Thoughts & Prayers Needed...

[Sassy]

I don't normally do this...but I found out tonight that my cousin's little girl who will be 9 (I think) is in the hospital. She has a hole in her heart and it was going to be a fairly routine operation to fix it...but they went in and found out a couple of the main veins were located on the opposite side than they were supposed to be on...now she is going to have to have open heart surgery with complications in Portland. What a thing for a little kid to go through...please keep her in your thoughts and prayers! Thank You! (BTW...her name is Angelina! Just a little blonde cutie!)

[(Jae)]

will do..............

[SoCalBronco]

She is in our prayers, Sassy.

[TheDave]

Damn thats tough... Best wishes to Angelina.

[Hogan11]

She's in my thoughts.

[Meck77]

I've been doing a lot of praying lately. Angelina is now in them.

[Sassy]

Thanks Everyone! I appreciate it!

(There's even more to the situation that makes it unbelievably sad but I'm not going to put all that on the board.)

[Ray Finkle]

Your family is in our thoughts.

[rbackfactory80]

Thats horrible Sassy. I was born with a hole in my heart but luckily it filled on its own. Thoughts and prayers with your family and the little girl.

[Crushaholic]

I send my best wishes to Angelina for a successful operation...

[BMF Bronco]

Prayers have been given out and will continue!

[Bronx33]

Done

[gunns]

Angelina will definitely be included. That is a difficult thing for a child to go through but they are so resilient and medical procedures are so much more advanced. She'll come through with flying colors.

[Los Broncos]

Thats to bad, ill be thinking about her while we crush the Lions.

Be strong little lady

[Blueflame]

Angelina will definitely be added to my prayer list... hopefully all will go well with her surgery. :pray:

[bronco610]

Prayers sent. Man is this a rough year or what?

[Los Broncos]

Prayers sent. Man is this a rough year or what?

Yes it has, ive been saying it all year.

Hold on be strong.

[Sassy]

thanks everyone! It sounds like her doctor will consult...he specializes in closing the hole in the heart but won't do the open heart/with the veins being on the other side...but he does know someone in Portland (they are in Eugene)...I think it's going to be a consult with around 20 different doctors...any docs on board here that know anything about this type of complication?

P.S. They call her Angel...hoping that's a good "sign".

[JCMElway]

Will do Sass!

[crawdad]

I will pray for Angel and her family. Good Luck Angel...God Speed

[Dagmar]

Prayers Sass.

[Broncochica]

thanks everyone! It sounds like her doctor will consult...he specializes in closing the hole in the heart but won't do the open heart/with the veins being on the other side...but he does know someone in Portland (they are in Eugene)...I think it's going to be a consult with around 20 different doctors...any docs on board here that know anything about this type of complication?

P.S. They call her Angel...hoping that's a good "sign".

Sassy, I'm so sorry to hear this especially when it's a child. I do believe in Angels and I'm sure there by her side, may God bless and watch over her. I will be praying for her and your family. :angel:

[Jana®]

thanks everyone! It sounds like her doctor will consult...he specializes in closing the hole in the heart but won't do the open heart/with the veins being on the other side...but he does know someone in Portland (they are in Eugene)...I think it's going to be a consult with around 20 different doctors...any docs on board here that know anything about this type of complication?

P.S. They call her Angel...hoping that's a good "sign".

She is in my thoughts and prayers. My soon to be born niece is going to be named Angelina and will be called Angel. I'm praying!

[REB]

I will include her in my prayers tonight Sass :pray:

[rodr88]

Prayers for Angelina being said now.

[Sassy]

:notworthy Thanks all...you guys are awesome!

[Popps]

Damn, I can't imagine.

Best thoughts and prayers theirs and your way, Sassy.

[Beej]

Thoughts & prayers for Angelina & your family, Sassy.

[broncosteven]

Done Sassy.

[smalltowngrll]

Just saw this, Sass!! you got it!

I'm just a hop skip and a jump from both Eugene and PDX, so let me know if there's anything I can do!! Definitely in my thought and prayers.

[Sassy]

Just saw this, Sass!! you got it!

