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For those of you who are Christian or even if you're not, I'd like to request your prayers for my brother's son. He's about 3 weeks old (1month premie though) and has a heart defect that restricted oxygen flow seriously yesterday to the point of him turning literally blue/purple. He is undergoing surgery this afternoon and I would appreciate your prayers.

This isn't a debate thread. I'd appreciate it if it didn't turn into one. This isn't a religous thread and doesn't need to be responded to. For those of you who take it seriously, I thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Though I'm not a Christian myself, I feel really sorry for you, and my heart goes out to you. I hope many, Many people on this site pray for him, while my own thoughts will be with you.

Hope he'll be okay, they usually are.

i'll pray for him

I'm not a Christian myself (don't worry, I'm not going to turn it into a debate thread!), but I just wanted you to know that I genuinely hope everything with your nephew's operation goes well. It must be a horrible thing through, and my thoughts are therefore with you, your brother and his family, and obviously the baby himself. Please let us know how it goes.

Hope the little feller comes through the surgery ok. God Bless him.

Thank you all. I'll post a follow up tomorrow. Hopefully I'll know something conclusive by then. Thanks again.

My prayers are with him.

i will keep him in my prayers.

May God watch over him and keep him safe.

For those of you who are Christian or even if you're not, I'd like to request your prayers for my brother's son. He's about 3 weeks old (1month premie though) and has a heart defect that restricted oxygen flow seriously yesterday to the point of him turning literally blue/purple. He is undergoing surgery this afternoon and I would appreciate your prayers.

This isn't a debate thread. I'd appreciate it if it didn't turn into one. This isn't a religous thread and doesn't need to be responded to. For those of you who take it seriously, I thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Though I can not give him a “prayer” I do wish him the best of luck from the bottom of my heart. And wish him the best of health and my sincere hope that he gets better

Though I can not give him a “prayer” I do wish him the best of luck from the bottom of my heart. And wish him the best of health and my sincere hope that he gets better
Thank you my friend.

Thank you my friend.
My pleasure … it is always heart wrenching to see the young suffer

For those of you who are Christian or even if you're not, I'd like to request your prayers for my brother's son. He's about 3 weeks old (1month premie though) and has a heart defect that restricted oxygen flow seriously yesterday to the point of him turning literally blue/purple. He is undergoing surgery this afternoon and I would appreciate your prayers.

This isn't a debate thread. I'd appreciate it if it didn't turn into one. This isn't a religous thread and doesn't neet to be responded to. For those of you who take it seriously, I thank you from the bottom of my heart.

My thoughts are with him and I sincerely wish him the best with his operation, but I will not pray for him being an atheist.

I'll pray my Rosary for him tonight. Please, keep us posted.

I will keep him in my prayers and send lots of good healing thoughts.

Not sure if the prayers alone will do it, so I am covering all bases. :)

Like others have said, I'm not religious, but I will think of this child, and hope everything turns out well.

For those of you who are Christian or even if you're not, I'd like to request your prayers for my brother's son. He's about 3 weeks old (1month premie though) and has a heart defect that restricted oxygen flow seriously yesterday to the point of him turning literally blue/purple. He is undergoing surgery this afternoon and I would appreciate your prayers.

This isn't a debate thread. I'd appreciate it if it didn't turn into one. This isn't a religous thread and doesn't need to be responded to. For those of you who take it seriously, I thank you from the bottom of my heart.


I have some experience firsthand in a something so life threatening as this... in regards to a baby. I havent prayed in a very long time, but this is a cause well deserving oF as many prayers as can possibly be summoned. God be with the baby PR.....

Would someone please report this to a mod. I don't know that I can't do it without losing my capacity for decency. :mad: :mad: :mad:

Would someone please report this to a mod. I don't know that I can't do it without losing my capacity for decency. :mad: :mad: :mad:

already did PR......no worries...ignore this person.

already did PR......no worries...ignore this person.
Glad you got it ... was on my way to do it as well

As a father who has lost a premature child of his own, my heart goes out to you and your family. They will be in my thoughts/prayers today.

