Kari Update - Prayer Works!

I couldn't wait to share this with you. Here's the latest update from Kari's Dad.

Hello: It is 1:16 pm and we just spoke with Kari's surgeon. He repositioned the left main coronary artery and her heart function returned completely to normal. Her blood pressure immeidately out of the OR is 100-110mmHg systolic (compare that to 50-60mmHg the last time. She is heading to the ICU now and is even off the ECMO (bypass machine)! She still has her chest open as a precaution, but is doing better. Removal of the ECMO is a large step forward- this can be associated with significant bleeding and this is part of the reason her chest was left open just in case she starts to bleed. This will allow easier access to remove any blood collections in the chest that may occur. Dr. Spray plans to close the chest tomorrow if she does not have another arrest. For now, we wait and thank God for his mercy. It appears she has been allowed some rest, that is, before she begins her next climb. I think God has given us a miracle for all of us to see! Prayer matters, prayer works, and prayer is powerful. Please keep praying for Kari- God appears to be listening. Please continue to help us get Kari Home. She is definately doing her part.

Cautiously optimistic and thanking God,
Jeff