On the lighter side, Lisa, can you imagine what the doctors or nurses who found the curb chain on the gurney thought? A piece of weird chain, with hooks on the end? I bet it’s the first time they’ve every found such a thing in surgery! 
Everyone else has said it so much better than I could, but you and Aiden and your family made this a special Christmas for me, and for many others. God bless you all. Now on to the future.
Happy New Year!
Opiates (morphine) really suppress one’s appetite. When Aiden gets off of the morphine and methadone his appetite will pick up.
I hope Aiden feels better soon. Morphine withdrawal is not fun to deal with. I am glad that I have an understanding husband when I have to use morphine to deal with my cancer pain.
!!!oxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxox!!!
Aiden get well soon! The morphine crabbiness will go away soon! Then you can go back to your cheerful, smiling self.
Endurance Rider Wannabee!
Had to do my checkin before bedtime. What a way to end a day. Big hugs out to Aiden, Lisa, Joey and WonderWoman!!!
All gave some…And some gave all…God bless the USA
Ditto all the folks who said “I’m not the praying type”, but after this latest round of Roller Coaster Riding I felt it was time to get out the personal Angels. So I asked my Dad (d: 11/4/86) and Mom (d:3/17/92) to go stay by Aiden. I told them that he was sick and needed their strength. I told them that they had been great parents to me and Aiden had great parents. I told them Aiden needed Lisa and Joey the way I’d needed them. I have no Idea what Aiden’s room looks like, but I can tell you folks there are a bunch of angels there. I had a very clear picture of a crowded room, filled with young and old, of all colors and sexes. They are there for Aiden. And all of them (who knew they all rode?) were saying the same thing:KICK ON AIDEN! KICK ON!!
~Kryswyn~
“Always look on the bright side of life, de doo, de doo de doo de doo”
What awesome news!!! 
Keep up the good work little lion and get out of there altogether.
{{{{{ Hawk Family }}}}}
Sitting here with tears in eyes - haven’t had much Xmas spirit this year - until now. The good news about Aiden beats any Xmas celebration ever.
You’re a tough little hombre, baby boy.
COWBOY UP, Aiden, KICK ON!!!
I came home from my movie just a few minutes ago to see my bother signing off-line. I told him noooooooo don’t get offffff…lol…So looks like a came in at a great time! 
I’m happy to hear this update. Have a great night Aiden! Lots of love!!! (darn, where is that kissy smiley face when you need it!!)
~Steph
Tapestry 2000 Dutch WB mare by Contango
Desperado 1998 Dutch/TB gelding by Glendale
Blazin’ Magic 2000 Welsh/TB gelding by Hollering Hills Little Prince
just so you know…
we just hit 110, 530 views. 
just liked that because it’s a nice, round number…i wonder if theres a record, and if we’ve broken it yet?
heehee…
-Rohan
Jennifer, wishing you the best, and minimal discomfort during the CT testing. You make me speechless.
Best of luck to the Hawk family for a safe, uneventful (no bleeds), successful trip.
The three of you all have an incredible glowing aura about you. How beautiful!!
Can someone post the address and list of allowable items to send to you guys again? Thanks.
“I can justify anything!”
Talloaks…{{HUGS}}
How lovely that your son had those “bonus” years above what was predicted; surely he is watching over Aiden and others now, in a good place.
I lost my Mom to acute lymphocytic leukemia when she was only 56. It is a tough disease to battle. However, I know in my heart that my Mom is still around, and her love has never changed… I am sure that your son’s is still present, too.
Hawks, we are all saying prayers and jingling like mad for you as you surmount this latest challenge!
EYES UP, KICK ON!
I choose my friends for their good looks, my acquaintances for their good characters, and my enemies for their intellects. A man cannot be too careful in the choice of his enemies.
Oscar Wilde (1854”"1900)
For whoever it was that asked for more info about collapsed lungs, just go to www.google.com and type in “collapsed lung”. I quickly pulled up some great articles when I was home, but I ran out of time to post them before I had to leave for work.
As someone who spent a LOT of time in the hospital with someone who was ill, these respitory issues are very very common. I’m sure that there is some real medical reason behind them, but I just always figured that they developed because of the lack of movement on the part of the patient. My aunt (who was the sick one in the hospital) referred to it as the “hospital cough” because of the number of people who developed it. From what I remember, those patients that were unable to cough up the “booger plugs”, collapsed lungs do happen, but are fairly easy to treat. Most time they can “fix” it by using oxygen at a slightly higher pressure than usual to try and re-inflate the lungs. Now remember, I’m not a doctor…LOL…This is all just stuff that I remember from sitting in the hospital for weeks and weeks, so most of it could be totally off base.
