Day 32 - July 17 - Fever This Morning!
This is Cherié.... This morning we arrived to find Connor on a cooling blanket, he had spiked a fever early this morning of 103*. He had a very hard, but good day yesterday....
Yesterday Connor had all of the arterial lines taken out, a new smaller trach. tube put in, (to, in time, be used for speaking) and they took him off all meds. They are now giving him Vicadin, and something for anxiety through his stomach tube. So many things were done yesterday and so many wonderful friends showed up to visit... it was a great day, but Connor is wiped out this morning. The fever and all the procedures yesterday took a lot from him. But it was a good day.
Today they said that his x-rays show some fuzziness on them... so they are checking for pneumonia again. I about fell over with fear that they would be putting him back into the torture beds again after only two days on a real bed. Please pray that he would not need to go back onto those beds...
Last night God gave me another wonderful morsel of hope....Connor complained that his legs needed to be moved to a better position. The nurse and I asked him how he knew his legs needed to be moved, to which he replied that his heels were hurting!! I wanted to jump up and down with JOY!!! Though he cannot feel me touching his heels, or any other part of his body, he can feel pain, and he can feel it being relieved by me rubbing the foot, or moving the position. I don't understand it, but I will take anything I can get!! The nurses can look cross eyed at me if they want to. I just smile, as I find these things as a sign that God hasn't forgotten us, and will allow my son to walk again, I will hold fast to HOPE!
One day at a time...
As a good friend of mine said.... "Restoration happens a little at a time." I have to remember that, and hold fast to the promise that God will never leave us or forsake us.
I want to share with you a list that I have made to remember the "little by littles". I hold on to these, and hope for the future. God, please restore my son.
In the last four days....
*Off the beds
*Off the meds.
*No pace maker needed still
*Gag reflex happening again
*Pain in his back
*Shoulder and neck movement, though slight
*Cold sensations on his legs, back, and buttocks
*Nausea
*A pinching feeling in his arm that was relieved when moved to a new position
*Pain in his heels
I can never repay or express the blessing you are to Connor, to us as a family, and to me. I know that only in Heaven will I be able to fully express the thanks, love, and debt, I have for all of you. I love you, and I need you. Please do not stop praying, for I know God hears you.
posted by Eric Williamson @ 11:03 AM
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I hope you understand, Cherie and Eric,that all of us eagerly desire to intercede in prayer, and that we see it as a privilege of the highest form. We pray with you and for you through Christ who knows the plans He has ordained in this--and we stand shoulder to shoulder with you, bearing all of you up. Thanks for this news bulletin---off to pray!
iamjustone
I am humbled to be able to journey with your family. My only child will be leaving home for college soon, and I struggle with doubt that God will protect and guide her when she is away from home. Thank you for being so transparent. I see God working in Connor's life and in the lives of those who know and love him, and I am reminded that our God is bigger than our fears. Thank you for the gentle reminders! It is through your example that I am learning to trust God for my small things.
Blessings to you all!
From San Antonio
Cannot recall praying as much as I have been these last few weeks.Shame on me.
Worried about Eric as I haven't read a recent blog from him.Can't get down to Fresno until next week,but the prayers are continous for all of you.
Just visited the cluster map and as of this minute I think I've identified Hong Kong,Indonesia,Kenya,Anchorage,a small island in the Aleutians (Kiska,Atka?) and Iraq not to mention numerous places in the continental U.S. Incredible!
Continuing to pray.
MT
Mod.
Cherie,
Thank you for the update. I'll be praying that Connor's temperature will come back down below 100. And I'm praising God for all those little complaints! Not that we want Connor to hurt, but pain is feeling! Cold is feeling! We don't know exactly what all that means, but God does and I'm praying to Him for more of the same stuff! AND MORE!
We're off to lunch right now, but I'll pop back in later to check on things.
