Posted by Lynnette CardallHello to all our much loved friends. This is Paul's wife Lynnette posting from Paul's ICU room. We are deeply grateful and thrilled to share with you that Paul has received his NEW HEART!!!!
The transplant went very well, much more smoothly than expected. He continues to make progress and we continue with prayers in our hearts that all will go well from here.
We are overwhelmed with joy for this gift and blessing. We recognize that this incredible blessing is a result of the love and prayers of so many. Paul continues with a breathing tube but has been periodically awake to communicate by writing.
Paul wanted me to share this statement with everyone. He writes "I am alive because of the medical team, this community, and my Savior who healed me." Once again, thank you for all your support, love, and prayers. We will periodically update this blog as things progress.
A dear friend of ours encouraged us to hang on to a simple truth and that has pulled us through to today. That truth is that "Miracles happen." All our love......
What a blessing! We are thrilled for your family. We will keep praying for you and for the family that had to say goodbye to their loved one.
ReplyDeleteHugs & Prayers,
Christina & family
We are so happy for you! This is a miracle! May God continue to bless Paul.
ReplyDeleteScott & Debbie Myers
Tori Myers
Oh my dear Lord, thank you. Continued Prayers in your healing and physical acceptance of the new heart.
ReplyDeleteLove you all, Jennifer S. , Rob and Sophia
Miracles do happen!! I am thrilled for your beautiful family. I don't know your family but Paul's blog has been a source of strength and encouragement for me as I have read it over the past few months. Sending prayers and love your way in hope for a speedy recovery! And love and prayers to your donor family.
ReplyDeleteWe have been following your blog for months waiting for this moment, and were so thrilled to see the news. Your family will be in our prayers! It only gets better from here!!!
ReplyDeleteMay God Bless you Paul, and Keep you safe, May he watch over Eden, and your dear Lynnette. Miracles do and continue to Happen, I am humbled to have witnessed this one. Keep your head up and you will see the Light of our dear Savior’s Face, you have inspired so many and will continue to inspire those with your talent of music. I love the Lord with all my heart and your experience exemplifies those tender mercies for the Savior. Your family will be forever in my heart and prayers.
ReplyDeleteLove You Cardall Family.
Jason F. Miller
this just makes me cry. My sister, Sara Boulter, is somehow related through marriage to Paul's brother Brian. She's taken us on this journey and showed us into your beautiful world. This is such wonderful news. I am so happy for you. We had prayers last night and asked Heavenly Father to bless your family and Paul's healing. Thank you for sharing your faith and strength with so many.
ReplyDeleteYeah!!! I am so happy for you! We are thrilled for you guys and wish you a quick healing and we will continue to keep you in our prayers.........Whoo hoo!!
ReplyDeletePraise God and His PERFECT timing!!! We continue to pray for you all!
ReplyDeleteWe are so happy for you & your family! Prayers are truly heard & answered!!
ReplyDeleteOh how we've prayed to see this post!!! HOORAY! We feel so much love and relief for you. Miracles indeed.
ReplyDeleteMuch love,
Mindi and McKay
That is wonderful-I am so happy for you and your family! My prayers are with you for a speedy recovery and with your donor family for peace and comfort. May the Lord continue to bless you!
ReplyDeleteAndrea Griggs
I am so thrilled for you and your family! I have checked your blog daily for the past 8-9 months, hoping, wishing and praying for a new heart for Paul. I am ecstatic for you and hope the recovery goes incredibly well! Yeah for the new heart!!!!! Hang in there.
ReplyDeleteI am so happy for you and your family. What great joy everyone must feel. Prayers will continue through the recovery.
ReplyDeleteI've never commented, but have been following for a while. What beautiful news to read this morning! I'm so happy for all of you!!! This news made my day. You are in my prayers for a quick recovery and no complications!
ReplyDeleteSo very grateful to Heavenly Father for preserving and extending the life of one of His valiant and noble sons. We love you.
ReplyDeleteWhat a thrill it was to see this post today! You and your family will continue to be in our prayers Paul! God Bless!
ReplyDeleteMy heart is touched and full of gratitude. I am so thankul that our loving Heavenly Father has given you this miracle. That Eden will grow up with her daddy and that Lynette and Paul will get to grow old together in those rocking chairs. What an amazing gift it is that another family has given to you so that you may have a chance to live. We pray for you Paul, that you may continue to be sustained as well as your wife and little Eden. We also pray for the family that gave you this gift. We love you and are so grateful that the Lord gave you this miracle.
ReplyDeleteHoly Smokes! I got goose bumps reading this post! Praise God from Whom all blessings flow!!!! I will continue to pray for a speedy recovery for Paul! Bless all of you. Look forward to updates!
ReplyDeleteMichelle S.
Oklahoma
I am so happy for your family. What a blessing! I have tears of joy now, but goosebumps first. I will continue to pray for his recovery in the days ahead.
ReplyDeleteHALLELUJAH!!!
ReplyDeleteI have been pacing (virtual pacing)and checking in here since I saw the message on Twitter.
Tears of joy and recovery prayers for your family from this "Heart" mom.
God is good.
Lisa @
All That and a Box of Rocks
Thank You Heavenly Father!
ReplyDeleteWe are so thrilled for you and your family. What a gift. We pray for your quick recovery and that the miracles will continue.