Thank you Kat.....that was so fast my head is still spinning ;)

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Don't be a dick.

Anyhow...PR...while I'm rather agnostic...and left the Catholic Church a few years ago...I'll still pray for your kid just in case there actually is a god. Don't want the kid to suffer since I'm not a believer if that's the case. Did the same thing, breaking my own rules and believes, when my grandpa broke his neck...and he recovered. Hope your kid has the same luck. Best wishes.

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My thoughts are with the little one, and the family.

already did PR......no worries...ignore this person.

Thank you

I'll also pray for the child; whom I assume has been baptised??

I'll pray for your conversion as well, steel butterfly.

Thank you

Youre welcome dear....you shouldnt have to see stuff like that at a time like this. Please keep us updated :)

my prayers for your family

apparently there are studies that show that patients who have others pray for them do better than those who don't

I can't cite them but I recall reading that a couple of years ago somewhere..

prayer certainly can't hurt in any case.

My absolute best wishes and heartfelt prayers for him. God bless you and your little one.

As a father who has lost a premature child of his own, my heart goes out to you and your family. They will be in my thoughts/prayers today.

How terrible. I'm so sorry for your loss. Thank you for your prayers.

Youre welcome dear....you shouldnt have to see stuff like that at a time like this. Please keep us updated :)

Actually, I just talked to my mom who talked to my brother. Aparently, the cardiologist, after having them drive 150 miles this morning, decided he didn't think the surgery was necessary and was going to send them back home and have them come back if it happens again.

Then the surgeon saw what was going on and consulted with the Cardiologist and they decided to do another ultra sound on the babies heart. Of course they had to give him a sedative as he would calm down enough for that to happen.

I don't know anything further. I know my sister-in-law is fit to be tied at the Cardiologist and that they are getting jerked around like this this and is thoroughly frightened. I think my brother is just barely hanging on to his composure himself.

Please pray for the docs. to make an intelligent decision. Thanks again to everyone.

Well, just as I finish posting my mom calls back. With the ultra sound it is aparent that there is a muscular growth that is partially blocking the aorta and exacerbating a small hole in the right ventricle due to the pressure it is creating. All of the doctors are in agreement that surgery is necessary, but they aren't sure if it will still happen this afternoon or tomorrow morning.

I don't pray per se, but I meditated for a minute on good will and healthy wishes for your family.
I hope that you all find the strength you need, and can rely on each other when this becomes difficult.

Well, just as I finish posting my mom calls back. With the ultra sound it is aparent that there is a muscular growth that is partially blocking the aorta and exacerbating a small hole in the right ventricle due to the pressure it is creating. All of the doctors are in agreement that surgery is necessary, but they aren't sure if it will still happen this afternoon or tomorrow morning.


You know, I can empathize and sympathize with your family on this variation of information from the Dr's. I have a 9 month old son. When I was pregnant, I was told that I was carrying a Down Synd baby and that it was apparent he had a heart malformation. They discussed surgery while he was still in the womb. They set me up with a specialist who handles In vitro Cardiology, and after several tests, concluded that it was not a DS baby. They made us wait a month before telling us the news....saying "We dont know whats going to happen" was all they had given me thus far. So he was born, big healthy 9lb 13oz boy....and then the first night in the hospital, they had to call in a PED Cardiologist because he was holding his breath and breathing heavily. They said he has a hole in his heart and we have to keep a check on it fairly often. I had a brother who died when he was 6 months old due to the same problem. But the point is...we have been told so many things, so many different things, and it can really make you crazy when you are at the mercy of the Dr's information. He seems to be a healthy happy baby right now. But His breathing does become alarming sometimes. I hate to see any baby or child suffer. I hope that the doctors will know the exact treatment necessary for your nephew. That he will live a long,healthy, happy life. :)

I will pray for your nephew and ask my church to pray as well.