Oh, and Lisa, if you need help sleeping when you can, instead of the strong stuff try some Tylenol PM. Ususally I just need one and I can drift off to a peaceful sleep but its not enough of to leave me really groggy if i need to wake up quickly.
Lots of prayers and jingles coming from California!
What if the Hokey Pokey IS what its all about?
Calling All Angels for a little boy and family in need
Please help pass along the prayers of all of us watching and waiting for the next update
Give strength to Lisa and Joey and all the wonderful caregivers at the hospital working so hard for a little boy loved and prayed for by so many
It’s all in the details!!
Gracious Lord,
You have provided a great gift in the midst of sorrow for our beloved Aiden. Grant him the strength and courage to heal in this time of great need. Be with his family and give them courage and hope. Be with his doctors and nurses as they continue to care for him in every way.
You are the great healer and have a plan for each of us. Throught this child, you have brought this community closer together and united us with a common care. Help us to see the plan you have for this wonderful family. We do believe you work miracles and you have shown us this through Aiden. Continue to bless his life. We pray that you lessen the discomfort and speed the recovery of this blessed child.
In your name we pray.
Exactly.
So we went up to Atlanta, and with the very first test the CT, (once again) we were told that Jennifer was not a match. It was difficult because Aiden was in the middle of his appointment at clinic, and the surgeon walked in. He said something like:
“Jennifer we thank you fro the beautiful offer. It is very nice of you. You are a very good friend, and a wonderful person. Your liver is the perfect size. Couldn’t fit better. However, we were able to measure your ateries and they were much to small for Aiden…”
We were so sad. I kept trying to keep positive. But we all had a good cry. Even the coordinator had a tear. (she said we were making her cry.) As the surgeon left the room, I said. There is one thing I learned about riding: You need to get back on the horse after a fall. There is no time to be sad right now. Aiden is doing so wonderfully! SO we look at our blessings we have today.
Aiden is doing well. He has been going down hill a little. But it is slight. He hasn’t gained weight, and his ascities is now perminent. The have doubled his lasix to 20mg a day. But we still have the peld of a 40!! That means that Aiden has HOPE! And we have hope! He is so happy too! What a little fighter!!
SO THANK YOU SO MUCH for the posts. I read them and wept. I could never stop turning to my friends here at COTH. This is what has kept me going. I appreciate Erin and everyone bending the rules to continue with this topic. Aiden will make it through this. I know it.
Okay the next steps:
We are now testing our very own COTH member : knowonder. She it will be neat becuase she can update from first person perspective. Sara, has been a wonderful friend during this time. We met here at Coth and she was able to meet Aiden in person when he was sick over Halloween.
I do not know what the timing is on the testing. the holidays actually delay this. Hopefully we will know soon.
We are waiting and waiting. The said they can call us anytime. We could get a call today for a liver, or not one at all for months. So let’s just pray that Sara is the match. (I have a good feeling about this… mother’s intuition) And Aiden has a wonderul new year and new life ahead of him.
I have recieved emails from a few people. I am going ot be emailing each of you back. Thank you so much for the wonderful gestures. Don’t worry Correen I am too tall and fat too! 
haha (needed that laugh!! 
) It WILL happen. We are just being tested right now. (boy and what a darn test it is!)
The Hawk family loves you all! XOXO
Lisa
Save a life, be an organ donor
what are his kidney values?
all my love, June
Absolutely wonderful news Lisa! Nice fresh start for you guys and SUPER that you have answers to all the fluid that had built up in Aiden!
Here’s to a great 2003… one full of dreams (which will SOON become reality!) that will help the Hawk’s get through this tough recovery time!
…and I LOOOOOOOVE that saying “Where Hawks soar and Lions Roar!” Sounds like an absolutely wonderful title for a book!
Hugs and positive vibes headed your way!
Show goals achieved & Sass is in foal! 7 months down... about 4 more to go.
We've got STANLEY! Wings Rock!with awe and intense admiration. You are both heroes!
ETBW! - I don’t think I made it up, but I forget who did! so we can all just steal it!
What a beautiful story knowonder. Brought tears to my eyes.
-Erica (who must now run down the hall to the bathroom to wipe her eyes)
What if the Hokey Pokey IS what its all about?
HappyHappyJoyJoy!
Wishing you all the wonderful things a real room/apt. has to offer! Beds with sheets, walking around in a comfy robe, showers whenever you want 'em, privacy!!!
Continued success for the Hawks!
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