ReplyDeleteMuch love,
Aimee
Mom to Jack, HLHS
My three children (ages 8,7 and 5) have been following your families story and have been so touched by your faith. We feel like we know you. So, when I checked on paul this morning on the BLOG I was amazed. After reading I called my 3 children in to see and my oldest read out loud the "good news"! We just got off of our knees after saying a prayer of thanks and smooth recovery for Paul. Our prayers will continue. "Miracles happen", "Oh it is wonderful!"
ReplyDeleteCanton , Michigan
Words cannot express how greatful and excited I am for you and your sweet family. What an honor it must be to be the recipient of such a gift.
ReplyDeleteI will pray for the gracious family who made what I am sure was a heart wrenching decision. Bless them.
Your faith and endurace has been an inspiration to me and many other, I am sure. You will continue to be in my prayers.
---Allison (Ethan's Mom)
There aren't word to describe how grateful I am that you have received your miracle!! We are praying that all will continue to go well!! We love your family!
ReplyDeleteI am so happy to hear that you have finally received your new heart. All my thoughts and prayers to you to have a speedy recovery!
ReplyDeleteLove Jenna & Brian Paulsen
How wonderful! We'll keep reading to hear of your continued recovery and couldn't be more thrilled for you all!
ReplyDeletePraise God from whom all blessings flow! Your family is in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! We will keep up the prayers that his body accepts the heart and all continues to go well.
ReplyDeleteMay God continue to bless you. I am amazed and touched by your testimonies and strength. You will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers.
ReplyDeleteWonderful news!!! I continue to keep Paul and your family in my prayers!!! Sending many **Heart Hugs** your way!!!
ReplyDeleteWith LOTS of Hope, Love, and Faith,
Lauren (22yr. old w/Tricuspid Atresia aka HRHS)
Blog: www.laurensheart.blogspot.com
oh my goodness! I check your blog daily and was sure hoping that you weren't posting because you were getting your new heart! What a miracle!! A friend of ours just passed away last night from cancer. She was only 29 and had to leave behind her husband and her 3 sweet children. I am so grateful to have read this post today knowing that our Lords hand is in all things. I don't personally know you but I am so grateful to know you through your blog! My sweet baby was born in march with HLHS. Following your blog has given me so much hope in knowing that little Tyler can be happy and have a great life! Thank you and may you continue in a quick recovery!!
ReplyDeleteWonderful news! Your family deserves the best! My prayers will continue to be with you during the recovery.
ReplyDeleteBEST news of the day! My heart is full.
ReplyDeletePrayers are with you all in the recovery process!
Oh I'm so excited. Max's mommy told me about this Tuesday night (the mom that gave you the bows) and I've been dying for an update ever since. I took a blankie to the PICU front desk for Eden yesterday while we were up there for procedures. I hope it got to you. Praying for a great recovery and fun times ahead as a family!!
ReplyDeleteWow...amazing! I have been waiting to read this post for months! I know you've been waiting to post this for a LONG time Lynette! Congrats! Such wonderful news!!!
ReplyDeleteHugs and loves! We will keep you in the prayers.
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful! I was thrilled to read this post. Here's hoping for a quick recovery!
ReplyDeleteMay blessings still be showered upon you and your family!
Many prayers are being sent your way. Paul has touched many lives, mine included. I am so grateful this day for the miracle that has taken place.
ReplyDeleteThis is wonderful news. I have been following Paul's blog ever since I found out about The Cox family's little one.
ReplyDeleteI have tears in my eyes and will say a prayer of thankfulness to our Heavenly Father.
Michele Sobek
I just got goosebumps reading this post.
ReplyDeleteThank you God for watching over Paul & his family.
We will continue you in our prayers.
Love from New Jersey.
YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I totally spilled the water that I was drinking when I read this post. I'm so happy to read that the new heart finally arrived!! Thanks for sharing the miraculous news! Your family will continue to be in our prayers. Hope that things will go smoothly with Paul's recovery. :)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! We will pray that Paul heals quickly and without any problems.
ReplyDeleteI am sitting here in my room in Vegas crying for your happiness.
ReplyDeleteI follow your blog daily, and feel such a relief today...you are a wonderful man with a beautiful future...here's to many years of watching that darling daughter grow and looking forward to a bright future...thank you god,doctors and lot's of prayer.
What a treasure our world has in you. Make lot's of music
Wonderful, wonderful news! We are so happy for you and your beautiful family. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers during recovery.
ReplyDeleteI am sitting here in my room in Vegas crying for your happiness.
ReplyDeleteI follow your blog daily, and feel such a relief today...you are a wonderful man with a beautiful future...here's to many years of watching that darling daughter grow and looking forward to a bright future...thank you god,doctors and lot's of prayer.
What a treasure our world has in you. Make lot's of music
I check your blog everyday without fail waiting for this post! I am so excited. Tears of joy are streaming down my face. I pray with all me heart that recovery goes smoothly and that your whole family is comforted. Miracles do happen. They happen because of a loving Heavenly Father who wants only the best for us. Paul, I am so happy for you. I will continue to pray for you.
ReplyDeleteMacy in nevada.
Oh my gosh I am soooo happy for you guys! Congrats congrats congrats!!
ReplyDeleteI am so very thrilled to hear this blessed news! Heavenly Father does indeed answer prayers and miracles DO happen. We love you Paul. Lynnette, I am so happy that your prayers have been answered and that you and Paul have a chance to now live a very long and happy life together with your beautiful little Eden. Congrats and God Bless you always.
