Out of surgery

Lindsay is out of surgery and did very well. She is now in recovery and Laura, Jon and Tanner are back in the room with her.

The good news is that she did not have to have a valve replacement. They did find an extra valve muscle that they had not anticipated. There is still a little bit of a leakage, but they will keep a watch on it.

Pray for strength for Laura, Jon and Tanner. I know that they deeply appreciate your prayer support and notes of encouragement.

Duet. 31:8

Lindsay is now in surgery

Lindsay is now in suregery. We are claiming the promise of Duet. 31:8. We thank you for your prayers.

Sunday night, Sad news

We have arrived in Boston. Laura did have a miscarriage and was released from the ER. She is resting with the family at their hotel. We had some precious time with the kids (baths and watching planes land...we are near the airport :) Laura needs to take it easy. Pray for a good night of rest (if that is possible before surgery day) for all. Jon's parents will drive down in the morning and meet us at the hotel. Pray for safety. We all need to be at the hospital at 6:30 AM for Lindsay's pre-op. Surgery should be around 7:30. Pray for peace and the arms of Jesus to surround us. Thanks for your prayers. We could feel them today. We will update tomorrow as much as we can. Love to all.

Pray, Pray, and Pray

This is an urgent message for prayer for Laura. We are currently at a rest stop on the Mass. Turnpike. We got a call from Laura and Jon and they are headed to the ER in New Hampshire. Laura had heavy spotting and her doctor has told her to go to the ER. We are about an hour from Boston. The kids are with Jon's parents. We know God is in control. Help us, Lord, not to question but be patient with your plan. Love you all. Thanks for praying.

Hospital Address

Here is the address for the hospital where Lindsay will have her surgery.

Children's Hospital Boston
300 Longwood Avenue,
Boston, MA 02115

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Sat. April 5th

Please be in prayer for Laura. She has been experiencing extreme nausea. This has caused her to feel weak and she has not been able to keep much food down. Her doctor has prescribed some medicine to help control it. Pray that the medicine works and that her strength will be restored. We are praying this is due to her pregnancy and not from the flu.

Tomorrow, Sunday, April 6th is travel day for the Groens and the Weltes. We will meet in Boston sometime Sunday afternoon at our hotel. Pray for safety from both ends and a time of relaxing for the evening. Tanner and Lindsay do not know that PopPop, Granny and Uncle Zach are coming to Boston. It will be a nice surprise.

Pray for a great night of sleep as we have an early start to a very long day, Monday. Surgery is to begin at 7:30 AM. We will try our best to keep this blog updated throughout the day Monday so that you can pray accordingly.

Thank you again for all of your prayers. We can certainly feel them.

Home from Pre-op

Laura, Jon, Phyllis and the kids are now on their way home from Boston. Lindsay did well today with all her tests. Even the blood work didn't make her cry. They were able to talk to many people who will be taking care of Lindsay and assisting in the surgery. Laura and Phyllis were able to take a tour of the IC Unit that Lindsay will be in following surgery.

Tanner met a friend from when they were there several weeks ago whose name is Neil. Neil will be having a procedure done on Monday. Tanner wants to go visit Neil next week when he is feeling better. So maybe you could pray for Neil and his family on Monday, too.

Tanner told his dad last night, that he shouldn't be sad and not to cry that Lindsay was going to be fine. God certainly gives children a special insight when days are rough.

Lindsay's surgery is now scheduled for 7:30 AM on Monday, April 7th. They will need to be at the hospital by 6:30 AM to get her ready.

Pray for the next two days of waiting that the Lord will surround both our families with His loving arms and give us all peace and rest. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for lifting our precious girl before the Lord.

Friday, April 4th - Pre-Op Day

Please pray for safety as the family travels again to Boston for all of Lindsay's pre-op appointments. So far none of her tests have been the kind that hurt. She will have blood tests done and many others. Pray for Laura and Jon as they help with each procedure to keep Lindsay calm. Tanner and Gramma Groen (Phyllis) will be going along. A tour of the units Lindsay will be staying in are part of the day. Pray that Laura and Jon will be able to explain as much as needed to Tanner. Tanner and Lindsay are very close. Pray their separation during surgery time will go well.

Please pray

Please pray for Jon as he has been sick through last night and today. Please pray that Lindsay will not get it.
Also, pray for the family as they go to Boston, Friday to have Lindsay's pre-op work done.
Thanks again for all your prayers. Our God is always previous. :)

Waiting Room Supplies

Thanks to the staff from America's Keswick for supplying us with all kinds of great supplies for the waiting room on Monday. (Food, water, juices, , snack, cookies, books, games, coloring books, etc.) Wow, what a great surprise and it will come in handy during that waiting time.

Meeting with the surgeon

The meeting went very well in Boston today. Laura and Jon met with Dr Mayer and had many questions answered. He told them there would be two parts to the surgery. Repair a tear in the flap and do a tuck in the valve so that the flap will close properly. There still is a chance that once he gets in, it will not be able to be repaired and then a valve replacement would be necessary. We are praying that the repair will be what is needed. Next week they will be back in Boston for Lindsay's pre-op testing and a tour of the unit where she will be. Continue to pray for Lindsay, Laura, Jon and Tanner. Thanks for your prayers.

Lindsay, Dad, Mom and Tanner to Meet Surgeon

Pray for Laura, Jon and the kids as they go to Boston on Friday, March 28th to meet with Dr Mayer, the surgeon, at Children's Hospital. Jon's mom, Phyllis Groen, will be going along. They have many questions and will get more information as to what to expect with Lindsay's surgery.

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