All,
Adam is doing well.
They took the incubation tube out after 1 1/2 hours.
That's pretty amazing!
The average is more like 6 hours.
The nurse said he was pretty adamant about getting it out.
He has talked to us..although super groggy.
His vital signs are all stable.
We were all able to go in and see him.
His first words were, 'Hey guys, I made it."
I can't imagine sweeter words to hear!
There was such a rush of thanksgiving and praise.
Overall the surgery went fairly fast, about 4 1/2 hours.
We were just saying that the power of prayer is an amazing thing.
We could feel its presence.
We are now just waiting.
These first 24 hours are a big hurdle.
Then it will be the next 48, and so on.
They will get him up and 'dangle' later this afternoon.
They hope to get him to walk to his new room tomorrow.
All based on his status, of course.
The family is LOVING reading the comments on the blog.
In one way, we are all in this little world away from everything and focused on Adam.
In another, we feel all of you so close.
All we have to do is log on.
Guess what Mindy and Glenn? (our blogger guru's) blogging is cool!
We will go back soon and tell Adam about all of your kind thoughts and prayers.
Take a moment right now, and say a word of thanks.
God is good!
Val
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Adam and Valerie
ReplyDeleteThanks for the updates and for all of the hard work on your part Adam (although it might be just beginning) Mom (Eva) and I are sitting here reading your blog and both VERY happy to hear all of the positives. We love you both, let us know what we can do to help.
Boo & Boo's mom(Eva)lol
yay for the good news!! I'm so glad the surgery went well, and I look forward to hearing about Adam's recovery. We will keep praying for the long road ahead. Also, when you are feeling up to it, we will come visit!
ReplyDeleteLove, Tiana
Hi bud glad to see you recovering like a strong young man. keep up the good work.
ReplyDeletelove ya
Christian
Adam & Val,
ReplyDeleteMom told me last Monday about Adams's illness & you have been in my thoughts & prayers since. This morning I called her for an update & she told me about the surgery and gave me the web address...I am just overwhelmed reading your journey! Adam's outlook and determination is an inspiration.
We are relieved the surgery went so well and will continue to keep your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Julie & Brian Mitchener
Val and all-
ReplyDeleteWe are so grateful for the wonderful first step. As you well know, the holy spirit will be with you each step and will intercede where necessarry to offer prayers to the Father on yours and Adam's behalf. How incredible is that?
Val (Strohl) and I will be praying fervently.
Adam and Val,
ReplyDeleteOur home has been praying for you all week and we will keep it up until you are back home and serving as "pool man" for us GNO girls again (whether you like that or not!) All day I was praying and cooking for you and your family and I'll do whatever I can so that we can get you back home and on the mend. Emma now loves Onyx so she may be coming by for more visits while you're away since they are the same height, and she was glad to report that he went "both potties" tonight because he was "so happy" that you're getting better! We love you and we will keep praying until you are home safe~
With Love and Blessings,
Tracy V.
woo hoo, yippee and whew...Not to mention a Thank God
ReplyDeleteYeah! I am so thrilled for the good news. Cant wait to see Adam. Let us know when we can come visit.
ReplyDeleteAmy and Christian
I can't wait to see you doing BACKFLIPS!!!
ReplyDeleteWe're still praying!!
Get strong... and get better soon!!!
Val - hope you get some rest...
Love you both!!!
I think of the last 24 hours, as it's midnight there, I am so thankful. I am still praying...
ReplyDeleteBeth