Bret Baier's son readies for heart surgery; Tweeters 'storm heaven with prayers' [pics]; Updated

Yes his third open heart surgery RT@JesusChick1025 @BretBaier Isn't your son Paul's surgery this Thurs 9/19? May I ask what kind of surgery?

— Bret Baier (@BretBaier) September 18, 2013

Wow- thx-he's a fighter RT @JenkinsMichaelB @BretBaier oh wow. Sorry bout your son. I'm 35 and had 5 bypass. It's tough. Will be praying

— Bret Baier (@BretBaier) September 18, 2013

2day We went to Paul's class w his cardiologist to explain 2 the kids what was happening Thurs. He loved it-owned it http://t.co/Wi3EKLQ6gQ

— Bret Baier (@BretBaier) September 18, 2013

You're strong-each one is tougher RT @RagamuffinCB @BretBaier Our son has had 4 open heart surgeries and counting. We'll be praying.

— Bret Baier (@BretBaier) September 18, 2013

Good news! MT @baldingschemer @BretBaier my family's thoughts w yours. my littlest 1 had his 2nd heart surgery today, went well-& recovering

— Bret Baier (@BretBaier) September 18, 2013

She's fantastic -Dr Deneen Heath-gave each kid a stethoscope @childrenshealth RT @mrskimcam @BretBaier what an awesome kid and cardiologist!

— Bret Baier (@BretBaier) September 18, 2013

We think 2 weeks – hopefully 6 days in the hospital RT @DinaSews @BretBaier How long will he be away from school?

— Bret Baier (@BretBaier) September 18, 2013

3rd open heart surgery-he's had 7 angioplasties & one stomach surgery-like i said – a fighter RT @Teresa5312 @BretBaier how many 4 your son?

— Bret Baier (@BretBaier) September 18, 2013

Thank you everyone for the prayers & good thoughts- I started answering Twitter questions & ended up here- good night-see u tomorrow

— Bret Baier (@BretBaier) September 18, 2013

Thank you! A day of pre-op stuff at @childrenshealth today -RT @CristalH1969 @BretBaier prayers for your son's surgery tomorrow.

— Bret Baier (@BretBaier) September 18, 2013

My son,Paul, just finished his pre-op tests-his open heart surgery is tomorrow AM. He was a champ-here getting X-rays pic.twitter.com/FyucXOpyrB

— Bret Baier (@BretBaier) September 18, 2013

@BretBaier Total champ…like his Pop! Will be thinking of you guys and sending prayers your way…

— Jenna Lee (@JennaLeeUSA) September 18, 2013

@BretBaier #TeamPaul

— Ed Henry (@edhenry) September 18, 2013

Prayers up! MT @BretBaier My son Paul just finished pre-op tests-open heart surg tmrw AM. Champ-here getting Xrays pic.twitter.com/frG5MurRDf

— Michelle Malkin (@michellemalkin) September 18, 2013

@BretBaier Pulling for you. Hope he's home and well soon!

— Instapundit.com (@instapundit) September 18, 2013

@BretBaier We'll be praying for him!

— Charlie Spiering (@charliespiering) September 18, 2013

@BretBaier Looks like a great kid, Bret. Wish him the best & will say a prayer for it to go well.

— AG (@AG_Conservative) September 18, 2013

@BretBaier Prayers offered for your son Paul and your family. Godspeed.

— Connie Hair (@ConnieHair) September 18, 2013

@BretBaier This Naples RN will be thinking of your son & family esp son Paul!

— Trudy Bentley Rech (@Tbrech1) September 18, 2013

@michellemalkin @BretBaier Thoughts and prayers to Paul and your family Bret for a speedy recovery. I'm sure he's being very brave.

— Alex P Keaton (@AlexPKeaton3) September 18, 2013

@BretBaier Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

— Bob Mangold (@BobMangoldAZ) September 18, 2013

@BretBaier prayers are on their way for your beautiful & very brave little boy & your family. God Bless!

— LadyGOP (@ladygop) September 18, 2013

@BretBaier Good luck and best to your family ! Will pray for you !

— steve (@stevieboifresh) September 18, 2013

@BretBaier Thinking of your family always. Many prayers.

— KRenner (@KRenner2) September 18, 2013

@BretBaier Prayers for parents, son and doctors, too – that all is successful!

— centralcal (@centralcal1) September 18, 2013

@BretBaier Will storm heaven with prayers for the little guy ! x

— Louise Allain (@louiseallain) September 18, 2013

@BretBaier thoughts & prayers are with you & your family. Sincere wishes for best possible outcome.

— Kathy Murphy (@katmur23) September 18, 2013

@BretBaier #TeamPaul will be sending many many prayers. You will all be only a thought away. #wearewithyou

— Nancy (@RightDame) September 18, 2013

@BretBaier @KatyinIndy Bret — God bless you and your son. Prayers for him and for you.

— AWR Hawkins (@AWRHawkins) September 18, 2013

.@BretBaier Keeping your brave guy & your family in our prayers-

— AJ (@SeeTac7) September 18, 2013

@michellemalkin @BretBaier What a sweet boy. Said a prayer for an easy recovery.

— Right In The Beach (@rightinthebeach) September 18, 2013

God Bless your son and family, @BretBaier

— Shanghaiwilly (@Shanghaiwilly) September 18, 2013

@BretBaier Sending prayers up for Paul's heart surgery tomorrow May God continue to bless you and your family. #LittlefighterPaul #CCOT

— ☀️Sassy Cowgirl☀️ (@sassyandcowgirl) September 18, 2013

@BretBaier Paul is an amazing little man with such strength. He'll be in all our thoughts and prayers, wishing him a speedy recovery too.

— Mrs Fitz (@fitzfam2000) September 18, 2013

Thank you all for your thoughts & prayers for our son. Please visit 'The Daily Bret' for more about his surgery: http://t.co/FIvip1KfyS

— Bret Baier (@BretBaier) September 19, 2013