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Well - it's not looking so great.

The relatively minor procedure they were doing today (relative only compared to what's next on the table for Aaron) led them to find that he's not doing as well as he seems to be letting everyone else *believe* he's doing. He has quite a bit of infected (re: dead) intestine. It will be removed tomorrow, and if it's too much dead intestine, there is really very little the doctors can do for Aaron.

The surgery is scheduled for 2:00pm tomorrow afternoon. So, if you're so inclined - pray around the 2 o'clock hour - for DrummerWife and myself, for Aaron, and for the doctors, nurses, and surgeons who will be attending to him. Pray that God heals his intestine so that they can save enough of it. Or pray that only a small amount is damaged to begin with.

It's scary. I hate to say it, but I haven't had a chance to hold Aaron yet. And if things go badly, I may never get to. I want to cry every time I think about that. I need to hold my son, even if it's only once.

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Anonymous said…
so many prayers headed your way!!!

~Nadalie
aka DEMIgirlie from DWLZ
8:31 PM
Anonymous said…
You are the bravest man I may ever know. You wanted your wife to hold her baby on Mother's Day and she did. The happiness on her face will always be with me. You made your father and I very proud. I want so much for you to experience that same feeling. My prayers are that you hold Aaron a million times. God bless you all.
9:08 PM
Anonymous said…
My husband and I are praying for the whole DrummerFamily. We'll be thinking of you tomorrow. All is in God's hands.
10:18 PM
Anonymous said…
You guys are in our thoughts and hearts right now!
10:24 PM
Ethan Barry's Momma said…
You, Nikki, and Aaron continue to be in my thoughts and prayers. My husband and I are sending a lot of love your way. I have to believe that everything will turn out alright.

Heather (Heather in Oregon from the Baby Board)
10:28 PM
Anonymous said…
I will be praying for you beautiful son. Renee from Nova Scotia, Canada
5:46 AM
Anonymous said…
We are praying for you all over here. I hope that you are able to hold Aaron in your arms very soon. Lots of loves and prayers coming your way.

Shauna and Tianna
6:48 AM
Anonymous said…
Little Baby Aaron and his family are all very much in thoughts today. I hope you get to hold your healthy son in your arms soon.

Tina (TinTin from the Twenties/DWLZ)
7:02 AM
Anonymous said…
I am a friend of Scott Beinlich's and I just wanted to say that I hope your baby is okay. I will be praying for him.
8:00 AM
Anonymous said…
As I opened my eyes at 5:30 a.m., my very first thought and prayer was for Aaron, Josh, & Nikki....and my sister, Pam. I love you all. As we continue to pray for the Wolgemuth and Young families, God is listening.
Love,
Roxie
8:16 AM
Anonymous said…
Ah Drummer, all the love TNL can send is coming Aaron's way. What more can we say than that? If the power of combined prayers counts for anything, Aaron will have quite a mountain of love and wishes heading past him on it's way to God's ears today. Your other family is waiting and hoping along side you in spirit. We love you.
8:17 AM
Anonymous said…
Josh and Nikki, my prayers haven't stopped for you and Aaron and they won't. As hard as it is to believe, just remember that as much as you love Aaron, God loves him more. Prayers here in Lebanon County are doubling (if not tripling) today! - Sarah
9:09 AM
Anonymous said…
I woke up this morning praying, and I haven't stopped. All my thoughts are with you today.

Libby [choo from dwlz]
9:28 AM
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