37 hours since we first received word of Tricia's lungs. 12 hours duration between saying goodbye and saying hello. 1 hour of sleep.Pure Joy. Intense Frustration. Sincere Thankfulness. Exhausted Relief.
I'll sleep well tonight, and I pray Tricia does the same. Tomorrow begins a new chapter in our story. We pray that it is the best yet. Thank you for helping to write it with us.
Nate
Praying that you all get some good rest and that tomorrow is one of your best ones yet.
ReplyDeleteHe giveth His beloved sleep. Again, 10 little one will be praying with their mommy here in a few minutes for you.
ReplyDeletelove,
The Lockwoods
I've been praying for you guys throughout the day. I hope you get a good nights sleep.
ReplyDeleteI hope the Lord grants both you and Tricia a very good night of sleep and that tomorrow will be one of the best days yet! Thanks for updating us, even though you're exhausted.
ReplyDeleteYou are a strong man....& she is a strong women. You are both still in my families prayers. I hope you both rest well.
ReplyDeleteMy prayers are constantly with you. I hope you rest well tonight and tomorrow will be awesome!!!!
ReplyDeleteSleep well. New days and new miracles ahead. God is Good.
ReplyDeleteGod bless you, Nate. I'm praying so hard for all of you. And you're right--it will be the best chapter yet!
ReplyDelete~Jenn
praying for rest for your weary eyes... and stregnth for your fragile heart.
ReplyDeletesleep well... we're continuing to pray...
ReplyDeleteI've been following a long time and am so glad things are going better. Many many prayers from South Dakota.
ReplyDeletePraying for you all... you, Tricia, Gwyneth, your family. I've never posted to your site but have been hooked since January 8th.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your story. Praying for you many times daily.
Praying for massive blessings on her physically tomorrow!
ReplyDeleteRest well, faithful one!!
They are two "lucky" girls!
get some rest. constantly in our thoughts and prayers!
ReplyDeleteCan't imagine. Praying for all of you and for the best to come of this. How nice of you to update all of us. GET SOME SLEEP!
ReplyDeleteGet some rest, or they won't let you see your girls!!!! May God put your mind at ease tonight, so you may rest.
ReplyDeletePraying for some sweet sleep for you and Tricia!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteRest now Nate. You need it, and Tricia and Gwen will need you to be bright eyed tomorrow. As a nurse, it was amazing to see the difference that a positive attitude of both the patient and their families did for them. I have no doubt that you'll be there for Tricia and be the big goofball that you seem to be (or are?!?). Thank you again for letting us in to view your journey. It has certainly blessed our lives! I renewed my license yesterday and said "yes" to organ donation as well as talked to my husband about it... I only hope that when God takes me home that my organs can bless someone as deserving as tricia! Prayers for all of you!
ReplyDeletePraying for good rest to restore your strength Nate. I know its never easy to go through all this with the one you care about the most in life. Praying Tricia gets a good nights rest as well.
ReplyDeleteMany thoughts prayers and positive vibes in your direction.
Sleep well.... you all are in my prayers tonight.
ReplyDeleteGod bless you with a good night's sleep tonight. You are a good man, Nathan Lawrenson! Have wonderful dreams of you and Tricia taking Gwyneth for a walk on the beach this summer!
ReplyDeleteI'm so very thankful to God for all He has done and continues to do in your lives. I was overwhelmed and overjoyed today at work to see all the great updates. Get some rest now Nate. Your family is safe and the Lord watches over them. THANK YOU JESUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteNate:
ReplyDeleteWonderful LONG day! God is definantly good all the time and all the time God is definantly good.
rest well...those girls need you.
ReplyDeleteI hope you both get some rest. Thanks for keeping us all updated even when you don't really know a lot of us! I was worried all night last night and woke up several times thinking of you and I am sure I am not alone. Good luck tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteNate
ReplyDeleteSleep well, Tricia is being looked after by the best for the night, thank you for you sincere thoughts and insights into the CF journey.
Praying and thinking of you little family and recovery and moving on with your lives! So much joy!
Take Care
Karen
Vancouver, BC
lifting you up tonight.
ReplyDeletepeace for all...
Continuing to pray for you all.
ReplyDeleteoh you need sleep!!!!! things will be better in the morning!
ReplyDeleteYou are such a rock for Tricia....Praying you both are well rested tonight to face the new day tomorrow.
