Aiden update.. Posted Pictures! Must end the Aiden thread. Aiden is doing excellent. THANK YOU COTH!!! (137) 1/23

[Lord_Helpus]

In telling my sister about Aiden and the BB (it is hard to explain, actually how this is a real community and all about the auction), my sister told me that she was now on a national registry for bone marrow donation, due to the need of a friend’s child (who she was not a match for).

Isn’t there anything similar for livers? I guess not, or your quest would be over by now.

Perhaps Aiden’s plight can spur the development of such a registry?

I am so sorry that a match is so hard to find. But there is one out there for him. I truly believe that.

So I lied.  Horses ARE my whole life.  I have no other life at all.....

[Duffy]

OMG!!! HOW WONDERFUL!!!

Another one here in desperate need of some waterproof mascara!!!

“I can justify anything!”

[canyonoak]

JINGLING like I am trying to save my own child.

All good thoughts.

[crackerjack]

Just Awesome!!!
Merry Christmas

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I don’t know anymore what’s a cat & what’s just an inanimate object covered in cat hair.

[goobs]

thank you so much for giving info about collapsed lungs in a nutshell. I don’t have much time right now to do a search - so thanks again! I hope out little Lion had a good morning.

[RolexH]

At 6:00 AM tomorrow (tuesday), Aiden has another procedure to help with his varicies. He will be going under anesthesia tomorrow morning, and we hope and pray that things go smoothly like last time. They will insert the endoscope and view the varicies, then sclerose them. Please pray that the veins are in better shape, and that it is not any worse. Obviously this is the condition that has put Aiden in such danger. Every time this procedure is performed it risks him. It can cause ulcering, and even cause the veins to burst. So we are hoping it is like last time where he breezed right through it.

Last night Joey and I watched home videos of Aiden from when he as born and just a few weeks old. We forgot what it looks like to not see the yellow. I know that when Aiden gets his new liver he will be a fair skinned baby with rosy cheeks. I can’t wait.

I am saddened to say that a family we know has lost their battle against Biliary Atresia. Please pray for Brianna’s family. I only share this with you because I know the power of prayer, and good wishes. I know that if we pray hard enough, we can help her family through this pain. I can’t imagine the heartache they feel. She was a six month old baby, so similair to Aiden. It really touches home. I pray that Brianna’s Mommy and Daddy feel all of our prayers and love. Fly, baby Brianna, Fly.

I know our family has asked a lot from you, but prayer is the greatest gift of all. Please pray for Aiden’s procedure, as well as precious Briana and her family. Thank you.

(If praying is not your thing, a big loud jingle would be great! Thanks!!! )

Lisa
Save a life, be an organ donor

[DLee1]

Dear Lisa,
I haven’t posted to you before, but have been reading.

I know the roller coaster ride well, as I was widowed in 2000 at the age of 38 when my husband died of cancer. I am so awed (and rather envious too!) of the support you have received on this board. I was in a new area at the time, and really had no one there.

I know I do not truly know what you are experiencing now, as nobody can who hasn’t actually been there, but from the bottom of my heart I send you the very best. And hopefully, a small piece of wisdom.

No matter what you are feeling at any given time, the thoughts, the emotions, hope, anger, despair, resentment, whatever, it is OKAY. People will say the most ignorant of things sometimes, even though their heart is in the right place.
And often some “words of encouragement” will bring anger quicker than anything. Other mothers who have been where you are, will have felt exactly as you do. And I would strongly encourage you to seek them out. The only people who truly understood me, I actually found online in a grief support group for widow/ers. They became my family.

I’m sure there are moms out there who would love to share their experiences and feelings with you, who can offer their support, encouragement and total understanding of where you are, and where you will be in the future with Aiden’s care.

My very, very best to you, and prayers for strength to accomplish all you need to do (the human body can be AMAZINGLY strong when under stress!) and prayers for Aiden’s recovery and long, full life. Sincerely, Diana

Life is short, do it now. www.dianasart.com

[saus]

I was away all weekend, I can’t believe what’s happening. Last i read, Sara was a match and all was well.

Come on little sweetheart, you can do this. We love you so much, all this positive energy has got to work! So glad to hear the labs are better.

Prayers, jingles, everything crossed.

