I want to take this opportunity to say thank you to each of you who have prayed for us over the past three weeks. It has been a huge blessing to know that you have been faithful in your prayers for us. Thank you just doesn’t seem to be enough for all you’ve done. Your love helped get us through one of the darkest times we have ever faced. We love each of you and appreciate you more than our words could ever say. We are most grateful to our Savior and Lord for the miraculous work he has done and is doing in our family. Christy is getting stronger every day and Chris is still hurting but is able to do a little more each day. We couldn’t possibly shout our praises loud enough to Him who is our strength and source of life.
We would love to know who you are. If you prayed for us please comment and let us know who you are, where you’re from and how you know us (or if you know someone who knows one of us). Also, if your church prayed for us we would like to know who they are as well. We are all one big family and we would love to know exactly how to thank our Father for his faithful.
Humbled,
Julie
Monday, August 25, 2008
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Chris
Chris had his surgery today, though much later in the day than expected. We were at the hospital at 6:15am and his surgery didn't happen until 4:30pm. Turns out Chris has PVC, premature ventricle contractions, or an irregular heartbeat. So, they had to bring in a cardiologist to approve his surgery which pushed us back to the end of the day. The surgery went great though and I'm happy to say that he's at home in the bed and resting very well.
Please pray for a quick and pain free recovery. I'll have the whole gang here for the weekend which will be a huge blessing for me. I can't wait for all of us to be here together even though two of us are going to be vegging out and recovering.
Blessings to all and thanks so much for your prayers.
Fully Relying on God,
Julie
Please pray for a quick and pain free recovery. I'll have the whole gang here for the weekend which will be a huge blessing for me. I can't wait for all of us to be here together even though two of us are going to be vegging out and recovering.
Blessings to all and thanks so much for your prayers.
Fully Relying on God,
Julie
Monday, August 18, 2008
Recovery, Surgery and Moving Day!
We are praising God today that Christy is doing so much better. She actually went home from the hospital on Saturday. I went home with them and stayed until 7:30 last night, all was well when I left. Please pray that they can get settled into a good routine. They are currently working on daily living, her mobility is the issue. She isn’t allowed to put her foot on the floor at all, so small tasks like getting from the bed to the wheelchair are difficult. But they are doing great so far and I’m sure by the end of the week they will be pros at it. I would also like to praise God today for Pleasant Green Baptist Church. What a huge blessing they have been. God has used that church family in a mighty way to bless Josh and Christy, they have made it financially possible for Josh to stay home with Christy for the next few weeks. God is good!
Chris is having back surgery on Wednesday. I’m taking that day off to be with him then Ruthie (his mom) is coming to spend the day with him on Thursday. Pray that his nervousness calms down some. He’s getting a little worked up and worrying about the what if’s. Pray also that his pain in minimal between now and Wednesday and that his recovery is quick.
Kyle moves out on Friday! I’m taking ½ the day off to help him move into his dorm room. I can hardly believe that he isn’t gonna be around all the time. Our house is going to be so quiet! Not that he’s loud, but still. What will I do without him to lie on my bed playing with the dog while I’m ironing?!! I have a feeling that life is going to be very different. Pray that he and his roommate will become quick friends and that living with a stranger won’t be too weird for him. Pray that he does well and keeps his grades up while living away from home. Pray that his momma doesn’t cry everyday that he’s gone.
Thanks for keeping up with us and a HUGE THANK YOU for all the prayers! We love each of you so much and just want you to know how much we appreciate you.
Praising our Amazing Father,
Julie
Chris is having back surgery on Wednesday. I’m taking that day off to be with him then Ruthie (his mom) is coming to spend the day with him on Thursday. Pray that his nervousness calms down some. He’s getting a little worked up and worrying about the what if’s. Pray also that his pain in minimal between now and Wednesday and that his recovery is quick.