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ReplyDeleteHi Nate, Why are you not in bed yet?? You need a good night's sleep and can look for a brighter day tomorrow.You and Tricia are all prayed up.. we love you guys...Hugs,
ReplyDeleteBaba
God Bless you Nate. Snuggle up to
ReplyDeletethat adorable pug of yours and just sleep. Please take good care of yourself in the coming days and weeks. You have been through the wringer emotionally and physically. Big,big hugs to you, my brother in Christ. Have happy dreams and restorative sleep. Tonight and many nights from now on. We all love you and your girls. I'm so happy for you.
Jamie in Texas
Praying for a restful sleep for the both of you. God Bless you tonight.
ReplyDeletePeace and sweet rest to you and Tricia.
ReplyDeleteLeslie
The next chapter is always the best chapter because we serve a God who gives us hope, who has plans for us, who's desire is to prosper us and who holds our futures!! You are a blessing. Be blessed and rest well tonight. You've earned it:)
ReplyDeletesweet dreams and we are still here praying for a healthy and speedy recovery.
ReplyDeleteNate, sleep well. Know that as you, Trica, and Gwennie rest to heal and replenish your bodies prayers still wing their way upwards. Sweet dreams of normal things tonight, because when you get those girls home that baby is going to have you pulling even more all nighters!
ReplyDeletePraying for some peaceful sleep for you both. I know you need it.
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome birthday gift to you! I hope you have many chapters to write to this beautiful new life God has granted. I pray for your strength to keep going at the pace you are going, for Tricia strength to make the necessary strides, to be strong for you and Gwyneth and for Gwyneth to keep blessing you and Tricia, and the happy ending to your story to live happily ever after!
ReplyDeleteCAthy & Annabel
I'm glad that the surgery went well and am hoping that you, Tricia, and Gwyneth are all able to rest easy and recuperate tonight.
ReplyDeleteSleep well. You both deserve a good nights sleep.
ReplyDeleteOur thoughts and prayers are with your family. May God give you peace tonight so you can sleep and courage for Trisha that she can get through the next couple days and weeks.
ReplyDeleteNathan, you have every right to feel "raw!" We're praying for a restful night for all 3 Lawrensons, and we can't wait to hear how Tricia will feel when she can truly breathe easily! God is Good!! He has sustained you both through the last 24 hours and now He will grant you peace and rest. And as we know "JOY comes in the morning!"
ReplyDeleteWe LOVE the photos of you and Gwyneth from last night!! The yawn and the last one were absolutely precious! She just gets more beautiful every day! :)
We send MAJOR HUGS to Tricia- she is one TOUGH girl!! And I'll bet she's already flashed that beautiful smile in the first 24 hours post-surgery! You all have so many beautiful moments and memories to look forward to!
Praying through tears of JOY!!
Still praying...so grateful for the good news today.
ReplyDeleteKathy
May your body and your mind find the rest they so desperately need. Will continue to pray you all through this. We all appreciate that you would take time to keep us posted. Sleep well.
ReplyDeleteYou are so stong and God is right with you giving you all the strength you will ever need. Take some time tonight and get some rest, you wont be any good to her if you arent good for you. Thank you so much for keeping us updated. You will be in my prayers tonight as always.
ReplyDeleteAlisha and Nick
what awesome news! I am so excited for you and know that these lungs have been prayed FOR and OVER by so many people! Congratulations, Tricia! And may you have many, many blessed years with your new lungs!
ReplyDeleteSo very thankful,
~ becky b
I have been following for sometime and have never posted. I am thrilled that your prayers for a transplant have been answered and hope that your prayers for rest and healing are answered as well.
ReplyDeleteGet some rest. Your girls need you rested!
May you blessed with a peaceful sleep tonight. I'm honored to be praying on your family's behalf. God is so good, and if He wakes me in the night again to pray for you all, I will.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing this journey with all of us.
Hugs from El Paso,
Karla
"The Lord is my shepherd I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures, he leadeth me beside still waters, he restoreth my soul..."
ReplyDeleteI'm praying that you will find those green pastures and still waters as you head to bed tonight. I'm praying that He will bring restoration to your mind, body and soul as you sleep. And I'm praying all of that and much much more for Tricia.
May God continue to pour out His merciful blessings on your lives! J
Tomorrow is a new day in every sense of the word. Hoping you each sleep well and begin your new day and new lives refreshed. Our prayers continue to be with you throughout each day.
