Day 5 - June 20 - We need more prayer
This morning at about 0520, Connor's heart began missing beats. In the next 30 minutes, he had six or seven episodes, ranging from one missed beat to numerous, with his heart rate often dropping as low as 24-30 beats per minute. His heart recovered quickly each time, and his blood pressure responded appropriately, but the nurses decided that prudence dictated the best course of action. As I write, they are doing a stat EKG, and they have stocked his room with medications designed to motivate the heart function as a precaution. Additionally, they have moved the ominous-looking crash cart next to his bed, with the paddles and gel and stuff all attached. Our night nurse explained that the thing we often refer to as a "defibrillator" is actually called a "pacemaker/defibrillator", and they can use it to regulate a persons' heart rate in addition to shocking one back into action. Who knew?
I was just called into Connor's room. Since only Cherie and I were here, and Cherie was already in, I shut down the computer and dragged it in to find my son in an agitated state, trying to push his breathing tube out. While I was there, his heart missed another set of beats. Cherie and I sang "Be still and know that I am God" to him, and he quieted. Pray for him and for us.
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posted by Eric Williamson @ 5:56 AM
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Are thoughts and prayers are with the connor family.. we are praying for a full recovery..
Are prayers are with you,
amber, noah camron webb
Eric and Cherie
Praying without ceasing. My heart is breaking for you both, but my thoughts and prayers right now most often go to support Cherie, because I'm a mother too, and I am asking God for minute by minute strength for Cherie. I just keep asking the Father "help her do whatever she has to do right this minute, Lord,and comfort her and take care of her health."
Love to you all,
Michele for the Harveys
Morgan Hill CA
The Lord hears the prayers of the righteous and hundreds, if not thousands of saints all over the world are praying for Connor.
We love you and are fighting this battle with you.
Tonya Patterson
Washington
May you feel the presence of the angels watching over you, protecting, guarding and sustaining you.....summoned by the prayers of those who can't even comprehend the power we call on....
My heart is breaking for you. I can not even imagine the pain you are all going through. Know that many are praying you through this. I will continue to pray for you all and continue to keep us updated as to how to pray. Thank you also for being so transparent in your posts, I think it is important process of the healing you must all go through to express your feelings. As a Mom I hurt with you as I read every word and feeling you are going through. I leave you with
Psalm 20.
May the LORD answer you when you are in distress; may the name of the God of Jacob protect you. May he send you help from the sanctuary and grant you support from Zion. May he remember all your sacrifices and accept your burnt offerings. Selah May he give you the desire of your heart
and make all your plans succeed.
We will shout for joy when you are victorious and will lift up our banners in the name of our God. May the LORD grant all your requests. Now I know that the LORD saves his anointed; he answers him from his holy heaven with the saving power of his right hand. Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the LORD our God.
They are brought to their knees and fall, but we rise up and stand firm. O LORD, save the king! Answer us when we call!
In His Precious Name,
Mama Giggles (as Joelle calls me!)
Now I know why I was led to be praying early, early this morning. I woke up around 4:30 and was impressed to be praying for Connor right then that he was facing a crisis. Funny how the Lord works. I wonder how many other people were awakened too, to pray?
Raquel, Josh, David and I love you guys and are trying to hold the ropes for you, as so many others are.
Praying for you guys today as you come to mind,which is often.
I talked to Sarah last night, she is at Hume Lake. She told me that all the kids there are in prayer for Connor and that he is on their minds and hearts. Hume Lake staff is keeping the kids from MHBC updated.
Psalm 119:37-Turn me away from wanting any other plan than Yours. Revive my heart toward You. Reassure me that Your promises are for me, for I trust and revere You.
Williamson Family,
We have a wonderful picture of Connor that we have put up in our family room. Many, many times during the day, we stop and pray for him and for all of you. I see this army of prayer warriors here, praying without ceasing from all over the country and so we add our prayers to this group, praying for healing and strength. Thank you so much for the detailed updates - they help us pray for your specific needs. May you find some peace and rest today in Him.
Sandi Zappa
Gilroy
Dear Precious Williamson family...We are standing with you and believeing God to see you through..I woke up this morning to this verse.." I will take refuge in the shadow of your wings until the disaster has passed." Ps.57:l(b) I keep hearing ..until the disaster has passed.. God's wings are our protection and He hovers over us to protect us from all harm.. May you continue to feel His mighty power over all of you.. We hold you so very close to our hearts and our minds..We have seen miracles and we do believe that God is working His miracle power.. We love you and are standing on His truth as our anchor..With love,
Kathy MacPhail and family (Gilroy,Ca)
I too awoke this early am and began praying for Connor. I have learned long ago that when I wake up in the early morning hours to pray and not roll over and go back to sleep. What an amazing and awesome God we serve! Rest assured Willamson's, that your family is being lifed up in prayer 24/7.
Ginny
P.S. Eric, I too "got" the Mcdonalds story and even shouted a loud AMEN after reading it! Thank you for your complete honesty and a look inside of what you are going through.
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