maybe you can all three go home by Tricia's:)
thats great! praying for you and your family, and the staff.
I'll be praying! I posted a blog with a request to pray for Tricia, as well as a link to your site!!
Woo Hoo Congratulations and Happy Birthday and happy lung day.
Prayers are with you all right now.
What a fantastic gift this donor gave to so many people, many prayers for the donor and their family too.
Happy Birthday Nate and Happy "New Birthday" Trisha!
God is Good!
The Felber Family
Big hugs to all of you! Praying!
Rene
Awesome. Praying all goes well.
WOOO HOOO!! I am rejoicing with you! Praise the Lord for these wonderful lungs and His perfect timing! I will be praying for you and the donor family!
Oh my goodness!!!!!!!!! Crying, PRAYING PRAYING PRAYING!!!!
PRAISE GOD!
Praise the Lord!!!! Praying for ya'll and the donor's family! God Bless you both!!
What wonderful news!!!
Love,
Debbie
God is awesome. I'm sitting here crying like crazy. So proud for you!
Praying, praying, praying, for all concerned!
Awesome! We will definitely be praying for you! I'm so excited for you all.
YEAH!!! What a great birthday you are having!! We will pray for the doctors and Tricia!
HALLELUJAH!!!!!
More prayers from Kansas for everyone involved in this MIRACLE!
Wow.
Prayers for Tricia, you, your entire family and Tricia's entire family. I don't want anyone to forget to pray for the donor and their family as well-that the Lord hold every one of you in his hands, gives each of you strength and His Love.
Prayin' Prayin' Prayin'
Woo Hoo!!!
God is Awesome!
We will continue to pray.
I started to cry when I read your post. I've been checking your blog all day! PRAISE THE LORD!
That is awesome!!!!
Will be requesting prayer tonight in church and will keep on praying.....
YAY! Sending tons of thoughts and prayers your way!
I am so excited for you guys, and so excited to see the way God is working! Good luck, and I'll be praying!
Go! Go! Go! Praying!
Love that kiss!
Praying! Praying! Praying!
Amazing! Praying continuously!
Amazing! Praying continuously!
Godspeed.
Praying!!!!
I just read your fantastic news on Chatherine`s Chatter and stopped by to let you know that you are in my thoughts. What amazing, terrific, outstanding news. WOW talk about the best bday gift ever.
Yeah!!! I have tears of joy right. Will be praying for all involved throughout the evening.
Be strong Tricia!
Happy Birthday Nate!!!
Oh my, I'm praying for all involved!! I'm so excited for you!! God is Good!! Our God is an AWESOME GOD!! More and more prayers!
Nate & Tricia,
What an amazing birthday gift!
We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers throughout the night!
God is good!!!
Colleen
Wowwwww!! Man, God is good with birthday presents, isn't he?
Praying even now for Tricia, the doctors, surgeons, nurses, you, your families, and the donor's family. Wow Nate.
Ok, I'm off to make nice with some kleenex.
Lots of love to y'all!
OMG! I am so excited! Praying in Oklahoma!
Praying for you all.
Praising and praying with you all!!!
Praying!!!! I guess your dad was right about your birthday present!
YESSSSS!!!
Praying for everyone. Tricia, You, the medical team, family, donor family, Gwyneth and just totally so very happy this day has come.
Happy Birthday Nate! You'll never forget this one. Ever!!
Heidi Reed & Family
This is the best news ever! I have been following your blog for a couple of weeks now. It caught my eye while reading a friend's blog - I have a 10 year old cousin with CF. Your story has really touched my heart. I have shared this blog with friends and family here so that you have a Seattle prayer base as well!
Praying!!
Tears of happiness and prayers from my heart. God bless you all, the donor's family and the doctors.
Heard about you through a momys group that I belong to - check out my blog at thefitchclan.blogspot.com I am so thrilled for all three of you and will be praying for you and the donor's family. All the way from Michigan! God Bless, Chris Fitch
Yay! Yay! Yay!
We are praying! God is good!
I find myself praying Nate. Which I find surprising and comforting since I am not much of a prayer.
You, Tricia, and Gwyneth are touching some very deep things in me.
Thank you.
Aw, praising the Lord along with your dear family, Nate & Tricia!!! We'll be praying/storming heaven on your behalf, dear ones! God bless you!
