A brief update (this is Nathan's dad Rick)...
We were notified at 6:30 that the surgery was complete and just had a conversation with the surgeon. It was a difficult surgery due to the extent of Tricia's disease, but she is now in ICU and we should be able to see her soon.
Nate will update later.
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«Oldest ‹Older 201 – 400 of 477 Newer› Newest»Thank you Lord!! Still praying here in Ohio....Hopefully you all can get some sleep soon.
I am so happy that Tricia was able to have the surgery. Your family will continue to be in our prayers.
Praise God from whom all blessings flow!
Praying in Indiana
prayed all night, praying still.
Praise God
Such exciting news!! I am so glad to hear that all went well and Tricia no longer has CF lungs. What an exciting thing for you all!! I will be praying that her recovery goes very smooothly!
I'm so thankful Nate...I'll continue to keep praying - I hadn't seen the blog for a couple of very busy days...but last night after worship team practice driving home, I felt compelled to pray for you guys..Looks like it was right around the time Tricia was being wheeled into OR - around 9:45 PM.....God is good!
Yeah! I got up all night and checked the blog. I don't know about the rest of the people here, but it has almost become like we are all part of an extended "family".
We will continue to pray for Tricia and her recovery.
happy to hear operation was a success,
God Bless and continue to hold you Mighty Three near,
showering you & yours lovingly with prayers
patricia n.
PRAISE GOD!!! GOD IS SOOOO AWESOME!
Still praying without ceasing!
Many Blessings,
Meredith
I was up in the night and was reading blogs when I came across this one. I began to pray for Tricia and started checking back for updates. Praise the Lord for a successful surgery. It looks like she has a huge support team. May God give you all the strength you need to be by her side as well as strength for the baby.
OMG I was so happy to read this when I logged this morning. What great news. I hope you get to read this particular comment because of your family and your blog...I logged online yesterday to the DMV and became an organ donor!! My thoughts and prayers are with your family! Stay Strong. Jess
Praise God!!! Thank you Jesus...this is the best news EVER!!!! I will pray that recovery is quick & as pain free as possible.
PRAISE JESUS!!! I woke up several times last night and each time prayed for Tricia until I fell back asleep. I can just visualize the millions of prayers that were offered for her last night floating up to Jesus.
Praying for a successful recovery!
Thanksgiving and praise to God this morning for a successful surgery!!! Many more prayers being lifted up for Tricia's recovery. :)
Praise the lord!!!
Praise the Lord! We'll all keep praying for a quick and a complete recovery. I can't wait for the day the three of you get to come home. We love and miss you. Your friends in Christ, Tommy,Claire,and Cathy
Now it is just the recovery time and all 3 of you can start your new life together as a propper family!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I have a little 'statistic' for you! Since you announced the 2nd tx call yesterday, you have had 2,715 comments! With that kind of prayer backup, Tricia will be back up in no time!
By the way, I am a first time 'commenter' but have followed the blog and help you guys in my prayers for quite a while. I am really looking forward to the next update!
Praise the Lord! We are still praying for Tricia as she recovers....for Nathan and other family members...for the donors family...and for continued wisdom for doctors!
Praise the Lord!! A prayer come true!!! Still praying in Central Illinois
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That's wonderful news to start my day. Praying you get some good rest now and for the donor family. I'm sure Tricia will have a great recovery, how could she not with God on her side and so many praying. Praise Him for His good and perfect will!!
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PRAISE JESUS!!!
I too was up last night praying. Continued prayers for a speedy recovery!!!
Dawn (Columbus, Ohio)
praise God! can't wait for more updates!
Praise God! Praying for you!
thank you for keeping us updated :)
still praying
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Praise God! After a fitfull night's sleep filled with many, many prayers for Tricia, her surgical team, and the family, this news fills my heart with joy. Thank you, Lord! We continue to pray...
thanks be to God! still praying.
What wonderful, wonderful news... I will continue to pray for you all as you continue on your journey. Praying for a quick and problam free recovery for Tricia, strength for Nate and all, and kisses for Gwyneth.
Praise the Lord! Thank you, Rick, for the update. Our prayers are with you all. I'm sure I'll be checking here every hour today!
Aspiemom
Wonderful news! Constantly praying for a speedy recovery! Also keeping the family of the donor in my prayers.
Nate....I have just join in on your blog from Ashley Adams blog site. I am praying for your family and with great joy I know that will come from a successful transplant. This is truly a mircle from God....my sister is a liver transplant (11/2/07) survivor and I have my sister back. So I feel that it is God's will that we have been so blessed as will your family and Tricia. Bless you all, you are in my thoughts and prayers!! Melissa
Such great news. Please know that we are praying for a great recovery.
