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Monday, March 16, 2009

March 16, 2009

David and Melissa here on Monday the 16th at 3:20. We just met with Dr. Tweddell that performed the surgery and everything went well. I feel like we should be able to shout it or say it someway that is much more deserving of the news. Melissa and I are very grateful and humbled by the whole experience. Caden Marshall was the perfect candidate and he did what he needed to do, we did what we needed to do and the doctors did what they needed to do. Most importantly God looked over our son and gave us the strength to get through this very difficult hurdle! The critical time is the next couple of days yet we wanted to get you this stage of great news. Thank you for all your thoughts and prayers and we ask that you keep it up for Caden Marshall as it is making the difference.

Melissa and I just saw them wheel our son from the operating room to the PICU and we were able to give him a quick kiss. Soon we will be able to get into the PICU to see him so we will sign off and update you soon.

Sincerely, thank you so much for your support and prayers.

Much Love - David and Melissa

31 comments:

  1. David & Melissa,

    This is wonderful news! Maintain your faith and God's speed and strength will follow. We love you Caden!

    Eric, Janelle, and Jackson

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  2. What wonderful news. He is living up to that perfect name of his,"Little Fighter". God heard all of our prayer and held your hand and Cadens threw the whole day. We are still praying for the next journey of recovery. I hope you can feel all the love and prayer that is being sent your way from soooo many people. You guys are amazing. Thanks for keeping us updated. We love you.

    The Katich Family

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  3. We're cheering for Caden at the Grubbs' house. Love and kisses.

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  4. That is wonderful news!! We are over joyed for you. Thank you for keeping us updated. We'll keep you in our thoughts and prayers through the next hurdle.

    Lot's of Love, Tony, Mary Jo, Kyle & Tyler

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  5. That's great news!! Love to you all!

    The Ritter Family

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  6. Wonderful news! We love you all! Caden and both of you will continue to be held in our hearts and prayers.

    Love,
    Jim, Michelle, Austin, Bradley & Connor Granahan

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  7. I heard the great news at school. All of us were SO HAPPY to hear it went as well as it could! I will continue to pray for healing and comfort for you all. Thanks so much for the updates!
    Love,
    Lori Mausey

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  8. Melissa and David, I am so happy your little boy did well thru surgery. He is truly and fighter. I wanted to tell you how honored to have met you and to have been a part of Caden’s first few days of life He is hard to resist. Adorable and photogenic! You are wonderful special people! Thank you for giving me your blog address so I can keep up to date. I will look for you on weds night when I work. You are in my thoughts and prayers always!
    Amy RN NICU

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  9. We are all breathing a lot easier now, just as you all are as well! I'm sure you feel like a ton of bricks has been lifted off of your shoulders now that this surgery is behind you and Caden. I was so thankful to get the good news. Now you guys can focus on your son's healing. Thoughts of you have been pouring into my brain for the last week! When the I saw what a beautiful day it was today, I knew it was going to be a good day, and that Caden was going to pull through this surgery with flying colors!

    Much love and positive energy continues to be sent to the HHC, for you, your families and the staff that performed this intense surgery on Caden Marshall.

    Love,
    John, Chris, Allee, Nick and even Motley too!!!!!!!!!!

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  10. Caden's Virginia Fan Club is celebrating this great news!
    George and Deb Bogart

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  11. Caden and all of you have been in our hearts and prayers, especially today. We will continue to pray as he faces recovery. He is a handsome boy! We are so happy to know that you get to stay in R.M. house! Thanks for keeping us posted through this lovely blog.
    Your friends, Jane and Jim Bales

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  12. What wonderful news. You will all continue to be in our prayers. We will specifically pray that Caden's body will heal quickly and comfortably. We will also pray that Caden's mom, dad, and family will have a peace because God has great plans for him. Jeremiah 29:11 says "For I know the plans I have for you,...plans to prosper you and not harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." -- You have a great hope for the future just hold on to your faith.
    Kristi (Bush)Gooch

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  13. Thank you for keeping us all updated-we are all pulling for you Caden-we will continue the prayers for all of you and wish for a speedy recovery!

