Gilly and I sat here trying to decide what to call this post. It is the most thrilling news I've ever written for my blog friends. At 9:00 last night Dr. G walked into Room 12 and asked "Do ya'll have plans for the night?" Right in the midst of our busy nighttime routine, I answered "Yes, a bath, a cap, and we're still trying to eat a little quesadilla."
I think I heard her mention something about getting a heart, but I thought it was another pep talk about hoping a heart will come. But the look on her face and a repeat question of "Do you want to get a heart tonight?" And my stomach dropped...
There were tears and hugs and a phone call straight to Gilly! We waited all night to spread the word because many, many things have to fall into place to make this happen.
They took her back around 2:45am and we've been updated throughout the night. Things are taking much longer than expected, but our latest update from Susan is that the surgeons who went to harvest the organ feel it was the right fit for Ry so they have begun to open her chest here. Getting through the scar tissue is proving to be very difficult and taking some time.
We have a long very day ahead of us and really appreciate prayers for Ry and the Doctors who are working with her. They have had such a long night and are no where near complete. Please pray God will be with them throughout the surgery.
And of course our thoughts are never far from the family who lost their sweet angel this morning. They have given Ry a chance to live. Their selfless act during this time of grief is a true miracle for someone else. Please pray for their comfort and healing.
I have to go for now... I can't wait to update again in a few hours. Please, please pray for a good day.
32 comments:
I got the news and headed straight here, hoping it was a sure thing enough that you had posted! You guys are in our prayers and lots of love is headed your way!
I am crying just at the news that the heart arrived, I can't imagine how you felt when Dr. G today you. We're parting that surgery goes well, and that Rylynn has a good day. Rylynn is such a strong girl already, she'll be unstoppable soon!!!!!
So many answered prayers, although the prayers definitely don't stop here! Love y'all! Our Ry is such a fighter! Thanks for the update, been refreshing the blog all night, but I know you have been occupied! Many FAITHful Followers are sending prayers!
Xoxo
Tonya and Dusty
God is good! So happy for you all and for little Rylynn! Prayers of joy, comfort, healing and a new start for you all! xoxox
Cheree Peterson
(friend of Tammy's)
You got this Rylynn! You are almost done with all of this! Happy days are waiting for you!
We love you and are sending prayers your way baby!
the berumens
In tears as I read this and then ran to tell my husband the great news! Will br praying for Ry and everybody involved!
Dear God
Please protect Ry! Help her doctors to have strength and wisdom! Please help Ry to heal with this new heart. In you name
Amen
I look forward to updates!
OH my goodness that is awesome news!! I will be praying!
Wendi Jones
Yay!!! I just got the text and I have told all my prayer warriors at school....it was too good to send in an e-mail:) Many prayers, blessings and love coming your way!
Jimmy, Cindy, Breken and Anistin
Praise the Lord, praying for the surgeons and the family. Lost for words just so thankful for such a precious gift. God be with you!!!!
This was wonderful news to wake up and read this morning! Ryland and all of you are in my prayers.
Our prayers continue. So thankful for your strength up until this point and your Faith during and after the procedure!
Christ be with you!
Debbie Marquis and Family
Praise the Lord!! Continuous prayers for Rylynn and your family!!
Love, Piatts
You continue to amaze me, as while you are so thankful for her miracle heart, you are still focusing on the family who suffered a terrible loss. Continued prayers. Our God is so good!!
Love, Zach, Lucy and Bryce
Hands, heart and prayers lifted up. ...Robin(Jolie's mom)
Praise God! I'm so excited and praying for you, the doctors, and for the comfort of the family of the angel heart donor. What a selfless act! What a true showing of Gods amazing grace! What a day! Also, there are rain clouds in Lampasas....can this day get ANY better?! YAY! xoxoDusty&Cindy
Praising God! Praying, praying, praying for all of you! Carol Wallace
That is the best news we could get. We are confident that God is in that operating room with Ry and all the doctors and that one day soon she will be running around strong and healthy. We love you all so much.