ReplyDeletePraying for all of you to get a great night of sleep.
ReplyDeleteI have been following your story for about 6 weeks now. I have never posted before but wanted to say that I am so unbelievably happy for you, Tricia, Gwyneth and your families.
ReplyDeleteYou all have amazing strength.
Now get some rest. Your girls need you rested!
I hope you get a good night sleep...your beautiful wife and daughter need you to be strong and refreshed. God Bless!!
ReplyDeleteI can imagine you are all that and more. I pray that God will bless you with good natural sleep and supernatural rest that gives peace and strength. Your a blessing.
ReplyDeleteChristy in KY
Still praying for you and your girls, Nate.
ReplyDeleteYou rock :-)
Praying for all three of you to sleep well tonight - God is with you!
ReplyDeleteYou are making a difference across the planet! That is AMAZING!!!!!
God bless you and thank you for sharing your story!
After you get some sleep you will feel better, and be ready to tackle the challenges that will come in the days ahead.
ReplyDeleteSo, I have heard that lung transplant patients could be ready to go home in a couple of weeks. Wouldn't it be cool if Trisha and Gwyneth are ready to go home at close to the same time?
I have a feeling that Gwyeth's weight will contine to go up at least 1/2 a week or more....... !
(but I've been wrong before.)
Oh wow. Have a WONDERFUL peaceful sleep tonight.
ReplyDeleteStill praying for you three!
Nate, you earned every one of the emotions you are feeling. With a good night sleep, you'll be ready to face tomorrow with faith and determination. Hopefully, Tricia will get a good night sleep tonight to strengthen her body for the recuperation period ahead. Good night to you both.
ReplyDeletePraying in PA.
Praying you both get some rest tonight. Keeping y'all in our prayers in the days to come!
ReplyDeleteSleep tight. Rest well. Tomorrow is another gift from God.
ReplyDeleteI've been praying for you & Tricia all day. My prayer is that you both get the rest you need tonight. God is good!
ReplyDeleteMay you and your wonderful family sleep soundly tonight and wake up tomorrow feeling renewed, rejeuvenated, and refressssshhhhed :)!
ReplyDeleteSleep well! You are in my prayers. You are both such strong people. The Lord will help to give you strength throughout this new chapter. I pray for an amazing new day tomorrow for the both of you.
ReplyDeleteTammy
Praying.
ReplyDeletethat's right....He gives to His beloved blessed peace & rest. praying that for you tonight nate & tricia!
ReplyDeletelove susanna
"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." Matthew 11:28
ReplyDeletePraying for your entire family in SC! You are truly an inspiration... a great daddy and a great husband! Your girls are lucky... and you are one lucky man!!
ReplyDeleteThank you for 'Keepin it Real'!
Leigh
I wish I could come and help you all. I know it's hard, but you need your rest too for Tricia's sake. When she's walking the halls in that hospital tomorrow, she'll want your hand to hold! I will pray that you get the proper rest you need and will continue prayers for Tricia and her recovery. Gwyneth knows how strong both of you are right now and she is proud!
ReplyDeleteGet some well needed sleep!
ReplyDeleteGO REST!
ReplyDeleteAnd, know that while you SLEEP.....there will be an ARMY of GOD'S people PRAYING!
Tomorrow will bring a fresh, NEW day! May your strength be renewed in the morning!
Praying for rest all around: 10:41pm.
ReplyDeleteSleep tight, Nate. I pray whatever hours you get....they are restful and peaceful.
ReplyDeleteCeaselessly praying for Tricia. She's always in my thoughts.
Praying for some much needed rest for all of you. Tomorrow is the beginning of a whole new world for you all. It will be great.
ReplyDeleteIm another "stalker" on your page. I shared your story last night with my youth for the first time. They were all moved and touched by your story. May God give your the rest you need tonight and the strength you will need in the days to follow. Know that many prayers are being lifted up for you, your entire family and the donor family. Thank you for allowing so many strangers to follow you in this amazing journey. God is Good and His will is Amazing!! My family and youth will continue to pray for healing and rest.
ReplyDeleteIn Christ
Youth Director in Far Western NC
Praying for Sweet Dreams for all.
ReplyDeletePraying get some sleep, tricia needs you to be alert and ready to help her in all.... Lord Bless!