Yeah...God is GREAT!
I will continue to pray hard for Tricia and the rest of the family! I am so happy that I am crying! LOL!
Oh my gosh! I hadn't been able to check your blog in a couple of days and this is the first post I see! I'll be praying for all of you and for the donor's family. I hope things work out and they can go ahead with the transplant!
Praising God and pleading with Him for all to go smoothly and for Tricia's body to accept the lungs and for things to be great for your wonderful family.
Wow!!!! We are in Idaho, praying for Tricia and your family!
God is faithful!
Heavens to hamburgers!!!! WOW!!!! Prayers continuing with great intensity.
Nate,
This is my first time post and I am setting here crying like a baby. Thank you God.
Joyce in Oklahoma
My 20 year old neighbor passed away this morning...you just have to wonder. My heart has been so broken and grieved for their family all day and now I'm thinking about the donor family. May the Holy Spirit comfort them in a way that only He can!!
But in the midst of such intense sorrow, something so beautiful can come out of it. I love seeing the joy on your faces in this post. God is so faithful! One prayer has been answered (for some lungs) now we need to be praying for the surgery, recovery and that Tricia's body will accept the lungs without many issues!! Lot's more to pray about and you can count on the fact that I will be praying all through the night!!! May Jesus bless and keep Tricia through the next few hours and days ahead!!
Here's wishing all of you the very best! My best thoughts and prayers to you all. Healing hugs to {{Tricia}}
I am so happy for the entire family especially Tricia. I have told my boyfriend and my mom and they were both so excited! We are thinking of you in Chicago this evening and night. Funny thing is I was itching to get out of class to see the update, I almost bolted before I had to tell my professor I was going in the hospital this coming week. I hope everything goes smoothly. Always thinking of you guys!
~Maggie
Nate, is this not your Best Birthday EVER?!?!?
Oh Nate: I am crying tears of joy and happiness! Can't help it! Sorry! Huge smile, too! Praying, praying! God is GOOD!
Wow! What an amazing birthday gift.
Praying....
Tears of joy and relief for you guys right now! I have been refreshing all afternoon/evening looking for an update.
I will continue to pray that everything goes smoothly and Tricia comes through wonderfully. Prayers for you and all of your family as well as you wait for Tricia during the surgery.
I look forward to reading more good updates soon!
Ok, I'm actually crying. Congratulations you guys! Good Luck Tricia, praying for a speedy recovery.
You all must feel on top of the world right now.
Prayers also being said for the donor family and all your loved once making the trip.
Woo-hoo! I'm so excited! Keeping fingers crossed and praying like mad. I'm a long-time fan, first time to comment. Please keep posting!!
Oh Yeah!! I've been praying!! You two are in our hearts...I can't wait to tell Ed when he gets home!
We love you!
Amazing! Will be praying! What a great Birthday gift. Thankyou Lord.
praying for you
Yay!! I've been thinking of you and Tricia today as its incredibly busy in the transplant world on my side of the country and I was hoping you would get some good news soon! My prayers are with you all and the donor family!!
Praise God!
What a fabulous birthday indeed!!
Praying!!!
WOOOOO HOOOOOO !!!!!!!!
Sending up the prayers right now!
More prayers here...
OH MY GOODNESS....that seems to be the phrase of choice. what else can you even say???? I have been obsessively checking every hour today to see what the update was. I am praising GOD right now and begging for safety in surgery and the PERFECT compatibility for those lungs!!!!! And on your birthday, too - what a present. Hallelujah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What fabulous news!!! I'll be thinking about you guys!
Praise God!!!!
What a great birthday :-) AND I, along with several readers, donated today! I just checked and you've hit 50% of your goal!! Eruption of Awesome!!
What a wonderful gift for both of you today. A birthday for each of you today!! Praying that God would continue to glorify Himself in your lives today!!
WOOHOO!!! I've been checking your site about every 5 minutes in anticipation! Thoughts and prayers are with everyone.
What a great birthday present for you!
Praise God! Praying for a successful surgery!
Yay!! I've been thinking of you and Tricia today as its incredibly busy in the transplant world on my side of the country and I was hoping you would get some good news soon! My prayers are with you all and the donor family!!
prayers for you and the donors family. i hope Tricia gets the surgery today.