ReplyDeleteMonita
I was over come with emotion when I heard of Paul's living gift. You and your family have given so much to all of us as we have read your blog, and have been uplifted spiritually with your faith. May you be blessed with the healing power that comes from our Savior and the many prayers that are said in your behalf. I can't wait to hear the next song that you write. I'm sure that you have many that are waiting to be played.
ReplyDeleteOur blessings go out to the donor family for their loss. What an incredible gift to be able to give the gift of life to someone else. May they be blessed in their sorrow.
Praises and thanksgiving to our loving Father in Heaven for answering the many prayers in your behalf. We likewise send our prayers and thanks to the family who made this gift possible.
ReplyDeleteOur family continues with you in spirit and we are united with you in prayers for a future full of possibilities.
I am so overly excited about this news. I literally started crying when I read it. I have never met your family, but I hope to have that chance someday. I look up to your examples so much. I cannot explain how much it has meant to me to be able to follow this blog and read of your experiences. I know that prayers are answered and this is just one more sweet expression of that truth. I am so happy for you and your family. Lots of love and prayers are going out your way!!
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful news!!! Such a miracle and blessing. Continued prayers for healing and for the family who donated life.
ReplyDeleteBeen praying silently and reading and not commenting. But I am today. yes miracles do happen and this one of them. Many prayers for your recovery. Prayers for the donors family as well.
ReplyDeleteThat a true BLESSING! HE is the great Physician!
ReplyDeletePraying for you all in Arkansas!
Tiffany
We have all been waiting so long for this post. Our prayers are all with all of you at this great time.
ReplyDeleteMiracles Indeed. Congratulations and best wishes for a healthy and speedy recovery.
ReplyDeleteI have chills and tears reading this news! I am so happy for your family! Such a blessing that Paul is on the mend. We will pray that his recovery will go well and we will pray for the family who made that special and tough decision to donate their loved ones' heart. May God continue to bless both of your families.
ReplyDeleteMiracles DO happen. We are so thrilled for your family. We will pray that he continues to heal and regain his strength. Love, The Orton family
ReplyDeleteOh the tears are flowing as I type this, I will continue to pray for you paul and your faimily as well I will pray that the donor family has a peace in there difficult time as well.
ReplyDeleteKeep fighting brother and we will pray continually and await all new posts to update your recovery :)
The Max Family
Fresno 7th ward Clovis, Ca
How absolutely wonderful! We are thrilled that it finally happened--what a journey this has been and will continue to be for you and your family. Best wishes for a full and speedy recovery! We are so happy that you will continue to inspire so many of us...
ReplyDeleteWhat a miracle and an blessing. Our prayers go to you and your family in your recovery and also to the family who is mourning their loss. We hope and pray your recovery is a smooth, easy one.
ReplyDeleteMy name is Lysa Smith {white}and I know that you dont know me, but my heart is so full as I read this and I just had to tell you Congratulations and I am sooo happy for the miracle that you have all been given. Your story is remarkable, but more importantly, you are remarkable. Your strength, your faith, your amazing ability to lift everyone else around you. Thank you for letting me read this journey.,I will continue to pray for you.
ReplyDeleteI have tears streaming down my face as I read this! I am so thrilled!! I have been praying so hard for all of you, and especially for Paul.
ReplyDeleteContinuing to send up prayers! xo
Megan
YAY YAY YAY! TEARS, tears of joy and relief for your family, I hope he can just get stronger now. What a beautiful blessing, miracle and tender mercy all in one.
ReplyDeletei am sooo happy for you guy. miracles do happen and you guys deserve every miracle that comes your way! we will continue to pray for you guys. can't wait for updates. i am so glad all went well. soo much love to you!!! love molls- and that hawaiian love will still be on the way :)
ReplyDeleteOh yes... Miracles DO happen!!!! I am crying because I feel so much happiness for you all!!! Many prayers will be said for a smooth recovery and for that precious family that is grieving their loss. Congratulations and we are sending our love from Arizona.
ReplyDelete09/09/09 - it was a day of miracles! We were discharged from the room across from yours as you were in the OR. As we were preparing for our little Max's discharge Tuesday night, the excitement outside your room was evident. The nurse told me you had come across the hall to meet us, but we were out getting some dinner. I'm happy that Eden liked the hair clips. When we got back, your family was there. As much as I would have loved to meet you then, I am more thrilled that I will have the opportunity in the future!! I have been crying tears of joy for two days over "the wink" your nurse gave me when I inquired about all the excitement on the floor Tuesday night. It was such a comfort knowing that as I left my little Max sleeping in the dark each night, you were across the hall - I knew our Savior was visiting both of you each night and was never far from either of you.
ReplyDeleteSorry for the long comment. We'll keep praying for a miraculous recovery!
Kristin, Steve, Piper & Max
I am so very happy for you and your family, I have been praying and hoping this day would come. I was overwhelmed with happiness when I read this post and will continue to pray for a fast recovery. Thank you for sharing your life with all of us.
ReplyDeleteThe Woottons
The happy day at last has come!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI check Paul's blog every day. Sometimes, quite a few times a day just to check on you and your sweet family. I am so happy for all of you and my heart and prayers go out to the family that has given the greatest gift of all... life a second time.
Paul, I know I have told you this before, your music saved my life. Literally. I was about to end it, I was sitting in a counsler's waiting room, when from out of no where I heard "Miracles" as I drank in the music and allowed my heart to open to the spirit, I felt our Fathers love and comfort and knew though it would not be an easy road He would walk with me and carry me if need be.
