Into the Operating Room!!!
We have just dropped Aria off at the Operating Room doors! This is going to happen for us tonight!!
Aria was really happy as she made her way down to pre-op. She was saying “weee!” as her bed went down the corridor. She never fails to amaze us.
Please pray for the team as they care for Aria.
We are remarkably calm and at peace right now, knowing that this time is God’s appointed time for this and that he is in the operating room with Aria through all this and that he loves her and can help her more than we ever could.
We’ll try to keep you all posted as news comes to hand, the operation might take about six hours to complete so we’ll be trying to catch a few cat naps as we wait as it is 11pm here.
Thanks for all the prayers that have got us this far, and all those in a more awakeness friendly timezone, keep the prayers coming!
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# 5 Feb at 11:05 pm
PRAISE GOD!!!!
# 5 Feb at 11:05 pm
Thank You God! Praying for Bubble. Love to you all.
# 5 Feb at 11:06 pm
Oh Anita, there is tears in my eyes, ever best wish I have is coming your way for Aria.
# 5 Feb at 11:10 pm
Oh boy….I’m almost in tears here….continuing to pray!!!
# 5 Feb at 11:11 pm
Sweet!
# 5 Feb at 11:11 pm
Crying and smiling all at once. Love you guys so much.
Ali xoxo
# 5 Feb at 11:15 pm
I just also want to say Praise God and thank you to a family who has made a very hard decision, what an amazing gift you have given.
# 5 Feb at 11:15 pm
Hurray for Aria!! Waiting for news despite being a perfect stranger with baited breath!! Praying very hard for all involved!
# 5 Feb at 11:16 pm
I’m praying for Aria, the doctors, the MacDonald family, and the family of the donor. THIS IS THE DAY GOD HAS SELECTED ! ! !
Pauline – a Michigan snowbird wintering in Houston, Texas
# 5 Feb at 11:17 pm
praise the lord, and we are praying for little Aria, doctors,nurses
and the family who has lost a loved one. may the good lord watch over you all and protect you all…
# 5 Feb at 11:22 pm
PRAISE BE TO GOD ALMIGHTY FOR THIS TRANSPLANT,,,,,I TO HAVE A CHILD THAT WAS BORN WITH MANY DIFFERENT LIFE THREATENING DISEASE OF THE HEART AND LUNGS THOUGH, BUT THE TRANSPLANT TEAM SEEMS TO THINK THAT HE ISNT A GOOD CANDIDATE FOR A TRANSPLANT OF EITHER, THEY SAY HE HAS TO MANY THINGS WRONG AND IT WOULD BE A WASTE,,,A WASTE,,,,,MAKES ME WONDER WHO “THEY” THINK THEY ARE,,,BUT, IN GOOD TIME MY LIL MAN WILL BE PRAISING GOD ALMIGHTY LIKE YOUR LIL GIRL,,,,PRAYING FOR A SPEADY RECOVERY FOR HER AND THE PEACE OF MIND FOR THE MOMMA AND DADDY,,,GOD BLESS, LINDA SMITH
# 5 Feb at 11:24 pm
I’m so thrilled for you all that this day has finally come. I loved reading about Aria’s ride down to the OR – ‘wheee’ – how wonderful. I look forward to the rest of your updates from here on in. Much love
# 5 Feb at 11:26 pm
Fabulous news. Praise God for his goodness and what we all believe to be His perfect timimg. Praying for Aria, for Anita, Hamish and Asher, for the surgeons and other theatre team members, for the parents and family of the child who donated the organs. Thank you God. Please in your goodness place your hand upon the hands of the surgeons and give them the skill required for this surgery. Amen !!
# 5 Feb at 11:28 pm
Us in Nelson NZ will be praying and watching thru the night and sending our strength to you – Hugs love and light to you guys
# 5 Feb at 11:38 pm
Wow wow wow. All in God’s perfect timing. So excited and emotional right now, so you guys must be feeling it too – just a little!!! Praying like mad and hanging out to hear the news of the operation. Isn’t it great to know that God is right there with Aria and is watching over her.
# 5 Feb at 11:38 pm
I have been following Aria’s website for years having a grandson who was born 2 weeks before her diagnosed with the same condition. I am praying for her,as well as wisdom for ALL involved in her care, for no rejection and a wonderful recovery for her and also for strength and comfort for you as parents. God has seen you through every step of this process and will not stop leading you now.