HSGJHDGLKAJ!!!!
So excited!!
YAY!! Praying for you both! I just started screaming and my husband jokingly said, "you need to get out more!". LOL Hes very happy for you both as well!
YEAH!!!
Nate & family -- Get some sleep...it'll be a long day (/night), and Tricia will need you guys to be strong for her...
Prayers for you & Tricia & families as well as the donor family...
May His Will Be Done
Blessings,
Karen
I'm an avid follower of your blog, although I've been a "lurker" until now. Your family has truly touched my heart. I have been praying for your family and will continue to do so! Happy Birthday--our God is so good!!
WOO HOO!! Praying for the surgeons and for Tricia. What an awesome birthday gift!!!
Continued prayers for all those involved!!
I've been a lurker for a while, checking in daily and hoping for the best and praying for Tricia and Gwyneth. So I guess today is a good day to come out of lurkerdom and comment. This is such wonderful news for you and such an amazing gift that the donor's family is giving.
My whole family is praying for you! What a wonderful birthday present for you!
Thrilling news! I just said a prayer for you guys and I'll continue to check back to see how things are going.
How AWESOME! We are praying for you in GA and SC! I have chills!
Praying with our home group tonight in South Carolina!
Happy Birthday Nathan....what more could you ask for???? God is awesome!
The Dorn Family
Happy Birthday Nate!! Isn't that the best present ever???
Waiting to hear more.....will be checking constantly!
MrsP
(mother to an 11 year old daughter with CF and a 4 year old daughter w/o CF)
I started screaming I was so excited. I told my kids and called my husband. We have been praying for you all every night before the kids go to bed. We will be praying constantly.
PRAYING FOR YOU!!!!
I started screaming I was so excited. I told my kids and called my husband. We have been praying for you all every night before the kids go to bed. We will be praying constantly.
OMG, that's so wonderful. Every body part I have is crossed and every prayer I can think of is being said.
Go Tricia!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Delurking to say...............
PRAISE HIM!!!!!!!!!!!!
Praying for you, your family, and the family of the precious donor.
Nate and Tricia, I´m SO excited for you. I´ve been checking in all afternoon to see if there´s news. Praying for you much in these next few anxious/exciting hours. Praise God from Whom all blessings flow!!!!!!
Dionne
God Bless and keep you safe during surgery Tricia and praying that it is a total success. I am so happy for you.
Laurie in Ca.
We're praying for you, as well as everyone in the OR as well! What an incredible birthday gift.
YAY!! Prayers!
I found your blog on facebook about 3 months ago (a little more I think) now we're following it here too..... http://cf2chat.com/e107/news.php
Yay, Yay, Yay!!!!!
Awesome! If not on Easter, you might as well have this gift on your birthday! If all goes well, you and Tricia will be able to celebrate life on the same day. Sending our prayers from Louisiana!
God Bless. You are all in my prayers tonight.
Praying for all of you . . .
praise God, He is so good...praying.
Yipee!! I don't even know you guys personally but have been touched by your story. This is amazing, what a miracle :) Praying for you....
Praying for you all...
Seriously offering up prayers!
Wahoo!!! What an awesome birthday present. New lungs....
I will keep your family and the donor family in my prayers.
Praise Jesus! May God bless the surgeons hands.
good luck to all! I'll be thinking about you all night while I'm taking care of my preemies!
Praise the Lord for bringing this blessing to your family today!!! We will pray for a successful surgery and for peace for your family during the wait as well as for the family who has experienced a tragedy in losing their loved one. Many blessings, Keely
I'm praising and praying to our Wonderful, Gracious, Loving Lord! Tricia is in the best possible hands right now - God's! Will be praying that He will guide and direct the surgeons and staff before, during and after Tricia's surgery! Praying for safe travel for all your family! Praise the Lord again!!!
When I saw your post on Bloglines, I got chills up and down my spine!
Prayers to the surgeons, Tricia, you, the poor family who lost their loved one, and everyone else!
Much love and strength!
Yay!!!!! Praise the Lord!!!
We are praying!
and of course- I'll be checking for updates a little more often :)
Wouldn't that be the most amazing b-day gift ever!!! Praying
Well, that's about the greatest birthday present a husband could ask for, I think. My heart and prayers are with you!