I have been blessed by your gift and couldn't imagine not having that gift around to bless others. I work in an LDS bookstore and know the Spirit guides me to share your gift with others who need to open up to Our Father.
Lynette, Eden and the rest of Paul's family, Thank you for sharing him with us, Thank you for sharing this very difficult, private, inspiring moment. May Our Heavenly Father continue to bless you.
I will continue to pray for you and your family and also for comfort for the family who so willingly donated this most wonderful gift called life.
Bless your heart!
Oh yeah! Best of luck in recovery. We are so very happy for you!!!
ReplyDeleteOh....the joy!!!
ReplyDeleteI will give prayers of thanks to the wonderful family who made this decision at their greatest time of sorrow, that they may be comforted and that the Lord's most tender mercies will carry them through their next weeks and months.
Turning our thoughts to Paul and his new heart, Psalms 28:7 comes to mind, "Joy rises in my heart until I burst out in songs of praise to him."
May Paul be blessed to have a smooth recovery!!!
I have never commented, but have logged on EVERYDAY hoping and praying for this post from you. We are good friends of the Gledhills and through them we have joined in your journey of hope and faith. Thank you for your inspiration and your testimony. It has truly been inspiring and uplifting to walk through these trials through your words. Your music is also deeply loved by all of us, especially Gracie's theme. Our continued prayers and best wishes for a great recovery and many more posts and songs to come. God bless you, your family, and especially the donor family at this time.
ReplyDeleteBrendan and Leslie Smith
Praise the Lord and pass the Morphine!!! Congratulations Paul, Lynette and Eden!!!
ReplyDeleteHallelujia...just in time! Miracles really do happen every day in this world! We'll keep praying hard for continued success and health!!!
ReplyDeleteThat is the greatest news I have heard all day - all year actually!! You and your family is amazing! I am so glad that you know Heavenly Father and love him so much! He is the one who will pull you through this journey!!! Congratulations and we are praying for you guys!
ReplyDeleteI was so excited to hear the news! Our family will continue to pray for yours as you continue on this healing process. God Speed!
ReplyDeleteJust wondering when this post would come; congratulations! That is great news. Our family will continue to pray for your family and health. We love Paul's music and his faith!
ReplyDeleteLOTS OF TEARS OF JOY! Prayers continue! XO
ReplyDeleteYEAH!!!! We will keep our prayers with your family during this recovery stage and pray that only the best continues to happen!
ReplyDeletePraying with you that all continues to go well!
ReplyDeleteOH SO VERY HAPPY FOR YOU AND THE WHOLE FAMILY!GOD IS SO GREAT!!!WEEPING MANY TEARS OF JOY FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILIES..........FINALLY,B
ReplyDeletePaul, Lynnette, Eden-
ReplyDeleteYOU all know the love I have for you.. Yesterday was a great day 9-9-9.. Such a miracle has taken place as it has done so in so many ways. I know Brian is probably looking down with his love and hugging the wonderful person in Heaven who donated there organ. It's nice to hear good news, I love you guys and YES Miracles are real and they do happen, please let me know If I can be of any help. The prayers continue. I love you guys.
I am so thrilled! Tears of joy are streaming down my cheeks! I have been praying daily for you and your sweet family. Our Heavenly Father is so mindful of us and our needs. I will continue to pray for your speedy recovery!
ReplyDeleteHeart Hugs!
Hollie, Ben and Elaina
I've had it on my heart to pray...actually pray, not just send up good thoughts...for Paul the past couple of days and I'm so GLAD that the Lord does things like these for moments like this! tell him Hi from baby Melanie and our family-The Hursts
ReplyDeleteYEAH! We are so excited for you guys and wish you the very best! Please let us know what we can do and when we can bring dinner!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!! We have prayed for your family and are so grateful for your blessing of a heart. We will continue to pray for your speedy recovery. What wonderful news!
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy that your families miracle finally happened. You and your family will be in my prayers. We'll all be waiting for you to be well enough to write your next song.
ReplyDeleteWhat great news!!! Hope you have a healthy and speedy recovery. Love you all.
ReplyDeleteWe could not be any happier or humbled by the special gift you have been given. Praying for a quick recovery.
ReplyDeleteJulianna
mom to Arianna,3, Full Trisomy 13, ASD, VSD, PDA, Bi-Cuspid Aortic Valve. Unrepaired!
We are so happy for you! Thank you for your amazing example of faith, patience, and endurance.
ReplyDeleteWe're so thrilled to hear that Paul finally had surgery. Paul continues to be in our prayers, and we know he is blessed to have such an amazing wife! Thanks for being an inspiration to so many!
ReplyDeleteWe're so thrilled to hear that Paul finally had surgery. Paul continues to be in our prayers, and we know he is blessed to have such an amazing wife! Thanks for being an inspiration to so many!
ReplyDeleteWow! We are so happy for your family. We just had a baby with HLHS and were scheduled for her surgery at Primarys yesterday and got bumped for a high priority case...I'm guessing that was you! Congratulations, we couldn't be happier for your family! Our daughter is in surgery right now and is doing well. Maybe we'll bump into you while we're both here. Congrats again!
ReplyDeleteWe are so happy to hear your great news!
ReplyDeleteI have checked this blog multiple times a day for the past few weeks... I knew it was getting close!! SUCH AMAZING NEWS!!!!!!! YEAH!!! Prayers are with all of you!
