Surgery is successful and he is now off the ECMO machine!
He is a little bit swollen from all the fluid but that is nothing a little peeing can’t take care of. He is doing great, they are going to wean down the ventilator and monitor him closely tonight.
The Lord has blessed us so very much.
–Ries, I think someone just removed a celestial body off my chest.
Michelle,
I have been enjoying your family blog and was excited to hear that you were doing a natural childbirth with Jackie Griggs! However, I was busy last week with my own birthday celebrations and today I check back to hear of all of your and Gideon’s adventures… man! What can I say but, you guys are in my prayers too and since Gideon is a stubborn Taurus like me, he’s a FIGHTER and will definitely come through this! TX Children’s is the best place for him, so you are all in good hands. Godspeed!
We are thinking of you all and praying for you and your precious baby boy. Send our love to Gideon.
That is wonderful, wonderful news. I will keep sending prayers your way until Gideon is home where he belongs.
Janie
Hurray! God is sooo good! I will continue to pray for you guys!
Such wonderful news! All of you, especially little Gideon, are in my thoughts tonight.
HOORAY!!!!
Praise God! I just got the link to your blog tonight, and I’ve read it all (well, all since the birth). I’ve been praying for Gideon without knowing much about his condition. I will now pray specifically for him as he breathes on his own. Thank you so much for sharing your life this way. Beth.
Awesome news! I will be in Houston Wednesday, I’ll try to come see you guys.
Praise the Lord! I’ll keep praying!
“Yet this I call to mind and therefore I have hope: Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for His compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” Lamentations 3: 21-23
Dear Michelle, Ries, and Gideon, I am crying and praising with you this morning to witness Gods great compassion.
From, a praying friend of Aunt Katy’s
Yippeeeee!!!!! Adam and I have been visiting the blog several times a day eagerly awaiting this post! I’m so happy that he’s well on the road to recovery and I can’t wait until you can take your little guy home.
That is very good news indeed Ries. Congratulations. You and your family continue to be in my prayers.
What wonderful news! And thank you so much for taking the time to post these updates. You have a lot of people following your story with great concern and love!
That is great news! Thanks for letting us lift you all up in prayer and be a part of baby Gideon’s first few weeks. Its a blessing to pray for you all and see the Lord working!
Yay! Go, Gideon!
Terrific news!
That is fantastic news! We will continue to pray for his recovery. I guess all of that studying paid off! 🙂