Hi All!
He is sleeping right now.
He has had a low key morning.
We picked up his friend Lyndsay last night.
She flew in from MN.
Mark, Lyndsey and I have been hanging today.
His little brother Aaron and his uncle Ross will be in later today.
He has had a lot of well wishers, both local and remote.
All appreciated.
Reading the comments about the multiple prayer chains, all over the US, is so comforting.
The cardiologist was in this morning.
She- Dr Fetters- is very kind and patient.
He is beginning to get feeling back in his feet and they tingle.
I asked if I could use my pedicure foot bath.
She laughed and said sure.
She laughed again and said she'd never been asked that before.
Another example of Adam being exceptional..
We used it earlier.
He said it felt good.
We tried to take a picture- for future blackmail purposes- but can't figure how to post it.
Hopefully we can get that done while he is still unable to kill us!
I am sure any part of him being clean felt good.
He hasn't been able to take a shower for a week.
It's crazy, but we are really just watching the clock move.
It's so clear that he is ready for this- medically and psychologically.
He told the pastor he was at peace with whatever was in store.
He said if the worst happens, at least people could learn from his case.
Both of the valves have audible regurgitation.
Lots of students have come in to listen to his heart.
He was even telling one student where to put the stethescope to get the best sound.
While it is hard to hear his acceptance, I couldn't be prouder.
I have to keep reminding myself that God gave him to us and he was his child first.
He knows what is best for Adam, and will help get the all of us through this.
Gonna head back up now,
Val
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Val,
ReplyDeleteThank-you for keeping us updated. For taking the time and for being brave enough to put your thoughts and feelings out there for us all to see and hear and try to comprehend. I can't begin to imagine the emotional roller coaster you have been riding the last several days but I am so impressed by how well you seem to pull it all together to post the blogs. I know (and you know too!) that the only way you can do all of this is through Christ who gives you the strength! You are in our prayers as much as Adam. I see your thoughts reflected in your words and know that God is working in you just like we pray he is working in Adam and in preparing the doctors for their big day tomorrow. I'll pray that you continue to find comfort in knowing that Adam is and was, first a child of God - a gift given to you for love and care that only a mother can give. God Bless you and keep you as you let Him lead you through the hours and days ahead!
Jackie
Adam,
I only know you through your mom's stories and through reading the postings on this blogspot - but I know your mom as a sister in Christ. You are a remarkable man in many ways. Our family will continue to pray for your comfort and your healing and for the doctors to have the strength, the skill, the wisdom, and the courage to bring you through your surgery successfully tomorrow. You have been and will be in God's hands - let Him hold you and give you that same strength and courage! God Bless you.
Jackie Larew
Thank you Val for keeping us informed on everything that is happening with Adam. It is so hard to be so far away from him when all I want to do is hold his big hand in mine. Adam; as you prepare to go into surgery tomorrow, continue to know that you will come out of this with a healthier, stronger heart. Find peace in the knowledge that you are surrounded by pure love just for you from ALL of your family and all of those who’s lives you have touched. I know you will need time to recover and you have a long road ahead of you, but I can’t wait until I get to talk to you and hear all about how well you’re doing!!
ReplyDeleteI love you,
Aunt Lori
Adam & Val -
ReplyDeleteThank you for your spirit & solid demonstration of faith - such a blessing to us all!
but I must admit, I got a couple chuckles catching up on the blog postings - first, the stuff up your nose to prevent bugs... all I could picture was small little bugs crawling out your nose while they are working on your heart... never thought it could happen, but I guess when your body is focused on the heart, those little buggers just want attention too... needy little things... :-)
The other was the backflips... just don't see it... barely see a forward roll... oh well, as Val said, miracles can & do happen...
I know they said no lifting more than 10 pounds for the next few months... Poor Onyx... guess you get a pass on carrying things to the Colts tailgate parties... nice planning... make John & your uncle Danny & all the others do the heavy lifting...
Love & prayers with you today, tomorrow & throughout.
Kim
Hello,
ReplyDeleteI like Kim's comments about the not lifting too much - I would even help carry things just to see your cute little face (laughing since I was doing the work) The backflips - can't even picture, not sure I want to. But if that makes you happy then I expect to see backflips soon!! Love and good thoughts and prayers and anything else you two need are here . . . love you Boo
Adam and Val,
ReplyDeleteThanks for keeping up-to-date with the blog. Adam, though we have not formally met, I am holding you up in prayer. Your mother is a special woman and I know is extremely proud of you as she watches how you have handled yourself with this diagnosis.
Holding you up in prayer, most especially during tomorrow's surgery.
In Christ's Love,
Marcy Carmichael
Adam
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry to hear that this has happened to you. Sweetie you have been in my thoughts and prayers since I learned of your illness from Uncle Chris. The best of luck to you tomorrow.
I Love You, Aunt Veronica
Adam and Val, you are two very amazing human beings. All though I won't be there tomorrow in person please know I will be there in sprit. All my prayers are with you both.
ReplyDeleteLove,
Doris