Amy (KS)
The first thought as I woke up this am was of Tricia-so I checked and I am so thankful to find out the surgery was a success! God is Awesome! Praying for all to continue to go well and the family to be able to rest-Hugs from Kansas
Thank you Lord. I continue to pray for you all..
Let the breathing begin!
Thank you God for the Gift of Life!
Kathi Clapham
CF, Double Lung May 29, 2006
Mommy to twins Paul and Sarah
That is the best news ever..... I'm so happy for Tricia
I prayed hard last night before I went to bed and literally jumped out of bed this morning to see the update. Thank God it was successful. Looking forward to the next update.
Take care,
Kara
PRAISE GOD!!!
Still praying.
Thank God! That is great news... praying she will recover soon and enjoy being a mum!!
Thank goodness! I've been thinking of you all throughout the night. Please give Tricia love from all of us in cyberspace.
Praying with you all!!!
I cannot even fathom what last night was like for all of you. I was up every hour hitting "refresh". Thank you for posting!
Praying for a good recovery and no complications! God is SO good!
Praise God!! Now we will pray for speedy recovery and some much needed rest for Nate.
I am so glad you have family surrounding you.
New lungs!! God is good!
Love from WV,
Susan
Praise the Lord....Thank You Jesus! Thanks so much for the update...we will continue to pray.
I was thinking about her all night. I am so glad that everything went well. I pray for a speedy and smooth recovery. Praise the Lord that he allowed this to happen. It brings tears to my eyes. This is just one more way that the Lord shows his mercy and love.
Praise the LORD! Can't wait for another update!
Thanks for the update. Hope you all have a great day.
Praise God! I know there is a long road of recovery ahead but I'm so excited that you have your wife back in your arms again. Praying for quick healing, pain relief, and a discharge date with Gwyneth very soon :)
Praise God! We'll keep praying for recovery, but thanks for the great news!
Praise the Lord!!!!!!
What a blessing! Thank you for the updates.
God is GREAT!
we're praying here for a succesful recovery!
Praying now for complete and fast healing; for Tricia's body to accept her new lungs and no further complications. Rejoicing with you all. Hope you can get some rest soon! Praise the Lord!
Praise God! Still lifting y'all up.
Thank God for a successful surgery. I, too, have been checking for updates. I was praying for you all during the long night.
So thankful for the lungs and praying for the recovery process. I appreciate your honest open attitude and sharing about your faith on your blog. My God bless your family.
Congrats!!! I am so happy for all of you.
Praying for a quick & easy recovery!!
PTL!
praising and praying!
Praise the Lord! Thanks for sharing your story with the world. It's been very uplifting.
OUR GOD IS AWESOME!!!!!
Praise the Lord, still praying for a speedy recovery!!
Praise God!!!!
I didn't seep much either but I prayed. I hope this works for Tricia. I hope her recovery is fast. I hope that Nate and tricia can have a long and healthy marriage. And I hope and pray that Gwyneth will continue to grow and thrive and smile her "Nate" smile since her face looks just like him.
Hugs to all of Tricia's loved ones.
Cheryl from Fairfax
What an amazing birthday present! Praise God for he is so good! Continued prayers!
I have been following your blog for a month or so now and just posting for the first time. What an incredible story. Your writting is amazing! I have and will be keeping your family in my thoughts and prayers. What a great birthday present!
Awesome! Congratulations!
Congratulations on making it through what I'm sure was a very long night. We will continue to pray for all of you for a long happy life together as a family!!!
oh what a releif to hear surgery was successful
my prayers are still flowing in your direction
may God continue to hold his Mighty Three very near & dear....
with love and many prayers
patricia n.
Praise Jesus! Praying for a fast recovery!
Jen Ray
steadfastministry.com
Praise the Lord. Praying for a quick recovery.
Woohoo!!!
Lots of love and prayers for you all as Tricia starts her journey of recovery!!!
Such an amazing birthday gift to Nate and an even better gift to Tricia. I am so happy to hear that the transplant went well. Thinking of you and your family through the next several weeks. I am sure there will be plenty of ups and downs.
Continuing to pray and praise the Lord with you and for you!
Praise the Lord!!!!!!!!!!
WOW - PRAISE HIM!!!!!!!!!!!! I could NOT WAIT to wake up and check in to see how it went! Those pictures of Gwyneth "waiting for mommy" - OOOH I can tell you from a mommy's perspective - Tricia is going to absolutely LOVE that - that was such an incredibly thoughtful thing to do - and THANKS for sharing the pics! Tricia - when you feel better and read this - you are SO beautiful. I am SO, SO happy for you and for Nate and for your precious baby girl! May yours and Nate's families have a sweet day of rejoicing today! Sunshine
Thank you God!
