Monday, October 12, 2009

First Surgery Update....

Hope went to the doc smiling this morning with her 3 bears and elmo in tow. We just rec'd a call to let us know they are beginning to open her chest. Because of all the scar tissue from her previous 2 open heart surgeries, they estimate it will take an hour and 1/2 to get through all of the scar tissue in order to get to her heart to begin the actual surgery.
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7 comments:

  1. KellieOctober 12, 2009 at 8:52 AM

    We have been lifting you up in prayers today. As I hold my daughter, Hope this morning, I pray your Hope will come through surgery and be ok. Your blog has held a special place in my heart for the last 30 days. You are an amazing family. May God continue to bless you.

    Kellie

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  2. AnonymousOctober 12, 2009 at 9:14 AM

    Thanks for the update Melanie. We are praying without ceasing. We know God is holding Hope in the palm of His hands & we pray you, Chappy & the kids can feel His arms hugging you & giving you strength to get through this day. We love you. Love, Stacey, Neil, Parker & Payton Miller

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  3. Over-CaffeinatedOctober 12, 2009 at 10:15 AM

    Prayed every verse in the Bible with the word Hope in it this AM. Got your message at 4:45, torn and broken for you sweet sister! I love you and cannot wait for Hope to come to Meg's birthday party on the 29th. I'm making a special tutu for her and can't wait for all our friends to have the privilege of knowing your precious princess Hopey! I love your heart!

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  4. AnonymousOctober 12, 2009 at 10:49 AM

    Hollis Family,

    I was just introduced to your blog last night by our friends the Bender Family who came and marched & prayed with your family last night. I spent the rest of the evening reading about HOPE, your amazing family and this incredible journey of faith your family is currently walking through. God is definitely using little HOPE and your entire family in a mighty way. HOPE may not talk but your blog has given her a voice that will have an eternal impact on many!!! HOPE, your family & her medical team are all being lifted up in prayer for a complete and total healing. Thank you for sharing your story & your familiy's 30 Day Journey for HOPE! May God grant you strength as you continue your journey!!!
    Anne Marie See, Chestnut Bend Neighbor

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  5. AnonymousOctober 12, 2009 at 10:49 AM

    Joining with you in prayer for your Hope. She is God's special blessing to you and His child as well. I have a special grandson, Liam Thiessen, Jeremy and Erin's wonderful boy. God has been teaching me a new love as well. You are indeed choosen by Him to experience this kind of love. My prayers are with your whole family. Colleen Robinson, Seeley Lake, Montana

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  6. ColbyOctober 12, 2009 at 11:04 AM

    This reminds me of my Colby getting ready for his surgeries....Sometimes it is a blessing that they don't have the full understanding of what is about to happen....

    Cyndi

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  7. Tiffany LocketteOctober 12, 2009 at 12:06 PM

    I am praying with everything I can for your Hopey.

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