The Ultimate Mothers Day Gift
8pm
They are finishing up and Aria has remained stable thru out. Â Will update more after we have spoken to the surgeon.
4.30pm
The donor organs have been removed and they are starting to sew the new ones in. Â Wow this is were the hard work starts.
2pm Update
They have open her up and have started removing her old donor organs, Aria is doing good, went to sleep very well.
Thank you Hamish for your lovely post, very kind.
We went in this morning and Aria gave me lots of smilies and gave me my mothers day present of a cook book and homemade goodies. Â She was very excited to give it to me and help me open it.
Today is a big day. Â Someone has given me the ultimate mothers day gift and that is the donation of their child’s organs. Aria will go down to surgery at 11am US central time.
My heart is heavy and I feel sick to be honest. Â There are two donor mums out there, one whose pain is fresh and raw and other one whose pain is probably not so fresh but still raw I can only imagine.
I wish we didn’t have to do this but there is no other way. Â It feels like we just got her back with her smilies and interaction and now we hand her back. Â It is desperately hard.
Asher is spending the day with Brad and Stephanie- thanks guys for taking him, perfect timing.
Please pray for her surgeon and the outcome of today. Â Please pray for Aria’s body as it is about to go thru something huge. Â Please pray for Hamish and I as we wait. Â Finally please pray for the donor families for peace during this time of pain.
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# 9 May at 8:03 pm
Thank you for the update, so glad to hear Aria has been stable throughout, I can’t imagine the day you have all had, I’ve been so nervous all day for you, checking the computer every chance I get.
All the best for the long night ahead, I hope Aria and yourselves manage to get some rest.
Thinking of you
Lisa xx
# 9 May at 9:55 pm
I pray Aria remains stable throughout, that the organs will stay clear of any infections, & that her body will accept her new organs! I pray that God would give you peace, strength, &comfort! I also pray that He would show His great love for you, & show you His healing hands, by making Aria heal quickly & wonderfully! God Bless!
# 10 May at 3:01 am
Hi Anita and Hamish, this is the first chance I have had to check my computer, so have just caught up with this wonderful news. When I woke this morning the first one I thought of was Aria so I prayed for strength for her, not knowing how relevant that was. Praying you all have a good night and that Aria is stable.
We sure have a wonderful God with perfect timing. Paying also for the donor family.
Judy.
# 10 May at 3:06 am
praying these ones do the trick
Im so excited to read that she has had her transplant already
# 10 May at 4:43 pm
Hamish and Anita, You have shown yet again the power and strength of parents love for their child. You are such special people and Aria is so lucky to have you as her parents. She has shown such tenacity, courage and strength herself. How else could she have come so far after going through so much? We pray for Aria’s swift and successful recovery so that you will be able to enjoy those gorgeous smiles and many cuddles once again.
With love Celia and Tony