Friday, June 14, 2024

Owner of a beautiful heart

We just got to see our boy, and he looks AMAZING!


For the first time in his life, he has a beautiful sinus rhythm and 98% 02 sats, all by himself! 

We are overwhelmed with relief and awe, and so much gratitude to the donor who made this possible. I don't even think this has all even sunk in yet. 

Bodie will still be sedated for the next few days as everything settles in. And, as with any open-heart surgery, the first 24-48 hours are a roller coaster, and this roller coaster will be compounded by the risk of rejection. Needless to say, he still needs prayers. Please continue to pray that his body recovers and the heart continues to be happy in its new environment. And please please continue to lift the donor family up in your prayers as well. As we have more hope than we've had in days, the donor family no longer has that beautiful gift of hope. They have given that to us instead. So please just pray for comfort for them.

We will update more as he progresses through recovery.
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21 comments:

  1. We’ve been praying and following through these updates and Sierra’s texts to Pearl. So thankful things are looking good, keeping you all in prayers and in our hearts.

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  2. Tears of joy, thanksgiving, appreciation, love and awestruck by the goodness of God and the selfless gift of another family.

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  3. Amazing!!! Sending so much love to your family.

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  4. Happy Heart Day Bodie. Continued prayers from Chicago - for Bodie, your family and the donor family.

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  5. Ditto, tears of joy. Overwhelming! We'll be lifting you and the donor family up in prayer! ❤️ Love, Erin F.

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  6. This is amazing!🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏 Praying hard!

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  7. Thank you Lord!-MB

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  8. How Amazing! What a true warrior Bodie! Congratulations on the new heart! Prayers will continue on our end! -The Stevensons

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  9. Our God is so good. Praying for you all

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  10. Continuing to flood heaven with our prayers ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

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  11. Amy I’ve just become aware and caught up on all you’ve been going through there! Sending so much love and light into the universe for you and Bodie. Xoxoxo and hang in there - I will keep reading your updates and keep praying for you!

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  12. Prayers continue for Bodie!

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  13. Praying for Bodie’s recovery and for the donor family 💖

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  14. Tears!!! Happy Heart Day Bodie!!!! Praise the Lord for answered prayer!! He sure is good!! Love, McGuire Family

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  15. Do you know human pacemakers can be donated to dogs? Now that you have a functioning heart of your own, maybe consider passing on the life and love.

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  16. Still praying for him. -Carolanne Gillett

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  17. Such amazing news!!! I am in such awe- of your family's strength and faith, the generosity of the grieving donor family, the medical professionals, and so many others who have made this happen! Sending much love and many prayers.

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  18. I am so happy you got to see Bodie and he is doing well so far. Our prayers will continue for Bodie, the donors family and the rest of your family! 💙🙏💙🙏💙🙏

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  19. Amy, we’re holding your whole family in our prayers! Love and thanksgiving from Cincinnati…xoxo

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  20. Thinking and praying for Bodie and your family everyday!

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  21. HUGS! Great update and prayers keeping up from here!!

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