Going In
Ashley Kate is in surgery right now. We just received the call that they have begun. It does not matter how many times(quickly approaching 100) she has been taken into the OR it never gets any easier. The feeling that comes over you as your child is wheeled away from your view, away from your presence, away from your touch is one of the hardest things I have to face. She is totally in His care and out of mine. He isn't even using me to comfort her during those times. Ash is in the hands of the Father and we sit and wait for her return.
Not only will they be placing a new line, but they will be adding a second chest tube. Her right lung looks almost identical to what her left lung looked like just a few days ago and if we don't drain the fluid she will not be able to breathe off of the ventilator. Through the night Ashley made awesome progress on her vent settings and our hope is that with the removal of this fluid she might have a chance at coming off of the vent early next week. The toughest part of today is going to be that they must wean her sedation and pain medication in order to prepare her for this. Coming out of surgery with a new line and now two chest tubes she is going to be pretty uncomfortable and that makes my heart sad.
This morning her little eyes cried huge tears as she tried to convince everyone to leave her alone. She shook her head "no, no" at every person who approached and I know she doesn't understand why they aren't listening to her. I even saw her lift her hand for the first time to try and push the RT away. Her weak little attempt at trying to control the situation couldn't even be felt by the therapist, but I saw her trying. My heart was encouraged to see the still has fight in her and once she is fully awake they will all be in trouble!
We are hoping and praying for Ash's fluid issues to leave her lungs. Her x-rays are pretty scary, but to know that she is breathing as effectively as she is as we wean her vent settings is a testament to the strength and spirit God has given to her. She continues to amaze us as we watch her battle back.
Thank you for your prayers and well wishes. Our hearts are encouraged each time we log on and find your messages. What a priceless treasure this journal has turned out to be. Trish
posted by Ashley @ 10:54 AM
19 Comments:
Praying for mircles today and fluid to leave Ashley's lungs.
Thank you for the update and I will pray as I type this that God will be with each and every person that is working on little Miss Ashley right now. I know that He carries her in the palm of His hands, but that doesn't make it any easier to endure the pain for her mommy and daddy who are outside waiting for the end of this surgery. May you feel His love, His grace, His power, His strength as you travel yet another journey with your little miracle. I pray also for Blake and Allie this weekend while Dave is away. Ashley is such a fighter and I know she is not giving in on this round either. May God Bless you Both!
I will continue to be praying for her.
Ashley is in our prayers and always in our hearts. We pray for a successful surgery that will drain the fluid from her lungs and for a painless recovery so your ornery little girl can go home with you very soon. We pray not only for her recovery and comfort with the strength God has given this little girl but that He may also give you and the rest of your family the strength of your Faith and the comfort of His love.
Susan in Kansas
I praise our Father for the progress He has brought in Ashley, for your continued stand with Him even when it dosen't make sense. I praise Him for you and Dave, for your love for Ashley, for the medical staff, for His love for us and your love for this precious daughter. I also praise Him for the day you are all together as a family. I praise Him for He alone is worthy of praise!
Phillip S. Hull
San Antonio, Texas
Continuing prayers for your little one and for your strength as well.
Praying
Beth
Lord, take that fluid away, I pray. Heal this baby girl! In Your precious name. Amen.
xxxooogretchen
Praying right now for Ashley and for you and Dave. Asking God to remove the fluid from her lungs completely and for her to come through this without much discomfort. I agree with you Trish, it is good to hear she still has her fight, though weak, it is there and will get her through. She sure is doing her part, bless her little heart. I pray that you and Dave can get some much needed rest.
Love, Laurie in Ca.
Still praying Trish!! Praying all goes well...praying for wisdom, endurance, peace of mind, & for little Ashley to make it through with the least amount of pain.
She is a precious little one. We are all God's children..He loves all of us and will take good care of us! :o)
Ashley is going to pull through this...she is the greatest fighter of all!
May God hold you in His arms today during this time...and always!
~Okla
Praying for her and you guys! I hope that she continues improving! Sunshine
Praying!
Lori
I have been reading Ashleys blog for several months and even went back to the beginning so I could get her whole story. I have been praying and checking daily and sometimes several times a day for updates and news and just wanted you to know that I am holding Ash and you and Blake and Allison and Dave in my heart and prayers. I have a son who was born prematurely and had to be vented and went through a lot and as a mommy of a sick kid yours and Ash's journey is close to my heart! we are rooting for you Ash!!! Our God is an awesome God for sure and He's holding Ash for you since you have to be outside the O.R.! Love and blessings to you! Denise
Some would think it strange that I can so love a little girl and her family that I've never met & quite probably never will, but honestly, I do. You all are my brothers and sisters in Christ and inspire me to live & love more deeply.
I am sorry that Ash is feeling enough pain to fight, but also gladdened to hear that she's ready to fight! What a girl. Praying for her -- and Dave & you -- right now as she's in surgery. I pray you are truly feeling "held" through these trying days.
Thank you so much for taking the time to update us so frequently. It is a privilege to know specifically how to pray for your family.
Love, Martha
Every part of me wants to fly out there and just give you a huge hug and let you know how much my family and I have come to love and care for you all. Everytime I check on the progress, it makes me appreciate the time the Lord has given me with my children, I cannot get Ashley off my mind and I want you to know that I am praying for her. You are all so special, and I pray that the Lord will continue to give you all the grace you need in every situation. Crying, praying, and loving you all.
Stacey in Illinois
God Bless
I will be praying throughout the day.
I am so glad you can be together this weekend through this. LA
I hope that this surgery goes well for her, and that it gives her the results that she needs. It sounds very good that she is trying to push the staff away...She still has a lot of fight in her! Please, don't forget to take care of yourself while taking care of your precious little one. Bless all of you.
Praying for you all. Keep fighting little one and you will be home before you know it. :) Love and hugs to you all!...Leigh Ann
our hearts are filled with prayers pleading and praising God on Ashley's behalf..she is so precious. We continue to pray in Central IL
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