This afternoon at around 2pm Killian underwent a successful surgical operation to close his PDA! Thank you everyone who prayed for this intention. Nina and I are immensely grateful for all your kindness and the beautiful comments you have left us on the blog.
The operation lasted about 20 minutes and there were no complicating factors (first time we've heard that in a long time!). Killian is on a ventilator - a tube that goes down his throat to his lungs and provides artificial breathing - and he is sleeping off the sedative medication he was given. The doctors expect him to start responding and waking up this evening and become gradually more active again tomorrow, along with slowly getting back to normal feeds.
Everything went as well as could be hoped for and now we just have to see how he does in recovery. The medical staff all said because he was surprisingly strong and active going into the surgery he stands a good chance of having a speedy return to good health - please keep up the prayers!
In closing I need to mention an unexpected, but very welcome, visit from Fr. Mike Lumpe, pastor of St. Catharine's Parish in Columbus. He is a good friend of ours and had heard that Killian was having surgery this morning and decided to stop by afterward to check in on us. He did not find out about the change of time for the surgery, so he ended up walking into the NICU just as I was signing the consent papers moments before the operation began. What a blessed sight to see God's ordained priest before us right as our son was going into surgery! He was kind enough to give Killian a special blessing and then went with us to the waiting room where he spoke with us for some time and then gave us Holy Communion. Having such wonderful priests as Fr. Mike, Fr. LaCasse, Fr. Blau and Fr. Stash and others so present and available to us through all of this has strengthened us in the walk of faith. Thank you Fathers, and thank you everyone who have been praying for Killian and his parents. More pictures to come after we catch up on some sleep...
God bless you and prayers for Kilian, you, and your family as you go through your tiny son's recovery. Your faith is so inspirational.
ReplyDeleteAlmighty God be praised, Mr Madrid!
ReplyDeleteYou, Killian and your family will be in my prayers.
Ave Maria.
Deo gratias. I'll pray in thanksgiving now.
ReplyDeleteThank God he made it through and all went well. Your entire family are still in our thoughts and prayers!
ReplyDeleteHeidi and I are so happy for you both. Killian is extremely blessed to have such incredible parents and so many prayers being sent.
ReplyDeleteHi Madrid Family!! You are in our thoughts and prayers. Thank you for sharing, we are encouraged every time we read your blog. Congratulations on a successful surgery! Sincerely, Matt and Ginny Schlater!
ReplyDeleteKillian has captured so many hearts. And we are all priviledged to be a part of the "Killian" prayer group. Bless you all for sharing your journey with us. - Rene
ReplyDeleteThank God that all has gone well for Killian, Timothy! Your baby and your entire family will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers--God bless! P.S. Your father is also doing a wonderful job spreading the word and asking for prayers for Killian via his web blog.
ReplyDeleteAloha!
ReplyDeletePrayers continuing to be prayed for you all, each day. God bless you all.