Hugs and prayers for a successful trip.
Extra hugs and kisses for little Aiden. 
Founder of the Mighty Thoroughbred Clique
Resident racing historian
Jingling that surgery goes well and Aiden is back in your arms soon 
I, too, agree that Knowonder needs to be WONDER WOMAN!!!
wonderful wonderful news.
KICK ON BABY AIDEN!
I wish that the new year brings you a well needed and well deserved year of happiness, good health, and love. Everybody’s worried now, and scared now, but that should never overcome the voice inside of you that screams that Aiden will be okay. You’ll all be okay. It’s been a rough and rocky road for you, but I have no doubt that you’ll all be able find peace, comfort, health, and happiness very soon. Get ready for an amazing year!
~Sending Hugs your way tonight!~
Happy New Year to you, all your family, and all of your friends. 
[This message was edited by doubletake on Jan. 01, 2003 at 06:05 PM.]
I am so excited that I cannot think of anything to say, so I will just jingle loudly and say many prayers for you guys!!!
Thinking big artery vibes and perfect liver size vibes & shippin’ them yer way!
Best of luck! You ROCK!
Show goals achieved & Sass is in foal! 6 months down... about 5 more to go.
We've got STANLEY! Wings Rock!you really picked your BB name well, didn’t you? You are indeed a wonder. A big jingle for you just on principle and another to ensure that the testing goes well.
Lisa, your grace and fortitude know no bounds. There must be a well inside you that goes deeper than any ever created. I know that you draw on many sources for strength, and that your first priority and thoughts are of your precious son.
But I cannot imagine how tired you must be. And though we have never met, I figure I “know” you well enough to say that you will never allow yourself to feel it or admit it. Still … when your dear boy is settled for the night, go take a bubble bath for me. Pour yourself a glass of wine, get a trashy novel and just wallow for a bit. God knows, you deserve it.
My curb chain is jingling for all it’s worth for all of you.
Dearest Santa: All I really want for Christmas is flying LEAD CHANGES!! 
Where Hawks soar and Lions roar… I love that!!! 
Amy
Proudly owned by the delightful duo
Tyler and Nia!
Lisa, I’m SO happy to hear of Aiden’s progress and for you and Joey for being able to forget the fear you lived with for so long. So many others have said it all so much better than I ever could. Hooray for your family!
I have to tell you this silly story. The scariest days–the ones right before and after the transplant–were right when one of the hospitals I work at changed its dictation system. This sounds really dumb, but I was so busy those days, and the system was all new and confusing, and part of my mind was always with you and Joey and Aiden…now I’m used to it, of course, but every time I hear that system’s new “voice” with a certain little glitch that was there from day one (and it is MANY times a day) I think of Aiden! I’m so grateful for that–it gives me a little “reality check” every time I hear it, a chance to thank God for miracles and modern medicine and mommies and daddies and little boys.
XOXOXO
“If you think your hairstyle is more important than your brain, you’re probably right.” Wear a helmet!
Kelly
Bonnie
Gwen
<BLOCKQUOTE class=“ip-ubbcode-quote”><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by RolexH:
Knowonder here–
If everything is good, we start again at 7am with the Arteriogram–during which they will thread a catheter through my femoral artery–that’s right the one in my groin! <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
You get to get shaved. 
I asked for a heart but they weren’t interested in artwork. 
<BLOCKQUOTE class=“ip-ubbcode-quote”><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>I then must lay perfectly still for 6 hours so my vein will clot properly <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
Hence the advice to pee!!! I had a studly fellow pressing on me for 20 minutes. It was only fun for the first two or three.
Just because you’re not paranoid, doesn’t mean they’re not out to get you.
I want to tell you guys that after I got over crying from the news about the labs, that I started all over again when I read all of your posts from last night. There are some wonderful thoughts and prayers being posted on here - I know Lisa will print this one to keep for Aiden!
A few other thoughts on more of an administrative track: I think we all need to realize that this will take a long time to work through, and that Aiden is still a very sick little boy. He is in Pediatric Intensive Care, and considered critical. He cannot have visitors, and will not be able to have visitors for quite some time as he will be immune suppressed to prevent rejection. The Hawks can receive visitors in the waiting area, but they are so concerned with Aiden and how he is faring, that they really leave receiving guests to their parents. Also, Lisa and Joey are suffering pretty bad exhaustion at this point, and are lucky to get any minute of sleep that they can.
So, if you need information, please ask a question on this thread, and I’m sure Lisa, Sarah, or I will answer shortly. I can COMPLETELY understand the frustration with not being able to do anything, so I have an idea! We are all praying very hard that Aiden gets out of the PICU soon, so why don’t we make his move a memorable one?
