Tuesday, December 22, 2009

Surgery is Done

One of the nurse's assistants asked for the McCaffrey family at 10:45. We were very nervous because I immediately thought something went wrong. The nursing assistant would not tell us anything. All she said was that we had to wait to get into the ICU unit, and a nurse will tell us information. It seemed like an endless walk to ICU even though it is only 30 yards away from where we were waiting. On the other side of the door was Dr. Reardon. He gave us the best news. The tumor was out, and surgery was done. It was even better when he told us that they didn't take the manubrium out because they didn't need to. The manubrium looked too good for it to be taken out. He said that it will take an hour for them to get him out of OR to ICU. I have truly received the best Christmas present EVER! The number of prayers that we have received is the number of "Thank You"s I have for each and every one of you. You have lifted his spirits up! Go Willpower!

12 comments:

Kelly said...

wow great news!!!!!that was a short surgery for what they had said it was going to take!!! I hope he has a fast and easy recovering. Merry Christmas :)

Unknown said...

How AMAZING! I am so thrilled for you both. The power of prayer is proven yet again. I am stopping to light candles for you both today. Thanks for the updates and the good news.
Love you both,
Aujima Joy & Uncle Lenny

Anonymous said...

Wonderful wonderful wonderful news!!!!

Dawn O. said...

I am so happy! YAY! I love hearing good news!

Sandi said...

Excellent! Tell Will that his AHA friends are thinking of him!

Anonymous said...

great news we love you all
Merry Christmas
Love Larry Teresa
Breanne&Austin

Jenessa and Tony Purchiaroni said...

Shana and Will we are so happy to hear the news! We will keep you in our prayers!

Dorothy said...

Thank you, God. I'm keeping a watch, Shana, and flinging prayers, for both of you. All my love, Dorothy

Anonymous said...

Will you've finally got what you've wanted for so long now. That darn canerous tumor out of your chest!!! You did it. You beat it. Will power all the way. This is the best Christmas present ever for all of us!!! We love you and we will continue to pray for a speedy recovery for you. Shana, Carol, Bill, Liz, Matt and everyone else that is there with you we love you all too. This news makes being without all of you at Christmas a little bit easier now. Merry Christmas to you all!!!! Aunt Sharon, Uncle Steve, Nick and Colby

Dixie said...

Great news for all of you!!! Carol, your little boy(OK,not little any longer but always to you, I am sure)did it. I hope now for a smooth recovery and great Christmas and even better New Year!!! Your family all needs a break for a change.

Anonymous said...

What a great Christmas gift! Couldnt have been happier when I got the call! Tears of oh sooo happy tears streaming down my face! Amazing, amazing Will has gotten his wish... No more tumor!! YEAH!!!!! This truly is a great day!! Love to all of you!
Love-
Steph, Darryl, Kyle, Sydney and Alex

Anonymous said...

I think Clarence earned his wings today! What a great present...Irish Eyes Were Smiling Today!