woodbutcher74 Posted November 9, 2017 Report Share Posted November 9, 2017 You guys will be be in our thoughts and prayers all day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post treeslayer Posted November 9, 2017 Popular Post Report Share Posted November 9, 2017 Thanks to all my many friends for your thoughts and prayers. An update on our girl Lucy, her surgery was moved up to Wednesday (yesterday) the doctors felt she was doing so well that it was time. they prepared her for surgery and the hospital had a problem with the back-up generator so they moved her and the whole team to the main hospital. the surgery lasted 4+ hours, let me tell you it is possible to hold your breath and pray at the same time for that long. The surgery was a SUCCESS!!!!!!!! she is doing well in recovery and the next 24-72 hours she will be monitored very closely. i am so thankful and blessed to have friends like you, your thoughts and prayers are what helped Jan and I and Lucy get thru this very hard time. i will never be able to thank you guys enough for your support and prayers, as i said before you're the best! she is a sight to see, or so i'm told as we have not been able to see her yet but trust as soon as i can i will post a picture of our little fighter Lucy. dave 13 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan G Posted November 9, 2017 Report Share Posted November 9, 2017 What great news! Wishing Lucy a quick and safe recovery from her surgery. You guys are in mine and my families thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted November 9, 2017 Report Share Posted November 9, 2017 That's great to hear the surgery went well ! Now you can eventually go back to being a proud grandpa instead of a worried one . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chet Posted November 9, 2017 Report Share Posted November 9, 2017 Dave that is absolutely wonderful news. I am glad to here that things went well and she is progressing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legenddc Posted November 9, 2017 Report Share Posted November 9, 2017 Someone must be cutting onions in here or something...Glad to hear things went well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AstroDave Posted November 9, 2017 Report Share Posted November 9, 2017 So glad to hear this!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardA Posted November 9, 2017 Report Share Posted November 9, 2017 Thank's Dave, Ken told me last evening, it's wonderful news Keep us updated, we're for you and the family. Prayer's work.! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prov163 Posted November 9, 2017 Report Share Posted November 9, 2017 AWESOME! So glad to hear this. Now enjoy watching her grow up!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark J Posted November 9, 2017 Report Share Posted November 9, 2017 That's great news. I know it's not over yet, but hang in there. The light at the end of the tunnel is getting bigger and brighter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick S Posted November 10, 2017 Report Share Posted November 10, 2017 Such great news! I'm really happy for you and the family. Before you know it you'll be working on her rocking horse! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted November 10, 2017 Report Share Posted November 10, 2017 Great to hear, Dave! I'll be sure to offer up a few prayers of thankfulness, too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
estesbubba Posted November 10, 2017 Report Share Posted November 10, 2017 Great news Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom King Posted November 10, 2017 Report Share Posted November 10, 2017 That's Great!!! I don't know why, but I had a feeling that the surgery would go just fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post treeslayer Posted November 10, 2017 Popular Post Report Share Posted November 10, 2017 8 hours ago, Tom King said: I don't know why, but I had a feeling that the surgery would go just fine. i had that feeling too Tom, and then the "dark" thoughts would creep into my mind, its been a stressful week. on to Lucy, she is in recovery mode and doing well. i haven't been able to see her yet but very soon, today i hope. the doctors will close up her chest later today, she has a clear bandage on her chest the if you look close you can see her heart beating, this was a precaution in case something went wrong post-surgery they would not have to waste any time, a defibulitor was attached to her just in case also and a chest tube and about 30 other wires . she is doing well and the kidneys are working fine and she is back on mamas milk, thank you all for everything, woodworkers are the finest people. dave 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gee-dub Posted November 10, 2017 Report Share Posted November 10, 2017 How have I missed this!?! All my best thoughts to the recovering. Sounds like they're out of the woods. We're all with ya. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghost Posted November 11, 2017 Report Share Posted November 11, 2017 best wishes! hope all turns out well. you and yours are in our prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardA Posted November 14, 2017 Report Share Posted November 14, 2017 Guys... I just heard from Dave.. Sounds like little Lucy is doing good, and may be headed for the house by the weekend. You all did good in supporting and sending prayers.. It's working. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gee-dub Posted November 14, 2017 Report Share Posted November 14, 2017 Awesome. Wonderful news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post treeslayer Posted November 14, 2017 Popular Post Report Share Posted November 14, 2017 41 minutes ago, RichardA said: You all did good in supporting and sending prayers.. It's working. Yes you all did good, as Rick would say "you did good young man (men)" Lucy is amazing her Dr's with her progress, most of the tubes and wires are out, gaining weight on mamas milk, and with help from you guys thoughts and prayers she may be HOME by the coming weekend!!!! Hopefully my next post will be the news that she is home, Jan and I haven't been able to hold her yet but that time is coming soon, and thanks to you guys i'll be able to close out this thread and get back to woodworking. dave 10 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Chet Posted November 14, 2017 Popular Post Report Share Posted November 14, 2017 This year's Thanksgiving is going to have a different meaning for Dave and his family.. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardA Posted November 14, 2017 Report Share Posted November 14, 2017 6 hours ago, treeslayer said: Yes you all did good, as Rick would say "you did good young man (men)" Lucy is amazing her Dr's with her progress, most of the tubes and wires are out, gaining weight on mamas milk, and with help from you guys thoughts and prayers she may be HOME by the coming weekend!!!! Hopefully my next post will be the news that she is home, Jan and I haven't been able to hold her yet but that time is coming soon, and thanks to you guys i'll be able to close out this thread and get back to woodworking. dave You know that without a pic with you and "Sweet baby Lucy" it didn't happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeslayer Posted November 14, 2017 Report Share Posted November 14, 2017 8 minutes ago, RichardA said: You know that without a pic with you and "Sweet baby Lucy" it didn't happen. posting that picture is what keeps me going Rick, i can't wait till that day comes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post treeslayer Posted November 19, 2017 Popular Post Report Share Posted November 19, 2017 So finally the day has arrived and its the best feeling in the world!! What a journey this has been for all of us but its on to being a family for my daughter her husband and of course Lucy. i can't express enough how much you guys helped with your prayers and support, it helped Jan and i thru some very tough moments. A special thanks to @K Cooper for the PM's and phone calls to me and helping me thru this and starting the thread on Lucy, he is not only a great friend but one of the finest people i know. Also thanks to @RichardA for the PM's and special prayers. ALL of you have my gratitude, thanks and prayers for your support and kind words, you guys are the BEST! Lucy continues to do well at home in the loving arms of her parents and if anyone here has ever been to the University of Iowa Childrens Hospital you know what an amazing place and people are there. Thanks to the doctors there my granddaughter is alive and well and the Med Flight air crew are some of the finest people in the nation. Dave & Jan 18 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted November 19, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2017 It looks like she’s in good hands Dave! That’s one beautiful baby! Hopefully we don’t foul up this old world too much for her where she can grow old and enjoy it as much as we have. Thanks for the picture! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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