You can send cards and stuffed animals to the address below to have them sent to Aiden’s “upstairs” room, so they will be there when he is moved up from the PICU! PLEASE NOTE: Do not send food, flowers, balloons, or anything else outside of cards and stuffed animals. This is because Aiden will be moved to an immune-supressed floor, with lots of other liver and kidney transplant patients, who are all still very sick. He can get all the Christmas cards we can send, though!!!
So here goes. Send all cards to:
Aiden Hawk
c/o Childrens Healthcare of Atlanta at Egleston
1405 Clifton Road NE
Atlanta, GA 30322
Let me know if you have any questions - I will be checking back frequently throughout the day, and will answer what I can. Miss KnoWonder Woman can answer anything, too, and I’m sure she will! (Good morning, Sarah!)
See you all soon!
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So tell me again how the 40 Hour Standard was created? I think my boss was busy…
Oh Lisa I am so excited for Aiden! That is the best news I’ve heard since he had his transplant!
I hope Joey feels better soon! He must be so disappointed missing out on all the excitement!
Lisa, he is so precious! His color is so nice and PINK!!!
I echo Fairview’s wishes…that was so cute 
I also echo Weatherford’s suggestion…what a great idea!
Christ’s love is so amazing to me. My heart soars when I think of the ways He has shown us his love thru out this roller coaster ride
Father, may Simba sleep and dream of riding Shetland ponies through fields of green! And may his parents get the much needed rest, emotionally as well as physically…God, you are AWESOME! Lord, hear our prayers. They are earnest and greatly needed. We need your healing hand. We are nothing without you. The grace and mercy you have shown this family is so amazing to me as well as to others. I know your truly care and that you are holding Aiden close to you. Thank you for loving us in spite of us. Amen.
I don’t post much, but I have been following along. I prayed for 2 years for a miracle cancer cure for my dad. When he passed away last March, I felt cheated and angry and that my prayers meant nothing. When I read about Aiden, I prayed that you would get the miracle that I couldn’t have. What a wonderful Christmas present. I hope you and your family have many happy days for years to come.
~Kiger~
Rather than thank us, I feel I have to thank you for sharing with us your amazing baby, Lisa.
He, you, your family, have enriched us and remind us on a daily basis what life truly is about - love, courage, grace, joy; family, virtual and otherwise.
Aiden, little man, you fight on, baby!
Im going to bed, but just had to say:
GOSH HE IS BEAUTIFUL!
go baby Aiden
Go Lionheart
Go parents of Lionheart!
Best wishes for a safe and uneventful trip and a week full of good news!!
And so glad you have been able to come back to posting here – we all want very badly to help in any way we can and provide all the support we can.
Now I’ll go jingle for Aiden and Jennifer!
Kate
Best wishes and prayers for Aiden, his family, and the family of the donor baby. Also to all the hard working MD’s, RN’s and RT’s that will be caring for him in the difficult weeks ahead. Many of these health care workers will be away from their families on Christmas day, caring for patients like Aiden that need them.
C’mon little one~ you CAN get through this! Major prayers and jingles going on here!!! Hang in there Hawks! Love you guys~ SUZ
~Proud member of the Baby Aiden Cyber Support Group~
“KICK ON!”
I will go change the title of the thread when I’m finished with this post. Lisa sounds tired and worn out. She said Aiden is back in the PICU, and out of the post-op area. The surgeons are VERY pleased with how the surgery went, and expect his labs to improve through the night. They just pulled labs like an hour ago - that mean’s about 8:00 PM on Monday. They should be ready by about 10. Hopefully I’ll get news then, and will come post. For now, that’s all I have to update.
One side note: I think all of your comments for the donor family are wonderful, and very compassionate. Unfortunately, being an organ donor is a completely anonymous gift until the donor family decides to find the recipient. If and when they do decide to make contact, it is to a mediator of sorts, and then the recipient family is allowed to decide if they want to meet the donor family. My point is that even though I would be jumping on the bandwagon with you to send thoughts to them, I have to tell you that it is not possible at this point. However, I think any amount of prayers and thoughts are welcome and appreciated. (I thought the prayer for someone’s dog that is in heaven to go find the child and play with it was absolutly eloquent - it made me weep.) I really do not mean to be discouraging, but simpy do not want any of you to take this too far before you find that all details are confidential. I do know that the well-meaning thoughts are appreciated by everyone involved in this story.
Keep praying everyone, it’s working so far and I think Aiden can hear you!
Grab mane and kick on, Baby - Santa can’t wait to see you!
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So tell me again how the 40 Hour Standard was created? I think my boss was busy…
