Saturday, October 25, 2008

Still fighting, but still in distress...

Kristy just called with another update. The doctors at the hospital where Samuel is staying are currently conducting a brain scan to ascertain how severe the brain anomalies are at this time. The current plan is to insert a shunt and a trach into Samuel to help with his issues.

Samuel's body is also not disposing of O2 properly. Kristy is concerned that this could be fatal.

Everything is very uncertain. They do not know how long Samuel will survive.

Right now, they are just asking for prayer for the family. Please pray that they will continue to feel peace as they continue down this journey. Please pray that Jeff has strength and guidance as he is alone with Samuel at the other hospital. Please pray that Jeff and Kristy have guidance when it comes to making decisions about Samuel's care...at what point is the intervention too much?

Thank you so much for all the thoughts and prayers. I know Kristy and Jeff are aware of all the people praying for them, and can feel the love that surrounds them from all over the country.

More updates to come!

11 comments:

Melissa B. said...

I found you from Shelley Walatka's blog. Praying for you. Melissa (Kuebler) Breen

Heather Rice said...

Kristy and Jeff, everybody back in NKY are praying hard for your sweet family. Thank you for the update.

Anonymous said...

Still praying for you guys. Melissa--thanks so much for keeping us all informed!

Anonymous said...

Praying without ceasing! Love, laura & paul

Unknown said...

I have been and will continue to lay your family at our Father's feet. Your family is being bathed in prayer all over NKY.

jenna said...

Kristy I am so encouraged by our amazing Lord and His hand in your life. You have been and continue to be such a bright light of His love and grace despite circumstances. Thank you so much for that. I am overwhelmed at how amazing our God is and how present and good He is. I know His will for your family and baby Samuel is perfect. I love you so much. I'm praying continually.

Anonymous said...

Kristy & Jeff, please know you are in our thoughts and prayers daily and we will not stop praying for you! We love you! Robin, Tim, Brad & Shelby

Anonymous said...

We love you and Jeff so much I can't help but to be praying for you. God is good and I know that is what I have to rest in as I pray. Love from NKY.

Anonymous said...

We also pray that you will be strengthened with all his glorious power so you will have all the endurance and patience you need. May you be filled with joy ...

Colossians 1:11 NLT

Anonymous said...

Congratulations on the birth of your second son! We are thinking and praying for you and your family. God bless you especially during these challenging times, and give you peace in the decisions you are making.

David Gautraud said...

the gautraud family prays

Jeff and Kristy,
"Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest". Praying that promise for you.
love,
Gautrauds