I join those who do not pray, but wish the best for your nephew and your family. Keep up your hope.

You know, I can empathize and sympathize with your family on this variation of information from the Dr's. I have a 9 month old son. When I was pregnant, I was told that I was carrying a Down Synd baby and that it was apparent he had a heart malformation. They discussed surgery while he was still in the womb. They set me up with a specialist who handles In vitro Cardiology, and after several tests, concluded that it was not a DS baby. They made us wait a month before telling us the news....saying "We dont know whats going to happen" was all they had given me thus far. So he was born, big healthy 9lb 13oz boy....and then the first night in the hospital, they had to call in a PED Cardiologist because he was holding his breath and breathing heavily. They said he has a hole in his heart and we have to keep a check on it fairly often. I had a brother who died when he was 6 months old due to the same problem. But the point is...we have been told so many things, so many different things, and it can really make you crazy when you are at the mercy of the Dr's information. He seems to be a healthy happy baby right now. But His breathing does become alarming sometimes. I hate to see any baby or child suffer. I hope that the doctors will know the exact treatment necessary for your nephew. That he will live a long,healthy, happy life. :)

I guess you can sympathize/empathize. It is so sad that these things happen to such helpless little ones.

Aparently, this defect runs in my sister-in-law's family. Her brother has the growth and her grandfather and his brothers, a couple of which died from it in their 40's, have it as well. It is something that is supposed to be easily fixed with surgery and the success rate is somewhere near 98%, so, God willing, all should be well soon, though any surgery isn't without risk.

I don't pray per se, but I meditated for a minute on good will and healthy wishes for your family.
I hope that you all find the strength you need, and can rely on each other when this becomes difficult.

I did the same for the child and your family. Best wishes and I hope all goes well.

You got it PR. I hope he feels better.

I have firsthand experience, i would not be here today had it not been for the prayrs of my family. my prayers are with you.

I'm sorry about that.
But I'm also sorry to tell you that praying has brought us nowhere so far.
Consider other alternatives. Such as medical care.

Thank you Kat.....that was so fast my head is still spinning ;)


I actually saw your thread AFTER I had dealt with the post...
And yes, my prayers are with your nephew, PR.

I have firsthand experience, i would not be here today had it not been for the prayrs of my family. my prayers are with you.

I was born with a section of my aorta missing, all my body systems shut down at 11 days old and i died a few times (they resiutated me); then they said i would grow up slow; small, retarded, would not be able to walk, but here i am now. 5'11, 240 lbs (not fat mind you), high GPA, graduated Vaedictorian, etc. the baby will be fine. prayers from all over the world are with you.

I'm sorry about that.
But I'm also sorry to tell you that praying has brought us nowhere so far.
Consider other alternatives. Such as medical care.

I'm sorry, apparently you missed the part where this child is under medical care and may be going in for surgery? Kindly take your unkind remarks elsewhere.

For those of you who are Christian or even if you're not, I'd like to request your prayers for my brother's son. He's about 3 weeks old (1month premie though) and has a heart defect that restricted oxygen flow seriously yesterday to the point of him turning literally blue/purple. He is undergoing surgery this afternoon and I would appreciate your prayers.

This isn't a debate thread. I'd appreciate it if it didn't turn into one. This isn't a religous thread and doesn't need to be responded to. For those of you who take it seriously, I thank you from the bottom of my heart.

I can't say for certain everything will turn out right, but I was born with a hole in my heart, and an entire part of the an aortic (I can't spell, sorry) artery missing. And I went through surgery and came out okay.

So my best wishes are with you :}

Faith and hope are sometimes the only things we have to help us get through some of these times - whether it be Christian in base, or otherwise. I sincerely hope it all turns out well, and that the specialists will have the wisdom to know the best course to take. I know from experience how hard it can be to have a child going through serious medical problems, whether your own, or a loved one. Be strong, and know there are many folks, as illustrated here, who are pulling for you and yours.

