True Friends Strengthen and Help Each Other, Ecclesiastes 4:9–12

True Friends Strengthen and Help Eachother


Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Two people are better off than one, for they can help each other. If one person falls, the other can reach out and help. But someone who falls alone is in real trouble... A person standing alone can be attacked and defeated, but two can stand back-to-back and conquer.



Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Surgery Day

It is 6:00 and Dr. Abecasis just met with us. Rick is doing awesome. The new liver is functioning properly. The next 24 hrs are critical and Rick will be watched round the clock. Dr. Abecasis is confident that the new liver will provide Rick with a long active life as husband and father :) The micronodules in his lungs have not grown and Dr. Abecasis does not believe they are cancerous, prob scar tissue from childhood. Praise God Rick is now cancer-free!!!! Please continue to pray that Rob & Rick have a speedy recovery, and for Rick's body to accept the new liver. 

It is 4:00 and Rob is out of surgery and in ICU.  He looks really good despite being very tired and in pain.  We were told about 2 more hours for Rick.  The doctor's have connected the heptic artery and are now working on the bile ducts. 

It is 10:15 and Rick & Rob have been in surgery for almost 3 hours. The nurse just called us and the surgery is going smoothly.  A large portion of Rob's liver has been removed and they are begining the process of removing Rick's.  Soon, the transfer will be complete.  I will update again soon.
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11 comments:

  1. SharonMNovember 10, 2010 at 11:25 AM

    We are praying for you and Rick and Rob today!! Glad to hear things are going well so far.

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  2. PolekillaNovember 10, 2010 at 3:21 PM

    God is Great! He will provide. We're praying for you all!!!!!!!!

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  3. AnonymousNovember 10, 2010 at 4:05 PM

    good news so far! We continue to pray all of you today!

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  4. AnonymousNovember 10, 2010 at 5:35 PM

    Great! We will keep praying for you all!

    Mindy

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  5. PolekillaNovember 10, 2010 at 5:58 PM

    Still praying! Go Rick!!!! Go Dr. Abecasis! Go Aimee and Taylor and Allie! Go ROB!!!

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  6. fredNovember 10, 2010 at 7:25 PM

    Praise God!!! Fantastic news. Will be in prayer esp for these next 24 hours.

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  7. AnonymousNovember 11, 2010 at 4:46 AM

    Great news we will continue to keep Rob and Rick in our daily prayer.

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  8. BretNovember 11, 2010 at 6:24 AM

    Rob. That is pretty awesome that you have given of yourself to save Ricks life. That is an incredible sacrifice that you have done. Thank you for your giving and caring. You deserve a standing ovation! God bless you man!

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  9. mhoffNovember 11, 2010 at 6:24 AM

    This news is fantastic - I will continue to keep Rick and Rob in my prayers and thoughts

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  10. BretNovember 11, 2010 at 6:26 AM

    Rick. We are all praying and wishing for a quick recovery for you and your savior Rob. I hope the pain is minimal.

    I look forward to seeing you virtually on Friday. And in person on Saturday!

    Rest well boys!

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  11. Joanne LNovember 11, 2010 at 1:21 PM

    Rick, sounds like things are going as planned for you!:) I hope you keep improving everyday day.You will remain in my prayers!! Miss seeing your smiling face.

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