Boy were we bearing our burdens to him yesterday and "HE HEARD AND DELIVERED"! We cannot tell you the peace and excitement we felt last night. Mom and I were ready to scream from the rooftop. Let me back up a little to explain.
Yesterday was the the LLLOOONNNGGEEEESSSTTT day of our lives. The surgery got started later than scheduled, which made for an extra long wait. Family Team Jax set up camp in the waiting room and began our trek. Thank God for our family!
The surgery staff did great updating Tina every hour, which was especially nice considering the lengthy surgery. By the way, she is one of the strongest mommies I know! Finally a little after 6:00 the surgeon came out to let us know that everything had gone smoothly with no surprises. Boy talk about tears of joy and praise. It's an amazing feeling to be in the presence of such a brilliant man. It was like a ton of bricks lifted and we thanked God immediately with a family huddle! Eric and Tina were then allowed to go back to see their precious warrior. After he was moved from post-op to the ICU we all had the quick chance to see him. HE IS AMAZING! He was quite out of it, but still able to shake his head no, do the hand movements to one of his preschool songs, and put daddies head in a head lock :) Yep you heard me correctly...only our wrestler Jax would want to wrestle after a major brain surgery. Before the night was done Jax told daddy he loved him, said hi and asked for more water on his sponge. HALLELUJAH!!
Today as also been a wonderful day thus far. He is very tired though because it's very hard to sleep in the ICU, lots of noises, beeps and buzzes. When the surgeon came in he said, "When it goes great, it goes great". Jackson still has a long road ahead of him, but with the strength and determination and love this little boy has, he will prevail! Hopefully by nights end we will be up on the rehab floor.
I can't thank you guys enough for all the words of the support we have felt the last 24 hours. We couldn't do this without all of you! Please continue to pray for Jackson's recovery.
I've added some pics and a video.
With much love and appreciaion,
Aunt Leelee
How wonderful! We are thinking about you all and praying for Jax here in Kansas City!
ReplyDeleteWonderful, wonderful news! All our best! The Meyer Family\
ReplyDeleteThank Goodness! Wonderful news!
ReplyDeletePraise God is right! I had sent the prayer message out to so many people to pray for him, and over dinner last night out in denver the whole table prayed for Jackson (after I told them about him!). God is such a loving God and as we prayed for Jackson to be lifted up to God and to take some of your worries from you yesterday, for safe healing and surgery, as well as for the surgeons hands to be guided by God, we can see that that indeed did ALL happen. Tina your strength inspires me as a mother and faith-filled person... of course the rest of the family as well but I only know what it feels like to be a mom and you have obviously found strengths over the past years you didn't know you had... but God did : ) We will keep praying to bring God to your family and of course sweet jackson.
ReplyDeleteThank the Lord! We are overjoyed to hear such wonderful news about Jax! What amazing little man his is. We can’t wait to see his smiling face when we come to Colorado next weekend!
ReplyDeleteLove Wendie and Brent
Just an answer to prayer! Can't wait to see the tough guy knocking out rehab and getting back on his feet. Awesome news!
ReplyDeleteSuch good news!! Hallelujah lord!! Kids said they can't wait until Jax can arm wrestle again. We love you all! Give the little warrior a big hug and kiss for us.
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I can't believe he is passing out I love yous and head locks after that intense surgery! What an amazing little guy! So happy for your family that everything went well. It is so awesome that your family is so close and connected. What a blessing! We will always keep Jax and your family in our prayers.
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