01 May 2012

A New Heart

"And the Spirit of the Lord will come upon thee, and thou shalt . . . be turned into another man.

"And it was so, that when he had turned his back to go from Samuel, God gave him another heart." (1 Sam. 10:9)

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In the Old Testament, when Saul was appointed as the first king of Israel, he was told that he would be "turned into another man" and given a new "heart" as part of that process.

Well, we don't know what amazing things Eddie will be called to in this life, but we do know that he will receive a new heart. The Transplant team called us at 7:11 this morning with the news that they had accepted a heart! Right now, the plan is to roll Eddie into the OR late this afternoon or early evening.

We have no details at this point about where the heart is coming from, etc. We will share updates as we have them.

We love you all and ask for your thoughts and prayers over the next 24 hours.

34 comments:

  1. My thoughts and prayers are with Eddie and you, John! Please do not hesitate and contact me if I can ever be of any help

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  2. The day has come. Prayers for you all and for the wonderful donor family. Love you guys. Hope all goes well today.

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  3. TEARS OF JOY my dear friends! Our family is praying for everyone involved. Regina

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  4. Prayers that it is a success! So happy for you guys.

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  5. So exciting but so scary at the same time! We are saying prayers that all goes smoothly today.

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  6. oh!!! good luck...and we're all on our knees this morning before the peeps go to school!! xoxoxoox lots of love from the Allens!!

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  7. WHAT A GLORIOUS DAY! So happy that Eddie will be transplanted...We'll all be praying that the procedure goes smoothly. I am praying as well for those who have decided to make Eddies life a continued reality. I am so grateful that they are willing to make this sacrifice as they lose a loved one. Our prayers will out for them as well.

    GO TEAM EDDIE > WE LOVE YOU! Grandpa "D"

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  8. Our prayers are with your family today. Also praying for all the doctors who will be working on Eddie

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  9. John/Sarah, our thoughts & prayers with and Eddie...good luck from everyone in Building 121!!

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  10. We'll be thinking of you all today, and praying for skilled hands who work on Eddie. Love from The Oliver Family!!!

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  11. This is long awaited update John. We are very excited and our hearts are now beating faster. We are all praying it goes all well, our best wishes are with Eddie, you, your family and the entire team.

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  12. You don't know me. I found your blog through many mutual friends and from Facebook. I will light a candle in my home today for Eddie, and will keep you in my thoughts and prayers throughout the day.

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  13. John and Sarah, we will be thinking of all you today. You are all in our hearts and prayers. And dear sweet Eddie, we are thinking of you especially. We know that the transplant team will do an awesome job. We love you all. Ray, Sandy, Becca and Meladee.

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  14. John and Sarah.... we are Cameron's in-laws. Our sweet Courtney has been sending this on to us and we are shedding tears of joy for you. Our prayers are with your precious little boy and the dear donor family. Surely this has been an unbelievable journey for all of us, too. This is such heartfelt news. We will keep little Eddie and all of you in our prayers.
    Larry and J'Deanne

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  15. This wonderful news brought tears of joy to my eyes for your family and tears of gratitude to the donor. Love to you all! Sharon Howell

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  16. "Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me." Psalm 51:10.

    Dear Lord,

    As this family begins another journey today with Eddie, please hold them in your hand. You have been faithful to this family and have used them to show others Your mercy and love. God, bless this family, put a healing hand on Eddie today and a calm, peaceful hand on his family.

    Thank you Father for hearing and answering our prayers.

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  17. Oh my goodness, oh my goodness, oh my goodness!!! Prayers and hugs to you all and amazing, selfless love to the donor family in their time of sorrow. You will be in our thoughts every moment!!! The Nelson Family down the street!

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  18. Wonderful wonderful news!!! I'm so happy for you all, don't even know what to say. Eddie, no one is stronger than you, and more deserving of this beautiful heart that will make you well.
    Much love, and all of our thoughts, the Cammarano's.

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  19. Goose bumps from head to tow, this is the day we all have been waiting patiently for and Eddie you as well with so much fight and strength...Keep up the fight your new heart will give you amazing possibilities... Love & prayers to all the Harpers

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  20. I think my 14 year old daughter summed it up well in her text to me on the way to school when she heard about it.... "This is the best day EVER!!!!". I echo what everyone before has said....prayers for you, Eddie, the doctors and the donor family. Love, the Perrys

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  21. John & Sarah... Sharon and I pray for Eddie and the doctors that administer to him that this procedure will be successful in granting Eddie a new lease in life. We also pray that you may be comforted and assisted by the Spirit of the Lord through the process and challenges that lie ahead. We send our gratitude to the donor that the surviving loved ones will be blessed to understand the great sacrifice they have made for another. ...Howard

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  22. So thankful for this news for you and your family!!!

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  23. This is awesome news, John! I am sure everything will turn out fine and Eddie will be back on his feet in no time.

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  24. Such wonderful news. I told Penny and she said "and now I can go to his house?" We miss Eddie and have been praying for this day. Love the Edwards

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  25. What wonderful news!!! Our thoughts and prayers are with Eddie, your family and the donor family. Hope they will find comfort in knowing what a wonderful gift they have given you.

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  26. Our prayers are with your family and hoping for success and an improved outlook for Eddie.

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  27. Dear Harpers,
    Our love and prayers go out to all of you, Eddie, and the donor family on this extraordinary day. Stay strong, Eddie. We are all cheering for you!
    Lots of love,
    The Eck family

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  28. John and Sarah,
    I'm so happy for you and know this is and answer to many prayers.
    Much love,
    Scott & Cari

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  29. The thoughts and prayers of Hillside Academy and especially my kindergartners are with your Eddie and your family. We pray for him every day.
    Much love,
    Mr. M's Kindergarten
    Alex, Bentley, Caiden, Hans, Laina, Mia, Rylie, Sedona, Weston, Puff, Bubba, and Guppies.

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  30. God is good. So grateful for this wonderful news for Eddie!! Saying prayers for the transplant team, your family and the donors family. Much love from the Sundelins.

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  31. Was just catching up with your blog. I am SO happy about your news. Adding our prayers, love and strength with many others today, and particularly tonight. Hugs!

    Nancy and Randy and family

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  32. So grateful for your news! We will keep Eddie, your family, and the donor's family in our prayers. Love you all!

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  33. I don't know you or your sweet little boy, but a friend sent me the email to ask me to pray...as I read your blog, my heart is touched! Praying for the peace of God that passes all understanding for your sweet boy and you, his parent's! Praying for God's ministering angels to be in that surgery room, and that all will go well!
    With love & prayers.

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  34. John and Sarah: I have been following the blog since John sent me the link when he assisted with our MACH Capstone event. I can't imagine what this experience is like for your family, but my heart lifted when I saw yesterday's update. My thoughts/prayers are with Eddie, and your entire family, as well as the donor/family who helped make this possible. All my best! Cheryl H.

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