Thomas,
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. We know that He provides the needed comfort and reassurance during these difficult times and we know that you are receiving the best possible care here on Earth. Blessings to you for a great outcome and quick recovery. The Dodsons

I am praying for all of you Kim and will continue to do so...

Love-

Wendy Mangum

praying, praying, praying for you, thomas!
love, mike, susan, and the kids

The Bevins prayer team is in full swing, right down to the twins! Praying for peace, wisdom and skill of the surgical team, and healing. We love you all!
The Bevins

Thomas, we're all thinking of you and praying for a smooth operation and recovery.

Indya

Praying for God's peace, for a great night's sleep, and for a completely successful surgery tomorrow.

Shannon

Praying for you and your family.

Melissa Harvey

Just heard about your surgery. Please know Michael, Briley and I will keep you in our prayers. I know you will do just fine, and don't worry about the needles. Kim can kiss you and make it all better.

Love and prayers,
Candi Stults

Thomas,
I know that everything will go well. You are in our prayers.
Roger & Jane Rossignol

Thomas you and your family are in my prayers. I hope you can rest good tonight. It sounds like Kim has everything taken care of at home. That's a blessing! Love ya!

You're the man! And when surgery is over, you will be the bionic man! Praying it up Dude!!!!! Much love!
~nette

Good luck there buddy! Steph, Abby and I will have you in our prayers!

Jonah and I said prayers together for each of you guys. Prayers for a peaceful rest for you all tonight and thru tomorrow.
Lots of love and prayers,
Joy and fam

Thomas and Kim,
We are praying for you and following your journal. This is a wonderful way to keep everyone informed. Stay strong and keep your faith, and know that all of your friends are praying on your behalf. We will see you soon! Love, The Summers Family

The whole Parrott family is following your updates and have you, your family, your doctor and your whole medical team in our prayers.
Blessings to all of you,
Crit, Stephanie, Ashley, Kristin, Alex, Ben

We love you guys and will be praying for all of you.

Mark, Missy, Claire and Julie

Hi Thomas and Kim,

Thinking great big heart pumping thoughts for you! Looking forward to the post-op update!

Keep on tickin!

Adam Pick
HeartValveJournals.com Founder

Hi Thomas and Kim. You are in my prayers and I'll be thinking about you both too!
You all are so blessed to have so many people that care for you!
-Lisa Koob

Thanks for the update! Bless you and your family.

Hi Thomas and Kim,
Keeping you covered in prayer as both of you and the rest of your family go throught this journey.
Bev Lemme

Thomas and Kim,

We are inspired by the way you are handling all this. Harald and I want to let you know we are rooting for you to get better very quickly.

Hi Thomas,

Just wanted to let you know that we have you all wrapped in prayer. While Kim is taking care of you, we will help with your precious family. Did I mention that Connor will be here in 5 more days! I'm sure that is news to you! (LOL) May the peace and comfort of Jesus be with you today and always.
Dana,Tom, Eva,Nelson and Noah (and Connor for a couple of days!) Karnowski

Thomas,
As an old cardiac care nurse, I know you will receive the very best care at Vanderbilt! We are praying for excellent surgery and a smooth recovery process.
Your beautiful, loving wife will be right there with you - before you know it, she will have you running marathons! Sending hugs & fistbombs to all the kids.
Love, Lynda, Austin, Galen, Landon & Nataley

Hi Thomas!

Thank you for viewing my journal, signing my guestbook, and sending along your good wishes and encouragement. Much appreciated. From what I've researched, I think you made a great decision in going to Vanderbilt. My wife and I will be praying for you as you approach and face the 15th. God be close to you and yours!

Duane H.

Thomas and Kim: I just wanted to tell you both that you are in my thoughts and prayers! If there is anything, anything, I can do...just tell me, please!!!!!

Dan and Rick

Hey Thomas,

We're sending positive thoughts and lots of prayers your way. It sounds like you have a great team at Vanderbilt to take care of you--we know you will be just fine. Let us know if you all need anything. We love you, Kim, and the kids so very much!!!

Get Well Soon!!!
Gina, Keith, Spencer, and Meredith

Thomas,
I know you may not remember me but I am George Eyrich's daughter (used to be your State Farm Agent). Kim also instructed me at FHS while there. I have been following your heart situation on Kim's facebook. I just want to encourage you and tell you that I will be praying for you and your family. I had emergancy open heart surgery in 2006, it went well and I am doing great. It changed my life forever, in a good way. I will praying that all the details go smoothly and that the doctors hands will be guided just perfectly. Best wishes and I will be praying for a speedy recovery!!

Liz Campbell

Thomas,

I am keeping you and Kim and the family in my prayers. If there is anything at all I can do to help, just let me know.

Sharon L.
Cokesbury

You're doing great big man! Keep your spirits up! You are awesome!!! If you want, I can get Robin Williams' number and you all could chat about the surgery. Yea! High five!!!!
~Janette

Hi Thomas and Kim! You all are in our thoughts and prayers. We are close by if you need anything. I was glad to find your website.

Suzanne Clothier

Thinking about you and Kim today as you all travel down to Nashville. Remember to take it one step at a time - and everything will be fine. If either of you need anything - you know how to reach me.

Alyson

Praying for all the details for next week - for you and each member of your family!

In Him,
Shannon (a CCC Mom and friend)

Hey Thomas, Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you undergo your surgery. My daughter, Tess was born with a CHD and has already had 2 open hearts at Vanderbilt as well. We see her cardiologist ever 6 months and if you seen her today you would never know anything was wrong with her. God Bless you and your family in the upcoming days.
Love, Shonda Layne Boring

Dude, down on my knees for you. And I've really been working on Kim. I told her to "hook you up" as many times as possible before the surgery. I'm doing what I can for you buddy!!!!!

Big hugs,
Janette

Thomas, thinking and praying for a successful surgery and a speedy recovery.
Danny, Oodie, mMckenzie, and Addison Smith

You have a precious family. I know because I have had your children in my preschool class and worked with Kim in the preschool music class. I will definitely be praying for you and all your family and expecting God to surround you with healing and peace. Jill Nantz

Hey TD....you know we are praying...
Joy

My name is Michelle Gentry. I am in Kim's M&M group. I just wanted you to know that I'm praying for you and your family. May many blessings come to all of you in the days ahead.

Thomas and Kim, the McCords are thinking of you (and praying for you as well). Call us if you need anything. Just remember, rest, rest, and rest!!!!!

The Dolislagers are hoping for speedy recovery! Bless you both! Give a shout if you need anything.

prayers and love from the johnstons...

good luck thomas! i had my avr on nov 16th, i also had a congenital defect. the sooner the better they told me. my incision is 3 inches long and i can say i had a good experience in the hospital. just remember, you will depend on everyone for weeks. i am gettting better every week but very slowly. let everyone do everything for you, seriously this is true. my daughter's school has even sent meals so my husband doesn't have to cook, and its been so nice not having to worry about feeding the kids! you will be able to enjoy xmas, just take it very easy