Sunday, December 13, 2009

SURGERY...POSTPONED!!


Well, as some of you know, Burke's heart surgery was postponed on Thursday. We were all set and ready to go, I mean we were checked in pre-op testing done and in the waiting room and everything. We were just waiting for the surgeon to finish his case before Burke's and into the surgery waiting room walks the surgeon. We were so stoked. We thought he was coming in to talk and meet us before surgery. Here the moment we have been waiting for for so long was finally here, or so we though. The first words out of his mouth were, " so, we have some bad news". I just about died. Our hearts sank. He told us there was another case that needed emergency surgery right then and that they would have to postpone surgery until next week. They wouldn't have any bed spaces for a few days for after surgery so they can't do surgery until Thursday of this week! 

Our hearts go out to the family who has the teenage boy who was in heart failure to the point where he needed emergency surgery. We can't help but not be too disappointed because it was exactly a year ago when Burke and I were on a plane being flown down to Primary's for emergency surgery where Burke bumped someone else who was on the schedule. In a very small way we are returning the favor. Our hearts go out to that family.

So, our plans have changed yet again! We are now staying at my parents house where I grew up until surgery. We have been praying like crazy that Burke won't get sick this week and that his bone growth won't get infected! We are doing good so far. So we are just hanging out and enjoying some time with Grandma and Grandpa Bates before surgery. We will keep posting updates when we can. Thank you for all your prayers and thoughts during this time and sorry to keep you on your toes for those who have been waiting for an update.  Thursday is THE day!!! We can hardly wait!!!!!

8 comments:

The Drinkwater Family said...

We will continue to pray for your little family, and especially for Burke and his Doctors!!! Hope all goes well and can't wait to hear how well Burke is doing post op!

Becky said...

i heard it was postponed, my heart goes out to you! waiting is the hardest part--of ANYTHING let alone something so important that you have waited for years for!
this thursday then, we will be praying for you all!

Jana said...

Ahh!! You have such a great attitude! Our thoughts and prayers are with you guys!

marthaj said...

Ok, who is that little boy Mom/Grandma J keeps calling "the baby"? That picture looks like it belongs in GQ for Kids. Oh-My-Heck! (said with all the Utah twange this Idaho girl can muster), that pic of Burke against the red wall slays me. Seriously, all i can do is laugh and shake my head at how grown up he is and so dang cute. schwaaaa . . . .

marthaj said...

and get a load of Emma's courtsy (however you spell that)! And check out those socks! But Rach? Those nylons are a little less than spir-chal, doncha think? (Actually, can i borrow them for my next board meeting? They may be my ticket out!) :)

Gina and the Gang said...

Oh I am SO GLAD to see this post. Since I don't know you, and haven't seen your mom, I wasn't sure what was going on. I am also sorry it has been postponed. We've been the "bumper" too when Casey was younger. Hoping that you are healthy and ready for TOMORROW!

Ali said...

The whole neighborhood and Ellsworth ward are thinking of and praying for lil Burke today! Xo's! Hang in there!

Heather said...

Rachel! We are praying for Burke and your family. Can't wait to hear how it goes and we have faith that all will be well. Hugs.

Heather