Kyle moves out on Friday! I’m taking ½ the day off to help him move into his dorm room. I can hardly believe that he isn’t gonna be around all the time. Our house is going to be so quiet! Not that he’s loud, but still. What will I do without him to lie on my bed playing with the dog while I’m ironing?!! I have a feeling that life is going to be very different. Pray that he and his roommate will become quick friends and that living with a stranger won’t be too weird for him. Pray that he does well and keeps his grades up while living away from home. Pray that his momma doesn’t cry everyday that he’s gone.
Thanks for keeping up with us and a HUGE THANK YOU for all the prayers! We love each of you so much and just want you to know how much we appreciate you.
Praising our Amazing Father,
Julie
Friday, August 15, 2008
Back Surgery
Well, Chris will be having surgery on Wednesday - August 20th, please be in prayer for him. Pray for peace, pain free days and patience. Also, pray that I don't go crazy! I'm not sure how much more of this I can take - not that any of this is about me!!!!!!!!
Praying nonstop these days,
Julie
Praying nonstop these days,
Julie
Good-bye ICU!
Christy is out of ICU as of 11:30 last night. She's currently in room 5155, I think. I was in bed sound asleep when they called last night to tell us she had been moved. I repeated the room number about 50 times so that I would be sure to remember it, hopefully I have. I told them to call me as soon as they were up this morning so I'm guessing they are still sleeping, which is a good thing.
Please remember Chris this morning as he's headed to the neurosurgeon for his consultation regarding his back.
Rejoicing in the Lord,
Julie
Please remember Chris this morning as he's headed to the neurosurgeon for his consultation regarding his back.
Rejoicing in the Lord,
Julie
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Cowboy Hospital
Today was a good day. I told Josh he should go home and spend the day, he left the hospital around noonish. Christy ate her lunch after he left and then went to sleep for a couple of hours. When she woke up it was bath time and Lori (a nurse) and I bathed her, including washing her hair for the first time in a week. I noticed right away that she was feeling much better. But the real turn around was when Dr. Neal, her Rheumatologist that she dearly loves, came to visit. When he confirmed to her that she was in fact at Central Baptist Hospital her demeanor completely changed. When Dr. Neal left she looked at me and said, "I thought you all were lying to me." She thought she wasn't gonna get any better and Dr. Neal had confirmed to her that she was in fact much better. Then she looked at me and said, "I had a dream, and please tell me that this isn't true, that I was in a cowboy hospital." I laughed my butt off and promptly confirmed that it wasn't true. She also thought she had to go swimming with her surgeon and his children. Drugs can do some strange things to a person.
Josh called me around 8ish telling me he was almost back and asking if I wanted any food. I said, "Hold on a minute." The next thing he heard was his wife saying hello to him over the phone, I could hear the excitement in his voice as he talked to her and she was able to clearly carry on a conversation with him. When he got to the hospital he said, "I couldn't get here fast enough!" We are both beside ourselves with excitement. I left the hospital tonight on one of the biggest highs of my life. She still has a lot of swelling, so continue to pray about that. But most importantly, join me in praising our Saviour for His mighty work in Christy's life.
One more thing to share. I checked my hotmail tonight for the first time in days. I get K-Love's encouraging word everyday. Today's word was from Matthew, chapter 10. When I read it I knew that I needed to write it down, so I did and posted it on the bathroom door at the foot of Christy's bed. Just after I taped it to the door Dr. Neal walked in. After he left and we had our laugh about the cowboy hospital she told me she was afraid. I said to her that God had just given me a word for her and I had taped it to the door. I read the following to her.......
So don't be afraid; you are more valuable to God than a whole flock of sparrows. Matthew 10:31 NLT
So tonight I go to bed not afraid. Thanks to each of you for your faithfulness through all of this. Please keep up the prayers!
Julie
Josh called me around 8ish telling me he was almost back and asking if I wanted any food. I said, "Hold on a minute." The next thing he heard was his wife saying hello to him over the phone, I could hear the excitement in his voice as he talked to her and she was able to clearly carry on a conversation with him. When he got to the hospital he said, "I couldn't get here fast enough!" We are both beside ourselves with excitement. I left the hospital tonight on one of the biggest highs of my life. She still has a lot of swelling, so continue to pray about that. But most importantly, join me in praising our Saviour for His mighty work in Christy's life.