I'm sorry about that.
But I'm also sorry to tell you that praying has brought us nowhere so far.
Consider other alternatives. Such as medical care.

Just shut up.

For those of you who are Christian or even if you're not, I'd like to request your prayers for my brother's son. He's about 3 weeks old (1month premie though) and has a heart defect that restricted oxygen flow seriously yesterday to the point of him turning literally blue/purple. He is undergoing surgery this afternoon and I would appreciate your prayers.

This isn't a debate thread. I'd appreciate it if it didn't turn into one. This isn't a religous thread and doesn't need to be responded to. For those of you who take it seriously, I thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Although I am a professed 'Godless Heathen', I hope neither you, nor your god, will be offended that I offered up an honest prayer for your son.

He, and you, have my best wishes... and I wish the little tyke a speedy recovery.

I'm sorry, apparently you missed the part where this child is under medical care and may be going in for surgery? Kindly take your unkind remarks elsewhere.
They're very kind. Priests can help you with one thing, that is, getting rid of your money - assuming you have too much to spare on giving it to them.

I'm sorry about that.
But I'm also sorry to tell you that praying has brought us nowhere so far.
Consider other alternatives. Such as medical care.

Did you not even read the opening post?

This is not a 'debate' thread... if you wish to debate it, please start another thread.

If you had read the first post - you'd have seen that the little boy IS being given medical attention, but that PR was asking for the best wishes and prayers of those who post on these forums.

Leave YOUR baggage at the door, please.

They're very kind. Priests can help you with one thing, that is, getting rid of your money - assuming you have too much to spare on giving it to them.

At the risk of dignifying your post with a response, when what it REALLY deserved was to be ignored utterly...

Please - take YOUR religious issues to another thread. This one wasn't established for the purpose of people expressing their 'religious highgrounds'.

I am an Atheist, and yet - you are offending even me.

They're very kind. Priests can help you with one thing, that is, getting rid of your money - assuming you have too much to spare on giving it to them.

This is not a debate you filth this is about a kid who needs prayers and he is asking for help so take your secular humanism somewhere else.

At the risk of dignifying your post with a response, when what it REALLY deserved was to be ignored utterly...

Please - take YOUR religious issues to another thread. This one wasn't established for the purpose of people expressing their 'religious highgrounds'.

I am an Atheist, and yet - you are offending even me.
Me as well

All PR wanted was our best wishes but some people can not even manage that

I actually saw your thread AFTER I had dealt with the post...
And yes, my prayers are with your nephew, PR.

Thank you so much for your quick response. I'm still dumbfounded that someone would be so cruel, particularly under the circumstances.

I'm sorry about that.
But I'm also sorry to tell you that praying has brought us nowhere so far.
Consider other alternatives. Such as medical care.

Please consider reading more than one post. I'm asking for prayer along with the medical care, and as for where prayer has brought us that is a debate for another time and another thread.

For those of you sticking up for me. Thank you again.

Although I am a professed 'Godless Heathen', I hope neither you, nor your god, will be offended that I offered up an honest prayer for your son.

He, and you, have my best wishes... and I wish the little tyke a speedy recovery.

Not at all offended GI, I can't speak for God, as you know, but I doubt seriously that He'd be offended either. I'm honored, my friend. Thank you.

Thank you all, your prayers and outpouring of good will have brought tears to my eyes more than once.

I am not Christian, but I offered up a prayer to whoever may be listening.

You have all of my good will, and I hope the best for your nephew.

for all those who believe in the Communion of Saints (like myself a Catholic), here is a list of all the patron saints of newborn babies.

Brigid of Ireland
Holy Innocents
Nicholas of Tolentino
Philip of Zell
Philomena
Raymond Nonnatus
Zeno of Verona

I for one am asking each one of these saints (along with God) to watch over youy nephew and his family. God Bless

Not at all offended GI, I can't speak for God, as you know, but I doubt seriously that He'd be offended either. I'm honored, my friend. Thank you.