ReplyDeleteYes...SO raw. I'm so sorry this is so tough! You are lifted up, Nate and Tricia and Gwyneth.
ReplyDeleteSleep well!
ReplyDeleteWe're still praying.
Praying for sleep for you and everyone....So happy that Tricia is doing well..
ReplyDeletesleep well nate and trisha, you deserve the rest.
ReplyDeleteMatthew 11:28:
ReplyDelete"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest"
It's amazing the grace that God gives us to get through these moments! I am so happy for you and your family.
ReplyDeleteYou have been through such intensity, for months. And now this, which you've been praying for but which is so huge. I cannot imagine how drained you all must feel.
ReplyDeleteSo very thankful for this birthday gift God has given to you. Only God. The Author of life. I'm thankful for those wonderful physicians and their knowledge and skills, but I am in awe of our God who holds the keys of life.
Thank you, Lord.
Praying.
Sleep and rest well Nate, knowing that Tricia and Gywneth are in God's hands while you sleep. Hoping tomorrow may be less painful for Tricia and she will not get an infection or rejection.
ReplyDeleteGod Bless~
Debbie
So happy for Tricia! God's plan is divine, and He is sovereign! I pray for strength and rest for both Tricia and you in the coming days! She continues to amaze me! I'm giddy with excitement for her....
ReplyDeleteI am so thankful that today is over for everyone involved and especially for Tricia. I'll focus on praying now for no infections and no rejection. Hope you rest well!
ReplyDeleteI am praying for peace and rest for all of your family tonight!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the update, now you BETTER be sleeping. You look exhausted. I am sure the best is yet to come. Refresh so you can enjoy.
ReplyDeleteI missed one day of checking your blog and was astounded to read that Tricia got her new lungs!! I have been faithfully praying for you and your family since January and won't stop! May God bless you all!
ReplyDeleteHeidi
URL: myspace.com/InAslansService
ReplyDeleteHi Nate. I know you like to be told when your story is in someone else's blog. above is my myspace url where i blogged tonight. i hope you are asleep by now and wake to a wonderful new day.
Bless your hearts. You all have been on my mind all day long for the past couple of days. Know that you all are certainly in our thought and prayers. Praying for no infection or rejection and lots of rest.
ReplyDeleteBlessings as you begin this new chapter!
-Jake and Taryn
You, Tricia and Gwyneth are in my prayers and thoughts tonight-I hope you all get some much needed and deserved rest tonight. My prayers are also with Tricias donors family. As a transplant coordinator, I am continuous awe of the strength and amazing gift that so many families chose to make in their darkest hour. I know you and Tricia will honor their gift and am so happy to hear she's doing well!
ReplyDeleteSleep and leave Tricia in the Lord's hands. Praying!
ReplyDeleteNate, Tricia & Gwyneth - our prayer for you is the below verse:
ReplyDeleteMatthew 11:28 (NIV)"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." May you all get the much needed rest you need tonight to begin your NEWEST path in this amazing journey together as a family! The Lord bless you all.
I had open heart surgery when I was 18 (seven years ago) six week before Dalen and I got married. In my immaturity I can remember being frustrated that he was so worked up about it. Now that I've grown up a little and have begun to understand love I can look back and see that the whole experience was a lot harder on him than it was on me. I don't even really remember my recovery, but he can remember some very scary times. I can never understand what you and your family is going through, but my heart is for you. Blessings! p.s. I'm glad your hair is short.. if you still had the long do the picture just wouldn't be nearly serious enough ;)
ReplyDeleteYes, all the raw emotions are definitely showing in your eyes! My girls & I have been praying & will continue to do so.
ReplyDeletePhilipiians 4:19 My God will supply all your needs.
Praying you get the sleep you desperately need. Also praying for peace for you, Tricia & the rest of your family.
Thanks again for sharing with the rest of us.
Psalm 139
~Sara in MD
Yes you can! Hope you are resting well to replinish those eye's and what's behind them! Been praying and thinking of you all today, and through the night. Tomorrow will be a new day!
ReplyDeleteI pray the Lawrenson family of three is having sweet dreams by now... Joy cometh in the morning, sweet friend.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes for tomorrow! You're in our prayers.
ReplyDeletePraying you get some much needed rest. Praying for all of you.
