Wednesday, June 3, 2009

Wednesday PM

Let me give you the facts now and feelings later so you can pray. We met with the neurosurgeon today - the damage to her brain is the equivalent of a 45 gunshot wound. Because she is so well physically right now and stable, their biggest concern is developmental. The prognosis isn't good. At the same time, the dr said I cannot tell you 100% what she will be like, the final decision is in the hands of God. Isn't that a good thing to know!

Tomorrow morning she is going to have a reservoir put on the brain to relieve the bleeding and over the next few weeks it will clear up the spinal fluid. Medically, not that big of a deal. In fact, the pediatric dr said the blood will go away. What is left behind when the blood is absorbed - no one knows but the Lord.

This is very heavy to carry, and our hearts are overwhelmed at all of you who are helping. We are reading the comments and we will be reading the websites sent to us. They all help. We are off to try and get a little rest. More later

18 comments:

  1. Hi Jarrod and Jenny, I'm new to your blog and wanted to comment and let you know that I am praying for Sara and your family. Sara is such a precious little baby and I've got tears in my eyes from reading this post. Praying, praying, praying!

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  2. Praying for you and your family. I have a daughter who is slightly developmentally and physically disabled due to brain trauma and although it is hard at times, the joy she brings far outweighs anything else. I grew up at Paron and know that you have a strong church family loving on you and praying for you.
    www.caringbridge.org/visit/shelbimae

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  3. Hi Mrs. Jennifer -
    Wesley remembers to pray for Mrs. Jennifer's baby who is too little at bedtime prayer.
    I am so glad God gets to make the big decisions since He can see the big picture and knows what will be best for us. I know He can heal Sara and she will be a darling princess. I'm praying for your princess.

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  4. Jared and Jennifer ya'll are in our prayers daily. God is still a miracle worker but sometimes His miracles aren't exactly what we ask for yet, they are still great and wonderful. Love ya'll Kasey, John and Sara Mikal Rink

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  5. Just wanted you to know that little Sara Rose, as well as your family, are being prayed for in UT...

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  6. I come from Kellys Korner to let you know prayers are coming your way from South Carolina. May God sustain you all through this storm.

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  7. Praying for your peace as Sara's struggle continues, praying for your strength and praying for the doctors and nurses who are caring for your sweet baby.

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  8. Prayers from my little corner in Charlotte, North Carolina. I'm praying for peace of mind and eased burdens for both you and Sara. May God guide the hands and minds of those watching over your sweet girl.

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  9. "Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine,according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations" Eph 3:20-21 Still praying! Catherine Asher

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  10. Saying prayers for you and your family on this journey. My 26 weeker is now 3 and he has been saying prayers for your beautiful Sara.

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  11. I found your blog via Kelly's. I am from Iowa and will be praying for sweet Sarah Rose! She is in the hands of the Father, and I have seen our God do miraculous things through other bloggers and their children. Stay steadfast in his love and care!

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  12. I found you through Kelly's Korner and will be following and praying along...

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  13. I'm new to your blog, also... I believe God put you in my path so that I could pray for you and your sweet baby! He is the God of miracles... He is the God of healing... He is the God of peace and strength... You will definitely be in my prayers as you're working your way through this difficult time!

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  14. Praying for that sweet baby. I've heard so many times this year that baby's brains are incredibly reselient. I know you know that God works miracles. Praying for one.

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  15. Just wanted you to know that my prayer group is praying for your sweet family and will keep up with your blog! Mississippi is praying hard!

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  16. Jenny and Jarrod - Praying for sweet Sara Rose. May God minister to her little body and according to His will, send healing to her. I pray peace and comfort for you both.

    In Him,
    Beth

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  17. Praying for the procedure tomorrow to go well. Prayers for the doctors, the nurses, and all your family. I'm glad to hear that Sara is physically stable and I admire you all so much for your faith and willingness to turn your daughter's life over to God.

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  18. i've been praying for y'all since i saw sara's pic on facebook but just found your blog today. i'm glad i can now pray more specifically for your little girl though i know God works even when we don't know what to pray. i will continue to pray daily for strength and peace for you both and wisdom and discernment for the doctors God is using to care for your precious child.
    ~Stacy Conville

    "Ah, Sovereign LORD, You have made the heavens and the earth by Your great power and outstretched arm. Nothing is too hard for You." Jer. 32:17

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