One more thing to share. I checked my hotmail tonight for the first time in days. I get K-Love's encouraging word everyday. Today's word was from Matthew, chapter 10. When I read it I knew that I needed to write it down, so I did and posted it on the bathroom door at the foot of Christy's bed. Just after I taped it to the door Dr. Neal walked in. After he left and we had our laugh about the cowboy hospital she told me she was afraid. I said to her that God had just given me a word for her and I had taped it to the door. I read the following to her.......
So don't be afraid; you are more valuable to God than a whole flock of sparrows. Matthew 10:31 NLT
So tonight I go to bed not afraid. Thanks to each of you for your faithfulness through all of this. Please keep up the prayers!
Julie
Prayer
I know that you guys have been more than faithful but I have a few requests. First, Christy needs to eat. I know, you're thinking this isn't really anything new and you're right about that. However, it's a little more critical now than normal. If she doesn't start getting some nourishment they are going to place a feeding tube. If you know Christy at all then you know that she will be pissed (excuse me there, but she will be) if that happens. Just pray that she has the desire and the strength to eat her meals.
Secondly, pray for Chris. He is absolutely miserable with his back. He had an MRI done this morning and we'll get the results of that tomorrow morning. He's upset that he can't be up here but now he's even hurting while sitting. And if you've read my previous post then you know sitting in a real pain in the butt around here. Pray that there will be some type of treatment besides surgery that will give him some major relief.
I want to thank all of you for checking up on us everyday but mostly for praying for my sweet baby girl. I'm glad to report that I've seen just a bit of her real personality today. I'm afraid if I ask her again to take just one more bite that she's gonna come up out of that bed and take me out. Honestly, that's what I'm praying for.
Love to all and keep up the prayers, we certainly can feel the love!
Julie
Secondly, pray for Chris. He is absolutely miserable with his back. He had an MRI done this morning and we'll get the results of that tomorrow morning. He's upset that he can't be up here but now he's even hurting while sitting. And if you've read my previous post then you know sitting in a real pain in the butt around here. Pray that there will be some type of treatment besides surgery that will give him some major relief.
I want to thank all of you for checking up on us everyday but mostly for praying for my sweet baby girl. I'm glad to report that I've seen just a bit of her real personality today. I'm afraid if I ask her again to take just one more bite that she's gonna come up out of that bed and take me out. Honestly, that's what I'm praying for.
Love to all and keep up the prayers, we certainly can feel the love!
Julie
Friday, August 8, 2008
Life in the ICU......
sucks! Just so you know.
Really, I guess it's not that bad all things considered. I really didn't know a persons butt could hurt so bad just from sitting in a chair. I sit here looking at other people, trying to figure out who goes with who. I think I'm pretty good at this, I've even matched a lot of people to patients. Two families are trying to prepare for the loss of elderly parents. It's been a difficult day here on that front. One man here is desperately trying to be strong as he lets go of his wife of 64 years. He has to say good-bye to the woman who has shared his life, his hopes, his disappointments and his love for 64 years. She's his soul mate and he's really having a hard time with it. I have no idea what his name is but if you think of it, say a little prayer for him.
Chris, Josh and I were coming up the elevator tonight when a lady we had never seen before asked me if it looked like she had been crying. After I said no she broke down, she was trying to prepare herself to tell her mom it was okay to let go. How do you do that when it really isn't okay? Chris and I were both moved to tears by that lady. I pray that our words were a comfort to her.
These crappy chairs are also our beds. Josh and I are getting pretty good at sleeping on chairs with all of the lights on and the stupid TV playing all night long. Can't turn anything off or people will seriously freak out, and since these people are already on the edge we certainly don't want to be the cause of any freaking out.
As I was sitting here by myself I came to a realization. I drive past this hospital everyday on my way to work. And everyday there are people just like me sitting in this waiting room with hearts that hurt. It made me sad that I had never realized this before.