ReplyDeleteWe've been praying for you. Get some rest. THANK YOU for telling your story and sharing so openly. For allowing the whole world to see your life laid open so raw for us.
ReplyDeleteI have learned alot about Tric these last 5-6 months,
ReplyDeleteI have learned Tric is a woman whose faith is second to none...she is blessed with such strength and fight to pull through no matter how the odds are stacked, Tric surpasses them all...
I have learned Tric passed these traits along to her most precious beautiful thriving Gwyneth Rose...
I have learned that Tric & Nathan
are a couple with such a bond,
it is nothing less than a blessed true love in every way...
I have learned that you don't need to lay your eyes on someone to care about them, to think of them
every day... many times through out the day & night...
to pray pretty much... as much as you can for them...
I hope Tric, Nathan, their families and of course Gwyneth too, get a really good nights rest......
As Always Showering You & Yours Lovingly With Prayer's & Sending Many Happy Wishes Your Way
Sincerely
Patricia N.
I also pray for Tric to remain infection & rejection free
I am glad you and Tricia will be able to reat a little easier tonight. Gwen looks like she is growing more this week. I told you she would grow more when her mommy was getting closer to getting her new lungs, she just didn't wanna leave her mommy in the hospital all by her self, now maybe you can take both your girls home very soon!
ReplyDeleteTwo words, Visine and SLEEP! Will check in on you 3 manana. Heather
ReplyDeleteIt is amazing that you're taking so many strangers on this intensely personal journey with you. I hope you can feel the power of prayer from every corner of the world surrounding you as you start the next leg of your journey.
ReplyDeleteNate...
ReplyDeleteYour picture speaks volumes...I hope that you ae able to rest well tonight. I will continue to lift you up in prayer...Tomorrow is a new day and a blessed one at that.
God bless...
Trisha
San Diego
Wait, um let me check...yup - still praying :) Rest well.
ReplyDeleteOur prayers have not stopped. I hope you both sleep well tonight. Much love and may God always bless you all.
ReplyDeleteAnytime Nate...hopefully by now you are getting some good Zzzzz's..as well as Trica!
ReplyDeleteThe best is yet to come!
I hope you rest well knowing that Tricia and Gwyneth are resting in the Lords hands and your family is being lifted up in prayer. Thanks for being specific in how we can help and how we can pray.
ReplyDeleteI got tears in my eyes when I looked into your eyes. The emotions you have felt are obvious. I hope that you are able to get some well deserved sleep tonight. Your new life with Tricia and Gwyneth is going to be fantastic. You have a lot to look forward to.
ReplyDeleteSometime today I will run on a track 7 1/2 laps to a mile. It's indoors and thankfully not icy. 10 years ago I was ill and told I would not run again. I fooled them all. I may be slow but I get there. My first mile will be for your girls-for stronger lungs and deep breaths without pain. And I am looking forward to the photo in a few years of mom chasing daughter running thru the tall grass at the park and dad behind the camera shooting megabytes of happy. Thumbs up!
ReplyDeleteIncredible!
ReplyDeleteMay all of you, and those that have helped you continue to be blessed.
I wish you all good sleeps, including those of the family of the loved one that donated the lungs... I know they are out there somewhere, just knowing how much one good act has helped changed the lives of so many others.
Rest easy.
Prayers for sleep and peace...
ReplyDeleteIt has been an exhausting couple of days for you and your family. May God give you the rest your body needs and the peace your soul needs.
God Bless and May the Lord hold you and Trisha and Gwenyth through these days ahead.
Thank you for allowing us to be a part of your lives! Praying tomorrow will be an even better day!
ReplyDeletephew...what a tough few days for you. we are all thinking of you on the westcoast. Here's to some much needed rest.
ReplyDeleteContinued prayers for Tricia's full recovery without infection or rejection, Gwyneth's growth and health and for all of you to be sustained by God, family, friends and the thousands of people in blogland who care about your family and are praying even while you sleep.
ReplyDeleteSo glad to hear the good news. Amen!
ReplyDeletehi nate, i am mummy to bella age 6 with cf. we live in australia. i have been lurking your blog and i thank you for sharing your families journey and your perspective. you three are in my thoughts and prayers. i hope my girl has the opportunity for these amazing gifts one day- gift of new lungs, blessing of a child and a loving, caring, strong, supportive man to share her life with.
