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 401 – 522 of 522We are so excited for you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Praise God, He is SO good. Praying everything goes super smooth, no complications, that the lungs are a perfect match. Also praying for the donor's family. What a fabulous gift of life they have given. What wonderful news.
THANK YOU GOD!!! WE ARE PRAYING FOR YOU IN ALABAMA!!! Much love - Bamagirl!!!
Thank you, God! Praying for Tricia, her surgeons, your families and the family of the donor. May they be comforted in knowing that the loss of their loved one gives life to others.
Happy Birthday, Nate! This is one present you'll never forget!
So excited for y'all!! Woohoo!!! Praying for everyone involved. God is sooo good!!! Praise HIM from whom all blessings flow!!!
God bless you and the donor's family! We're all praying for you!!!!
Praise the Lord!! Praying very hard.
My Prayers are with you X
Praise the Lord!! We have been praying all day, what a special answer! Happy Birthday good and faithful servant, Nate!
Praise the Lord! We will be praying!
Tricia, Praying my heart out here in Northern Minnesota!
Blessings!
Brandi N.
How exciting!!!! We are praying without ceasing for all to go well during surgery!! Praise the Lord for answered prayers! God bless you all.
Love,
Rob, Amy, Emily, and Ryan Farrell
YES YES YES!!!!!!!!! I hope you are in there right now Tric!! I pray God will help you through the pain still to follow. YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I haven't had the chance to check it all day. What awesome, awesome, news! I'll be praying hard for everyone involved!!!!!!
Wendy
Oh wow - praying for all.
AMEN..we are praying for the Dr's and there team. The family that lost a loved one. That both of yalls family get there safely. And for the 3 of you!!!! GOD IS GREAT!!!
Hooray!! Hooray for lungs!!
Three cheers for prayers answered, heavenly givers and hope!
Happy Birthday!
1st time poster, long time lurker...
I've got chills!!! Many prayers going out to all of you!
God is faithful!
Praying for all to be good... along with, so it seems, the rest of the world. May God breathe the breath of life into Tricia's new lungs...
I read your blog all the time, but I've never before posted a comment. On Sunday night I thought of all three of you, Tricia, Gwyneth and you, randomly as I was doing other things. When I came to your blog I read your good news. The same thing happened just now. Incredible.
I'm keeping my fingers crossed. I hope this is the Big Day!
Anne
P. S. I CANNOT BELIEVE how amazingly week your 20ish weeker is progressing. My oldest son has special needs so we know many micropreemies, some from our days in the NICU and some who are now preschoolers. I know many stories I wish I didn't know and I am simply astounded by Gwyneth's fine progress.
Blanketing you in prayer in Alaska!
Let us all please not forget to pray for the family that just suffered a devastating loss tonight....for without their generosity during such a painful time, Tricia would not be able to have this opportunity tonight. Blessings to all, the donor's family, the surgeons, and of course to Tricia. May everything go smoothly and may Tricia wake up with a new set of lungs tomorrow! Goodbye Ventilator!
WOW!!! God is awesome! Happy Birthday Nate. I will be praying for you and Tricia.
Oh my!!! I am in tears right now! I hope this is a go!!! My prayers are with you!
Oh my goodness!!! I don't know what to say, except Wahoo!!!!!!!
Prayers to everyone. This is just wonderful news.
Sarah
Love to all.
I've been reading your blog daily for a while, but have never posted before, but I wanted to say congratulations! I'll be thinking about and praying for you both during the surgery.
Tears of joy for a family I have never met...actually 2 families (the donor family too). I remember the "call" we received like it was yesterday (for our 7 mth. old daughter to receive a new liver...and a new life). Thank God for organ donation...and for the skilled surgeons who we rely on so much. You are in my prayers. I hope this is the perfect set of lungs for Tricia!
WOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!
Praying for you both, the donor family, your family, Tricia's family, the surgeons, the nurses, the lungs.
I have tears and chill bumps. I guess if Tricia couldn't get Easter lungs, birthday lungs are a close second:)
darcy
http://ittybittyblog.wordpress.com/
I have goosebumps!!!