Praying and thinking of ya'll. Hoping everything goes smoothly!
Happy Birthday!
I'm continue to pray...
I have been checking your blog 100+ times a day since Christmas. I am from Nags Head and feel as though I know you both. God be with you during your surgery Tricia. I am keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
in tears. praying. wow.
Nathan and Tricia, Praise the Lord, oh praise Him who knows all! We are praying for all of you - the donor family, the two of you, Rick and Gail, Don and Agnes, and all the other family members, every person that will in any way be helped by this glorification of God, and all the doctors and staff that are working to help make this happen!
You know that your Nags Head Church family are lifting you all up in prayer! We will work on contacting any of our NHC family that do not have computer access!
We love you guys-
Tommy, Claire, and Cathy
Wow!!! Praise God!
My heart skipped a beat when I saw this post. I am so excited for you all. I am praying!!!!!!!!!!
I am praying for you, Tricia, your families, the doctors, the donor's family, Gwyneth, and anyone else involved. I love you all!
Praise the Lord!! We had a good feeling that these lungs were the ones! We'll be praying for Tricia and all of you throughout the evening. The Lord is the master surgeon and we are confident he will bless and keep Tricia in his hands throughout the surgery.
In God's Love,
Stacy and family :-)
Holy Cow, Holy Cow, Holy Cow, Holy Cow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm praying!!!
YAY! God is great! Praying tons!! What an awesome birthday present for you!!
AMAZING! Been reading your blog for months and have been refreshing it all day today! We will be in prayer for Tricia, for the surgeons, the surgical team, traveling family members and for you!
I am praying this is it and that all goes MORE than well.
Gail
Praying hard in Michigan. I was inspired to become an organ donor myself last night because of your amazing story. I'm old and don't know what organs will be useful when my time comes but, hey, maybe someone will benefit. Blessings to Tricia and you Nate and lots of prayers!
Well, I'm glad you didn't post this yesterday because I would have wondered if it was an April's Fools joke! I don't think you'd joke about something that would let us down, though.
I'm very excited for you all and praying for all of your requests. Will check often for your updates!
Aspiemom
Long time lurker, first time noter... I've been checking back all day, just hoping that there would be good news.
I'm praying for you and your family, the donor's family, and the hospital/surgery staff.
Praying in Wisconsin,
Tyra
A wonderful new beginning. I pray that from this day on that those lungs will be powerfully singing God's praises to her little girl, Gwyenth!
We are praying for you all!
Oh How wonderful...I am so happy for the three of you, Our family will surely be keeping everyone involved in our prayers this evening.
Plus keep us updated, I don't think I will be able to sleep till I know how everything went.
BIGGGGGGG HUGS from our family in Ohio
Praise the Lord!
God is AWESOME! Praying in Michigan.
Praying HARD!!!
Praise God! We are praying!!
THANK YOU JESUS!!!!!!!!!!! Shedding tears of joy and praying for God to give you another miracle!!!!!!!!!
My sister Judy already mentioned that our 20 year old neighbor passed away this morning. We are grieving for that family and rejoicing and interceding with your family tonight. When we saw your post, both of us immediately wondered if our neighbor had been an organ donor. We don't know, but is does make you wonder. May the peace of our Abba Father fill each of your hearts and may our Jehovah Rapha guide the hands of the surgeons, nurses and all involved! We serve such a faithful God. Praying and believing with you tonight!!
"Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you."
1 Thes 5:17-18
Looks like your dad might have had parental intuition about your birthday gift!
God has just showed me he really does answer prayers... And I will continue praying for Tricia, you and your family. Please keep us updated! Tell Tricia so many are praying and I have a great feeling hes truly listening and will answer all our prayers.
This is my first visit- I think I've read all about your last year! What an amazing journey and testimony you have!
I'm on my knees.
I've been praying all afternoon and will continue.
We're praying that these lungs are just the right match for Tricia! God is so good!!!
Hugs from El Paso,
Karla
The tears are flowing uncontrollably, happy tears for you Tricia!
Praise God!!
Oh, my God. This is incredible news. I will pray for Tricia, the surgeons, the donor's family, EVERYONE involved in this blessed event.