ReplyDeletePraise be to God! Our prayers and love, The Allen Family
ReplyDelete(Kathleen, Cheryl's sis)
Congrats, I couldn't be happier for your family. Our prayers will continue to be with you. Thanks for helping keep so many others keep going through trials by knowing your story.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful gift you have received from Heavenly Father! We know that you will always be grateful for this time in your life. We pray for your continued recovery and especially for the donor family. Thanks for all the inspiration that you give through your words and music. You truly know that you are a son of God, and no doubt will continue to let your light shine!
ReplyDeleteWhat a blessing, I hope recovery is smooth and you are home to your girls soon. We continue to think and pray for you all...We will also say a prayer for the donor family to feel comforted at their time of saddness....
ReplyDeleteCardall Family,
ReplyDeleteI check in on Paul everyday and have been following his faithful and inspiring journey. I am sitting here today with tears streaming down my face, overcome with joy for Paul's new gift. I will continue to pray for healing for Paul and strength for Lynette, Eden, and the entire Cardall family as you continue to stand by Paul's side as he recovers. I will also be in prayer for the donor of this priceless gift. Praising God today for this miracle!
Casey in Texas
WOW...I have chills!!!! Words just don;t adequately express how thrilled we are for you and your beautiful family. I sure was not expecting this news when I clicked on today, but boy am I so elated this was today's post!!! Good luck with the recovery road, we all will still be here cheering for you and your family every step of the way!
ReplyDeleteLove, Easton Taylor and Family
I am sitting here crying with happiness. I have never posted on your blog but have following it for a long time (from Owen's blog). Praise the Lord! Good is good. You and your family will continue to be in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteDenise Poarch
Woodstock, GA
That is the best news!! Prayers for a speedy recovery!!
ReplyDeleteWe are so grateful that you finally got your new heart! Know that you have been in our families thoughts and prayers and will continually be!
ReplyDeleteRachel Tate Browning
I have tears of joy and gratitude and a heart full of prayers for you and your family, Paul! Quinn's mom
ReplyDeleteTo all the Cardall family,
ReplyDeleteWe are so thrilled and so very grateful to our Lord and Savior for this great blessing! The tears we shed are tears of joy and happiness for each of you. Your talents and warm spirit are needed in this world for many years to come. ...and most of all, Eden needs her daddy!
I also pray for the loss of the donor family...may they be at peace knowing of the life they were able to give.
SIMPLY AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI am crying tears of joy for you and your family!!!
Love and Blessings,
Alyson
Thank you for sharing this! Your family has been in my thoughts and prayers and I'm thrilled Paul has a new heart. You are such amazing people! Thank you for your stellar examples. My mom and I love Paul's music and love following his blog. We hope he has his full strength back soon.
ReplyDeletePraises to the Lord! I am so grateful you were finally blessed with a heart. Prayers for your recovery and for peace for the donor family.
ReplyDeletePraise God in heaven above!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteOh how I needed to hear this today. My tears of sadness are now tears of joy.
My prayers will continue for a speedy healing. God bless Paul, your family and the wonderful donor and their family.
We can all breathe better now :)
Hurray!!! Thinking of you guys always! Best of Luck!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing this wonderful news with us! We are all so thrilled!
ReplyDeleteOur prayers are with you and your wonderful family!
Best of luck!
Mary
I have followed Paul's blog since the passing of his brother. I sit here, as a stranger, with tears of joy in my eyes for him and his family. Thanks for sharing the wonderful news. Miracles have not ceased.
ReplyDeleteThank you for taking the time to share the news. My prayers continue on your behalf. Sending love from New York City....xoxo
ReplyDeleteWhat thrilling news!!!! We are SO very happy for you! Miracles do happen and if anyone deserves one your family does! We will continue to pray for a speedy recovery.
ReplyDeleteI just found your blog today and am so glad that I did. Lily's mom (Lily's Angel Heart) had your blog on her facebook and was so glad to read that you have a NEW heart!! I am so overjoyed but I'm sure that doesn't even come into comparison of how happy you and your family feel.
ReplyDeleteMy daughter, Natalie, has CHD also called "Tricuspid Atresia" and is doing well but as you know, it's a fight. But one that I'm sure you, our Natalie, and many others will win.
WHAT AN AWESOME POST.I have prayed for your family and for this wonderful gift... A HEART! I have goose bumps. We will pray for your recovery.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful miracle! I am so happy for you and your family! I had goose bumps as well while reading your post! Thank you for sharing your music and testimony with me!
ReplyDeleteOH MY GOODNESS!!!! I am crying right now and I don't even know you! I have been keeping up with your blog for awhile and have worried that this day would come to late. (oh ME of little faith:) As a young mother I have worried for you too. I could not imagine living without my husband and I didn't want that for you or Eden. Oh I am just so HAPPY for you all!!!! Tell Paul good luck and I know that one more person is praying for your family...
ReplyDeleteWE are so thrilled for you! We'll continue to pray for you and your family. Yes, miracles DO happen! God is watching over us......Best wishes :o)
ReplyDeleteWE are so thrilled for you! We'll continue to pray for you and your family. Yes, miracles DO happen! God is watching over us......Best wishes :o)
ReplyDeleteWe've never meet, but we feel as though you are family because we have followed your blog. We are so thankful you've gotten your heart and you are doing well. We will continue to pray for you and also for the donor family. You've been such a great inspiration to us as well as millions of others, we know our Father in Heaven has great plans for you. We can't wait to hear about your climb up the mountain next June. We wish we could climb with you! The Deweys
ReplyDeletePaul, I just cannot help but feel that you will soon (if not already) feel such a burst of energy and life after living with your imperfect heart all your (amazing) life. We pray your recovery will also be miraculous - I am sure the Lord has further work for you on this side - I cannot wait to see what else you will do! Hugs from Ladd & Pat ;-)
ReplyDeleteI'm totally bawling right now! What a blessing to your family! What an answer to prayers!
