Last night Andy & Heather got to spend some great quality time with Austin. He even opened his eyes for us some. It was precious! Then this morning they were back at the hospital at 6 a.m. and able to spend some time with him before he headed to surgery.
Andy, Heather, and 2 nurses escorted Austin to the Cardiac operating room area. Andy & Heather said their goodbyes and got ready for the long day ahead.
That day has come to an end. It's had its ups and downs, but as I type this, Austin is stable. They were able to successfully remove the blood clot behind his heart, and he has been stable since. He is on a ventilator and hooked up to several IVs and tubes. Some are very similar to the same ones he has been hooked up to for over a week now, and some of them are new. As he continues to improve he'll be able to come off the ventilator, etc.
Right now, we need you praying for Austin. He needs to remain strong through the night tonight. It's a very critical night for him. As long as he is stable tonight then Dr. Knott-Craig can close up his chest and Austin will be one more step closer to healing. His chest is currently still "open" to reduce the stress on his heart, and to provide easy access if they have to go back into his chest and check his heart. But as long as he is stable overnight, they'll close up his chest tomorrow. Pray pray pray tonight for Austin! Also, Pray for Andy & Heather, they're exhausted! It's been a long day, an emotional day. Pray they'll rest well tonight trusting and knowing that God is taking care of Austin tonight.
Thank you for your continued prayers and support. We all felt your prayers today. Thank you!
4 comments:
Hi- I am relieved that Austin's surgery went smooth and God is with him all the way! Yes, I know that it is not easy for you both to stay calm but Lil' Austin is a fighter like you both mentioned. I will continuing be praying for Austin to have a speedy recovery so he can go home with his proud parents!
Sunshine- Baby Austin Poem
God’s precious little miracle
Lying there so small
Fighting for your life
Inside those lonely walls
Each minute is so precious
Each second that you’re here
Is another we’ve been blessed with.
We want you to stay near.
We put your life in God’s hands
His will, we so strongly pray
Is for you to win this battle
And stay with us today.
But should God choose to take you
We know He will take care
Of our precious little baby
Whose days were too short here
God this day I pray to you
To let me keep my little boy
You have so many angels
I have but one pride and joy.
I hope you can keep this poem for the baby scrap book for Austin...
Georgia
Hey! I am glading that Austin does so well so far. Everyone from my college prays for you both and Austin. I can tell that Austin is strong guy which God blesses him. Keep be strong :)
Hello Anderson Family
Wow what a week you all have had. All day yesterday, Wednesday God placed your precious little one on my heart to interceed in prayer. I was not quite sure what all was going on but God did. This blog is wonderful tool to keep everyone updated and in unison prayer. May you rest knowing that our ALL POWERFUL GOD is watching over your little one.
Christina Grant
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