ReplyDeletenathan
ReplyDeletei just notice your eye brows seem to be the same color as gwyneth rose beautiful lil' head of hair
=) =) =) =)
patricia n.
I can not even comprehend what you must be going through right now. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
ReplyDeleteWhat praise to god! May he continue to give you, trisha and your family strength. Many prayers going out to the miracle of your donor and her/his family. May god continue to open hearts through your blog to show how much of a blessing donation is.
ReplyDeleteBless your heart. Sometimes the best of days are the most exhausting. So glad you can get some rest tonight. Can't wait to know how Tricia is doing tomorrow!
ReplyDeleteJulie
I hope you are sound asleep as I am typing this.. You have so many people praying for you... rest rest.
ReplyDeleteYour eyes really do tell a story!
ReplyDeleteI am so pleased that the operation went well and will continue to pray for Tricia and her recovery.
Your family's story is incredible. Thank you for sharing it with the world.
ReplyDeletewhat an amazing journey!! i hope you got some sleep... its seems like you need it!
ReplyDeleteGod Bless!!
We are all here with you. Get some rest-we will keep up the chats with G-d.
ReplyDeleteI'm awake now (in the UK), so I hope that means you are FAST ASLEEP!! We are praising God with you for the surgery, and for the continued recovery.
ReplyDeleteGet your strength up - you're gonna be busy helping your wife get used to her NEW LUNGS - YIPEE!!!!
love and prayers.
xxx
I pray earnestly for your family to be rewarded for your patience and faith in God and His abundant miracles. I've never been so humbled and thankful for my own boring, simple life. God bless you for sharing this difficult journey with us. "Where one or more is gathered in His name, there He will be also."
ReplyDeletePraying, praying, praying!!! jen in al
ReplyDeleteSleep tight Nate. Hope Tricia's not in too much pain at the moment - we're praying for you all the time. Here's to the next part of your journey! XXX
ReplyDeleteIts a beautiful and sunny day here in the UK so I am sending my beautiful and sunny thoughs your way. I hope both of you were able to get some rest and are ready to begin this new chapter. Thank you for allowing us to follow you on this journey as all three of you are a true inspiration to everyone reading and especially fellow CF'ers like me.
ReplyDeleteThat was such a powerful, poignant post Nate. The adventure continues. Hopefully, you slept like a brick!
ReplyDeleteI hope you got some well needed sleep. If it makes you "feel" any less raw, my eyes have been read like that all day too. It's the pollen for me.
ReplyDelete:D Hope you had a blessed night of sleep. We are praying for you. So glad to hear that Tricia breathed off the vent yesterday.
I pray that this is the best chapter in your life yet and that you can look back and say How did we get through this? and know that it was only by the grace of God. Your family is one of inspiration and miracles. I pray that Tricia can recover quickly and that you can all return home together soon.
ReplyDeletePraying you're able to get some well deserved rest too. Woke this morning and your family was one of the first things on my heart and in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteLove to all.
Nate, This is a God-given miracle for Tricia & your families. Get some rest. I know it's tough...the longest 12 hours in your life (It was 12 for us, too.) and then all you want to do is see her breathing, be with her anew - BUT, you must rest...your body has been through a very traumatic couple of days, also. I pray that you awaken rested this morning.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Karen
as i was pondering what 2 say..a song came into my mind...& it goes..wooo you`re half way there!..wooo livin on a prayer! by Jon bonjovi...
ReplyDelete:)
Praying for you and Tricia to have (had) a peaceful sleep. Praying that today will be the BEST day for the three of you since this journey began! And that it keeps getting better!
ReplyDeleteJenifer told many about your blog. I read for much of the morning about you and your family. I said a prayer for your family this morning and am sending my positive good thoughts and hopes to you all today.
ReplyDeleteWarmest,
David Poirier
Nate
ReplyDeleteAs hard as its all been it is truly answered prayer and just the way we asked for it. I hurt for you knowing it has to be the hardest time of your life thus far. Try to remember your going to have to stay well to love on both of your girls and that requires lots of rest and good food. Take care of you and lay the rest at the Lords feet cause He hears you and its becomming more and more obvious that His plan is what we are all praying for.
Bless your tired eyes and a hedge of protection on your peacefull sleep,
The Dovels
Wow. That's all I can say.
ReplyDeleteGod bless you guys.