The strength, hope, belief, and love that you all show is amazing. Thank you for showing your miracles to the world. You are in our prayers.
PRAISE GOD! There is nothing He can't do for those who have faith!!
Praise God! We are so happy to hear that the surgery was successful! We will be praying for recovery and the rehab process!
What a great day!
Blessings,
Jen
How wonderful to wake to good news.
Praying for you today...
I have absolute chills reading these last few posts! I am so glad the surgery was successful!! Prayers will be continued and I will check the blog often to see how everyone is doing.
Thank you, Lawrenson's, for sharing this journey with us and allowing us to be a part of your lives! I know it must be taxing to continually update all of us when there is so much family stuff to tend to. Thank you!
praising God!!! thank you so much for the update! continuing to pray without ceasing, jen in al
Praise the Lord! I cannot imagine what last night was like for you guys. Hopefully it was peaceful and a time that drew you closer to the Father. I'm so relieved surgery was successfull! (They really know what they're doing at Duke, don't they!) I can't help but think of the donor family today and the loss they're dealing with, but I can't wait when they realize that they gave Tricia LIFE through organ donation. I will never think passively about organ donation again because of you guys! It's just simply amazing that *we* as feeble humans could give LIFE through our death. Amazing that God would enable us to do such a thing. My prayer today is for a speedy recovery for Tricia- above anything that's expected from the doctors! I know I always say this but THANK YOU for sharing your story Nate, it just blesses me so much! Ephesians 3:20! Can't wait for another update! Praying in Maine! Sara <><
God is GOOD, all the TIME. I'll be praying for a quick recovery.
Father in Heaven we have been praying for these new set of lungs and we give you great praise for seeing fit to answer that prayer by providing Tricia with these new lungs when she needed them most.
God we ask for your continued hand of protection on Tricia as she begins the healing process. Give Nate and his family strength right now as they have been up so late and give them rest.
Thank you for your blessings, they are new every morning, GREAT IS THY FAITHFULNESS!
Praise the Lord!!
God is so good.
Still praying.
Thanks for the update.I was up at 2:30 praying for you all.
I can't wait to see a picture of Tricia with her new lungs.
Awesome news...she was the first thing on my mind this morning...can't wait to hear the next post...I'm praying for you all!!!
Thank you, God!! Prayers continuing for Tricia's recovery and for the donor's family.
What a wonderful day it is!! Praying for a speedy recovery so Tricia can get homw and breath in some of that warm OBX air!
How wonderful!
My neice waited six months for her lungs and they never came. I know you are rejoicing now and you have made such a difference in bringing organ donation information to the internets.
My aunt had a liver transplant in 2001 and what a difference it made in her quality of life. I am praying that Tricia makes the same wonderful progress and can enjoy that baby girl without pain.
I am so thankful! Everytime I was up last night I was checking your blog and praying.
Nate- I felt like I was with you at Duke last night- I could think of nothing else and I would wake up hourly and check the blog from my blackberry-- while hiding the phone under the covers as to not wake my husband from the bright light:-). The prayers worked, God is good and Tricia has made it through! I hope the day goes well for everyone.
Prayers from CT,
Kerry
Thinking about and praying for your family.
Praise the Lord!!! I hope Tricia and Nate get some rest and Tricia's recovery is quick!
Continuing to pray for a speedy recovery.
Praise God! :)
Tricia is amazing! She is wonder-woman, wonder-mom and wonder-wife!
Praying that she is doing well and that her recovery is fast so that you all can get home and start your wonderful life again!
we'll keep praying! we love you guys!
This is the best news I have heard in a long long time!!!! Thank you Lord!!
I was praying last night while I was at work and Tricia was in surgery. Praise God!
My prayers and thoughts are with all of you!
Praise the Lord.
We will continue to pray for Tricia's recovery, the donor family's peace and comfort, and for the lungs themselves to remain healthy.
Praise God!! I prayed for all of you last night and couldn't wait to get up this morning and check the blog for news. God is so good. I'm now praying for her healing and recovery to be fast and free of complications. Bless all of you!
Praise God!
Sarah in Missouri
Thanking the Lord on your behalf and praying for comfort and peace for all.
Thank you, Jesus!
What a blessing!!! I am so happy for ya'll.
Wonderful news! Continuing to pray for all 3 of y'all and for a speedy recovery for Tricia!
Wishing her a quick recovery from Kansas City.
