Saturday, September 13, 2008

New Lungs

Hi, this is Alison for the Gobeils. Right now Beth, Laurier, Laurier's brother, Katie and Kurtis should be going into the ICU to see Donovan after his successful lung transplant.

Thank God, thank God, thank God. We are celebrating!

The surgeon told us there were no times that he was worried during the procedure. The new lungs are working. Donovan is off of life support (the heart-lung machine) but still has the respirator. That should come out after he is awake in a few days. He may be awake as early as tomorrow.

As with any lung transplant, the next 24 hours are critical, so keep praying. But thank you for all your prayers today and throughout these weeks.

Everyone is very happy here.

7 comments:

GloryBeeDeb said...

My spirit is dancing with delight at this most wonderful news. Surely God has shown His greatness, His love and compassion in full measure this day. I rejoice with all of you for Donovan's miracle lungs. HALLELUJAH!!

Love & Prayers, DEB

happybnme said...

We are in Halifax today and I found out this morning Donavan was having the lung transplant.
Halifax is a big place, but I ran into Connie and Randy Freison and we found out together that Donavan had made it through the transplant. God has led us all along this trip and he led us together today. Praise Jesus!
Heather and Anibal Bravo and Darlene and Barney Bernard

Connie and Randy said...

Hey, Amazing that we ran into the Bravos, and heard the news. Thanks to God, and we will continue to hang together as a family of believers.

Unknown said...

I just got back from a celebration supper with amy, Stephen Josh
and Grandma B.
Donovan our hearts are overflowing with praise and great jubilation. All of Beth & Laurier's
family are singing praises to the Most High God!

My light shall break forth like the morning,and my healing (my restoration and the power of a new life) shall spring forth speedily.
Isaiah 58:8

Thank You God, Thank you God
Auntie Lennie, Uncle Rob
Jason, Jacquie, Josh & Danielle

A. M. A. G. said...

We're speechless, with joy. As Auntie Jeannette said, "Just because God already gave you a few miracles you can still ask for another." We're still praying. Family and friends are spending hours on the phone together. Please know that we are all together with you.
Alice (at home) with Vanessa (on the phone

Reina said...

Beth, I spoke to my mom & Joyce today and told them about Donovan's surgery. They send their prayers and hopes that everything will go smoothly. I could not be happier about this news!

Love,

Reina

Anonymous said...

I'm so happy and excited for you all. What a wonderful miracle! Praise God!

Love,
Beverly