First of all THANK YOU!!!! Thank you for being too kind and thoughtful and willing to pray for our sweet boy. Over the past few days I have been overwhelmed with the loveliness of God and how He uses others to bless…and bless big time. So THANK YOU…from the bottom of my heart.
Second…Seriously? This is the last blog post I ever imagined I would write. EVER! We were sitting in the hospital waiting room, completely checked in and arm bands on. We were taking last minute pictures with Amon…his hair is fabulous this morning…and then a lady sat down next to me and asked if we were the Kelley family. I thought, “Okay it’s game time. Let’s do this. We’re ready. Keep the tears to a minimum Laura.”
And then she dropped the crap of all crap news…they did not have a bed available in the PICU for Amon and that they were having to reschedule his surgery again. To her defense she was very apologetic and said she could only imagine how we felt and that Amon is their top priority now, but that they have to have a bed for him so he can get the care and attention he needs after such major surgery.
Our surgeon was P.I.S.S.E.D. That made me feel a little better. At least she literally found out shortly before us. So we’re back at home. Some one will call us at some point during the day and give us our new date. They are going to try for tomorrow or Monday. Will you please pray they can schedule it for tomorrow? I know I am the neediest blogger ever, but we would completely and totally appreciate the prayers for surgery tomorrow and that Amon can continue to remain healthy enough for surgery. With 3 wee Kelleys in the house, the germ battle is epic. We are working super hard to keep him healthy.
I’m not unpacking my bags either…I’m praying big, bold prayers for surgery tomorrow. And I’m trying not to eat our cookies.
I have literally cried my ever loven’ eyes out, but here’s the deal…when you make something public…when you put it out there that you are committed to praising God no matter what…and you’ve told God…you’ve made this commitment to Him…I think my exact typed out words were:
“I want to consciously praise God…I mean really praise God…no matter what happens. The Good. The Bad. And even the Re-scheduled. I know this will not always be easy, but I’m going to give it my best earthly flesh try.”
well then you have to follow through. There’s that accountability thing. I need it because sometimes you make commitments that are not always easy to follow through on, but I KNOW…I REALLY KNOW…that God has this. He was not shocked or surprised like we were. He didn’t feel like He was on candid camera. And He’s the Creator of the world…the Creator of me and the Creator of Amon…we’re His…so I feel good in whatever His plan for Amon will be.
So of course we’re bummed, but at the top of my lungs…Hallelujah!
so sorry laura! But there’s a reason for everything and you’re right, God knows all, so keep trusting and having faith that everything is working as it should, even when it doesn’t go as you have planned. Praying BIG, BOLD prayers the surgery is tomorrow! I can only imagine how things have been for you and the family with the germs. Tough job. But if anyone can handle it, it’s you!
Oh goodness, I cannot believe this happened again. You guys are in my thoughts!
Do not give a second thought to being a “needy blogger” I think I can speak for all your readers when I say we are here for you! Good luck not eating the cookies, not sure I could control myself!
On a serious note, I’m praying for surgery tomorrow and a speedy recovery! Love, love, love to you and yours!
Wow! I had a lot to catch up on – for some reason, I stopped getting your updates and in going through some old, old emails yesterday, I learned I had failed to ‘confirm’ to several blog email subscription requests, and they had stopped. My heart swelled and sank, swelled and sank, each time I read your past posts (beginning from when you finally got Amon – I SAID I had a LOT to catch up on!). I am thankful I did confirm, because now I can be counted as one of your prayer warriors who is fervently praying and hoping that the surgery will be rescheduled for tomorrow and also praying for continued strength and fortitude for you and the rest of your family, and OF COURSE, praying for all NASTY germs to BEGONE from your house so Amon (and everyone) can stay healthy!
One last comment: NEEDY? What’s wrong with THAT? If we can’t turn to God, if we can’t turn to our friends, if we can’t turn to each other, EVERY SINGLE TIME we are in NEED, then who are we anyway? It’s one of the reasons why we’re here, all of us, together, on this earth.