    The Weber Family

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  14. I think you should be shouting to the entire city of Milwaukee- you have been on everyone's mind today )and will remain). Thank you for the update- you all will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers. Much love!!
    Eric, Meg and Jackson Licht

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  15. Oh, we thank the Lord for this great news. Will be praying for Caden's heart as he is healing & rest for Mommy & Daddy. thanks for posting today - we know it was an exhausting day.
    love from the Davis crew...

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  16. I just started to cry! God is SO good!!! I am so happy. We will just PRAY!

    The Beerbowers

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  17. we are so happy to hear that all went well today.we have a large family and many children and know what a wonderful blessing they are.they are all praying for caden and also for david and melissa to get through one day at a time.he is a beautiful baby!!!! thoughts and prayers to you. maretta and terry elliso and family

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  18. Melissa and David,
    We've been thinking of you and Caden all day. Dr. Tweddell, Ghanayem, and team are truly miracle workers....Caden is in excellent hands. Every day will be a step forward and closer to the time you can take him home :) We will continue to keep you in our prayers and hope for a restful night for all of you. Thanks for the blogsite...we will check in each day to see how Caden's recovery is going.
    Steph, Rich, and Braden Petska

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  19. We couldnt be more excited for you! Everyone has been calling, emailing and texting all day to find out how it went! I can't wait to share the good news! We will continue to pray! Stay strong.. and remember to celebrate the little victories... as life is not about the number of breaths we take but the number of breaths that we take away! We have been holding our breath all day long, I am so glad we can all breathe a little easier tonight!

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  20. You have been and remain in our prayers. I'm SO happy for you. You chose the right name for your son! Congratulations on this important milestone in Caden's journey. Glad to hear you got into RM House too. Take care of one another and we look forward to more good news on your blog.
    Mark & Sheril Ray

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  21. We are so happy for you. Jeff and I have been following Caden's journey thus far and have been praying for you all along. Caden is so beautiful and he is so strong. It is amazing how resilient babies are. Continue to take one day at a time and know that the love that you share will get you through all of this. You have so many people who love and support you. If you need anything, let us know.
    Jeff, Amy, Dylan, Joanna, and Cole Carrico

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  22. Fantastic news and thrilled to bits for the three of you. Many more nappy changes for David to look forward to, and hopefully he can learn to do one sans mask!! Continued best wishes, Mark A

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  23. David & Melissa,
    I am in awe of the spirit and fight that little boy of yours is showing. Caden is such a fighter because he knows what wonderful parents he has. I will continue to pray for the three of you. It is such an honor to be a part of Caden's family! Stay strong and continue to support and love each other.
    Love,
    Cheryl, Tommy, Megan and Ty

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  24. Wonderful news.... thinking of you all!

    Love, Brad & Kelli Bishop

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  25. This is fantastic news!! The entire team (US and UK) is thinking of and praying for Caden.

    Dave, Dallas, Mark, Martin, Sascha, & Willem.

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  26. We are so happy to hear Caden's first surgury went well! We will keep praying for his quick recovery everyday! Love you!
    Brian and Lynn Shukitis

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  27. We are cheering for your beautiful family at this news! The weather we are experiencing bodes well for him...God is smiling! That will be something to tell him later...his arrival brought the arrival of spring to a very winter-weary world!
    Keep rockin' on, Caden and family!

    Love,
    The Beginskis

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  28. David and Melissa,

    I was so proud of you yesterday as you watched your little son being rolled down the hall from surgery! I love in your eyes is beyond description. You are both so strong! Caden is so lucky to have the prayers of so many. We will continue to pray that he gets the strength he needs each day. Love, Grandma Rita and Grandpa Fred

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  29. Melissa and David,

    That is wonderful news. I will keep the prayers and positive thoughts coming your way. Your baby is beautiful and strong!

    Love,
    Renee

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  30. David and Melissa,
    Mary Jo sent me your blog and I was able to see your beautiful son Caden. Was so happy to hear that the surgery went well. My prayers and thoughts are with you all. Love Jo Ann (MaryJo's Mom)

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