We spoke with the surgeon a little bit ago. The echo showed that her ventricles are weakening from what they saw on Wed. The other peds cardiac surgeon who does transplants will evaluate her today to see if she'd even be a candidate - we'll find that out in the morning. The only way she'll live at the moment is on the life support of the heart/lung machine. There really aren't any surgical options. So if she is a candidate for a transplant we need to decide whether we'd want to go that route - which to get a heart is like winning the lottery as our surgeon put it - or if we'll keep her on life support for a prolonged period to see if there's any chance. We've basically lost her at this point as it seems a transplant or a miracle is her only hope. We're praying for the Lord to be close, for Him to bring healing, and for His help in the hours to come. We covet your prayers.
Our family is here with us as well - just so you know we aren't alone.
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Nothing is too big for God not even "winning the lottery". We're praying for you guys that God would keep you close to Him and that He would be faithful to His faithful. we've seen God do so many miracles already this year that we know he can do this. We pray that you would have wisdom and peace through these trials.
With Honor,
Brian Johnston
Our prayers will be with you always. There is hope, and we will continue for healing and hope for a miracle. May His peace surround you more now than ever before. I pray that whatever you decide, that you will have peace in your decisions. I wish my heart was small enough to offer to her. I'm sorry for this trial. I wish there was more we could do. Please let us know if there is anything else that we can do. We love you so much and our prayers will be with you always.
Lovingly, ~AK Jennings
Hello Aaron and Heather, I am praying for you all! I don't know you but you look very familiar from staff life. And I just wanted to let you know there are people you don't know who care.
Joel Niese
I cannot even imagine what you are going through right now. A bunch of us "seniors" are going camping this weekend, and I just want you to know that tonight we will lift up Payton and pray for wisdom and guidance for you and the doctors, and we will pray for God's will to ultimately be done.
We love you!
Chanelle
Oh Heather and Aaron, my heart is breaking for you. We continue to lift you and your sweet baby Payton up to our Almighty, All Knowing, All Powerful, Merciful High Priest. We pray for strength and wisdom and healing. Please, please let us know if there is anything we can do for you.
We love you,
Russ and Peggy
Aaron and Heather,
At 4:30 this afternoon I was with my bible study group. We ended by having a prayer for Payton and you guys. Our God is so awesome and we pray that you will rely on his wisdom and be sustained by his love. Our God is a God of miracles! We love you.
Dan and Marilyn
"The Lord bless Peyton and keep her. The Lord make His face shine upon Peyton and be gracious to her. The Lord look upon Peyton and give her peace. Amen"
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Also, my husband has a lot of praying time in Iraq and he'll be praying for you all as well.
Love,
Liz (formerly Stillman)
Aaron and Heather, I can't imagine what you must be going through right now. I am praying that God would indeed work a miracle.
Erika Gibson
Heather, Aaron and Payton -
We are here and we're praying for you. We're praying for a miracle.
We love you all.
Dan, Sara and Gabe
We love you and we are praying for all three of you right now. Please let us know if there is anything you need.
Jason and Teara
It seems like ages have passed since we have seen you guys, but Larry and I and our girls have been praying for Payton and all of you since she was borh. Our hearts are sad with this news, but we must all remember that God is bigger than any of this! We will continue to pray for a new heart for Peyton and uphold all of you to the God who holds you in his arms through everything.
Love,
Debbie King
Aaron and Heather,
We are praying for that miracle! We spent time when Dave got home praying with James for sweet Payton. God hold your hearts close. Please let us know if you need anything...we aren't far from Rochester at all.
love,
Dave, Vicki, & James Newendorp
oh, you guys. . . we are fasting and praying for all 3 of you. For wisdom, for healing, for His loving arms to envelope you and to give you peace and for indeed a miracle beyond miracles that would bring Him ultimate glory! Our friends over here are praying too! much love, Josh and Tammy Hunt
Aaron and Heather,
I can't even begin to express the prayers and love that I'm sending your way. I know there is nothing beyond that I can do but I'm trusting with you that God makes Himself real to you, comforts you and gives you strength you need. There is always hope. I'm sorry for what you're going through and wish I could be there.
Love you all, Shanda
Heather and Aaron,
I'm praying for you and your sweet girl. I have shared with my staff and we are all praying, she's being lifted up around the world. I pray that Peyton would feel Christ's arms holding her and protecting her.
In Christ,
Heidi
Aaron, Heather, and Payton,
We are praying for you constantly. We know God is in control. Our hearts go out to you. Thanks for keeping us updated. If there is anything more we can do let us know.
Love,
The Lucken's
I'm posting for the first time, but I have prayed for your family all along. My words will do little to bring comfort, so I am thankful for the One who can! Keep clinging to Him!
Wendy Coble
Aaron, Heather and Payton, I just put your prayer request on three more prayer chains, and called two people who are devoted prayer warriors. Our Lord is hearing us...I know that, and I trust in him that he knows what is best. We love you, and our hope is in the Lord that he will continue to be with you. Blessings of peace and comfort...~AK Jennings
Aaron and Heather,
I'm sitting on my couch with tears streaming down my face. I'm just so sad that you are having to walk this path. Our team has been praying for you all. May the Lord make Himself very real to you tonight as he guides you through these horrifically-difficult decisions.
I love you guys,
Patty McCain
I wanted to let you know that Payton is in my prayers. Everything is in God's hands, so I know she is safe no matter what happens. I wish the best to your little miracle and your family as a whole.
God Bless,
Krissy Blaskowski
Dear Heather and Aaron,
We are praying for beautiful Peyton and for her wonderful mommy and daddy! You are all so so precious. Love, Jillien and Andy Higgins
Heather & Aaron,
The pain you must be feeling is more than we can ever imagine. I had to leave work tonite when Teara called about the last blog. You are like my daughter Heather, and I just wish we could be there to wrap our arms around you. I know your mom & dad must be heart broken beyond words. Hold on to each other, and God. That is your only help right now. Just know we are here hurting and praying for you.
All our love, terry & phyllis
Dearest beloved Aaron and Heather - God is faithful and you are His beloved children. Continue to hold fast to His mercy. You are in our prayers constantly. May His peace, which passeth all understanding, sustain and uplift you both.
Godspeed Norah, Airth, Heather and Rachel
Aaron & Heather, Thinking of you often and praying for each of you including parents and friends. We love you. I know the Region is praying for you & trying to be under the rock with you. Trusting that the strong Arm of the Lord would strengthen and uphold you all. With loving affection...Derrick & Julie
Dear Aaron and Heather, Please know that we are praying for you, and others here in France are also holding you in our prayers.
We have been thinking and praying for all three of you since your last report. There are so many Psalms that have been running through my mind. Two of my favorites are Psalm 61 and Psalm 91.
Being under the shadow of the almighty is a good place to be. May God give you His peace and give healing.
Psalm 23 says The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. You are not alone.
Dennis and Jan Pond
Hi Aaron, Heather and Payton,
My heart and my prayers go out to you from here in Toulouse, France. May the God of all comfort be your comfort in these difficult times. Lord, we ask for a miracle.
Carrie Donaldson
God is Faithful. He has little Payton in His arms.
Lucas, Bec and Jamison
Praying you will be surrounded in the presense and peace of the Holy One the Lord God Almighty, just as He promises in a verse from one of your April messages.
Isaiah 42:2-3 - When you go through deep waters and great trouble, I will be with you. When you go through rivers of difficulty, you will not drown! When you walk through the fire of oppression, you will not be burned up; the flames will not consume you. For I am the Lord, your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior.
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