Thank you all, your prayers and outpouring of good will have brought tears to my eyes more than once.

Most welcome, friend.

I'm just saddened that someone decided to troll the thread with their political/religious prejudice.

I'll keep him in my prayers too.

Congratulations anyhow on the new member of the family.

my prayers are with you.

I'll keep him in my prayers too.

Congratulations anyhow on the new member of the family.

Thank you. God willing he'll be a long term addition to the family.

Most welcome, friend.

I'm just saddened that someone decided to troll the thread with their political/religious prejudice.

Some people just can't help themselves I suppose. It is just like any other discriminatory prejudice.

Anyway, I need to head home and take care of my wife who is also not feeling well, though nothing so serious as my nephew. I'll try to stop in tomorrow and update everyone.

Thank you all again so very much. God bless you all.
PR

PR, I'm not Catholic, or even Christian, but I hope you will accept the best wishes and good thoughts I am sending your nephews way. May those that stand guardian over children keep him safe.

Like others have said, I'm not religious, but I will think of this child, and hope everything turns out well.
as will i :(

Here is a nice prayer that I use often. If you like it are many prayers for healing. There is a long one that is very powerful. I can send it if you like.

Thy name is my healing, O my God, and remembrance of Thee is my remedy. Nearness to Thee is my hope, and love for Thee is my companion. Thy mercy to me is my healing and my succor in both this world and the world to come. Thou, verily, art the All-Bountiful, the All-Knowing, the All-Wise.

- Bahá'u'lláh

(Compilations, Baha'i Prayers, p. 85)

*offers my prayers for your nephew*

They're very kind. Priests can help you with one thing, that is, getting rid of your money - assuming you have too much to spare on giving it to them.

Ok then, since you persist in trolling, I'll make it official.
Do Not Post In This Thread.

My prayers will include your brother's child tonight.

Healing thoughts and prayers going up...

For those of you who are Christian or even if you're not, I'd like to request your prayers for my brother's son. He's about 3 weeks old (1month premie though) and has a heart defect that restricted oxygen flow seriously yesterday to the point of him turning literally blue/purple. He is undergoing surgery this afternoon and I would appreciate your prayers.

This isn't a debate thread. I'd appreciate it if it didn't turn into one. This isn't a religous thread and doesn't need to be responded to. For those of you who take it seriously, I thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Your story has touched my black heart. I've sent my blessings ("The Conjuration Of Compassion") to your brother's son. I wish him from my heart good heath and for all surgeries to be successful.

Lucifer bless this child.

(Note: I am not joking, I take this very seriously. I do not want this child to be harmed in anyway. I cast this blessing for the good and well being of the child. It is not meant to be evil in anyway possible. Just because I'm a Satanist doesn't mean we can't do good for others. With that said. Keep your anti-Satanism posts for another time.)

Posted by the Satanic Priest, Lord Medivh

For those of you who are Christian or even if you're not, I'd like to request your prayers for my brother's son. He's about 3 weeks old (1month premie though) and has a heart defect that restricted oxygen flow seriously yesterday to the point of him turning literally blue/purple. He is undergoing surgery this afternoon and I would appreciate your prayers.

This isn't a debate thread. I'd appreciate it if it didn't turn into one. This isn't a religous thread and doesn't need to be responded to. For those of you who take it seriously, I thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Yeah i'll pray for him, i know a guy (he's 13 now) who had something like that. he still can't run much and his fingers and lips are a strange purple colour but it's a miracle that he's alive.

For those of you who are Christian or even if you're not, I'd like to request your prayers for my brother's son. He's about 3 weeks old (1month premie though) and has a heart defect that restricted oxygen flow seriously yesterday to the point of him turning literally blue/purple. He is undergoing surgery this afternoon and I would appreciate your prayers.

