Emily has been in recovery for three hours now after a 7 hour surgery. She is doing great and I have just been admiring her fingers in disbelief (they are a beautiful PINK.) Her oxygen saturation is 98!!
This is just amazing.
I did not sleep last night and will go home around noon for some rest.
Thank you for all your love and support. I felt it all the way out here in Utah.
Love, Pete
43 comments:
We are sending our love and thoughts to you all. Thank you so much for keeping us updated.
Mickell, Chris, and the kids
oh pete! We are kissing emily's beautiful fingers and wrapping our arms around both of you. Congratulations! We love you both and are praying for you during this recovery period. Wow! Wow! Wow! We love you!
love,
alex, andy, avery, and harriet
Oh my goodness! It is hard to believe! My thoughts and prayers are with you all Pete and thanks so much for taking the time to do the blog! It is great to get the updates.
Love, Hugs and Prayers and some laughs if you were reading People
Christa
Emily, Pete, Mason and Liam...I have been thinking about you all night and am so happy to hear that Emily is doing well. You all are such a fine example of the strength and love of family. Lots of love to everyone!
xo Elaine
Truly amazing stuff. God is hard at work here. Our prayers go out to all of you as you embark on the trail to recovery.
Christine, Paul,
and Fellow CHD'rs Katie and Declan
Pete and Em, This is wonderful news. We're praying for a speedy & full recovery. You're both so strong! Give our love to Em and the boys. Paul H.
when I woke this morning and checked my email I was so suprised this happened so soon. I am so happy for your beautiful family. Emily and Pete you are so brave and strong. We are sending ALL our love and support. Look forward to seeing those pink fingers. Love, Brandy, Carl, Erika, and Liv.
Wonderful news... We're thinking of you!!! Koenigsbauers...
WHAT A NIGHT!!! And what a brave new day. Sweet dreams, dear Pietro. I love you guys with all of my (old, used) heart and can't wait to squeeze Em's rosy fingers in person.
xoxo Caroline
Yea!
I can't stop smiling!
I glanced at someone's newspaper this morning and I am almost certain I saw the headline: All Rejoice: Emily has a new Heart!
How blessed we all are.
Good luck.
I am thinking of all of you constantly.
Love,
Alex
This may be the first time that pink fingers brought tears to my eyes, but they sure did in your message, Pete! What an amazing, wonderful world we live in that this miracle could actually occur. And who could be more deserving of such a miracle than your/our Emily?!! Onward. Upward. Fabulous.
Hi Emily and Pete,
Brandy shared your blog with me and Aaron. I hope you do not mind. Our thoughts and prayers are with you both and those 2 little cuties that I have not seen in so long. Emily, you have a wonderful and caring husband that I know will take the best care of you during your recovery. Be well and we are thinking of you and your speedy recovery!
Love,
Nina, Aaron and Hana!
Great News. What an ordeal. We all are thinking about you and praying for a speedy recovery!
The BLM and Solicitor's Office are overjoyed to hear about Emily's new heart. We will watch the blog for updates, but want you to know Pete, that we would gladly help in any way you, or your family, need.
Best Wishes
Vonnie
Love and strength to you and Emily, Pete. Thanks for the updates- thinking of you all.
Love,
Brooks and Alison
We are cheering from here in Seattle. We send love, hugs and healing energy for Emily's recovery.
Barb and Tom
Awe-Some. This is wonderful news. Pete, the grace with which you and your family are handling this comes through loud and clear in your email posts.
Will, Becca and Nellie are all thinking of you four and sending lots of love from Boston.
hey em! you rock the house! congrats on the new ticker. we've been following the saga through the woods and chris adams. we're sending all good thoughts and karma. can't wait to see those pink hands.
all our love,
lauren scholnick and steve cook
Pete, this is awesome news! We are so psyched and sending tons of good energy and love. Please tell Emily that we are in awe of her positive energy and are also excited for her next, new phase in life. Sending cheers from the valley. Thanks for keeping all of us in the loop with what's going on. We so appreciate it! Love, Sarmeesha and Craig
You are all inspiring. Stay strong, we are sending love and positive energy non-stop from seattle.
xoox elena, michael p and archie
Go, godsister, go!!! Cheering from New York. Pete, thanks so much for keeping this blog updated, and thanks for the fantastic news. Big big hugs. Love, Emily
Dear Pete and Em: John and I are so happy for you and the boys. All our love, thoughts and prayers go out to you. xxx's Sarah
Sending so much love your way from New York City--thank you so much for keeping us all updated.
