Day 22 - July 7 - Health Protection
We got word today that the gentleman and his wife who have so graciously allowed us to use their home are suffering from some sort of illness - a cold or flu or something. Today is also the evening when he comes to stay at the house in town until Thursday, so he called me in concern that he was bringing some bug home with him. After some discussion, Cherié and I opted to move out of their home in order to protect Connor and us from getting sick, and to allow him to recuperate in his own home. So tonight, we're moving in to a local hotel for a few nights.
Please pray continued protection from illness for us, particularly for Connor. We are taking all the precautions we can to prevent us accidentally transmitting something to him; he can't afford to get another infection at this stage. Also, pray that the folks in whose home we have been living would recover quickly and without ill effect.
Another prayer request - the team from Valley Medical Center's rehab facility is coming down on Wednesday to evaluate Connor. It surprised everyone - us, the nurses, the doctors, and the case manager - that they would come down to see him while he is still in the bed. But they're coming, and they intend to evaluate whether they think they can help him or not. Please be praying for the right outcome of this evaluation - it is our feeling that Valley would be a good place for Connor to move to; it is well-regarded and close to our home. So we are praying that God would open up a place for Connor there, that this move would be quickly accomplished, and that it would represent the best available help for his needs.
Last word - the RT has pushed Connor's pressure back up to 24, while lowering his O2 to 35%. His PF ratio last I heard was about 317. Keep praying!
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posted by Eric Williamson @ 5:26 PM
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We're Praying!
Gilroy
Dear Williamson Family,
Even though we don't post everyday, we are checking on your needs and progress EVERY DAY, sometimes more than once a day.
Often, I wake in the middle of the night and begin praying for Connor from the tips of his toes to the top of his head, placing all of him before God. I pray for all of you as you search out the best course of treatment, always praying with hope for complete recovery for Connor.
"Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the LORD." Ps 31:24
We'll keep on praying. Thank you for the honest, heartfelt posts. Your words always go right to the heart and soul.
May the Lord bless you all and keep you.
Sandi Zappa
The new website looks good and as always, we continue to hold Conner and all of you up in prayer.
Specifically, we are praying for Conner to be well enough to be taken out of the "monster" bed and that he be accepted at the facility closer to home. We know it would encourage him to be closer to home, and more helpful to the family as well.
Our love to Conner and to all the Williamson family.
In Christ's Love,
MT
Virginia
I was so excited to hear about Connor having some pain in his back (sounds weird to be excited about pain) - we continue to hold you all up in prayer and as always, also looking for ways we may be able to make the load a little lighter~we love you all so much.
Kim
Williamson family,
We have been following Connor's story closely since the very beginning. You continue to be in our thoughts and prayers. We appreciate your attention to detail and information. As an RN, I often have a difficult time getting the info that I need, but you have been doing a fabulous job. Your transparency is also much appreciated. We will be praying that the VMC team's assessment goes excellent and that Connor will be closer to home soon. VMC is a great hospital and does wonderful things.
Noel and Barrie Weeks and girls
Hi guys! It's Chrissy, Cecil's Daughter in Law. I wanted to check on Connor! We are thinking of you all! I will pray that Conner can be moved if that is God's will.
I won't update you much here, this is about Connor, but we are doing OK and services are on Wednesday.
Take care everyone!
Your sister in Christ,
Chrissy
Dear friends,
Although I can't be there each day to hug you and pray together with you, don't think for a second that I'm not there with you in spirit in-between visits, as is everyone else. Not a night goes by that I don't wake up in the middle of the night thinking about Connor, and I pray for God's will for Connor and for your entire family, and I especially pray that God will provide each of you with INNER PEACE. Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee. (Isaiah 26:3) That prayer includes Cherie's parents, Sherri and DJ, who quietly, silently hold steadfast in their love and support to Connor, Tex, Cherie and Joelle. Their struggle is also great. Their daily/hourly presence and support at the hospital is such a gift. God bless them both - what a blessing they are.
First thing in the morning the very first thing I do is run to my computer to try to get on-line (not an easy task sometimes, unfortunately) to check on Connor's condition. Throughout the day at work, I chase down Jeremy, one of the employees at my work who has a Blackberry, which he generously lets me use to access the internet to check on Connor during the day. I'm back on the computer as soon as I get home from work to make sure I haven't missed anything, and I'm not far from the computer screen until I go to bed. You are never alone, my friends. The rest of us unfortunately have to continue on with our lives going to work, and so on, but we NEVER stop thinking about Connor and all of you, and we NEVER stop praying! And I can most definitely promise you that we will NEVER, EVER give up on your son!
God bless you,
Silky
Dear Williamson Family -
Ya'll are continually in our prayers! Thank you for faithfully posting "your heart" ...
When your thoughts begin to overtake, remember II Cor. 10:4-5
"The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ."
Trusting Him,
Hugh & Doris Burchfield
Drew, Becky & Bethany Stafford
(Connor's Mississippi friends!)
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