This isn't a debate thread. I'd appreciate it if it didn't turn into one. This isn't a religous thread and doesn't need to be responded to. For those of you who take it seriously, I thank you from the bottom of my heart.
I am not religious, but I will pray for him anyway, along with the usual nice positive thoughts.
I figure it can't hurt any.
:)

I sincerely hope the surgery goes well for him. It's terrible knowing that someone is suffering like that.

I'm an atheist, so I don't pray, but I sincerely hope all turns out well.

If you would have it, I would offer my prayers up to the God and Goddess as well. I'm sure the angels watch over this child each day and night.

No word yet? I'll keep checking. Know that children are special to Him and are blessed with His special love and care.

God of compassion, you care for the sick and heal the brokenhearted.
We open our hands to welcome your healing presence.

My morning Rosary for the little guy, too.

I went to sleep thinking about the baby last night. I'm bumping this to keep the kind thoughts alive today......keep us posted PR. :)

I join those who do not pray, but wish the best for your nephew and your family. Keep up your hope.

So do I.

I will keep him, your family, and his medical team in my heart and send out my best wishes for a full recovery.

may our thoughts and energies go to the child and the family bringing healing and rejuvination to them and their hearts. and to those who have given their thoughts prayers and energies may the goodness that comes of this exceed all that could be dreamed

Never posted before, so I hope this works!!! My prayers are with you and everyone involved... doctors, parents, baby, and you. :)

Thank you all for you prayers and well wishes. I'm very grateful. He came through surgery successfully last evening and to the best of my knowledge is doing well today, though I haven't heard from my brother yet. I'm assuming that no news is good news. I know my brother and sister-in-law were very relieved that everything worked out and the surgery was completed smoothly yesterday.

Thank you all again.
PR

I am happyy that he is ok! :D

Ohhh thats wonderful PR!! :) :) :)

Ohhh thats wonderful PR!! :) :) :)

Seconded :) :) :)

Glad to hear it :p

A little late to pray, but better late than never.

Yevarekhekha adonai veyishmrekha; yaer adonai panav eleikha viyekhunekha; yisa adonai panav eleikha veyasem lekha shalom.

May the lord bless you and protect you, may the lord countenance you and be gracious to you; may the lord favour you and grant you peace.

Best wishes :)

:) :) :) :) :) :) :D :D :D :fluffle: for you all.

Superb news!

:) :) :) :) :) :D :fluffle: for you all.
:fluffle: :fluffle: :fluffle:

Wonderful to hear. :) Heard of any names for the baby yet?

Lol. I was just reading through some of the other responses and it kinda amazes me. How many ppl, from any belief, when times are tough, they tend to work together. Just to think that differences that often separate, don't always matter.

I'm very relieved that the news is good. I will keep praying for his recovery.

Lol. I was just reading through some of the other responses and it kinda amazes me. How many ppl, from any belief, when times are tough, they tend to work together. Just to think that differences that often separate, don't always matter.

It was nice to see people from all over, (with the unfortunate exception of one 'renegade'), crossing 'party lines' for a good cause.

Glad you are having good news, PR. Keep us posted. :)

It was nice to see people from all over, (with the unfortunate exception of one 'renegade'), crossing 'party lines' for a good cause.

Glad you are having good news, PR. Keep us posted. :)

About your observation of people crossing party lines, I've been amazed and very touched. I guess the number of people who can wish an infant ill is a very small percentage of the population, at least here.

Maybe there's hope for humanity at large after all :p ;) .

I'll let you know if I hear anything new. I hope to talk to my brother tonight.

About your observation of people crossing party lines, I've been amazed and very touched. I guess the number of people who can wish an infant ill is a very small percentage of the population, at least here.

Maybe there's hope for humanity at large after all :p ;) .

I'll let you know if I hear anything new. I hope to talk to my brother tonight.