PRAYING here in Alaska!
~Leah
http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/lifelongalaskan/
Praying for a successful transplant and recovery. Also thoughts to the donor and their family.
Oh my goodness that is so awesome. I've been reading lots lately. God is Good.
What a wonderful gift - a gift of a renewed, refreshed life for your wife on your birthday - how awesome is that? God is so good. Praying that you and your family have peace throughout the operation, that the doctors will have smooth sailing, and for the donor family. What a blessing.
Robin
If you keep getting more than 200 comments every 20 minutes or so, blogger is going to short circuit! :) Obviously, I'm obsessivly checking here for news and keep seeing more and more people sending their prayers and good wishes.
Add my prayers to the list because they are being sent up constantly and more for y'all than any other people that I've never met before. What a wonderful day and an answer to so many prayers. My thought will be with you both, your family and friends and the donor's family tonight and during the coming days.
This is only my 2nd time posting a comment but I keep up with you every day. I am thrilled to hear about Tricia's new lungs...I'm praying!!!
YES!!!!Praise the Lord. Prayers going up.
YAY YAY YAY YAY YAY!
PRAYING PRAYING PRAYING!!
God bless the donor family and your family and the medical staff. We'll be thinking of all involved and sending good prayers.
I've been reading your blog often, but have never posted before. I'm so excited for you that the transplant is a go! I will be thinking about and praying for you both and your families (and the donor's family) during this surgery. I know it will go well!
Amazing! so happy for you
I'll be thinking of you all and praying for Tricia especially. Good luck!!!
UNC NICU RN
Praise the Lord!!! Praying for you ...may you all know a peace that transcends all understanding as you wait for the news!
Happy Birthday Nathan! How can you ever doubt our God now? He is AWESOME. I will be praying for Tricia tonight as well as you and the rest of the family. Be sure to pay a visit to Gwyneth and let her know the great news and remind her how much her mommy loves her. You are one step closer to starting you life outside of the hospital.My prayer are with the family who lost somebody but gave hope to you and your family.
God Bless
YEAHHHHHHHHH!
Praise the Lord! We'll be praying throughout the evening and night! Tricia, you are one incredibly tough beautiful lady. Hope you have a speedy recovery!
Awesome! We are praying for you here in Clayton, NC! Happy Birthday!
Sending good thoughts your way!!!
Congratulations! praying for all involved!
Coming out of lurking mode (for the 1st time) to let you know I am PRAYING for Trisha, the doctors, you and your family. This is such exciting news!!! Maybe Trisha & Gweneth will be coming home about the same time :)
We're praying in Wisconsin!
**CHILLS** I am so thrilled with the news...will keep praying! Praising the Lord with you...
WOW! How cool is that...God gives Trica new lungs on Nate's Birthday! At least you'll never forget the date!
Trust all goes well, and adding my prayers to the many who are supporting you before the Throne of Grace...for you both (or three!) and the doctors!!!!
I'm praying for the donor family too. What a bitter sweet situation!
Brenda
P.S. this is my first comment...although I've read for quite a while. Nothing like news of a good lung transplant to bring out the lurkers! :)
AWESOME!!!!!! PRAYING for you guys!!!!
God is AMAZING! I will be praying for you guys!!! this time when you hear a helicopter, IT WILL BE CARRYING TRICIAS NEW LUNGS!
praying like crazy for you all!
God is so good - always perfect timing. Now you and Tricia's new lungs will have the same birthday! Prayed for you tonight as I put my 18 mo old to bed. Will continue to pray for all involved.
Prayers coming from Carrollton, Georgia.
May the God of comfort bless the family who made the difficult choice to donate a loved one's organs. May God comfort all who care for Tricia during this process and may God comfort you, Nate, Gwyneth, and all of your family and friends as you watch and wait.
Blessings to you all. Add this first-time commenter to the list of folks who will be feverishly refreshing this blog for updates!
Peace be with you!