ReplyDeleteHooray! I want to shout from the rooftops that God is alive and answers prayers!
May his recovery be quick and his life fully restored.
We the Ralph B. Larsen family send big hugs and congratulations on this wonderful bit of news!! We love you and continue to pray for you!!!
ReplyDeleteYeah!!! This is the best news we have heard all year!!!! Wonderful Wonderful Wonderful!!!! Love you guys!!!
ReplyDeleteI have been following your blog for awhile and just today as I heard a song it made me think of your family. I knew I had to check your blog today and what a wonderful surprise and blessing to hear that Paul has his new heart! Thank you for your examples of faith, courage, and trust in the Lord!
ReplyDeleteMiracle do happen!!! Praying for a swift recovery.
ReplyDeletekathie
Way to go Paul! You're the best! I'm praying for you.
ReplyDeleteCarolyn
So happy for you and your family! I got chills when I read that you received a heart. Amazing!
ReplyDeleteWe are so happy to hear that you received your new heart. Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you begin to heal and recover! Brighter days ahead!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Mike, Rebecca & Brinley Patton(HRHS)
Intermountain Healing Hearts
God is great!! I just read the title and immediately started screaming and crying with joy! I have been following your blog with much anticipation, praying with much conviction and sending our thoughts your way. God Bless you and your family!
ReplyDeleteFrom the bottom of my heart, congratulations! We love your music Paul and are so happy for your family that you get to be together for a longer time here on earth.
ReplyDeleteINCREDIBLE!! What a blessing! I don't think it is a coincidence at all that last night (Wednesday) during my prayers, I asked the Lord that Paul would get his new heart soon! PRAYERS DO GET ANSWERED! "Ask and ye shall receive."
ReplyDeleteHang in there buddy! Can't wait to read that report from the top of Mount Oly!
Congratulations!! I'm so happy for your family! May the Lord continue to bless Paul & your family & the donor's family as you both heal!
ReplyDeleteGood luck with your new heart and the rest of your life....you have been an inspiration to many.
ReplyDeleteWith tears streaming down my cheeks and a loud "hosanna" for miracles that truly do happen, I wanted to be amoug the more than 100 faithful watchers of the amazing progress of Paul Cardall! May God continue to bless you, Paul, as you continue to heal and go forth on your journey. We, your fans love you!
ReplyDeleteHooray!!! Our prayers have been answered. We will continue to pray for your family, and for the family who gave so much on your behalf. The atonement is real and will heal and bring comfort to all who choose to accept it!! Words cannot possible express the happiness I feel for you and yours! Big hugs to all!!!
ReplyDeleteI am so thankful! I hope you'll quickly be able to partake in the healing goodness of Hostess products.
ReplyDeleteBest news of the day!
ReplyDeleteContinued thoughts and prayers from my family - to yours.
I have chills!!! I'm so excited to hear this news. I've been hoping and praying for this day to happen. You will now be in my thoughts and prayers as you recover.
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Andrea
Wyatt's mommy
I have goosebumps! I am so happy for your beautiful family! Our prayers are with you for a speedy recovery!!!
ReplyDeleteWooHoo!!!! The waiting is over! I've always said that Paul should have an easier surgery than Scott because Paul had the harder wait! I'm so glad that is the case!!! I will continue to pray for a smooth recovery. Wow, prayers really work!!! Keep smiling Paul:) Lynnette, call if you ever want to talk! I've been there.
ReplyDeleteThank the Lord! I am so happy for you and your family. Continued prayers for an uneventful recovery.
ReplyDeleteJen Wright
Mom to Carla (HLHS), 2 yrs
I had a feeling last night to pray for Paul even before my kids. I am so glad everything is going good. Can't wait for more 'beautiful music' (word and song). My prayers will still continue! Ruth
ReplyDeleteCardall Family, we are so happy for you!! We have had your family in our thoughts and prayers since we found out you were listed for a new heart. We check your blog daily in hopes of good news. I was so excited to learn from my father-in-law (Paul V.) last night that you finally got your miracle. You and your family will continue to be in our prayers. We can not wait to see that post of a new and healthy Paul and family in those rocking chairs.
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Josh, Nikki and Keegan Viehweg
Praise God! I will continue to hold your family in prayer...
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful news! I am so happy for your whole family! What an example of faith and strength you all have taught me. My prayers continue to be with you all! My heart is so full and grateful that the Lord is mindful of each and every one of us!
ReplyDeleteI add my well-wishes to the many others! We pray for your speedy recovery over the upcoming months. Thanks for sharing your journey with us!
ReplyDeletePaul & Family,
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy for you I can hardly contain myself! I, along with so many, am sharing in the joy of your miracle. What a loving, merciful God we have. I will continue to pray that your body heals well, that you will regain strength, and receive added strength that your old heart never granted. I keep picturing you climbing Mt. Olypmus in due time. One step at a time.
With much love and gratitude,
Kayleen Mortensen Oldham
Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful. Our family's thoughts and prayers will continue to be with you. God bless!!!
ReplyDeleteSo happy for you! SO SO SO SO happy for you all. Congrats and God Bless for the next few weeks for recovery....
