Specific Prayer Requests for Surgery

We are so thankful for the prayers of our family, friends, and friends of family and friends. I wanted to mention some specific things you can be praying for with the upcoming surgery (March 20).

Prayer Requests for Now (Before Surgery):

• Graham will learn to take a bottle well (in case he needs to take a bottle during recovery)
• Graham will stay healthy until surgery (no colds or flu or anything that could delay surgery)

Prayer requests during and after surgery. Pray for:

• A good repair of Graham's heart. That no future heart issues or surgeries would be necessary.
• Dr. Mill, the surgeon, to have steady hands and a focused mind
• No bad reactions to anesthesia
• No pacemaker to be needed after surgery
• Safe, healthy blood from the blood bank
• Attentive and compassionate nurses
• Graham to be content without eating for several hours before surgery

Prayer requests for Matt and I.

• That we would have peace and faith before and during surgery
• For physical strength and energy as our days and nights will be long and sleeping away from home
• That we would be good advocates for Graham's care during his hospital stay. That we would have wisdom to know when to ask questions and make good decisions.
• For interactions with other parents in the waiting room who have children in the PICU. That we might be a blessing to others facing difficult times.