This has got to be the best birthday present ever, huh?
-Natalie in PA
WOW! It's a whole new world now...
God be praised!
That's amazing news...please post as soon as you know something! My family is praying for you! I've been reading this blog since Jan., but I've never commented before...I wish you much love, support, and luck!!!
Oh Nathan, I can't believe it. I am so happy for you all. We are praying for you,Tricia, Gwyneth, the doctors, the donor and everyone in between. It's midnight here in Ireland, but I hope when I wake up tomorrow, it's going to be more good news. Blessings and prayers to all of you!
Prayers through the night!
On pins and needles waiting!!!
Brought tears of joy to my face!
Heavenly Father, thank you for this family. Thank you for your preparations for this moment long before they even had a clue. I lift up all those who will be involved in the surgery, that you will bring forth your wisdom and clarity. Be with Nathan, give him peace. I also pray for those who have lost a loved one. Be near to them, Father. Thank you for their gift of life. And thank you for the Ultimate Gift of Life, your Son, Jesus Christ.
Blessings and prayers Nathan!
What an awesome Birthday for Nate! I am praying in Rome, GA.
Man, I'm all emotional over here. What a wonderful birthday present. :) I'm praying for you, for Tricia, for the doctors, and for the donor's family. May God do an amazing work here today.
Bethany in NY
praying!!
Praying for you all ... HOW EXCITING!!!!!!!!!
GOD IS SO GOOD!!!...What an amazing birthday you will NEVER forget!!!...I will be saying some strong prayers for you, the family, and the donor family...
*HUGE HUGS*
~Krystal~
Durham NC
I'm so glad! Go God!
Yay yay yay!
Thinking of you all right now. HUGS
I am praying for you all - what a great birthday gift! All in God's timing!
I am so happy for you all! Prayers for everyone, steady hands for the doctors, safe driving for the families, sane moments for you, quick recovery for Tricia and prayers for the donor and their family.
i could hardly reading through my tears..you guys have become like family it seems!!! I am so excited and will lift you guys up ALL EVENING! WOW!!!
I do not know you all, but I am crying right now. I pray for everyone who is effected by this situation for the good and bad. I am so thankful that Tricia has been given a 2nd chance at life and motherhood.
praying like crazy in canada...
Praise God for this birthday miracle. He is so great! I read your blog every day but have never commented before. I am rejoicing for you. I wish I new you guys in real life. You seem like the coolest people.
Hapy Birthday and many many many blessings to you.
We are on our knees praying! And rejoicing, too!
Shannon in New York
Yay! Isn't God great!? He chose your birthday of all days! Praying for Tricia, family, you, and Gwenyth!
Happy Birthday! What an awesome present! God bless you all!
Ohhh, I have chills. I am so so so happy for you and hope things lungs bring you years and years of love and happiness. Blessed day!
Wow!!!!! I hope the surgery goes well. Buffalo wings for everyone to celebrate when Tricia is ready. Prayers to everyone involved Tricia, doctors, nurses, traveling family, friends and the donor family for their unbelievable gift and their sorrow. Hugs!!!!!
WOOOHOO!!!
Hooray hooray hooray hooray! Praying this is the real deal and the lungs are a perfect match in every aspect. Praying for the medical and support staff as they care for Tricia and the whole family, praying for no complications, and praying for the wonderful donor who in their time of grief has given the gift of life.
Sooooooooooooooo excited for you!
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Praying hard with my fingers crossed down here in Georgia!!!
Our god is an awesome god!
I don't even know what to say...God is truly blessing so many families tonight. He brought us all together here...this is just incredible. Nate, I hope you can feel how much love and fellowship is coming down the line for you and Tricia and Gwyneth. And I hope that donor's family gets to find out someday all of the millions of lives they touched the day they signed up to be an organ donor.
Wow...with all of us in different time zones, there is probably someone awake praying round-the-clock..
Praying, praying & then praying some more!!
Praise be to our Father who is able to do immeasurably more than all we could ask or imagine! Praying for all of you, including the donor's family.
Prayers from Massachusetts,
Sarah
Praying hard that Tricia makes a swift recovery and that the donor's family is wrapped in God's love. I can't wait to see the post that the surgery is complete!
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