Wonderful! Praise the Lord! Will continue to pray today as Tricia's body begins to accept these new lungs and that the surgery would "take".
That is awesome to hear. God is good! I hope and pray she continues to get better from the surgery.
I was praying for you all throughout the night. I am so glad to hear that Tricia has her new lungs! Even though it wasn't on Easter Day, it was during the Easter Season. Praise you, Jesus, for new BREATH for Tricia!
Hugs from El Paso,
Karla
praise God!!!
AMEN! PRAISING GOD!
My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
I just got into work and had to check up on you guys. I'm a bit teary-eyed. God is good.
I'm glad to wake up and see surgery went well. Still praying.
Praise God ! We have been praying for your family, for the transplant team and for all involved. May God continue to bless and heal
So glad to see the good news this morning... many prayers and best wishes for the next hours, days, weeks... from a friend in KS.
We are all rejoicing. I get phone calls asking me if I can check the blog for friends that are not able to at the time. Thank you Father for this amazing gift that you have given my friends.
Great news! We serve an amazing God, don't we?
Praise God! That's the best news I've heard in a very long time. I'll continue to pray for the donor family.
Praise the Lord! Thank you for the update!
Awesome news!!!! Keeping her in my prayers for a quick recovery.
Still praying! It's great to see how many people out here are praying for you! So much love!
Great news to wake up to!!! Praise God!!!h
Thanks for the update. Please know that Tricia, and all of you, have our continued prayers through the process of recovery.
What a glorious morning with this wonderful news. Praise God!! Praying for a miraculous recovery.
BTW - I can't get over Gwyneth - what a miracle she is and gorgeous!! I love seeing Tricia snuggled up to her! Praise Him again!
Kim
Praise the Lord, Praise the Lord, Praise the Lord. Thanks you Jesus! What a mighty God we serve!
Praise God for a successful surgery! I pray for continued healing and quick recovery for Tricia. I pray that they will ALL be able to go home very soon!
God bless!
Amy in PA
In Northern Alabama, our hearts and prayers are with you!
Praise the Lord!!! I saw yesterday and posted about the TX call #2. So, this is my first update. This is SO awesome. Praise the Lord!!
I will continue to pray for her recovery.
Miracles! I am so thankful to the Lord that you were given this opportunity. Praying that things continue to do well, and that Tricia's recovery goes smoothly!
Thank goodness!!!
In Northern Alabama, our hearts and prayers are with you!
Still praying
Thrilled and relieved! Continuing to pray.
Big Hug!! Pam
God is so GOOD!!! Will be praying for a speedy recovery.
I don't think my last comment took. Praising Jesus this morning for such great news. Continuing to pray for the miracles to keep coming your way. I can't get over Baby Gwyneth - she is beautiful and I love seeing Tricia snuggled up to her - priceless! Praising Jesus more!
Kim
GREAT NEWS! My prayers are now switching into another mode for you all...
Wow! I guess I picked the wrong 24 hours not to check in here! Praise the Lord! We'll be praying for a speedy recovery!
so thankful! i'm so glad that Tricia finally got new lungs! :) congratulations! Praying that the recovery goes well!
good news to wake up to! still praying!!
Awesome!!!
we praise you, god!
nate, i just checked your blog for the first time since i left work last night. and now i'm bawling. :'o)
you are loved & prayed for!
rejoicing in his MIGHTY love,
em (& josh) in NC
PRAISE GOD!! I'll keep praying for a quick recovery and that things will continue to go well. Way to go Tricia!!
So glad to hear!
WOW... I just got on the net and found out Tricia got her new lungs, THANK GOD! I am praying for a safe recovery and may God be with you all. I am so happy for you guys. I pray for the donor family as well. May they have comfort and peace from our Heavenly Father.
God Bless you all
Praying in Northwoods WI
Kim
I'm new to your blog and just wanted to say that I'm so happy that Tricia got her lungs. What an awesome God we have. You have a beautiful wife and daughter! Blessings to you all and continued prayers for a quick recovery for Tricia. Thanks for sharing your story.
Praise the Lord! Can't wait to see pics of Tricia without the vent!!
Praise God - He is soooo good! I tossed and turned all night wondering and praying for all of you. Thank you for the updates...
I can't believe I missed the exciting news. Work has me so busy I can't spend the time I usually do reading your blog. PRAISE GOD. I've put out a prayer request on my blog for your all and the family of the donor:
www.iscrap4love.blogspot.com
Cheryl
We prayed for Tricia last night at church.
"Thank you Jesus"!!
Matthew and I have been praying to hear good news. We will keep you and your family in our thoughts,and pray for fast recovery. God is GREAT!
