Hey friends and family,
Meg and I decided to start a blog to keep you all updated. We appreciate all your calls and texts so much and I'm sorry we haven't been able to respond to all your questions but things have been really crazy. Hopefully the blog will help.
As most of you know Hannah was admitted to Primary Children's last Wednesday because she had been really sick to her stomach for a couple of months and they had just determined that she had a bunch of gall stones. We needed to come to Primary's because Hannah is on a lot of blood thinners and needed to be bridged to the IV heparin blood thinner for surgery. Surgery was on Sunday and everything seemed to go well. Monday she was up walking around and doing great but Monday night she started getting a lot of stomach pain. They discovered she was bleeding internally but didn't want to take her back to surgery because her blood was so thin. They spent all day Tuesday trying to stop the bleeding but nothing worked. About 9:30 she started failing quickly and so they rushed her into surgery. She had so much blood loss that they had to recessitate
her twice. It was a really long night with a lot of ups and downs but the bottom line is that she is still here with us. We feel so grateful for all the wonderful people who worked on her all night. It took a huge team of very dedicated and compassionate people who worked tirelessly throughout the night. I don't know how you ever adequately thank those who have saved your child's life.
Today she is on a ventilator with her stomach still open. They want to keep it open until they are sure the bleeding is under control. The main concerns today are heart and lung function and balancing her blood so that it will clot but not enough to form clots on her prosthetic heart valve. It's all a very delicate balancing act.
Today we are feeling more at peace with our situation. I know all your prayers and fasting are giving us and Hannah the strength to fight this big battle. We are so grateful to our loving Heavenly Father whom we have felt with us so strongly the last few days. It's so comforting to know He is mindful of us and all we go through.
So thanks so much to all of you. Hannah has sure been blessed with the greatest friends and family. A girl could ever have.
We ll try to update this morning and evening.
Lisa
This picture was taken right before Hannah went in to get her gallbladder out on Sunday. She was smiling all the way. I think she thought she was in a parade! Who smiles on their way to surgery??
Thank you so much for sharing this. My heart is hurting inside. It is hard to think of Hannah's pain and all of your pain watching. We love you all so much! We will be praying for Hannah and all of you ��❤��
ReplyDeleteAs a mother to one of her good friends (Mackenzie Lay), our hearts are saddened and we are praying for her! We love that sweet girl!!! Let us know if there is anything we can do for her and her family and to help her friends through this!
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ReplyDeleteLove you hannah! You are an angel on earth. I love being around you and cant wait for you to come home. We'll party when you get home (; <3
ReplyDelete-Caleb
I love you Hannah!❤❤ you have made me a better person. I hope you get better soon. I can't wait to see you ❤
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ReplyDeleteKeeping all of you in my thoughts and prayers! Keep fighting Hannah!!❤️❤️
ReplyDeleteA lot of people here are praying and fasting for you and Youre family
ReplyDeletePoor thing!!! She is such a fighter!!! I love her!
ReplyDeleteYour such a great person and friend. ❤ don't give up
ReplyDeleteThank you for updating us! We love you guys, anything you need, you got it.
ReplyDeleteHannah and family, Andrew and I are praying for you and wishing you a speedy recovery.
ReplyDeleteAndrew's oldest sister will be dropping somet cheer off at PCMC front desk for you.
Hannah you have a special place in our heart. Hurry and get better
Andrew and Stephanie Edwards.
This is preston, She will be ok I know it, she has to be here for me and Caleb I don't know what we could ever do without her. ❤️❤️
ReplyDeletePrayers and hugs coming your way. We love all of you!
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ReplyDeleteHey sweet girl!! I'm so lucky to have worked with you at the zoo for the last 3 summers!! I'm also super lucky that we have blossomed in to a unbreakable sisterhood. I know you are a strong beautiful girl that will get through this. I love you so much Hannah!! <3 <3
ReplyDeleteHannah you are the strongest person i know, I know you can beat this. Not all hero's wear capes❤
ReplyDeleteMy heart is with Hannah and you tonight. God bless her and keep her safe.
ReplyDeleteOh Lisa- I have no words! My heart aches for you and Hannah and the whole family and my faith is in Our Savior. I know He has Hannah in His capable hands and watches over those who are taking care of her physical needs as well. Please know how much I love you and am praying for Hannah! ❤❤��
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ReplyDeleteI love you so much Hannah! I am so glad that you are the person that I have always looked up to! You are such and amazing person! You always have the biggest smile on, I L❤️VE YOU HANNAH!! -August
ReplyDeleteWe love you Hannah and family!!!
ReplyDeleteJohn and Sharon Cutler
Hannah you are one of the brightest lights! You're sweet spirit has blessed our lives. We have been and continue to pray for you. Praying for God's peace upon you and your family.
ReplyDeleteThis is Savannah Cook. Hannah, My family and I love you so much! You are the sweetest and strongest person I know! You and your family are in our prayers and fasts.
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