Nate,
ReplyDeleteJust another thought after things become a bit more stable. You should dedicate a post to the donner family (from your family) and ask your commentors to say a little something. Would that NOT be the coolest thing ever if by some twist of fate the donner family wanted to meet Tricia? Can you imagine the looks and the tears that would come with seeing 500+ posts. I pray that someday you all get the chance to tell them your story it WILL bless them.
AGAIN,
The Dovel House
Just heard a song by hillsong and it reminded me of Tricia. Its called "I adore."
ReplyDeleteHopefully you all got a good night's sleep!
ReplyDeletePraying in Iowa...
Hopefully you all got a good night's sleep!
ReplyDeletePraying in Iowa...
I hope your night is restful and that you are still sleeping. May the Lord be your comfort and rest. We'll keep praying for your girls while you rest!
ReplyDeleteWe are praying for you guys, get rest, the best is yet to come.
ReplyDeleteLove,
The Garza's
I cannot imagine all the emotions swirling thru you right now..I hope you got some rest and your new day together is filled with God's richest blessings :)
ReplyDeleteI pray you get the rest you need Nate, you need to stay rested and well.
ReplyDeletePraying for your Girls....
Hey Nate!
ReplyDeleteThose look like Uncle Andy's eyes. Optiva drops are great.
Hope you got some sleep last night.
Hoping you were able to get a good nights sleep, and praying for you all as this new journey begins.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the updates.
Sending a big (((HUG))) from Michigan
~Shann
I pray that you slept well last night.
ReplyDeleteMatthew 11:28 "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest."
Still praying!
~Tanisha in VA
I woke up several times through the nite last nite and prayed that you were able to get the sleep you need to stay strong and sharp. I also prayed for Tricia that all things would continue to work in her favor. And, of course for your baby that she would continue to grow strong and stay healthy. I know you have a long road ahead, but look at the miles you've already covered! Praising God for answered prayers!
ReplyDeleteI just happened to find your blog and so glad I did. We have alot in common, I'm the mother of a CF child (11 yrs old, her name is Molly). I want you to know you all are in my thoughts and prayers and I hope in the near future you have both your girls home with you all happy and healthy.
ReplyDeleteTracy in Alabama
You are in my prayers. I am praying specifically that you will have rest and peace today.
ReplyDeleteLeah
http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/lcourtneymom/
Praying for a speedy and complete recovery for Tricia - the strength in the Lord your entire family has shown in amazing.
ReplyDeleteGod is a good God
ReplyDeleteHe is a great God
He can do anything but fail
He can move any mountain out of your way
God is a wonderful God
Praise Him for He is good! I hope and pray that you guys continue to persevere. I rejoice with you as you you are thankful that everything went well. AWESOME!
I, as well as people around the world, will be praying you through this time.
ReplyDeleteBlessing from Ohio
I hope that you got some well-needed and well-deserved sleep. Still praying with you!
ReplyDeleteWe've been saying lots of 'extra' prayers for your family and will continue to do so.
ReplyDeleteI hope that all of you got some much needed rest last night and that you are still sleeping right now!
Hope you got some rest last night. Praying for strength and endurance for Tricia today and in the coming days, weeks, months, YEARS!!
ReplyDeleteFind rest, O my soul, in God alone; my hope comes from him. He alone is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will not be shaken.
ReplyDeletePsalm 62:5-6
Praying that the Lord gives you rest and fills today with joy and blessings.
Melissa
Still Praying!
ReplyDeletehang in there. We are praying for you all.
ReplyDeleteNate... yes, I can definitely see it in your eyes... I hope you were able to sleep WELL last night... and that Tricia did, too.
ReplyDeleteWe're still praying.
And thank you for being willing to let us help write your story... :)
thank you for being vulnerable enough to share your story with us. here's to a good day of rest and lot more beginnings. praying for all..
ReplyDeleteHope you got some sleep! Will continue to pray for Tricia and the family. Hoping today is a great day!!
ReplyDeleteNate, I've followed your story since sometime in January. I thank you for sharing with us. I have been praying for you since then and will not stop. Hugs from Michigan!
ReplyDeleteWe are all tired...but most likely not one of us have walked in your shoes these past 3 months and will never know how 'raw' you really are. You are a hero, a kind of superman! Thank you for being so candid. Thank you for the updates. Thank you for caring for Tricia. Thank you for caring about strangers enough to post in your most exhausted state. Thank you for sharing who you truly are. Thank you for including me.