ReplyDeleteMuch love,
Tami
Thatchers mom
I just saw the story on KSL.com I am so happy you were able to recieve your heart and miracles do happen!
ReplyDeleteI just saw the story on KSL.com I am so happy you were able to recieve your heart and miracles do happen!
ReplyDeleteI just saw the story on KSL.com I am so happy you were able to recieve your heart and miracles do happen!
ReplyDeleteI'm soooo happy for you and your family. What a blessing you all are in my life...an example of faith, endurance, and miracles. I pray for the donor family and for their healing!
ReplyDeletePraise God! What awesome news! Paul and your family have been on my mind and in my prayers, especially over the last few days..little did I know he was receiving a new heart! I was just thrilled to read the news! May Paul continue to heal and get stronger every day....miracles really DO happen!!!
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The Kubiak Family
www.caringbridge.org/visit/emmanicole
I am so glad to hear about your MIRACLE! They truly do happen!!! I went to Deseret Book today and bought your new CD and got the Primary CD for a friends birthday. When I put the "Sacred Piano CD" in my car I was overcome with emotion. I love listening to your music. As I drove up Provo Canyon I thought about you and my 10 year old niece, who is waiting for a kidney transplant. I said a prayer for both of you.
ReplyDeleteThen after I got a home, I was wrapping the CD up for my friend, and another friend called me to tell me about your Miracle. I am so grateful you were given your NEW HEART! PRAYERS are answered...and your family will continue to be in our prayers. Lots of love!
My thoughts and prayers are with you. This is such a wonderful gift! i hope that your recovery goes smoothly.
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh!! I am so thrilled. I've been checking daily to see how things were going. Thank you GOD!! Thanks. Thanks. My continued prayers and delight.
ReplyDeleteAmazing. Good luck to you and many prayers as you recover and prayers for the wonderful family that blessed you with their family member's heart in their darkest hour.
ReplyDeleteAll the best...from a family in Illinois.
Oh my gosh, I have chills, I am so happy and excited for Paul and his family!! Heavenly Father does answer prayers and He loves and is watching over Paul. I pray that He will comfort the family who gave such gift to Paul. I will continue to pray for Paul's fast recovery.
ReplyDeleteSimply amazing! Miracles do happen. What a wonderful day!! God is so good!
ReplyDeleteI am so happy for you. You are truly an inspiration to us all. May God bless you and your beautiful family. My prayers are with you. Thanks for sharing your story.
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh! One of my patients yesterday and I were talking about how we hope that you get a heart soon and than I get online and hear this AMAZING news!!!! YEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!! Such AMAZING NEWS!!!
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Emily and Mike
Lynnette~please know there are SO MANY that have been touched by your amazing husband and know that there are SO MANY prayers being said in your family's behalf!
IM shaking as I read and overwhelmed with gratitude to the Lord for this miracle! In awe at his goodness. Beseeching Him to sustain you through this healing process ahead and to strengthen you that you might continue to give glory to Him through your testimony to His faithfulness!
ReplyDeletePRAISE JESUS!
What a Miracle!!! We are so grateful to Heavenly Father for this wonderful news. When I logged onto KSL, my homepage I saw the story about you getting your heart and I cried tears of thankgiving.
ReplyDeleteIt is a well deserved miracle. We are so happy for you and your family. Little Eden will have her daddy and you and Lynnette will grow old in those rockers.
I just knew that we could all pull down blessings upon you from Heaven because of your faith and your amazing testimony. May God bless the medical team and all who work with you for the goodness of their hearts. May God bless you for all the lifting you do for others, through your faith, your life, your family and your wonderful music.
Today is a very good day.
Our love, the Ballards
Wow, I know you must be so relieved. I'll keep praying that everything continues to go well!
ReplyDeleteYou don't know who we are but we have followed your page for sometime. We have been praying that we would see this post and we are so thankful that you got your heart. Our daughter got her new heart in December 2008 and have learned alot of about the heart and the heart family that you get with this. Stay strong and believe!!!!!
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What incredible news!! Truly a miracle! We are so happy for you and your family. We will continue to pray for a quick recovery!!
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful news! We have been following your incredible story for a while. Thank you for sharing your faith and your insight while you have waited for your miracle. May God bless you and watch over you and your sweet family!!! We will be the first in line to sign up to attend your comeback performance. You and Lynette and Eden are in our prayers!
ReplyDeleteLove, Natalie and Alan Peterson and family
I am so happy for your family. Continued blessings.
ReplyDeleteThank Goodness! I'm not even sure how I found your blog, but I have been checking back daily to see if you had gotten your heart. When I didn't see a post for awhile, I was truly worried. I am thrilled for this news and my thoughts will be with you through your recovery. Best wishes to you and your cute family.
ReplyDeleteWhat a joyful long-awaited day!!!
ReplyDeleteYou've been a true inspiration to all of us who have worked and served you this past month. Thank you.
We are so happy for your family. Your journey has been truly inspiring and we know it will continue on, thank you for your amazing examples. May God continue to bless your family.
ReplyDeleteThat is SO WONDERFUL!!! OUR PRAYERS HAVE BEEN ANSWERED!!!
ReplyDeleteWe will continue to pray for both you guys and for the donor's family! Heavenly Father loves and takes care of His children.
Thank heaven!
- Chas
I could jump up and down right now. I've waited to read this post for many months now. You are so correct....Miracles do happen and you are living proof. I will continue to pray for a very smooth recovery for you and for the donors family to be surrounded in peace at this time. Big "heart hugs" to you and your family from another "heart family".
