Sunday was 2 years since Amon had his big heart surgery and got his little heart all fixed up. I mark my calendar each year because it is such an important day for Amon and our family.
I went back and read the post I wrote on that day. I remember the sheer exhaustion I felt. Being physically and emotionally spent. Wiped out. Thought I would re-post because I love this small part of Amon’s story…God’s goodness and mercy on his little life. And we’re still working towards our 5K donation goal for the American Heart Association for research because IT IS KEY. Every advancement and discovery is critical. They are making a difference. If you would like to donate you can go to Amon’s page and use the ‘give now’ button. I’m also mailing out thank you key fobs for donations of $15 or more. After you make your donation just GO HERE and send me a message with your name and mailing address. Please feel free to share Amon’s page and story. We have until October 4th. Eeeek.
Post from September 21 2012:
I’m Tired
What a day, what a day. We got to the hospital around 6am…anesthesia took Amon back around 8…surgery started around 9…they thought they were finished around 1:30…then Amon had some bleeding issues and they had to re-open him back up…and finally close to 6 we got to see our incredibly amazing, sweet, sweet, triple sweet boy.
Can I just say that technology is amazing. I am blown away with how everything is working for Amon…where all these tubes and wires and IVs and ports are going and what all they are doing. It is absolutely crazy.
This is definitely Amon’s most fun tube. Who new medical tubes could be so stellar.
Amon will have 5 super rad scars as apart of his story…1 nice sized one from the incision and then 4 smaller ones from tubes coming from his belly. The ladies are going to love this guy.
Thank you for smothering him in prayer…we felt it. It was a long, long, hard, emotional, but yet incredible day. So thankful for this crazy sweet boy and his new heart. So thankful for a God who ordains and holds and comforts and restores. Amazing.
Now for some sleep. And for the quickest recovery ever. Thank you for praying…truly, truly, truly…thank you for praying.
May God receive all the praise.
**Thank you to everyone who has already donated in honor of Amon. We are always floored by the kindness and generosity of others. Happy Tuesday!**