We Have a Date!

Ready or not (I'm NOT), here we go again.

Zachary is scheduled for his third and hopefully final open-heart surgery on Wednesday, June 30. We need to be in Ann Arbor for his pre-op by Monday, the 28th.

I dread this date, which will be here before we know it. But once he is recovered, we will all be able to breathe easier (especially Zach,) knowing the final stage of his repair is behind us.

Please keep him and our family in your prayers.

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  1. Jenny LincolnApril 8, 2010 at 11:13 AM

    We will be thinking of and praying for your family. I know it is terrifying but won't it be such a breath of fresh air when it is behind you. I know a lot of hospitals wait until the kids are 3-5 years old for the Fontan but I am so happy that U of M does not. Funny coincidence, my daugher Aly was born at U of M last year June 30th with HLHS and she is doing wonderfully. So it is a good luck day I think. :)

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  2. Hope's BlogApril 8, 2010 at 1:03 PM

    I totally understand the ready or not! I know it is hard to think about, but it's his last one...YEAHHHHH. I can't wait until we are setting that date...oh yeah...I can wait (UGHHH, I do know too well how you are feeling). You all are in my thoughts and prayers.

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  3. AnonymousApril 8, 2010 at 1:28 PM

    I totally understand what you mean! When they gave me the date it was like a slap in the face and no I am not ready but are we ever going to be ready? Well We will be there the 14th maybe we'll see you actually knowing Miguel more than likely we will see you. Its bitter sweet cant wait to see all my heart family but dont like the reason why I get to see everybody!You are all in our prayers and just remember we have these little mircle babies staright from God.

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  4. The mom of 4 monkeys!April 8, 2010 at 3:43 PM

    That's my anniversary so it's a lucky day! I will continue to pray, like crazy, for you all!

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