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You have walked through the valley of the shadow of death, and yet-you have feared no evil.
ReplyDeleteDo you realize the power of your testimony, to overcome the fear of death? I give my God praise for your trust in him.
He is good, his truth is everlasting, and his mercies endure forever!
Bless your heart...I hope you got a good night's sleep last night...what a difference that will make!
ReplyDeleteI read your Dad's update and it is amazing how well Tricia is doing. We shall pray for her today and for you all~~ including your precious baby girl.
ReplyDeletePraising God....
I hope that you hada good sleep last night.Such an amazing story so far!
ReplyDeleteI'm praying for all of you.
ReplyDeleteMany prayers are going out on your behalf right now. I am so blessed to see your faithfulness and dedication! You are truely an example of faith throught his journey. I am from Jersey and can tell you that Jersey Girls are tough and I know that Tricia will have an outstanding recovery. You are all on my mind thorughout the day. I work in a hospital and everyday something reminds me to think and pray for your family! So thankful to God for the chances he has given you.
ReplyDeleteSarah :)
I never have anything profound to say. Tricia has been in the forefront of my mind the last 48 hours. Still praying for her to feel new breath, you to have strength and Gwyneth to keep growing strong and steady. I'm thankful your family is there with you. God bless you and your families. Praying for a good walk today with Tricia.
ReplyDeleteOH my gosh NATE!! When I saw your eyes, I thought "Oh my gosh, Nate, you need to get some sleep." I pray you will get some sleep.
ReplyDeletePraying that you got some much needed rest last night... and for many miracles today.
ReplyDeleteI hope you got some much-needed rest. Thinking about you often.
ReplyDeleteYes - get that girl walking!!! Remind that body of hers just who is in charge!! :)
I'm praying for you all that you get the Peace and Sleep that you need!
ReplyDeleteSo many prayers sent to you all at this time. We hope for some good rest, comfort, and an overall sense of peace for you all. Know that you are all blanketed with prayer. We think about you often....much love to your family.
ReplyDeleteThe Shemenski's
Orrville, Ohio
The road is now freshly paved and wishing you all a smooth ride.
ReplyDeleteThis is a hard time, but having gone thru this with my cousin, I know that only good things are coming you way.
Rest.
Keep smilin!
Just looking at your eyes makes me tired. I'll be praying for rest for your family.
ReplyDeletePeace, rest, hope, health and healing.... all things I've been praying you and your family experience in the days, weeks, months and years to come!
ReplyDeleteMuch Love,
The Vande Castles
praying for you and your family. i cant even imagine what you are going through.
ReplyDeleteI have never posted before but have been following your story. I am a doctor in an intensive care unit and take care of transplant patients, so it is interesting to me to see the other side of things. Anyway, I am so glad Tricia got her lungs and came through the surgery okay. Good luck in the next stages.
ReplyDeletehi nate, i read your dad's blog. keeping you guys in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteHope you got some great restoring sleep!
ReplyDeleteNate-
ReplyDeleteI can not begin to imagine how you are feeling. I am praying for you to get some sleep, Tricia to be the fighter that you have conveyed to us she is and little Gwenyth to keep doing what she has been.
Please remember during all of this you have to make time for your needs, including sleep. You will not be good for anyone else if you are not good to yourself first.
God bless you and "your girls."
You and your family have been in my prayers. I read daily and I hope you continue to have great updates.
ReplyDeleteDear Nate,Tricia and Gwyneth:
ReplyDeleteNate, your eyes say it all.. they are truly the windows to your soul! Keeping you all close in thought and hope the days,weeks and months ahead are without complication.Praying also for the donor family,and all of the doctors and nurses taking care of Tricia and Baby Gwyneth. Thank-you for sharing your journey with us.. you have made me a better person for it!
AMomand2Kidz
Windsor,Ontario
Canada
Wow....when you put it that way, I can not believe all that you (and Tricia of course!) have been through in just 37 hours. My prayers are with you.
ReplyDeletePraying that each new day will be the BEST for Tricia and you. Natalie
ReplyDeletehang in there, nate. we're holding you up to the father in prayer!
ReplyDeletein his MIGHTY love,
em & josh in NC
Aw, Nate- we're holding you up in prayer. Hope you got some much deserved rest last night. Can't wait to read all about the next chapter!
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