I like to think that there are 'good people' everywhere... like a slightly less exciting version of a city full of superheroes... people moving around among the crowds, but under their various 'diguises', a fundamentally good heart.

:)

Very glad to hear his operation went well, PR. Here's hoping all is well with him in the future. :)

Very happy to hear all is going well!! My constant prayers will stay with the child for health and well being.:D

And I whole heartedly concur with Teckor, PR, and Grave_n_idle. It's so refreshing, a truly touching, to see us all put aside our differences for this child.

For those of you who are Christian or even if you're not, I'd like to request your prayers for my brother's son. He's about 3 weeks old (1month premie though) and has a heart defect that restricted oxygen flow seriously yesterday to the point of him turning literally blue/purple. He is undergoing surgery this afternoon and I would appreciate your prayers.

This isn't a debate thread. I'd appreciate it if it didn't turn into one. This isn't a religous thread and doesn't need to be responded to. For those of you who take it seriously, I thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Will do.

I am so glad to hear he came through well, and my hopes are ever that he grows healthy and strong.

I agree with the others, it is so refreshing to find so may good people, ...

Now I'm going to go listen to Fanfare for the Common Man ( by Aaron Copeland ) and send more energies your nephews way.

For those of you who are Christian or even if you're not, I'd like to request your prayers for my brother's son. He's about 3 weeks old (1month premie though) and has a heart defect that restricted oxygen flow seriously yesterday to the point of him turning literally blue/purple. He is undergoing surgery this afternoon and I would appreciate your prayers.

This isn't a debate thread. I'd appreciate it if it didn't turn into one. This isn't a religous thread and doesn't need to be responded to. For those of you who take it seriously, I thank you from the bottom of my heart.
I take it seriously. I care deeply about little people. And I will pray for your nephew, as well as your brother and his wife ... and you as well.

Thank you all for you prayers and well wishes. I'm very grateful. He came through surgery successfully last evening and to the best of my knowledge is doing well today, though I haven't heard from my brother yet. I'm assuming that no news is good news. I know my brother and sister-in-law were very relieved that everything worked out and the surgery was completed smoothly yesterday.

Thank you all again.
PR

YAY!!!! :)

Okay, this is probably the last update I will post, unless requeste for more or something goes wrong.

:D :D "I will praise the Lord for His wonderful works toward the children of men." :D :D :

My nephew is recovering very well and is scheduled to go home tomorrow.

:D I will also praise the Lord for the good hearted and gracious people of Nation States... you know who you are. All you have to do is look back through this thread. :D :D :fluffle: :fluffle:

Thank you all again. I just can't thank you enough.
PR

Yay for the baby!!! *Sends wittle kisses to the baby boy* :fluffle:

Okay, this is probably the last update I will post, unless requeste for more or something goes wrong.

:D :D "I will praise the Lord for His wonderful works toward the children of men." :D :D :

My nephew is recovering very well and is scheduled to go home tomorrow.

:D I will also praise the Lord for the good hearted and gracious people of Nation States... you know who you are. All you have to do is look back through this thread. :D :D :fluffle: :fluffle:

Thank you all again. I just can't thank you enough.
PR

And thanks to you, for keeping us posted.

Best wishes, still - to you and yours. :)

It was nice to see people from all over, (with the unfortunate exception of one 'renegade'), crossing 'party lines' for a good cause.

Glad you are having good news, PR. Keep us posted. :)

Quite honestly, I don't think it's much of crossing party lines, it's simply being respectful and trying to do what you believe is right. I don't know or can think of any religion which actual says you can't hang out or co-operate with certain groups. They may say that it might not be best to under most cicumstances but otherwise I can't really think of any. Still, ya, you have point.

Okay, 1 last update. He made it home yesterday evening and is still doing well. His parents probably need your prayers more than he does at this point... sleep deprivation and all. But they are happy that the surgery and recovery went/are going so well. Thanks again to you all... :D :D

Great news. Continued best wishes to you and your family, especially the little one!