They took Payton down at about 8 this morning and closed up her little chest. Praise the Lord everything went well. It was scary to send her down to the OR again, and we were so grateful to get her back with a good report. We had another little bump in the road post surgery, however, and that gave us a little scare. When they close her chest it changes the pressure inside her chest cavity - closer space. It makes it harder for the heart muscle to pump blood to the lungs. So this changed her heart rhythm - this doesn't make the doctors happy. They increased some of her meds and put her on the pacemaker for a little bit to stabalize her. This didn't last too long, and she's pretty stable again. Her body is getting adequate oxygen, and she is no longer on the pacemaker - her blood pressure is good on her own. It's a moment by moment "wait and pray". We're grateful she's stable at the moment and keep praying for the Lord to continue to keep her. Also, if you could pray for her neck. The IV that was moved left a 3rd degree burn where the medication hurt her tissue. Plastic surgery was up this morning and will continue to monitor her neck, but we're praying that it won't leave a large scar and no surgery would be necessary down the road.
I finally was able to read the posts that many of you have left. Thank you so much. I keep saying this, but Aaron and I are truly grateful for all the prayers and encouragement and support we've received. It means so much to us. We'll continue to keep you all posted. Much love from our little Jones family :).
11 comments:
Thanks for the pictures!!! Payton is a beautiful little girl :) I was so glad, and relieved, to hear all went well with the surgery to close her little chest. I'll keep praying.
Val
Praise God!! We are praying for all of you. Payton is beautiful and we can't wait to meet her! We love you.
Russ and Peggy
Happy to hear the good news. Our love and prayers will continue. Nate & Sara
Oh that little girl is just SO BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!! Those adorable dark perfect eyebrows.
I just want to kiss her little face. LOVE looking at the pictures. God will get you through this.
love you all,
Terry & Phyllis:)
This spot has become our new facebook. We check it every day, thank you for keeping it up to date and definitely for putting up pictures. Payton is so beautiful and we can't wait to meet her! We will continue to keep her in our prayers and the two of you as well, we can't imagine what you are going through, but we know that God is going to make you stronger through this. Love you! Chanelle and Lisa
Praise the Lord! I am so happy to hear that the surgery went well! We will continue to keep you all in prayer, specifically for Payton's neck, and that there are no other "bumps" along the way. Know that you are loved, and that we are praying daily (and more!) for you.
Love,
Karen & Brian Johnston
We are glad to hear the good news ~ our Father is faithful! Payton is so BEAUTIFUL!!!
We will continue to pray...
Lots of Love,
Nate & Gina
SO grateful that they've closed her up and that her body is stabilized again. We are Praying continuously for Jesus the sustainer of life to be Payton's sustainer and to be your sustainer also! We will pass on the request about her neck for it to heal quickly and for her to not have pain from it and the scarring issue to those here in China with us. much love, josh, Tammy and Abby Hunt
First of all, congratulations on the birth of your precious baby girl. She is truly beautiful. I have been praying fervently for Payton and will continue to pray for her and for you, Aaron and Heather and your family. God loves you immensely and is watching over you. Love and prayers, Joyce Alison (mother of Dan Hogan).
Cory has filled me in on everything. You have my prayers.
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