I'm gonna say good-night now. Thanks for checking on us. Thanks just doesn't really seem like much but thanks to all of you who have been praying for Christy. I seriously have no idea how we could make it through all of this without each of you. We love you!
Julie
Really, I guess it's not that bad all things considered. I really didn't know a persons butt could hurt so bad just from sitting in a chair. I sit here looking at other people, trying to figure out who goes with who. I think I'm pretty good at this, I've even matched a lot of people to patients. Two families are trying to prepare for the loss of elderly parents. It's been a difficult day here on that front. One man here is desperately trying to be strong as he lets go of his wife of 64 years. He has to say good-bye to the woman who has shared his life, his hopes, his disappointments and his love for 64 years. She's his soul mate and he's really having a hard time with it. I have no idea what his name is but if you think of it, say a little prayer for him.
Chris, Josh and I were coming up the elevator tonight when a lady we had never seen before asked me if it looked like she had been crying. After I said no she broke down, she was trying to prepare herself to tell her mom it was okay to let go. How do you do that when it really isn't okay? Chris and I were both moved to tears by that lady. I pray that our words were a comfort to her.
These crappy chairs are also our beds. Josh and I are getting pretty good at sleeping on chairs with all of the lights on and the stupid TV playing all night long. Can't turn anything off or people will seriously freak out, and since these people are already on the edge we certainly don't want to be the cause of any freaking out.
As I was sitting here by myself I came to a realization. I drive past this hospital everyday on my way to work. And everyday there are people just like me sitting in this waiting room with hearts that hurt. It made me sad that I had never realized this before.
I'm gonna say good-night now. Thanks for checking on us. Thanks just doesn't really seem like much but thanks to all of you who have been praying for Christy. I seriously have no idea how we could make it through all of this without each of you. We love you!
Julie
Update on Stats
Heart rate 110
BloodOx 97
BP 158 over 82
She seems to have had some type of setback in the night. Not sure what's going on. The pulmonary doc is doing a broncioscope (sp? this morning, hopefully that will bring about some improvement.
BloodOx 97
BP 158 over 82
She seems to have had some type of setback in the night. Not sure what's going on. The pulmonary doc is doing a broncioscope (sp? this morning, hopefully that will bring about some improvement.
Thursday, August 7, 2008
Current Stats
Heart Rate 95
BloodOx 100 (perfect!)
BP 160 over 78 - not sure why because it's been very normal, maybe because she was us eating a few bites.
The Oxygen mask is gone, praise the Lord, that thing was bugging the crap out of her.
We're still here and things are good for now. We appreciate every one's prayers so very much. Thanks to all and please keep praying for God's complete healing.
Julie
BloodOx 100 (perfect!)
BP 160 over 78 - not sure why because it's been very normal, maybe because she was us eating a few bites.
The Oxygen mask is gone, praise the Lord, that thing was bugging the crap out of her.
We're still here and things are good for now. We appreciate every one's prayers so very much. Thanks to all and please keep praying for God's complete healing.
Julie
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Read Josh's blog here.......
Okay, I can't make the link work - which I've been able to do before, but if you go to my post titled "Surgery Postponed" you can link to Josh in that post. Sorry, my brain isn't at it's best this evening.
ICU
We're here in 4North at Central Baptist Hospital. Christy wasn't feeling well Monday night, she went to bed early with a slight headache. She got up Tuesday and since she had a conference in Maysville she decided to go to work. Sometime during the morning session she started feeling really bad, clammy and sweaty, then had a seizure. They took her to the Maysville ER, they stabilized her there, with no idea what was going on other than she broke her knee during the seizure, and transported her here. Last night when I left she was doing okay, in a lot of pain with her knee but stats were pretty good. Different story when I got here this morning. Her stats have fallen during the day and now she's in ICU. We still have no clue what's at the root of all this. I'm currently in the waiting room waiting for the next time we can go back to her room. Please pray for our mighty God to bring healing to Christy's body. Thanks so much and I'll try to update as soon as possible.
Praying and waiting,
Julie
Praying and waiting,
Julie
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