# 5 Feb at 11:43 pm
God is GOOD!!!! That’s such amazing news, will keep praying for you 🙂
# 5 Feb at 11:46 pm
Oh my dear friends, you are in my thoughts and prayers and I won’t be going to bed tonight without checking your blog several times. ‘Lord give the surgical team all the skills they need, comfort the family that have lost their little one yet so graciously giving life to another…’ may you guys know peace whilst you wait. With you in prayer. Much love, Shirl
# 5 Feb at 11:51 pm
Speechless! Lots of love and prayers and support for you guys, and wow wow wow!
# 5 Feb at 11:53 pm
message from THE REDEEMED they are praying for Aria
# 5 Feb at 11:58 pm
Yah so rapt this is happening! I’ll be thinking of you ALL as this special operation happens. Kia kaha.
# 5 Feb at 11:59 pm
Ohhhhhhh YAY! tears of happiness here for you guys!
Love Neak, Scotty, Seth and Nina
# 5 Feb at 11:59 pm
Dear Aria, I hope you feel better with your new tummy. love from Candace Davy
# 6 Feb at 12:01 am
YES YES YES!!!! So excited for all of you. What a dream come true. You are in my thoughts as you head into this new phase of Aria’s life. xoxo
# 6 Feb at 12:06 am
Many many prayers for all involved, and for the continued peace you, Hamish and Anita are feeling. What an amazing blessing for you all!!!
With love and prayers, the McColl family.
# 6 Feb at 12:07 am
Crying and laughing as well over here! Will be continuing to lift you in prayer! May God guide the surgeons hands and give fast recovery, and praying for continuing peace for all of you! Praise the Lord, He has brought you this far by His grace and are so excited to see this next stage of Aria’s life!!
# 6 Feb at 12:20 am
Praying so hard right now! Praise God through whom all Blessings flow!
# 6 Feb at 12:29 am
So pleased that the appointed time has come. We’re praying for you all and looking forward to seeing God glorify His name even more over the coming hours!
# 6 Feb at 12:35 am
Through tears I send wishes of strength to you all and a steady hand for the team. Praying that all goes awesome through the night. Plus everyone spare a prayer to the family who gave this wonderful gift.
# 6 Feb at 12:43 am
awesome… Hope u guys get a bit of sleep and keep feeling peace… Welcome to the next phase of the transplant journey… Will keep praying and keep u on the prayer chain… We are standing with u once again thanks for sharing this journey with us…..
# 6 Feb at 12:57 am
Thinking of you all tonight especially. What a blessing to finally get this operation. Praying for you all tonight as Aria fulfils this appointment.
# 6 Feb at 1:00 am
At last your big, big day Aria. People all around the world are thinking of you. Love and hugs to Mum and Dad and Asher too. Went all goosebumpy to read your news. Praying that all goes smoothly.
# 6 Feb at 1:10 am
Tears are flowing here for you all, best wishes for the coming hours, days and weeks, lotsalove KJ and Kyan xx
# 6 Feb at 1:17 am
Never so glad to be awakened at 2 am EST! Praising God and praying for you all.
# 6 Feb at 1:57 am
i am in tears … speachless…. PRAISE BE TO GOD!! ALL THE GLORY AND ALL THE HONOUR!!!
We pray that all will go well in theatre and that God Himself will do this miraculous operation!!!
what joy fill my heart!!
our thoughts are also with the families who have lost their little ones….May God bless you and comfort you in this time…. thank you for passing on such a precious gift
# 6 Feb at 2:36 am
May the Lord give health and strength to Aria, as this transplant is received in her body. May you have peace, as you rest in Him, Hamish and Anita.
# 6 Feb at 3:44 am
This is so exiting, the best news poss.Yes we will be praying for all to go well and that you will all soon be back in little old n.z living the peaceful life you deserve.Love to you all.
# 6 Feb at 4:53 am
Praise God for all His love and care for you all Hamish, Anita, Ashe and especially now for Aria. Thank God for His faithfullness amen. Lots of love, Noa.
# 6 Feb at 5:34 am
Praying, praying, praying!!!
# 7 Feb at 12:41 pm
That’s awesome! I just saw this message.