Yippeeeeeeeee! Love to you all! Colin prayed for you all at dinner tonight - it was very special and heartwarming. Miss you guys and hope to see you all soon.
tears of joy! prayers for direction of surgeon's hands, no infections, perfect transplant, peace, peace and more peace...and safety for EVERYONE involved!
God is so good! Happy Birthday, what an awesome present. I'll be praying all night for the surgeons, anesthesia staff, nurses, and scrub techs involved. I'll also be praying for no rejection, little postop pain, and a speedy recovery!
thaks good!!!.....i'll be praying hard...i'm so happy for Tricia...."GOD IS GOOD"...i'm in tears.
Holy Cow!
460 comments so far!
WOW! You are VERY, VERY loved!
Praying in Va Beach, VA...
God is so faithful! I will be praying for all parties involved!
Love and prayers from Atlanta for everyone involved! Tricia is such a fighter and I'm praying for her to be strong during the surgery and recovery. I'll be up all night now, too! I couldn't be happier about it! :)
All best,
Kelly
oh my!
oh my!
oh my!
scary and good all at the same time!
prayers from me for everyone involved
Congratulations! I hope everything goes well. I have been following for a while but this is my first post.
my thought will be with you both
Yay! Praying everything goes great! I'll be thinking of you all!
That is beyond wonderful!!!
Keep smilin!
I'm praying, praying, praying!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Through tears of joy, I am praying for Tricia and you Nate, as well as both your families.
Praise God!
Best Wishes - and hopes and prayers that Tricia's body accepts these new lungs and you guys will be back home in the good ol OBX soon (I'm partial cause it's my hometown too;o)
Praise the Lord!!! I'm so excited for you, we will be praying for you. You will have to let me know how everything goes as I look forward and pray for the opportunity to have "new" lungs as well. Praise the Lord!!!!
AWESOME NEWS!!! What a wonderful borthday present! You are all in my prayers, as well as the donor family. God bless you
I hope everything goes well - you are both in my thoughts and prayers. I have never commented before but read your blog faithfully many times a day. Your posts make me laugh, cry and appreciate my family more than I ever have before.
Thank you. And Happy Birthday!
Wow - great news. I had my transplant 2 months ago next Tuesday, and it is such an overwhelming experience - she will very soon be able to breathe - imagine, BREATHE! deeply. Tell her not to worry, even if there's a little hiccup or two everything will be great. It's a truly amazing gift to you all - congratulations!
Larry
51 w/CF
Dbl lung tx 02/08/08
My god would that not be the best birsthday present you could EVER ask for. I so pray that this is a real one, not a dry run!!!!!! What a wonderful story to tell Gwyn, that her mom got the transplant on your birthday!!!
Wow ... so many comments in so little time! Goes to show what an impact you have had ... all the best!!!!
Congrats! God is AMAZING! Praying...
Woo hoo! I am so glad you are getting prepped for surgery Tricia! I am praying it will all work out the way it is meant to!
Sami
Wow, this is really amazing! I'll be keeping everyone (donor family, surgical team and the entire CF Husband family) in my thoughts and prayers. Good stuff!!!
Beautiful pictures!!!!
Awesome!!!!
What incredible news! Definitely praying here!
I've checked in several times today. Very excited for you guys. I will be praying and thinking about you all and I'm sure checking in a hundred more times.
my fiance and i are praying right now for you guys. praise the LORD!
Praying!!!!
Oh my goodness!!!! I will be praying.
Praying and crying! I hope it's a perfect match!
Quite the birthday present!!! Next year you should throw a major party to celebrate this day.
Praise Him! Been reading, never posted, but this is worth it! Prayers from Alaska!
Praise the Lord!! Keeping you in my prayers!
That is GREAT!! What a birthday gift that is.I am so happy for you guys, just brought tears to my eyes! I will have you in my prayers through the whole thing!!!
God Bless!
Angela
Praying for Tricia and everyone!
First time commenting, but I have you in my Reader and read every post. I am praying for Tricia, for you, and for little Gwyneth...and all families involved. You're very special to a lot of people...and I'm excited to see what great things God has in store for you all! (hugs)
well... happy happy birthday !!! praying for all of you now!
