Tuesday, July 12, 2011

3:30-Surgery has begun!

We just wheeled Abby down to the or.  The anasthesiologist gave us a run down about what he's going to be doing.  It just sounded so scary.  We saw them carry the heart in, and yes....it was in a cooler.  We had to say give our hugs and kisses and "I love you's" to Abby.    I can honestly say that walking out that door and leaving Abby was the hardest thing I've had to through all of this....the hardest thing I've done in my life.  I just feel like the worst mom ever because I can't just stay with her when she needs me the most.  I hate this........I just want it to be over.   Please bless the doctors to use their knowledge to perform the surgery without any problems...... Please bless Abby's little body to accept the new heart........Please bless Abby to sleep through the whole thing and not be scared, at all......Please bless Britt and Brock and I to have the strength to make it through the next 6 hours......Please, please, please let everything be okay.  I will be pacing until I get an update.......did I say how much I hate this???

11 comments:

  1. The tears are streaming down my face. I can't imagine having to do that. There is so much love all over St. George right now...at the radio station and Fargo's and all OVER Facebook and in a tour bus in Kansas with total strangers who were just asked to pray for her. Hang tough.

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  2. All of the ward is praying for you. Abby will be in the Lords hands and he will strengthen you. we love your family and will continue to hold you in our thoughts and prayers.

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  3. And here in South Carolina! We love you guys and are praying for your strength and for the Drs.

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  4. miss doman i love u and i know u can make it through this... u and ur family were and are in our prayers! u are an inspiration i konw u can do it. you and your family is so strong... love,
    derek

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  5. And we're praying for you here in North Carolina too. The Lord is taking care of you!

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  6. Hang in there Shel. There are so many people thinking and praying fir you and Abby.

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  7. We praying in Hurricane..Power of Prayer is amazing. I pray that heavenly father blesses her. I pray that you and everyone finds comfort in knowing that there is alot of prayer going for her and everyone please keep us posted as you can. Long distance hugs

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  8. you don't know me, but we are the bradley's cousins from down in st. george....so I heard about abby from her, and then we were actually around the corner from you at the hospital last week. our little one was born with a chd. although I can only imagine your situation...I feel your strength! you are amazing! your spirit is amazing! and we are also praying for a speedy recovery for abby...and that you will be home for christmas!
    what a day! HUGS for you!

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  9. We are praying for Abby in Spanish Fork. I don't know you but I've been checking the blog, thinking about Abby and praying all day for your family. HUGS, BLESSINGS, PRAYER and lots of LOVE.

    Brenda (cardiomyopathy patient)

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  10. I can assure you as a heart recipient myself that after you left her side for surgery Abby was comforted by doctors, nurses and angels. I pray for a perfect heart and a speedy recovery. Miracles happen every day and she has a bright future ahead of her. I wish you all the best. Much love
    Lisa James

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  11. Jake and I are reading your blog from St. George and just praying all goes well. You are in our thoughts and prayers. So amazed it all happened so fast. I am coming back to Salt Lake on Thurs. is there anything you need from down here?

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