My trips...my thanks...and a request.

Well, I've made 5 trips to Ohio from Wisconsin to spend time with mom. She is actually doing really well, and got herself a little dog, which helps her feel less alone, and getting out for walks does a world of good. Thank you all for your thoughts, prayers and well-wishes through this difficult time. On this last trip, I finished this small floor/play quilt for a friend having twins. The original pattern was on Moda Bake Shop, but I added the 2nd word ;) Attachment 52811

So the next trip I make is to Children's Hospital of Wisconsin this Friday. My 14-year-old is having a procedure to correct his sunken chest (layman's terms). His last growth spurt brought on some breathing issues, and months of doctors and tests have led us to this. A 5-6 hour operation and 5-6 day stay. It's considered closed-heart surgery although there is nothing wrong with his heart. They will insert a "rod" behind his rib cage to open the chest cavity. I am not fearing the surgery, but I am feeling paralyzed by the pain he will experience afterward (The first 2 weeks he'll be heavily medicated). I hope that I will be strong, helpful, patient, and not overbearing as he mends. My request is for prayers to guide the operating team's hands, and to positively lead me through another difficult period. Thank you all so very much :icon_kiss: --Linda

Linda..I'll be praying for God to be in control of everything and everyone connected with your son's surgery. Be sure to let us know how he's coming along.

Praying for your son and for the Dr.s to take care with him.

Linda your quilt is adorable, love the little 'extra' :icon_tup: I will be praying for you, your sweet son, and the doctors. May you be blessed with peace and courage. (((Linda))) Hugs dear.

Prayers for everyone involved - your son, you, your family and the medical team caring for him

Prayers for your son, you, your Mom and the medical team that will be taking care of him....I think of you often and have wondered how you were doing....we will get together one of these days...take care; you will do fine!

Love the quilt, and my thoughts and prayers are with your son. :)

Love the quilt. Will say a prayer for a successful surgery and for a painless and speedy recovery.

Glad your mom is doing well and will pray for your sons quick recovery. I know a young man that had this done several years ago and he is doing great. Your quilt is very pretty.

Linda, prayers for your son and his medical team - what a surgery to go through at his age. Special motherly prayers and hugs for you as he goes through this. Know that we're here for you. This Forum has a powerful prayer/mojo/karma group, Marilyn and I plus many others can attest to that.

Huggers, Ruby

Linda, praying for your son, his doctors and for you.

My thoughts, hugs and prayers are going out for your son, you and your family. Genny

Prayers and thoughts coming your way.

Love the addition to the saying - it is so true!!

You and your family have been in my prayers and will continue to be. Please try to take care of yourself through this as well. It is hard to watch our children in pain, but his health will be much improved after he gets through this surgery. Hugs, Lisa

Linda, I happy to hear your Mom is doing better. Buying her a little dog is a perfect idea for company and therapy! The baby quilt is adorable and love it! Great Job!

Watching your son go through this surgery will take a lot of strength. It is never easy watching our children in pain. My thought and prayers go out to you and your family through this very difficult time. :icon_bigsmile:

Let me start off by saying your quilt is darling. I love your choice of fabrics.

As a mother, there is nothing worse than seeing our children go through pain of any type. Be strong for your son and know there are lots of prayers going out for both of you, as well as your medical team.

So glad mom is doing better.
Love this quilt! I have seen it before and I love the addition! So true! Lol. How did you quilt it. I really like it a lot.
Will be keeping your son in my prayers. My daughter, now 32, has a collapsed sternum. It has never caused her any problems so it was left alone. I'm so sorry he has to go through this. Please keep us posted on his surgery.

I wil pray for your son, that his surgery and recovery go well.

You've got my prayers. Also, I love your little quilt. I can't imagine having twins!