more meaning of life

[.270]

she relapsed yesterday. upper airway closed off. really close call again. back on he drugs and the ventilator. totally asleep. more surgery wednesday. been a rough couple days again. but things are going to be ok. she is gonna get well, just not this week, like we hoped. dr's are very optimistic. and so am i. Lark.

[Rembrant]

From James Chapter 5: "The prayer of a person living right with God is something powerful to be reconed with."

According to this thread there are a number of believers petitioning the Master of the universe in behalf of your family, Lark.

This is not silly useless religion. This is power; God's power, bringing us together for the cause of your grand daughter's life and health.

 

Mike

[WalkingW]

We will keep the prayers going up for you and your grandaughter.

[willhunt4coues]

I could only imagine what you are all going through. She will be in our prayers for sure. Hang in there little one.

[Chef]

She's in our thoughts Lark.

[.270]

hey guys, thanks a lot for the concern. it really matters and helps. this has been a rough week. so far this week she's had a rib graft to make the rings in part of her trachea bigger, had a stent removed, quit breathing 3 times, heart stopped once, found out her vocal cords don't work and now they're gonna do a tracheotomy in the morning. we're all sorta relieved about the tracheotomy. you can only cheat the grim reaper so many times. the vocal cord deal is pretty serious. you have to have em work in order to be able to cough, swallow without choking, drink, all kinds stuff. coughing is the main thing. she can't clear her lungs and the flem keeps building up. the tracheotomy will be a lot of work for her folks, but they are quite safe. they said she could have it from weeks to years. depends on how long it takes to get the nerve function back to her vocal cords and for her airway to heal up. the vocal cords are really critical. i never knew what all they did. an adult that you can tell what they need to do can get along pretty good without em working, but a 7 month old kid that doesn't know what to do can get bad real quick. anyway, today was 35 days, 5 weeks, in the icu. dr's are pretty sharp folks. PCH is a good place for a sick kid to be. anyway, thanks for the concern. she's gonna whip this thing, but it's gonna be awhle longer before she's plum well. and remember what is important and really means something. my son in law missed his elk hunt because of all this. he was supposed to go with us to colorado after goats too. he said if he misses deer season she's gonna owe him. later, Lark.

[bonecollector]

She's in our prayers. Hope she gets well soon.

[josh]

Very heart wrenching to read this but also uplifting to see all the prayers being sent. May the Lord bless you and your family. I am going to hug my boys right now!

[More D]

tough deal......but not as tough as your little one. Lord willing she will do great....kids are very strong and can handle much more than us adults can.

 

 

GOD bless you and yours....

 

 

 

 

 

 

[.270]

it's been over 48 hours after the tracheotomy. she's smiling and laughing and playing with anything she can get her hands on. pulled out her i.v., feeding rube, ventilator, blood pressure monitor. they completely disconnected the ventilator this morning and she is breathing fine on her own. maybe this is the beginning of recovery. they said she would probably keep it in at least until the spring, after all the flu and cold seasons are over. poor thing laughs all the time, but all you can hear is gurgling coming out of her tube, but it sounds pretty good to us. anyway, we're all happy right now. thanks for all the concern. Lark.

[Chef]

Thanks for the update.

I hope she keeps getting better.

Before you know it, you'll hear pitter patter of tiny bare feet all over the house.