ReplyDeleteI am so thrilled for your whole family. What a blessing this is! Praying that your recovery will go well!
ReplyDeleteI am in TEARS as I read this. YAY. GOD IS GREAT!!!!!! I am so happy for you and your family!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThat's all I have to say.
God Bless You guys!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You don't know me, but I am so happy for you guys!! I found your blog through little Gracie's blog. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!! May you continued to be blessed and watched over!!
ReplyDeleteMiracles, Miracles, Miracles! Love them, I am so happy for your family and continue to pray for a good and safe recovery! Praise the Lord!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Lord!!!! My heart is bursting with joy for you and your family.
ReplyDeleteCynthia Bjorn (Dylan's mom)
So happy to read this post. So grateful that Heavenly Father saw it fit to keep you here to bless the lives of so many. Your family is amazing, an inspiration to us all. We pray for your family each night and will continue to do so for a smoothe recovery!
ReplyDeleteSo happy for you! I can't wait to sit up front at your come back concert and cheer louder than ever. Speedy Recovery, so many people love you and your family.
ReplyDeleteThat is just the greatest news!! Glad that the surgery went so well for you, Paul! Congratulations! I can't wait to continue following this amazing heart transplant journey of yours and your family!!
ReplyDeleteMiracles indeed! Such amazing news for your sweet family! I also wanted to share that I recently shared your music with a dear family in our Stake here in Nebraska. Their dear 8 year old son died in a car accident. I put some of his pictures together with music from your Primary Worship CD. The wonderful spirit that brought them has been unmeasurable. Thank you for sharing your gift.
ReplyDeleteYour music has touched our hearts...may Heavenly Father touch your heart now to strengthen it, heal it, and bless it that it will be able to return to full capacity. Our prayers are also with the family of the donor at this time. What courage...on your end and theirs...
ReplyDeleteTears, tears, and more tears...all happy ones! MIRACLES DO HAPPEN and P-A-T-I-E-N-C-E pays off. We have learned so much from your example and will continue to look to you for strength with our own struggles. We are so happy for your family!
ReplyDeleteOur family has followed your blog for some time now and were overcome with joy and tears when we saw todays update. What a blessing and a miracle. Thank you for not only sharing your musical talents, but for also sharing this intimate journey in your and sharing your beautiful testimony and faith through this blog. We will continue to pray for a successful and quick recovery, and of course we pray for the family who gave such a beautiful gift.
ReplyDeleteI have to laugh about our conversation last week when we talked and you said that Lynette would be coming to the Walk for Healing Hearts unless she was tied up with you getting your transplant. I am so glad to hear that you got the transplant and I do not expect to see her on Saturday. However, in your honor and those that are fighting their CHD Batttles, we will have a moment of silence in sending our thoughts and prayers your way.
ReplyDeleteI pray for a wonderful recovery and for you to get your strength soon. NO BUMPS in the Road.
(HUGS)
Carolyn Quigley
President, IHH
Paul, I am so excited for you and your family!! I remember way back when you had your first surgery. I wish you well and hope you have a smooth, speedy recovery!
ReplyDeleteJana Millward Standiford
Miracles never cease! Oh how wonderful for Paul and his family! :) May the Lord bless him with continued healing and strength.
ReplyDeleteI have been following Paul Cardall's blog for a few weeks now feeling heartbroken. I would tell my husband the updates and check numerous times a day for posts. Last night I really prayed for your family I am so grateful to hear that he has received this gift of life. You are so deserving of that blessing and although it must feel it came in the final hour it always seems to happen after a trial of our faith, you have been such tremendous examples of faith I have felt so much peace reading your experience. You have touched so many lives. We look forward to the updates of Paul's recovery and will cheerfully pray for you still with grateful hearts. Congratulations we are so happy for you both.
ReplyDeleteI found your blog through the Gledhill family. I heard the music playing on their blog and loved it so I bought your primary cd. I have been following your journey and have checked the blog waiting for this great news! May you and your family be blessed. All my prayers are with you!
ReplyDeleteCardall Family, I wept tears of joy for your miracle. I pray for the peace and comfort of your donor family and their precious gift. I know it will be treasure and bless others beyond belief. I have been following the blog for a while now and wanted to tell Paul how much his words of inspriration have strengthened and insprired me. Your music and wisdom has been an inspiration and I am grateful for the gift you have been to me during a very difficult time during my life. Prayers to your entire family as you start the next part of your brave journey.
ReplyDeleteoh that is such great news, we are so happy for you guys. My son hayden is 8 and has tricuspid atresia also and Dr Day told us about you guys years ago, and last nov. Hayden had the fontan procedure done. I have read your blog nightly before bed and I can not stop crying over this great news. you guys are truly blessed.
ReplyDeleteOur 16 year old son (Whose ID is plumptom..why he chose that I don't know) has had 6 open heart surgeries at PCMC. In the last one they replaced his tricuspid valve. We all follow your blog. On Sunday we read the last 3 posts from Paul as part of our FHE. Our 16 year old son, was so worried he prayed for Paul every day this last week. He goes to a private LDS school and they prayed for him every day in class as well. He was so excited to hear the news today. He can't wait to tell his class! Sending continued prayers and love.
ReplyDeleteThe Jay Hill family oF SLC, UT
So glad to hear that this miracle has happened for your family. Best wishes for a speedy recovery. My thoughts go to the donor family as well, may they be blessed for their generosity!
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