What a rollarcoaster! Praying that there will be a spot for him tom and he goes throught it with flying superhero colors!
Laura,
Have been praying for Amon this morning and just now saw your post. God is not bound by time or space! All these reschedules just means lots of additional prayer for Amon. Break out the cookies – God is in control! Continuing to pray for Amon’s sweet little heart! So very sorry for another delay. Hugs for all!
My heart aches with you. I can’t imagine the emotions you are feeling and will not say I do. All I can say is there will be more prayers sent your way. You may never know why these reschedules are taking place but God has a plan…you may not see it or understand it right now, but He’s working for your good. Believing with you that the surgery be rescheduled for tomorrow.
Praying Praying Praying for you, Josh and Amon this morning. That Amon will remain healthy, you all will remain strong and that surgery will be TOMORROW!! You know I love your heart and your transparency. Thanks for being real. Love being able to pray for you all.
Wow, that is rough. I will continue praying for you and Josh and Amon and the wee Kelleys (especially strength for you and Josh!). Will pray that a bed opens up SOON and there are no more delays!
Like other commenters have said, thank you for sharing your need with us. And thank you for being an inspiration by holding strong to your commitment to praise God no matter what.
Okay first thing I though was”that sucks”. Not lady like but fact. I can’t imagine having to build yourself up for this and get to the launch pad and boom no go. So we keep praying maybe some little one that is in that bed Amon needed needs a little extra time and care. Then I started to pray for the child who needs that time to be healed so little Amon can take the spot he needs. I know that your heart and prayers are going to be so wrapped up in getting Amon well. But I got a feel knowing your heart. You are going to be praying and lifting everyone up there in PICU. So rest and we pray for Amons miracle
Wow – another wait. I suppose we could say all in good time, but that doesn’t feel appropriate. I don’t know if I would be strong enough to stand where you stand today, but I do know that we are praying for all of you.
Amon’s time will come and it will be the right time. Until then we shall be thankful that Amon is healthy enough to wait.
Thinking of all of you….
Maybe this is God’s timing…maybe today was not right for surgery…maybe the room wasn’t cleaned properly and God knew this???? Maybe the surgeon didn’t sleep well, was not focus ed today??? Just a thought that popped in my head. I mean how often do that not have a bed for a little child. Pray it will happen when God is ready.
I am so sorry that you have to wait again, I can only begin imagine how hard that is. We need to remember, as difficult as things can be sometimes, that everything happens in God’s perfect timing. It is something I have to remind myself often, but it is also something I find great comfort in it. I will continue to keep you all in my prayers. Praying those BIG BOLD prayers for you!!
Wow… what a change of plans! Praying continually and hoping the hospital calls very soon with a bed for your cutie!
Oh Laura. I love you!
Praying for Amon and God’s timing
“let Jesus be his doctor and Mary be his nurse”
OH LAURA!!! I’m so so sorry. I was up praying for him last night and on a positive note, we get another day to pray for his surgery:) Praying it’s tomorrow
I’m so sorry Laura! I know that is so frustrating. We’ve had grown-up heart surgeries rescheduled for the same kind of reasons. Will cont to pray!
ya’ll are going to need a serious holiday after all this stress!! I say come to Australia, the land of “no worries mate!” : ) Praying. Love you.
I made myself wait until late this evening to check your blog, because I thought by then there was a chance someone might have posted an update on Amon after his surgery. I nearly fell out of my chair when I saw that his surgery had been canceled again. But after stopping and praying for all of you I feel such a peace that God is in control and that there is a reason why Amon needs to have his surgery another day. Thankfully God sees the full picture while we only see a sliver of it. I’m praying big time for all of you. Blessings and hugs!!!
thoughts and prayers are sent your way, laura. it’s ok to be needy. it’s those highly independent people to be concerned about. lots of hugs to you and your family.