Stay strong and God Bless.
Aunt Dorothy
Continued prayers for Ry, Andrea, and Gilly! So excited to hear the news. Thank you Lord for your hope for this little angel. May God's protective hand rest over Rylynn and God's steady hands guide the surgeons.
Thank you Lord for wonderful and hopeful news.
Chris, Brooke, and Addison Arldt
THIS MADE MY DAY!!! My sorority prayed for her last night! GOD is SO good! Rylynn is such a fighter and such a blessing to everyone's life! Can't wait to see her in Aggieland when she's in college! Prayers are with you guys--eek! yay!!!!!
We will continue our prayers for Rylynn and all your family. As you have asked, we too will pray for the family of the special Angel Heart. We know that God will give them comfort and peace in knowing they have given life to a precious little someone (Rylynn).
All of us share your tears of joy and sorrow. Ry has been a great fighter in the past and we know she will fight her way to victory again! Trista's Mom & Dad
Prayers and thanks for the network of people and events that made this possible! Here's to Rylynn and her new heart and a speedy recovery.
Yes! Yes! So happy to hear! We will be praying for ry and the dr's and the special donor and their family. God is so good! Best news ever! xxoo The Coleman's
We are friends of friends who have been following your story since she asked for prayers for you guys. We are happy for this moment for you and will continue the prayers full force for all that is to come. May God bless and hold you all during this time.
What amazing news! We are in constant prayers. May God bless sweet Ry, the doctors, nurses, Gilly, and of course you!
All our love,
The Halbgewachs
Matt, Becca, Karsyn, Heath, Kaidyn, and Holden
We will be praying for you all, and everyone involved. What an amazing day!
Oh, I can't even describe just how amazing and wonderful this is! Praise God for this wonderful gift and for the loving family who so selflessly gave their child's heart so that Rylynn could have a second chance at life.
Words just cannot express the joy and jubilation at this!
Praising God for his mercy and continued healing and blessings on Ry and you and Gilly.
Praying for a complete and great recovery for Rylynn and that she will be a happy, healthy little girl that can run and play with the best of them!
Look out world! Here she comes! :)
We will continue to pray fervently for Ry! :)
Love and blessings to you all.
Reading everyone's comments has made me cry...but they're such HAPPY tears! Oh Happy Day! God is so good, and we pray for new beginnings for the Riojas family, and strength and peace for the family of your special Angel Heart. We are all dancing a jig for Ry right now. Woo Hoo!
Love,
Kelly, Judith Ann, and Hudson
Oh, I am praying so hard that the surgery goes well and Rylynn recovers seamlessly. I am so thankful for the parents of the other child who were selfless and have given Rylynn such a gift. Thank you for keeping us updated.
OMAG (Meaning “OH MY AWESOME GOOOOOOD!”). WOW! Can’t believe it!!! We continue praying for a successful surgery and for her body to accept this organ with no post surgery complications! GOD has slapped me again when my faith struggles! I HEAR YOU LORD! YOU ROOOOOCK!!!! Tears of joy!!! GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO RY!!!!!
Thanks for sharing this AWESOME news !
PRAISE JESUS!!!!!! I have been asking him for a heart for Rylynn, like everyone else…the time is here, so INCREDIBLE….!!!! Praying for the family who lost their little one…I can only imagine the pain they are feeling over the loss…but joy also that another life can live on…oh merciful God…help them with their grief; let a peace that surpasses all understanding come to them over what has happened…
PRAISE HIM, PRAISE HIM, for all HIS gracious gifts…No words to describe this…except THANK YOU oh merciful gracious ONE…
You don’t know me...I am Brandi Mutscher’s mother and have been praying for Ry for some time. Hearing and reading about the whole ordeal makes us cry but thank goodness they are tears of joy!! Thank you Lord for giving this little angel a chance and please be with the donor’s parents...
What a beautiful little girl and thank you for sharing her with us.
ar
Whoa!!!! What great news. I am friends with the Parkers and have been following along with yall as well. Praying for yall!!
Kelly McCarver
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