Message from Uncle Robby

[tv horror]

Thank you Andy for posting little Mia's photo, I was moved by her smile and the courage it showed. It's strange that the media paints a profile of courage by showing how tough the person is, but I have found in my life that  the real brave ones wear a smile with pride and in turn have an inner glow that provides comfort to those around them. Andy feel proud that your daughter is one of that fold and God bless little Mia in her time of need.

[poseablemonster]

Hi all,
I am happy to report that the operation was a success, and Mia is in the ICU as I type this.  The surgery took about 4 hours, and the results are amazing.  She is almost perfectly straight and her chest cavity is right in place.  No complications thus far, and things are looking good.  The next few days will probably be a real challenge; recovery from this type of surgery can be, but she really is a tough little bugger.
I want to thank you all again for your outpouring of support.  I believe that these things make a big difference, and I attribute today's success to a lot of things; you all included.  Your posts have touched Amy and I in a very emotional way, and we thank you.
So now we are off to grab some rest...talk to you soon.

[monsterphile]

Hi all,
I am happy to report that the operation was a success, and Mia is in the ICU as I type this.  The surgery took about 4 hours, and the results are amazing.  She is almost perfectly straight and her chest cavity is right in place.  No complications thus far, and things are looking good. 

Yay Mia!!  For recovery, I recommend lots of love and cartoon watching.   

[Mike Scott]

Great news, Andy! Give Mia all our love and tell her we all wish her a speedy recovery! Post updates when you have some free time.

[avenger]

Andy ,that is wonderful news !!!    Give the little princess a big hug for all of us.
You and Amy take care of yourselves as well.

[The Spangler]

 After happily celebrating my grandson's first birthday today, it really brought me down to Earth tonight when I read this post about little Mia's surgery.  But its great to hear her operation was successful and I will certainly be praying for her continued healing and speedy recovery! God bless Mia, Andy and the whole family!

[neonnoodle]

I am very glad to hear this news, and continue to send all good thoughts and wishes.  Perhaps a gift basket can be arranged by the UMA folks...

[Mego73]

Glad she came through with flying colors, it will only get even better from here

[Jim Bertges]

Thanks for letting us know that everything went well. Now for a speedy recovery and a wonderful life!

[BARON TIMOTHEUS BGG]

Dear ANDY, MIA & FAMILY,
... Continued Prayers, for Healing & All Blessings, from this Heart, in the Land, Beyond My Computer Window!
EXANIMO EVERNOW,
TIMMY & THE BARON & FRIENDS, GOO-O-OODD-D!, B.G.G.

[fmofmpls]

Praise God! I'm so happy to hear that Mia is doing well. Andy, you and your family were on mind the entire day yesterday. What a blessing. What a relief. Continued prayers will go up with both palms to the sky. Get some much needed rest. We'll leave the light on for you. 

[capt.hendry51]

That's great news Andy!! Congratulations to the doctors and nurses for a job well done and again best wishes to you and Mia and your family!   

[michblk]

Wow, that is wonderful news Andy!  Here to a speedy recovery for MIA!

Brian

[poseablemonster]

Thanks again, everybody.  I'm just overwhelmed by all the support that we have been given throughout this ordeal.  In times like this, you really see the best in people.  I had a very special moment a week or so ago when Matt and Nancy Jaycox were in town visiting Mia here at the hospital.  Ray, Matt and Nancy were helping Mia navigate her wheelchair into the elevator after a long and tiring day.  I just stepped back and watched how each one of them cared so deeply for her; the concern in their eyes and the way they were so involved in her recovery - I am not really eloquent enough with the written word to convey the feeling of the moment, but suffice to say that it was one of those special moments that I will always carry with me, a moment when I really felt the love and caring nature of true friendship.  I guess it is when your friends care so deeply for someone so important to you - it just really moves me to have this kind of support for her, and for us. 
BTW, she is still doing well.  She is still very swollen, and running a low grade fever but it is all very normal.  She's on a lot of pain meds and such, so she's very groggy and out of it - again a good thing for the moment.  We just got her out of the bed and sitting up in a chair for a little while, and she's enjoying a little Blues Clues as I update you all.  More to come as things progress...

[Roback]

Boy, is that a relief to hear. Andy, thanks for taking the time to bring us up to speed on your daughters condition. You and your wife must be wiped and in need for some much needed rest. When it comes right down to it, family and friends will pull you through and I'm betting that right about now you're understanding just how crucial our wonderful nurses are who work in our hospitals. Without them I don't know where I'd be when I was extremely injured. Their no doubt angels in white uniforms. Go Mia!