I am so happy that you decided to share your story with all of us. My thought and prayers have been with you and your family throughout this process. It is good to hear that Adam is hanging in there and fighting the good fight. I am sure that he knows that you are there for him and that you love him very deeply. Please continue to keep us informed.
Marc Williams Hull Catalina 27 Marti Belle sail # 1819 _____ From: [email protected] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, October 21, 2008 5:16 PM To: undisclosed-recipients: Subject: catalina27-talk: Adam Tierney Update 10/21/08 Dear Friends: We got the call this morning that they were taking Adam to the OR and about 30 minutes after we arrived at the University of Maryland Medical Center a smiling cardiologist, Dr. Curi, (yesterday's post had the wrong doctor...we have only talked to about 15 surgeons since the accident happened) came out and said things went great. The stent fit exactly between the two that had separated. He said part of the problem was that Adam's heart is so strong that it pumps blood with incredible force which is a good thing. He said it was like a fist punch when you feel his pulse. They are used to 70 year old hearts being worked on so this was a bit different. There is a possibility that the stent could move but he doesn't think it will since it is sandwiched in between the others. Adam is resting comfortably and they plan on removing the breathing tube as early as tomorrow. Brian, his nurse, said Adam is breathing on his own and the steroids should have taken care of the swelling. Tomorrow morning during rounds the doctors will decide what to do. He isn't out of the woods yet but on the path. Please pray . the stents stay in place . Adam develops no infections . Adam can easily do without the breathing tube . That Adam's body do what God designed it to do...heal and recover . that Adam will be strong when he hears of the death of his best friend Jonathan . Jonathan's parents will continue to find their strength in the sufficient Grace of Christ We have received many, many kind and encouraging e-mails from you all. We will be saving these for Adam and pray that sooner than later you will be getting an e-mail from him. In the Bible we see Christ can bring peace to the storm and to the sailor. We continue to seek His peace during this storm. Dave and Lisa Tierney ************** New MapQuest Local shows what's happening at your destination. Dining, Movies, Events, News & more. Try it out (http://local.mapquest.com/?ncid=emlcntnew00000002)
