Friday, October 16, 2009

Recap with Photos!

Please see the post below for prayer requests for today and an update on Abby....

This was the night before her surgery. Our good friend, Kim Getty gave Abby this sleeper when she was born. Little did she know that it would be very appropriate to have this whole heart over her heart the night before it was going to get patched.

This was at 5:30am at the hospital....with a shirt signifying our theme -- HOPE! (thanks to Grant's mom for the shirt!)
The three of us right before we put her in her cute hospital PJS
The high fashion of Children's Hospital. This was before we were told to wait -- which turned into a few hours in which we thought we might get bumped. Abby didn't cry at all even though the last time she ate was at 2am.




I'll spare you the picture of both Grant and I crying after we talked to the surgeon and got the incredible news.

Here is Abby in the CTICU (we hid most of the scary wires and tubes) -- you can see the bandage covering her incision. This is close to what she looked like the first time we saw her after the surgery. 




And finally -- this is TODAY!! Our happy girl with her glorious scar.... WE LOVE HER SO!


13 comments:

  1. Wow, what a journey for you all. She's so sweet and look so incredibly well post surgery!

    Beautiful family.

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  2. It's okay to cry. Glad I believe that, because a couple of your posted pictures touched me to the point of tears. It is so clear that Abby could NOT have better parents. I think through the heavenly father she chose you! r.c.m.

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  3. To Our Dear Little Abigail
    A FACE of an ANGEL I did see
    To Look Upon Abigails you will see
    Is to Witness GRACE
    HOPE you say,if I May as we Pray
    Give her a Smile as she plays
    That little Lady of The Day
    Love & Hugs
    A Very Close Friend of Abigail's


    DEAR GOD
    Pain go away
    Never come another day
    I want to run and play
    Fly a kite when I Might
    GOD Hold me Tight
    My Hole in My Heart is now WHOLE
    To My Daddy and Mommy's DELIGHT
    THANK YOU GOD!
    Love,
    ABIGAIL

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  4. UNBELIEVABLE!!! What great color she has today! She's on her way to that cheeseburger...I can tell! Continued prayer and thanks for a speedy recovery!!

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  5. LITTLE MISS PRECIOUS ABBY
    WONDERFUL FOR YOU
    A GREAT JOB
    WELL DONE BY ALL
    MOMMY, DADDY
    NURSES AND DOCTOR'S
    GREAT WORK! THANK YOU!
    PHOTO'S ARE MOVING
    BRINGING A TEAR BUT
    NO MORE FEAR
    ABBY YOUR SMILE SAYS IT ALL
    KEEP UP THE GREAT PROGRESS GUYS
    WILL WAIT TO HEAR WHEN YOU ARE COMING HOME
    YOUR FAMILY LOVES YOU ALL
    LOVE & HUGS
    GRANDMA & POP POP "N"
    THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR PRAYERS

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  6. Abby - you look perfect! We love you so much. Oh beautiful, smiling girl - we will continue to pray. Do your cheeks look chubbier already?
    :)

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  7. Wonderful pictures!! Thank you, so much accomplished in just a few days. She looks great! Praise and Thank you to God!! love ya, am

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  8. Love those beautiful pics. What a journey! Tell Abby we'll meet her at the counter at Pie & Burger for her post-surgery meal. xoxo -tb

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  9. She's such a champ! I'm in awe of how well she's doing in such a short time. God is good!

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  10. Precious Girl,
    You've got yourself a rockin' battle scar!

    Love you!

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  11. You don't know me, but I stumbled upon your blog, and my husband and I prayed for you continually. We have witnessed so much tragedy this past year, and to see a prayer come true brings such hope to us! Abigal has already shown us what a great God we serve in her short time on this earth, imagine what's to come! God Bless you three and we will pray for continual healing. Thank you again for sharing your journey.

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  12. *tears* *tears* *and more tears*
    tears of joy brimming in my eyes this morning as i sip my coffee and look at your beautiful photos, especially the last one with the big scar and the even bigger smile - just beautiful - we are so happy for all of you
    xo the brezzi family

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  13. Hallelujah! Amen!!! The face of joy through faith and trust. Abby, you're teaching already~ Love you guys...
    Robert & GA

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