Olsen update

[Mr. Scot]

The hard part is knowing what that also means.

[LinvilleGorge]

I hate what they're going through right now, but I hope brighter days are in their future.

[Michael G]

4 minutes ago, Mr. Scot said:

The hard part is knowing what that also means.

Yep- Its a blessing that comes with some burden. Hopefully this works out for TJ, the Olsen's, and the donor's family. We are praying for them all. 

[KatsAzz]

https://www.wcnc.com/article/sports/nfl/panthers/tj-olsen-heart-donation-match-greg-olsen-panthers-sports/275-6b2f8544-f6a0-4a57-8482-04391a98d7a8

Greg Olsen's son TJ needed a new heart. A donor match has just been found

 

The former Panthers tight end says this is a major step forward in an already emotional journey for his family.

 

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Nearly two weeks after a former Carolina Panther announced his son may need a new heart, Greg Olsen says his son TJ has been matched to get just that.

 

In two tweets shared early Friday morning, former Panthers tight end Olsen said a donor match was found for TJ to get a heart transplant. Olsen admitted there were mixed emotions as he and his wife walked his son in for surgery, and asked for prayers for their son and his team of doctors and nurses.

 

WCNC Charlotte previously reported Olsen's announcement on May 24 that TJ's heart was "reaching its end". TJ was born with congenital heart disease, which has largely spurred the Olsen family's involvement with heart disease nonprofits and with helping launch the opening of a pediatric heart center at Levin Children's Hospital in Charlotte. TJ has seen three open-heart surgeries and lived with a modified heart for his first 8 years of life.

Edited June 4, 2021 by KatsAzz

[tukafan21]

Man this is some bittersweet news, awesome for the Olsen family, but as you said, as awesome as that is, it’s equally sad knowing it means another family just lost a young child.

[CPsinceDay1]

Prayers going up for all parties involved...

[GRWatcher]

I wish the best for TJ and the Olsens. I know Greg will be grieving for the donor family in the midst of all his joy. That's who he is. As we all will do as well. 

[Shocker]

Really praying this little guy has a successful transplant and lives a full healthy life.  

[Harbingers]

Common’ TJ. Hopefully the surgery and healing go smoothly. Nobodies gonna have more respect for life than this little guy. 

[MHS831]

If you have never been in the hospital thinking your child may not survive, trust me, it is the worst and most terrifying fear their is.  It paralyzes you in a cloud of surreal vulnerability and helplessness.  It can only made worse by the heartbreak and devastation that coincides with losing a child, and I hear that rips your heart out of your body forever. 

To any of you who have experienced either, I know a bit about that pain and it returns whenever you share the experience with someone else.  Man I hope this is a happy ending.  When he writes "Day 8,"  trust me, he means much longer than a bit over a week. 

[GRWatcher]

TJ's IN SURGERY!

 

[Santee_Panther]

Greg Olsen on Twitter: "Thank you for the outpouring of ! TJ is in surgery now and we’re anxiously waiting for more updates. Thank you for keeping our little buddy in your prayers! #playforTJ" / Twitter

[Harbingers]

2 minutes ago, GRWatcher said:

TJ's IN SURGERY!

 

I can’t imagine this is gonna be a short surgery. They say 3-4 hours without any previous work done but each previous surgery adds hours into the process. Stay strong Greg. 

[Catsfan69]

Such a frightening moment for a parent. 

I've been through some of them myself a few times.

You just feel helpless and want to trade places with your baby.