Picking up the Pieces
The night is finally over and know we must begin to pick up the pieces of what happened to my Ashley. We have just made it through a tough moment where she de sat into the 70's then 80's for over ten minutes after being suctioned. They were bagging her the whole time and struggled to bring her sats up into the 90's. My stomach in in knots and I am really feeling ill this morning. I hope it all passes so I can do what needs to be done today.
The biggest problem that occurred throughout the night was trying to get Ash sedated properly. She continually tried to breathe above the vent settings and this was causing problems. They eventually gave her vecronium which is the paralytic about every couple of hours. It took a little while to get her hands andd feet warmed back up after the arrest, but eventually she began to have better and better capillary refill. I don't believe any permanent damage was done to them. Her blood pressures and heart rate(although this is a little high) stayed stable all night long so we did not have to take her in to have the fluid removed off of her heart in an emergency situation. I am so thankful for that. This morning we have an early eco scheduled to look at the heart once again. Based on the results we will make a plan as to how we should proceed.
Obviously I am nervous and scared and I honestly don't know what else I am feeling. A little shocked and numbed wondering if it all was a bad dream. Unfortunately it was not because my sweet Ashley looks like she went through it. She is on the vent and she is gone from me for a while. I look forward to the day when they take her off and wake her up so I can rest assured knowing that she is there. Right now it is difficult to wait. I pray that she never goes through something so traumatic again. From here I really want to see her get better and better until the day comes that we can leave this place for good.
Please use caution if you come across our Blake and Allison. They are unaware of last nights events. There was no reason to burden them any further. It felt so very good to hear the innocence in their voices over the phone. How I long for the day when my Ashley has nothing more to worry about then a spelling test. Thank you for praying for us today. I am afraid it is going to be a long one. May God Bless you this morning. Trish
posted by Ashley @ 6:14 AM
11 Comments:
Lean on the Lord and He will carry you through this! Let Him pick up the pieces for you. We are praying for solutions today, as well as peace and healing. Keep us updated, so we can pray accordingly.
Your familys stregth is encouraging to me. My family is praying for your sweet Ashley.
Praying for you and Ash throughout the day! God is with you!
Praying as well...and sending much love.
Father, continue to help this family through every moment of every day. We pray for your protection and love to surround each one of them today. Father, You know better than I what the needs, worries, and fears are, so I just pray that You would meet each one and every one of the burdens on their hearts. We continue our prayers for Dave as he struggles being so far away from Trish and Ashley. We also pray for Blake and Allison....that you would protect their hearts today. I know You are walking every step of the way with this family, just continue holding them close to You. In Your Precious Name We Pray, Amen.
Precious Jesus...we praise you & thank you for keeping Ash safe through the night ....for carring Trish & Dave whose hearts are burdened by the events of last night. Thank you that Ash did not have to have the emergency procedure done for the fluid last night.....thank you that when her SATS dropped she recovered & the staff knew what to do to help her. Thank you for what you will do today in her little body....thank you for the days that are to come when she is able to show her mommy that she is indeed "still in there" let her show that arwnry side off. THANK YOU FOR ALL THE HEALING THAT IS TO COME......Lord we pray that your will be done but that you put an end to this weary.....taxing....long journey for this family ....through healing of ASH .....allowing her to come home & rejoining this family. In JESUS name I join the prayers of the many people visiting this site...their friends...their family...their church family..... We join together praying to you for Healing. Amen
Praying and sending love to you and your family
Praying for each member of Ashley's medical staff that God would provide the upmost wisdom. Praying for Trish as she starts a new day with Ashley and takes care of things neccessary there. Praying for Dave as he is far away from his best friend... that he will feel close in spirit. Praying for Blake and Allie that God will continue to cultivate their little souls through this unique opportunity to love and care for their sister. Praying for Ashley that God will provide comfort today and healing in the very near future.
You are all loved deeply... whether we know you personally or simply thru the gift of Ashley's journal.
Sending good thoughts to you from Pittsburg, Texas
Joining so many others in fervently praying for Ashley, Trish, DAvid, Blake and Allie. God is a big God and He has brought us through so much already - thanking Him for what He is doing and what He is going to do in Ashley's life. He continues to write her story! Thanking and praising Him for He is good! Love and Hugs, Grandma
Gracious & Merciful Heavenly Father, Thank you so much for allowing Ashley to come through the events of the night and morning. We Praise you for keeping your mighty hand in this situation. Please Father allow Trish and Dave to feel the peace of your arms around them pulling them close to each other in spirit. Give Ashley a day of rest and allow her to come off of this vent, Use your power to pull that fluid off so she does not have to endure so much, Comfort Trish today and help her to get some rest. Lord, we Praise you for bringing Ashley this far and ask you to please heal her so their family can be together here in Texas. Lord, thank you for blessing us today In Jesus Name, Amen
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