We got another offer of lungs last night, about 5pm. The surgeon seemed optimistic and confident about these—but their initial assessments are based on CT scans and blood gases, etc. They don’t really know until the UPMC team gets the lungs in their own hands. Unfortunately, the left lower lobe was completely damaged by pneumonia. Kind of a coincidence: Caitlin’s left lower lobe was the one that was irreversibly damaged when she was eleven, and which was removed in a long surgery at that time.
We’re keeping the faith. Lung transplant is tricky, and miraculous. It’s not like getting a new pair of shoes. No-go’s happen a lot, as we have certainly discovered. I’m not going to get overly confident, or post about offers, until I hear that the lungs are good to go and we’re on our way to the OR.
–Maryanne, with Nick.
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Faith & positive thoughts are flowing to you guys. Love you ♥
Our thoughts and prayers are with you…john and Joette
We are in awe of your strength, courage and faith. Continuing to pray for Caitlin xoxoxo
I continue to pray for Caitlin to get her new lungs. xxoo
🙏🙏 and ❤️❤️ still heading your way.
I hope Caitlin is still feeling a bit more comfort after yesterday’s procedure.
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We are “keeping the faith” and send much love and support, with hopes for good news soon. Anne and Walter
I’m encouraged by the number of offers you have received thus far and continue to keep the faith that the right ones are coming very very soon. ❤ ❤ ❤
keep that faith and strength God has given you and our prayers continue.🙏❤️
Praying for you Caitlin
Thinking of you all with positive thoughts and prayers especially for Caitlin. God Bless xxxx
Keeping positive thoughts for you all and remembering the amazing strength and spirit of one amazing little eleven year old . ❤️😽
We’re right by your sides, praying and hoping for another offer of lungs for the brave and beautiful Caitlin. They will come and soon. Love as always Eileen & Padraig xx
Keeping you foremost in my thoughts and prayers. oxox
Dear Maryanne, Nick and Caitlin, My thoughts and prayers are with you and have asked my friends to pray for all of you too. I believe…I believe…I believe in miracles. I love these lyrics and I thought I would share with you as a prayer. Your Pittsburgh Friend, Nanci Sullivan
“Oh, I believe there are Angels Among Us,
Sent down to us from somewhere up above.
They come to you and me in our darkest hours
To show us how to live
To teach us how to give
To guide us with a light of love.
When life held troubled times
And had me down on my knees
There’s always been someone
To come along and comfort me
A kind word from a stranger
To lend a helping hand
A phone call from a friend
Just to say I understand
Now ain’t it kind of funny
At the dark end of the road
Someone light the way with just a single ray of hope.
Oh, I believe there are Angels Among Us,
Sent down to us from somewhere up above.
They come to you and me in our darkest hours
They wear so many faces,
Show up in the strangest places
And grace us with their mercies in our time of need.
Keep positive you guy’s it will happen, we are all still praying xxxx
Prayers continue for Caitlin.
Diane Phelan