-Charlotte & Nick
Pete & Emily - This is such wonderful news! Our thoughts and prayers are with you for a quick recovery! Big hugs for you all!!!
Brigette, Kevin, Andy & Ben
As many have said today, I woke up to find the most amazing email. Such wonderful news! We are sending lots of positive thoughts and prayers your way!
Paul, Kerry, Madison and Sarah Morgan
Dear Emily. Dear Pete.
Alex has been keeping me updated and my thoughts and prayers have been with you for the past weeks. This is the most wonderful news and words can not express how thrilled I am for all of you.
I am going to Venice tomorrow with Alex's mom, and Linda and I will light a candle for you at San Marco with the Madonna Nicopedia - a byzantine miracle working image of the Virgin. While you do not need a miracle, it is always good to have her on your side! We'll pray for a speedy recovery, protection from all harm (one of her strengths!) and continued strength as you venture forward.
Sending you loads of love.
Caroline W.
Dear Emily, Pete, Mason, Liam-
What wonderful news!!!! You’ve all been in our thoughts and we’re so happy that your surgery went well, Emily. Love and hugs, Emily, Dave, Ralph, and Teddy
Great news! Sending lots of good wishes for the recovery ahead!
Yay!
the DMR Onshore Branch
So happy to hear all went well. Truly amazing!!!
Know that we are thinking of you all and sending many positive thoughts!
Love, The Beyer Family
Such great news! We are sending our love and are so incredibly grateful that Emily has her new heart! We send wishes for sleep and a speedy recovery. xxoo
Emily & Pete,
I just got the word from BLMers in Utah! I'm sad to hear of your serious condition but happy to hear that you have a new heart! Please email (bigdewy@yahoo.com) snail mail and I'll get some cash headed your way. With those two good looking boys, you'll need all the energy you can get!
Duane in Reno.
It is truly a miracle! I'm so happy for you all. My prayers are with you. Roxy
Spider,
I've been thinking about you all day and am so excited for you and Emily that everything is going so well. It's just amazing how your life can change so quickly and it really makes you realize how you need to cherish the time you have with your family. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and with the family of the donor.
Simp
Oh Em and Pete,
All day I've been singing:
"Go Tell it on the mountain
Over the hills and far away
Go tell it on the mountain
that Emily has a new heart"
I'm blissed out. sending you lots of love and energy and strength.
Love you both!
Alex
Emily, Pete, Mason, and Liam
Sending you love and prayers. I am so happy to see this latest post from Pete! Emily -- your courage and strength is truly inspiring. I love you. Thinking of you often.
Love,
Tucker and Angela
Great news, Pete! We are thinking of you guys from way up in the PNW and sending our love and hopes for a continued strong recovery for Emily.
Mike Riley/Robin Shapiro
Dearest Em and Pete and the whole family,
I am going to bed now. I am thinking of you and am sending you more love and strength. I am so excited for you. Cannot wait to hear how em is doing now. She is such an amazing woman. How blessed we all are to have you all in our lives.
Love and good light and energy,
My warm blessings,
alex
Incredible news. We are so happy for all of you -- it is an amazing world we live in and so wonderful that something like this can happen to such great people.
All our love,
Phoebe, Chauncy, Louisa, Isaac, and Jamie
I think my eyes were opened wider today and my head in the clouds just thinking about Emily's new heart. Miracles do happen. I can not imagine the relief and gratitude you all are feeling. I'm awed by Emily's strength and Pete's steadfast support. Thank you for sharing and know that your fans in minneapolis are rooting for a strong recovery.
our love,
Ariel, Jeff, Wren and Tatum
YEAH!!!! i love you...i love you...i love you all. send love and big hugs from new hampshire!!!!
Good Morning!
Sending you love on this beautiful new day!
So happy for you all!
I love you!
Alex
Well that will teach me not to look at email for one day! So much can happen...I am so happy things went well. Our thoughts are with you all. Thanks for posting to keep us all in the know...
Marni, John and Emma
Pete, Emily, Mason and Liam we love you and are stunned that this happened so fast. We still haven't come to grips with the fact that you needed a heart transplant. We are thrilled that it was a success and can't wait to see you. We are at the ready for any help needed. Mason and Liam are always welcome if you need to drop them while at the hospital. The Thomas train set is ready to go. All of our love: Steve, Kristan, Hayden and Lily.
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