Love and faith,
Jane

[monstrpony]

I’ve thought about the fact of this thread fading onto page 2, and then page 3, and onward to the archives. I welcome that because it means the pressure’s off, the times of intense worry are behind us, and the outcome has been the best! But I will miss it, as well. It HAS been a wonderful experience to share this with you all, to get to know the Hawks–such admirable people!–and to have been a small part of this wonderful outcome, even just as a “spectator”.

So, a happy and sad goodbye to the thread.

Onward to jingling for Dublin, and others in need that follow.

[RolexH]

Hsm and Lily

Thanks for being understanfin on the sensitivity with our donors. I appreeciate it. This will take some time.

Lisa
Save a life, be an organ donor

[goobs]

Lisa your updates and optimism give ME hope - isn’t it supposed to be the other way around? ha ha! Don’t worry, 2003 will be a fresh new year for all 3 of you where you can leave all the trouble and hardships of 2002 totally behind forever. Love you guys - praying hard for the right liver to be plunked right into your laps! Unfortunately I don’t meet the requirements either. I have some friends in Atlanta that I wouldn’t have minded hooking up with if I did meet the requirements - meaning that I would have definitely gone through the testing for Aiden! Okay so why does everything have to have “thin” and “young” on it all the time!?

[Inverness]

LOL!!! Happy dance here in DC too! I just can’t wipe the manure-eating grin off my face!

“Lord, make me sober . . . but not yet.”
-St. Augustine (sort of)

Member: We Loffed Willem First Clique

[nhwr]

does Aiden need any blood? I have about 30 pints on credit with the Red Cross, I’d be happy to have that applied to Aiden. Not much but it is something.

[Midnight_s_Momma]

Sarah, my daughter and I are watching this journey unfold with an awe of the human spirit. I can’t help but believe that it is the spirit of our horse family that also spurns our faith on…and this magical time of dreams and wishes coming true. Altho not a computer whiz, I have made a point to check in every chance I get…and selfishly, I have to own that this fight for Aiden and his family is allowing me to catch the spirit and true meaning of Christmas…and I am soooo grateful. God, and many angels are watching over the Hawk family, and we BBers’ are collectively sending so much positive energy. I know things will be looking up very soon! Last year, I had my own battles with some serious health issues and the power of prayer from the community and the positive thoughts that we send your way, Aiden, Lisa, and Joey…they WILL get you thru. I know you are tired, lean on us! And keep on keepin’ on! You are amazing! Jingling, Jangling, and praying!

[TB_Mom]

Bless his heart, he’s been recovering so fast he’s exhausted. Sleep is Good. His body is totally relaxed and all his energy is now expended towards healing (and dreaming about Binkies).

Little bumps are to be expected (not that we want to accept them) but just like Equimom said, his little body has been through so much in the past week. He’s come much too far to let a little fluid stop him.

Lisa and Joey, you all use this time to rest and rejuvinate cause pretty soon that baby is going to have you running in circles

Spellers of the world untie

[Fred]

<BLOCKQUOTE class=“ip-ubbcode-quote”><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Beezer:
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.
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good luck

[knowonder]

Poor Joey has a BAD case of the flu and is being taken to his parents house to recover–so Lisa is with Aiden by herself for now–call her in the room so she won’t go stir crazy if anyone can find the time!

Proud Member of Wood Hill Farm who’s motto is “I’m not going sober!”

[moathouse]

Blessed are the Children…

A very Merry Christmas to the Hawks and all their extended families who have been there with you through all these long hours.

Thank you Lisa for making so many people understand about organ donation, you have been so selfless and determined in this pursuit.

God bless you all…

[Kinsella]

Good morning Hawk family - the whole big old extended COTH family included!

Jingles and hugs and kisses to Aiden!! It is so wonderful to hear good news!!!

And there is really nothing I can say that everyone else hasn’t already said so a big 'ole DITTO the rest of the posts… and my dad is one of the Angels helping Aiden right now…

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“Every day is a great day for hockey.” - Mario Lemieux

[EricaR]

Ok, just a guess here, but the CAT Scan is probably going to be of his lungs to see if what they are doing for his lung is helping. I’ve had one of my lungs before, during a rather icky asthma attack, so that the doctors could see where the air was going.

Goobs–I put your number into my cell and I would be happy to call you this afternoon and tomorrow. So if you see a number from a 707 area code, thats me.

What if the Hokey Pokey IS what its all about?