We are here...and praying! God, please make this time pass quickly so that Nathan can be with his wife again as she starts anew with a wonderful gift from a giving soul. Amen.
refreshing in ohio
You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I'm praying that everything goes smoothly in the OR and there are no complications or infections afterwards. I've been following your blog for quite some time and I'm ADDICTED!
Incline your ear, O Lord, and answer me, for I am poor and needy. Preserve my life, for I am devoted to you; save your servant who trusts in you. You are my God; be gracious to me, O Lord, for to you do I cry all day long. Gladden the soul of your servant, for to you, O Lord, I lift up my soul. For you, O Lord, are good and forgiving, abounding in steadfast love to all who call on you. Give ear, O Lord, to my prayer; listen to my cry of supplication. In the day of my trouble I call on you, for you will answer me.
Psalms 86: 1-7 | Source: The Bible (New Revised Standard Version)
What a great birthday present! God is good. (all the time) Me and mine will be praying for you and yours. (also for the donor family.) Thank you for sharing your continuing journey with us all.
Wow! What a birthday present for you, Nate!
We'll be praying all evening and waiting for news.
Love from WV,
Susan
PRAISE THE LORD!!! He is such a gracious God! I'll be praying that surgery goes well.
YES!!That's the best news I've heard in a long time!
This is great. Praise God for answering our prayers. I just-I'm so excited for all of you.
Praying...
HOORAY!!!!! HOORAY!!! Love the pictures!!!!!
i am so happy... i just can't explain it. PRAISE GOD from whom all blessings flow.
Nate and Tricia,
Just adding my name to the long list of those praying so that you may be encouraged by the great number of those lifting you in prayer tonight. My children have joined me in praying tonight for Tricia, the donor's grieving family, and strength for you Nate and your concerned families. God will be glorified through your "adventure." May He bless you with much peace.
That is AWESOME!!! I am praying for you all and especially for Tricia!!!!!
Oh my gosh! I am sooooo excited for you! I hope your surgery goes smoothly and you are healthy and strong afterward with a wonderful recovery! All my love and strength and thoughts to you!
love, Apryl in NC
I pray that all these comments...people all over the world praying for your family will give you some peace during the next hours and days!
"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, and with thanksgiving, present your requests to God and the peace that passes all understanding will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." Phil 4:6-7
I am praying that for you all tonight!
Be blessed - Angie
congratulations! I'll be hoping and praying. :)
nate, i just got home from my Bible study and am so glad to see the news. praying for you all night.
praise the lord! Tears are in my eyes as I type this. And yes, prayers for the donor family right now in their time of need.
Amazing! Got goose bumps....praying!!
Devin in Illinois
Wow, that's great news! There must be so much going through your hearts and minds, I can't even imagine. Praying that we hear that Tricia is up and walking around in a day or two, like you've mentioned happens to tx patients. Looking forward to hearing many more great reports!
God is Awesome
Praying and waiting :)
Wow, what a wonderful day. god bless you and your family! I am praying and waiting patiently for the good news.God has blessed you and your family with this wonderful gift of hope of a new and improved life with your daughter.I will be praying for Gods will in all this, and especially a prayer out for the family of the wonderful person who will always be a part of your wife and your life! Bless you and Keep you, and Happy Birthday!!!
Did Jeremy Camp have something to do with Tricia's new lungs?
:)
I have lurked here for quite some time now, but had to come out tonight and tell you I'm on pins and needles praying for Tricia!!
d
We are praying so hard for you right now.
Praised be the Lord of Host on High! He is Powerful and Wonderful.
And his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, the Mighty God, the Everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace.
I've been reading for a couple of months but have never commented
I am so excited to read this post and will be clicking refresh over and over in the hours ahead!
What a wonderful Birthday Gift!! PRAYING, PRAYING, PRAYING.......
Oh yes! Yes! Yes! Yes!
I just want to thank you for sharing your story! I re-registered to become a organ donor because of your blog....my fiance did too! Thank you! We are cont' to keep you in our prayers.
A big hug :)
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