Day 4 - June 19 - Time to Pray
Eric just called me back with the following...
• Connor is entering a period of swelling that occurs after an injury like this. As a result his breathing will become more difficult, so the Trauma Doctor recommended that they intubate him now so that he'll have an easier time and be less fatigued. This is good but very difficult. Easier breathing means more rest, but Eric is very afraid that this may mean that Connor never comes off of the respirator. I tried to assure him (and he knows) that there are many people that come off of respirators every day, but when it's your own son it's all the more difficult.
• Intubating also means that they will be able to give him drugs to help him handle the panic and anxiety related to his condition.
• Then Eric mentioned the T word... Tracheotomy... the plan would be that they intubate him today and then perform the tracheotomy within the next 24 hours. Please pray for Eric and Cherié over this as well as Connor.
• The doctor asked Connor about this and Connor gave the doctor permission to intubate and move forward as needed. So as I type this they are placing the tube into Connor's airway in order to help him. This seems like the doctors "jabbing needles" into the child like someone mentioned in the comment they posted, but we know that this is for Connor's long-term good.
• C4 & C5 update... they are locked together. Normally 25 lbs of pressure is enough to begin to make them unlock. So far Connor has 40 lbs of pressure and they haven't unlocked yet. Please pray that they will.
• Trauma Doctor... Eric told me that the Trauma Doctor is a strong believer herself. She attended the Camp at Lake Hume (where Connor's accident happened) as a child twenty years ago. Her own children are scheduled to be there next week. Eric asked her if Connor was one of her own children would she have them at this hospital or somewhere else. She said she would have her kids right here in this hospital. Connor is receiving excellent care. Pray for this Trauma Doctor and the others involved to make wise decisions and that God will guide their hands.
• Tonight Eric & Cherié will be staying at the house that someone has made available for them. To the family that made this available... Thank you very much! This will be a big help.
• Eric asked for prayer for Cherié... the stress appears to be causing her heart murmur to be acting up. Her enzyme levels are way high and Eric doesn't want to be running back and forth to two different rooms in the hospital. Please pray for her. Her blood pressure medication is on it's way from home.
• Eric told me that a girl from camp wrote a letter to Connor that they have in a book at the hospital... She said something to the effect of "I wish I had pulled you out sooner. I saw you there in the water." Please pray for the folks back at camp that have been effected and impacted by this event. We truly believe that God is working in and through this event with Connor. There are reasons for it that will become more apparent down the road. No one needs to live in guilt over this situation. As Brad told me yesterday on the phone... "Kent, this was not a diving accident... this was a diving on-purpose." We continue to trust that God is working out His purposes in our midst. Let's see the wonderful things He has planned.
posted by Kent C. Williamson @ 10:50 AM
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When peace like a river attendeth my way,
When sorrows like sea billows roll,
Whatever my lot, it has taught me to say,
It is well, it is well, with my soul
Though satan should buffet, though trials should come,
Let this blest assurance control,
That Christ has regarded my helpless estate,
and hath shed His own blood for my soul.
It is well, with my soul, It is well, it is well, with my soul.
Praying for you all now.
Dear Williamsons,
I am praying for Connor and the whole family. Thank you for keeping us all up to date. May God be glorified through this very difficult time. My heart aches with you, but my soul hopes in the Lord.
Stay strong...
Love, Shavonne
White Plains, NY
Dear Eric and Cherie,
As I read the updates on Connor, and the honesty of your hearts, my heart breaks for you. Eric, when you said "I wept and wailed and threw my agony into the face of a God I now saw as a cold-hearted bastard who would kill my child to make some other kid happy", It took me back a short 5 years ago when we lost Danny. I felt the very same way. I didn't care about the salvation of the people that came to Christ as a result of Danny's memorial service, I just wanted my little boy back. And still do. God has yet to reveal to me the reasons for taking Danny, but I have worked through the anger at Him for allowing it to happen. I am telling you this because I know the anger, questions of why, and what do You want me to learn from this trial. I still don't have answers, but I never stopped Loving my Lord. I believe its ok with God to be mad and angry, as long as we continue to seek Him. This song became my hearts cry...The Valley Song-Jars of Clay
"You have led me to the sadness, I have carried this pain, on a back bruised, nearly broken, I'm crying out to you-I will sing of Your Mercy that leads me through valleys of sorrow to the rivers of joy
When death like a gypsy comes to steal what I love, I will still look to the heavens, I will still seek Your face,
But I fear you aren't listening, because there are no words, just a stillness and the hunger for the faith that assures
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia,
While we wait for a rescue, with our eyes tightly shut, face to the ground using our hands to cover the fatal cut, though the pain is an ocean tossing us around, around, around, You have calmed greater waters, higher mountains have come down
I will sing of Your Mercy that leads me through valleys of sorrow to the rivers of joy"
So continue to seek the Lord even a baby step at a time, and I will continue to do the same, as I pray for you and Connor.
With love to you all
Ledonna Scianna
Morgan Hill, CA
To Connor's Family,
We're praying in Michigan! Alan Davidhizar is my nephew and let us know about it right away...we've contacted our church's prayer chain. Alan's uncle (my husband,Mark) is a camp director in Michigan...so our staff is praying as well!
With love and prayer!
Betsy Davidhizar
Allegan, Michigan
I'm praying that the Holy Spirit will bring comfort to you.
Thank you, Kent, for this detailed prayer list. So many are petitionig on behalf of your family with these specific prayer requests.
Love to all of you,
Sarah Richter
Morgan Hill
Continuing to pray for peace, strength, assurance, and comfort for you all....Still unable to imagine the pain you are in, yet God has felt it too, and so I pray you receive His strength to overcome.
I can't begin to imagine what you are going through. I'm praying so hard for all four of you. I know Connor will make it through this so I'm praying for comfort, blessings, and speedy recovery.
Angela
San Diego
We are holding you, Connor, and all of your family up in prayer. Eric, I have been so deeply ministered to by your honest words and transparency.
I wanted to pass along the text from a song that we'll be singing this Sunday:
"God Moves"
God moves in a mysterious way,
His wonders to perform.
He plants His footsteps in the sea,
and rides upon the storm.
Deep in His dark and hidden mines,
with never failing skill,
He fashions all His bright designs,
and works His sovereign will.
(Chorus)
So God, we trust in You.
O God, we trust in you.
When tears are great and comforts few,
we hope in mercies ever new.
We trust in You.
Oh, fearful saints, new courage take:
the clouds that you now dread
are big with mercy and will break
in blessings on your head.
Judge not the Lord by feeble sense,
but trust Him for His grace.
Behind a frowning providence,
He hides a smiling face.
God’s purposes will ripen fast,
unfolding every hour.
The bud may have a bitter taste,
but sweet will be the flower.
Blind unbelief is sure to err
and scan His work in vain.
God is His own interpreter
and He will will make it plain.
May His unending and steadfast grace be with you.
-Danny Bonsell
Morgan Hill
our prayers and thoughts are with connor and the rest of the williamson family
with love from our family to yours
david & melissa
san jose
drews brother and sister in law
Hello there, to all of you this is Barb ( beers) now Binette. I have been praying for Conner since I heard of the accident on Monday evening. I also have family and friends that dont know Conner praying for him and all of you. Thanks for taking the time to keep us posted.
God Bless, Barb
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