Kicking off summer break with another pacemaker surgery was not how Colby planned it, but as always, he handled it like a champ! The last 18 months have been very challenging for him both physically and mentally. We knew one of his leads wasn't great after his December 2024 surgery, but we never dreamed it would cause so much trouble so soon. I'm always amazed at how he handles adversity though. He didn't let this setback slow him down. He even played a couple soccer games with a heart monitor attached to his chest...anything to continue playing the game he loves so much.
This whole surgery has thrown lots of curve balls at us with timing. They initially thought he would not need surgery until after his Senior year. Then, after seeing his heart monitor readings during his first soccer game of the season, we quickly realized the surgery was much more imminent. They scheduled it for May 21, which was the day after school got out, but then on May 15, they called to reschedule for two days earlier on May 19. We got permission for him to take his one exam early Monday morning and shuffled our work schedules at the last minute. I feel like God must be working on us...trusting in His plans (not ours), trusting His timing (not ours), and trusting in His strength (not ours) to carry us through.
I'm happy to say Colby's surgery went well, and he is recovering at home after only one night in the hospital. We have been told the lead looks much better this time, and he has yet another brand new generator. If all goes as expected, he should have close to 10 years before another pacemaker surgery is needed. He will follow up with the surgeon and cardiologist next week. We are praying for a good report with no surprises!
Thank you for all the prayers, love, and support! We definitely felt those prayers, and Colby truly appreciated so many friends rallying around him. Many came the night before to eat, hang out, and pray over him. The soccer team wrote his number on their arms, so he could be with them in the state tournament game the day of his surgery. He hated missing the game, so I loved that he could be there in spirit with them! Thank you all!!