Matthew/Jessica
Wanchese, NC
Thinking of you all this morning, hoping today is all wait and boredom, and no unwelcome excitement.
(I know what it's like to wait for hours and hours when your dear one is the OR, knowing nothing, wishing and praying for the best.)
Hang in there,
Anne
www.archiesroom.com
Wow! Praise God! Take care lawrenson family!
My thoughts and prayers are with you! Good luck!
How wonderful. I've been anxiously awaiting news and called my husband at work to tell him. You are all in our prayers.
Praise Jesus!!! I have been thinking of y'all all last night and this morning.
Praise God! Thank you for allowing her to receive new lungs. Allow her body to accept this gift so she enjoy many more years with her beautiful family. Please comfort the family who lost their loved one. Give them peace.
In Jesus Name. Amen.
Praise the Lord. Just woke up in AZ and you guys were the 1st ones on my mind. I will continue to pray all day!!!!!!!
Still praying!
continued prayers for tricia's recovery...
We are praying that her body will adjust well and accept the new lungs!
You all are never, ever far from our thoughts, and always in our prayers!
Be sure to read Nate's Dad's blog:
http://nagsheader.blogspot.com/
it has some updated info...
Thank you Lord...
continuing to pray without ceasing...
Hey - did you guys (folks in Internet Land) read Nathan's Dad's Blog yet?? He posted an update!!
http://nagsheader.blogspot.com/
HOORAY!!! Congratulations. I'll look for the update! Answered prayers to God
I am so, so happy for Tricia and everyone in your family. I literally can't stop crying! I continue to pray for all of you and wish you all the best :)
Woo Hoo!!! Jumpin' for Joy in Texas!!..and now back to prayin'!!
Will be praying for healing, strength and REST for everyone.
Still prayin'prayin'prayin'!
Thank you God!
Thanks for the update, Rick. We'll continue to pray for her recovery.
Praise God! We'll continue keeping you all in our prayers in the days to come!
So thrilled to hear Tricia made it through surgery successfully. Praying for an easy recovery.
Also praying for your familoes and the donor's family :)
I bawled my way to work. I am so so thankful that someone saw fit to give life and through that Tricia finally got her lungs! Nate, I'm so happy for y'all. :)
Praying things continue to go well...
Thanks be to GOD! We will continue to pray that her body does not reject these lungs and for a speedy recovery.
God Bless,
Michelle in MO
Man Nate,
For being complete strangers, you all sure mean alot to me. I was up all night...I just could not sleep, so I was praying most of the night. Thank you Jesus that the surgery went well...I will continue praying, as I know there is a long road ahead.
By the way, those most recent pics of Gwyneth are GREAT. I love the one where she is looking up at you, it is just so sweet! I can't believe how much she is changing and how big she is getting!
Devin in Illinois
Thank you so much for keeping us updated. Alot of us want to know how Tricia is doing!!
Up most of the night praying for you all. Thank you God for your abiding grace.
You've had birth, getting listed, and surgery to anticipate and live through..
The next thing: leaving the hospital THE 3 OF YOU and settling down as a family...
thank you kat for the update info... j
Praise God!! I know it was a rough night for everyone, especially Nate. Make sure you give him hugs for everyone. We'll continue the prayers.
Praise the Lord!!! Now praying for a smooth recovery!
Big hugs from New Jersey
Oh this is wonderful news! Cannot wait to hear another update!
Such good news to wake up to!
We will keep praying!
Sheila
That is wonderful news!! PRAISE GOD!!
thank you LORD.
tricia i love you so much and i'm on my knees....i love you i love you i love you!!!!!!!!!!
love susanna
Praise the Lord!!
Glad things went well but I know the next little while (weeks...) are also important.
Laters
Kristen
This is wonderful news. You are all in my thoughts today. I hope Tricia has a fast and uncomplicated recovery. Nate, I cannot imagine the stress you have gone through in the last day. May you find some peace today and some sleep. The best to all of you.
Blessings to you all.
You are in our hearts and prayers
It's so surreal to read this entry! Best of luck to you both. Continue to remember how many people across the world are thinking of you during this time.
wooooo weeeeeee!!!! yipee!!! praying that tricia has a great recovery!!! also praying for the donor family, that their family member lives on in a wonderful person :)
We prayed for your family last night...our church group also prayed for your family...my children are praying for Trish and hold a vigil until we here some news from you...
You are in our thoughts every moment of the day...
God Bless them richly!
Praise God, Praise God!! His specialty is working miricles, thanks for sharing !!
rick, nate's dad has a new update on his blog you should check out
Continuing to pray....
Blessings,
Lesley
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