I'm just a hop skip and a jump from both Eugene and PDX, so let me know if there's anything I can do!! Definitely in my thought and prayers.

Thanks STG! :)

[sreeja]

I pray to god for her .

[Bronco Yoda]

That's just awful. Prayers for the little one and her family.

[Sassy]

Update: They are going to get back to her Grandma with possible dates for the surgery...it may be during Christmas Vacation.

[Broncochica]

I'll keep her in my prayers Sassy. :pray:

[Los Broncos]

Still thinking about little lady, she will bring us fortune this weekend vs KC.

[broncswin]

Sassy, I feel for the family, we had twins about 18 months ago and they went through hard times during pregnancy. One of them had to have heart surgery when they were two months old. This can be so trying and relentlous on the family. In the end everything worked out because of thoughts and prayers from everyone.

Our families thoughts and deepest prayers are with all.

[Sassy]

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a128/SSundheim/100_3614.jpg
Here's our "Angel"...
It's a little blurry though because I had to take a pic of the pic and then load it on the pc since my scanner isn't hooked up to the pc.
Still no word on when the surgery will be...

[Blueflame]

She's a beautiful child, Sass... :)

[Los Broncos]

Wow, just wow.

What a beautiful girl, im so taken by her.

Please bless her to make it threw this, the world would miss her.

[crazyhorse]

I never know what to say on these prayer threads, so I seldom post on them. Not because I dont care, but because I never feel like anything I could say will make much difference. I feel a sense of helplessness. So I leave it up to god.

In this case though I felt compelled to post something because I have an ultimate weakness for children and especially those that are threatened.

But as I was reading the thread and the responses I couldn't help but feel that Angel has as good a chance as anyone of making a full recovery. Children have such an unbelieveable ability to heal over us grown ups. And while that is no guarantee that everything will go well, it certainly gives her the best possible chance.

Perhaps your prayers have already been answered in this happening when she is at her strongest. If I am reading correctly (I'm no doctor) the hole in her heart was a god send. A beacon for more comlpicated issues.

For Angel, though it's a tough break, it perhaps couldn't have come at a better time. I'll be pulling for her.

[Sassy]

I never know what to say on these prayer threads, so I seldom post on them. Not because I dont care, but because I never feel like anything I could say will make much difference. I feel a sense of helplessness. So I leave it up to god.

In this case though I felt compelled to post something because I have an ultimate weakness for children and especially those that are threatened.

But as I was reading the thread and the responses I couldn't help but feel that Angel has as good a chance as anyone of making a full recovery. Children have such an unbelieveable ability to heal over us grown ups. And while that is no guarantee that everything will go well, it certainly gives her the best possible chance.

Perhaps your prayers have already been answered in this happening when she is at her strongest. If I am reading correctly (I'm no doctor) the hole in her heart was a god send. A beacon for more comlpicated issues.

For Angel, though it's a tough break, it perhaps couldn't have come at a better time. I'll be pulling for her.

Thanks so much! I'm never quite sure what to say myself...and I'm usually pretty private about such stuff in my own life...but this breaks my heart. I've only actually met her once...but she's the sweetest little girl and she's had a tough life without her parents for the most part...I just felt compelled to post on her behalf.

[Jana®]

She's beautiful, she reminds me a lot of my niece. I am definitely praying for her.

[NASurfer]

I'm sorry about what's going on with someone so young. Thoughts and prayers for Angelina...

[Hammer]

I pray that the Lord gives your family peace through such a trying time and I pray Angelina pulls through this quickly and fully.

[Sassy]

Angelina will be having her surgery tomorrow AM...Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers. Thanks!

[Los Broncos]

Angelina will be having her surgery tomorrow AM...Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers. Thanks!

Sure will Sassy, always have time for her.

[Sassy]

thanks Lynch...appreciate it!

[Blueflame]

Angelina will be having her surgery tomorrow AM...Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers. Thanks!

Prayers for her and for your whole family, Sass....

[Sassy]

Prayers for her and for your whole family, Sass....

Thank You Blue!

