We're on for 8 a.m. The surgery for 8 a.m. was cancelled so Ira was bumped up. He'll go in at 7:30 and the procedure will begin at 8.
They will correct the re-herniation, put in a G-tube and possibly do two different procedures to the stomach to help him with his food intake. They'll decide about the stomach procedures when they actually open him up.
He's sound asleep at the moment. Don't think I'll be going home tonight.
They will correct the re-herniation, put in a G-tube and possibly do two different procedures to the stomach to help him with his food intake. They'll decide about the stomach procedures when they actually open him up.
He's sound asleep at the moment. Don't think I'll be going home tonight.
posted by jch at
6:08 PM
16 Comments:
Joe, we are praying fervently tonight and tomorrow for your beautiful family. God, please help the doctors and bless precious baby Ira with your healing. We love you, Joe. Aunt Jackie
I'll be holding my own little prayer vigil here in Texas tomorrow morning 8:00 New York time. I'll be anxiously awaiting an update. God bless!
Carole Perkins
We will be lifting up Ira and your family in the morning. May God give you an extra measure of strength and peace as you wait once again to see and hold your little one. May He guide the hands of the doctors who will be operating.
All our prayers,
D. Eller
Joe,
I pray that you feel God's arms wrapped around you, Laura, Sophia, and especially Ira tonight and tomorrow! We hope that this will only bring about the best outcome possible! I love you all and will be on my knees for you tonight! Love, Julie Gay
Joe, Laura, Sophia,
I will be praying boldly with expectations tonight & in the morning, knowing our God hears not only our petitions to Him, but knows our fears. I pray he will give you peace during the surgery, knowing God will be with the surgeon/s, and help sweet Ira stay strong. God has kept him strong. I will pray that He will keep him strong during this surgery, that everything they need to do to help Ira can & will be done. Give him a kiss from Billy, Kelley, Leigh, and me before he goes in for surgery. Wish we could be there to kiss him ourselves! We will anxiously be waiting for your blog.
Love you,
Weedon
Dearest Laura, if I could bear some of the pain during this difficult time I would. I wish you could place it in a box and give it to me to hold for a while. I love you and am praying for baby Ira daily. Please tell Kay that she is in my prayers too.
It is likely to be a long night, but a precious one as you stand over your son. I join the others in praying that God will cause the doctors to use every ounce of their skill, and that He will take it from there for this to be Ira's turning point for the better.
May God's presence and comfort envelope you tomorrow as He guides the surgeons and holds sweet Ira in His hands.
Beverly McCallon
Abilene
Please, Lord. Use your healing hands and almighty power and heal sweet Ira. We beg you, Father. Heal Ira.
I am praying for healing for Ira, and peace for all of you as you wait. Love, Kaki
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Forty years ago I worked nights at that hospital on the 14th floor.In my mind I can still see the lights of the Empire State Building and the Hudson River to the right.
Be strong and of good courage.
Laura & Joe,
We are praying for Ira this morning. May God be with the surgeons. May God wrap his loving arms around Ira and heal him. We are praying for you too, that God will give you peace today. Tell Kay that like Sara I am praying for her too. Love you guys
A friend of yours told me of your story and linked me to your blog.
I have been down this road of surgery and fear. I hope with this surgery Little Ira begins to heal and lives a long life.
I have prayed for Ira and his family. I prayed for the doctors hands to be guided by the great physician.
May you find peace and comfort to get through this difficult time. God bless you all.
Joe & Laura,
I've been reading your blog and praying for you and for baby Ira daily. God be with all of you this morning. Your Mid-County family in St. Louis is praying also. We love you.
Dolores
It is almost 1:00 New York time and I just talked to Joe's dad, Joe, who happens to be my husband and Ira's granddaddy. I know Joe and Laura will blog later to give you more detailed news about Ira's surgery...but for now, we hear that he is out of surgery and in recovery and on a respirator and the doctors said the surgery went well. PRAISE GOD!!!!
Mom/Gram/Glo
AMEN!
Thank you God! (And Glo for the update!)
lisa c
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