Steve is through surgery

Posted on June 24, 2010 by Sean

UPDATE 6-24-10 4:35EST
Just heard from the post-op nurse.  Steve has been successfully extubated!!!  He is headed up to ICU now and we will hopefully be allowed to see him at 5pm.  Pure joy!  Please pray as he comes to consciousness, for peace and pain management.  I am deeply encouraged and grateful! – Michelle

From Michelle 6-24-10 3:15pmEST
Praise God, praise God, praise God!  I just spoke with Steve’s surgeon and he has come through surgery fine!

Please pray now especially that his lungs and breathing will be stable so that they will be able to immediately extubate him!!!!

Please also pray that he will manage sedation and pain well, and be peaceful.

Inside I am literally jumping up and down for joy!  So grateful for your many prayers which carry us all.

- Michelle

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  • Amy Strachan

    Rejoicing with you Michelle! Will continue to pray…

  • Claudine

    amazing! can't wait to hear how the rest of his day is today.
    praise God!!

  • Annemholt

    Yeah! So happy to hear positive news daily. The kids and I talked a long time last night about Daddy Steve and we are all wishing for him to be near his sweet little boys and out of pain. Love, Anne and Tyler

  • Kathryn (Dodson) Campbell

    I am SO happy to hear this! I have been thinking about him and I am so happy that the news that we have been praying for has come through.

  • Scott Mann

    The pastors and worship leaders of First Pres Bellevue were just praying for you all during surgery and we're so grateful it went well and that we can pray for you so specifically. Know that you are deeply loved and supported.
    Warmly, Scott Mann

  • Jaci Smith

    Wonderful news. (I think it would be ok if you jumped up and down for joy 'on the outside' as well. Go for it!)

  • http://www.steellake.org Rev. Brent Anderson

    Excellent new! The staff and members of Steel Lake Presbyterian Church in Federal Way, WA keep you in our prayers.

  • Jodi Kendall

    Wonderful news! Praising God with you.

  • Allen Wolf

    I'm so glad to hear that!

  • Georgia Perez

    Praise the Lord! I pray that Steve's recovery is swift and full, that his pain is not only managed but removed and that God continues to show His unending love for you and through you.

  • Ragamuffingirl

    More joy!!! Praises…Praises!
    Keep it coming Lord, please!

  • Lisa Ellis

    Prayers from thursday morning UPC group.

  • Kari Medina

    We're rejoicing with you!

  • Harry

    Thanks Michelle for the great news. I join you in praying for these requests. I stayed up late here in Nairobi hoping to get news. Thanks again.

    Harry from UCM

  • Liz

    Father,
    Thank you for this great news about Steve's completion of surgery. Thank you that he was successfully extubated! Thank you that in mere minutes Michelle will be able to be with her beloved husband. Thank you God, because you are good. I pray that when Steves regains consciousness he would look in to the loving eyes of his wife with a smile on his face. I pray for your peaceful presence to be known in that room. I pray that you would give the doctors real insight and discernment about managing Steve's pain, from the dosage to the type of pain medications. I pray this in faith. I pray for the psychotic and delirious episodes that Steve has been having. I pray that he would experience only positive things….moments in your presence, with his wife and family, visions and dreams that come from your holy spirit. Protect that room from fear, anxiety, hopelessness, and any negative thought in Jesus name. I pray that you would give the doctors wisdom and discernment about how to manage the delirium. Jesus, we call out to you for this. Bless his body, as it heals. Keep the inflammation down. I pray against fevers. I pray against infections–in Jesus name. For in the name of Jesus there is power and healing and peace. Thank you Father that you are present and that you are in control. Amen

  • Stanhilker

    We're all sharing your joy, Michelle, and will continue to pray for further positive updates. The Lord is Good and All Powerful! What terrific news. I Pray that you will shortly be able to communicate with Steve once again in a normal and painless fashion. Please continue to grant peace and healing to your humble and devoted servant, Lord. In this we pray.

  • violet

    Praise God! thanks for this great news! still praying…..

  • Deborahannegustafson

    Such terrific news!!! So glad that Steve was able to be extubated fairly quickly. I know as I write that you are with Steve now. Praying for Peace, Strength, Comfort to be with you all.

    Praise God! Praise Him with the lyre. Praise Him in song. Praise Him with dancing. Praise Him with JUMPING!!!!!!

    Yea!!! love,
    deborah,darren,aubrey,auden,bernadette

  • Rockprod98

    A lot of people up here in Bellinham are praying for you guys. Soooooooo thankful Steve's surgery was successful.. Thank you Jesus!! Bless you all!!

  • riezl

    we just read the update and we jump with joy with you …. i am with dad and mom in ilocos attending a reunion but we are thinking of you and pastor Steve always…. Praise God! Praise God! Halleluiah! Praise God!

    alonside you in faith and prayers always

    riezl, anne, rod and jean

  • Claire Skeggs

    Thank you our most gracious God, our loving Father! Thank you for carrying our loving pastor through these hours of arduous labor by the doctors and the surgical team. One thing I know : Nothing is formidable enough to YOU my mighty and powerful God, our Loving Father! Thank you for reigning supreme !

    To God be the honor! PRAISE GOD!!! And we will continue praising His Mighty Name all day and all night! Claire and Andrew Skeggs

  • Vera Lyn Dadap

    Praise God indeed! That's good news…Will keep praying….

    Diwa and Lyn Dadap

  • Lisa Gustafson

    we are so happy all went well with surgery, and we look forward with hope for continued progress for Steve! We continue to pray…

    lisa, craig, lars, lauren

  • Beth

    HUGE sigh of relief! May this surgery relieve his pain completely. Thank you, Michelle and family, for ministering to all of us during this precious time. We know that you are exhausted yet you make the time to assuage our anxiety, share your irrepressible joy, and give us specific prayer requests so we can participate in Steve's recovery.

    Blessings and love from UPC,

    Beth Shipley

  • Roger Bartholomew

    Brilliant news. Our prayer group all prayed for Pastor Steve last night, and Helen and I have a pact, that we will bring Pastor Steve before God three times every day until he is fully restored.

    Roger & Helen Bartholomew

  • Lawrence Aritao

    praise God. thank you for sharing this wonderful news! Will continue praying.

  • Jineric2004

    We will continue storming the gates of heaven with our prayers…wow!! Unspeakable joy indeed!!!!! =)

    -Eric & Jin