[Broncochica]

Angelina will be having her surgery tomorrow AM...Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers. Thanks!


Sass, Will pray for her tonight, let's hope all will go well. :pray:

[Sassy]

Thanks so much, "T".

[broncocalijohn]

keep us posted Sassy. Hope she will be doing well. I have a neighbor 6 year old girl who had cancer tumor on her spine. It is so sad to see someone go through this for over a year. Family and support is very important.

[Sassy]

That's just it...her mom and dad are out of the pic. She lives with her maternal Grandma and her other Grandma (my aunt) will be there with her.

Will keep you posted. So far no news is good news...My Aunt wasn't going to call us unless their were complications or something major happened. Not sure what time she went in this am but it's usually early? She's at the Children's hospital in Portland.

Thanks for your support and well wishes John.

[Los Broncos]

Good to hear things are ok with her, i will hope and pray tonight.

[Sassy]

Good to hear things are ok with her, i will hope and pray tonight.

I appreciate that Lynch...everything helps! ^5

[Broncochica]

Sassy, Still praying and thinking about Angelina, please keep us posted.

[Sassy]

No word...which is a good thing.

[Sassy]

UPDATE: My mom just freaked out...because her sister wasn't going to call her unless something was serious...but she called her anyway...Angelina is doing great! The doctor said the surgery went 100% perfect...he's been doing them for 20 years...doctors have been in and out of her room all day just amazed, I guess! She's in ICU...sitting up, talking with all kinds of tubes in her...but if she continues to do well, they will move her out tomorrow! Her Grandma is staying on a cot in her room with her.

Thanks guys for all the support/kind words...keep praying for her excellent recovery! Thanks so much!

[Broncochica]

Awesome Sassy, this is the kind of news I like to hear!! Bless her heart I'm so happy she's on her way to recovery, I'll keep her in my prayers. :angel: :thumbs:

[Los Broncos]

Thank goodness it went well, hang in there little darling.

[Sassy]

Awesome Sassy, this is the kind of news I like to hear!! Bless her heart I'm so happy she's on her way to recovery, I'll keep her in my prayers. :angel: :thumbs:

:strong:

[broncosteven]

Glad to hear the good news!

[REB]

Great news Sass :thumbsup:

[Sassy]

Thanks guys...no news today...but they were going to have her do some walking tonight. I'll keep this updated!

[Jana®]

Awesome news! She's in my prayers.

[Sassy]

Our Angel got out of the hospital on Sunday! (Her surgery was Thursday!) They had her stay overnight at the Ronald McDonald House last night and she's home today! What a trooper she is. What a blessing.

[Blueflame]

More great news, Sass! ^5 Thanks for keeping us updated... :D

[Broncochica]

Our Angel got out of the hospital on Sunday! (Her surgery was Thursday!) They had her stay overnight at the Ronald McDonald House last night and she's home today! What a trooper she is. What a blessing.

Amazing recovery,amazing little girl, so is the power of prayer. So happy to hear this blessing Sassy. :angel:

[Sassy]

Thanks ladies! She must even be feeling pretty decent. My aunt (her grandma) said she had packages for her over at her house...Angelina said Grandma, I think I need to spend the night at your house on Friday~

[Blueflame]

Her health is the very best Christmas present ever...for your whole family.

[Sassy]

Yes it is!!
I just can't believe how well she's doing and how early they let her out!

[Los Broncos]

Good to hear shes home for the holidays.

Hang tough little lady.

[Sassy]

Got a Thank You note from Angel the other day...she is doing very well! Came out of it with barely a scar!

[Meck77]

Great news Sassy!

[Sassy]

Thanks Meck!

[Los Broncos]

I was thinking about our little angel, great news, keep it up!

[Sassy]

She's doing great so far!
Barely has a scar!
I made her a bright pink/black fleece blanket (She loves pink!)
and got a cute thank you note from her the other day. She turns 9 this month!

(Thought I would update as a couple of people have pm'ed or left rep asking about her today!)

Thanks all!

[Los Broncos]

Good to hear Sassy, give my regards.

[watermock]

Prayer heals