Love you,
Jenann
P.S. I sent you and Eric an email this morning. I just want to make sure you got it because I need your input on it. Thanks! :)
Dearest Cherié and family,
The last week of this journey has reminded me so much of the Narnia story - The Lion, Witch and the Wardrobe. What you are going through must seem like a whole different world. Your family has been thrown in to a place of intense spiritual battle; not to mention the physical, emotional, and mental battles. But I have had an extreme sense of anticipation the last few days. Although we have seen God at work even before this "on purpose" event took place and we have witnessed so many direct answers to prayer since then, there seems to be something stirring. Since God forewarned you through Connor that "Things are going to get serious. Do you have on your sidearms?", the battle seems to have intensified. As soon as we see answered prayer and the positive affects of this web site, satan retaliates. That's what makes it a battle, right? But Aslan is on the move! (That's God/Jesus for those who haven't read C.S. Lewis' Chronicles of Narnia.) And slowly the snow of the forever winter is melting! As much as we all appreciate the medical staff that have helped Connor, when they stand on their "no hope" soapbox, it's like hearing the followers of the White Witch deny that their winter is turning in to Spring! I am so encouraged with every sign of improvement, but I know there is so much more coming! Aslan is on the move.
We battle together, but ultimately, the Battle is the Lord's and He fights a defeated foe. Defeated when he was thrown out of heaven, defeated on the cross, will be defeated when bound for 1,000 years and defeated for eternity when thrown in to the bottomless pit. And yet we battle together. The army of prayer warriors who stand with you all know what mighty and terrible power there is in the Name of Jesus. You are all standing on His Word so well.
I don't have the honor of knowing Conner, but I think it safe to say he has never looked stronger. His courage, smiles, tender loving words that Eric has shared, ooze with the Love and Light of Christ.
Don't be alarmed about this current fever. It's temporary. Keep hoping and praying, as we hope and pray with you. Look, the winter snow is melting. Aslan is on the move!
Expecting great things!
Renée
I found a few encouraging stories on the Christopher Reeves foundation website. Check this one out.
http://www.christopherreeve.org/site/c.geIMLPOpGjF/b.4130589/k.58D7/See_Chase_Ford_Walk_Again.htm
Well, the link didn't show properly, so here's how to get to the story.
Go to
http://www.christopherreeve.org
On the navigation bar on the far right is "News and Events", on the drop down menu, choose Success Stories. There are a bunch of stories, including an awesome video of Change in the Kentucky Derby
Oops, I meant to say the story is of a boy named "Chase" in the Kentucky Derby. I'm typing too fast, and in the middle of a meeting at work.
Cherie,You have every reason to jumop for joy for every little thing Connor is feeling,The Doctors and Nurses don't know the mighty power of our Lord ! God is Good and he answers prayers in his timing and in his own way.Keep Praising Jesus ! I cry for you each time I read your Blogs.God is using you and your family in soooo many ways, I get the chills thinking about it,I agree with the person above me who said he has never prayed so much, well I felt the same,Conner and you all are constintly on my mind,We love you and I will be there for you.
love Adrienne
Reneé, great post! I'm in complete agreement.
Sweet Pea,
Don't forget the way God has been "whispering in your ear" every time you hear from folks that recovered from similar injuries in the past. He's telling you ANYTHING is possible with God, even if the doctors get long faces, they're not ultimately n charge.
Prayer is the superior treatment.
with love and prayer for you all,
JD+1
I love the "little by littles" list! And all that is just in the last couple of days! There has been so much more over the last month. Let's just keep praying and pressing on...God is great!
Cherie, I love you I love you!! I miss you so much. I pray everyday for Connors recovery as well as you and your family. When you feel up to it please give me a call I would love to hear your voice. You know I believe that Connor will one day be his oldself again stronger then ever, leading the weak. Never give up girl!! Doctors only know what they are taught, they don't understand the miracles. Connor's body and injurys are reparing, it just takes time, so have as much patients as you can, the time will come. Love you.....Sara
What is the song...One Day At A Time....SWEET JESUS...that is all we are asking of you! Praise God for PAIN; we'll take it. Praise God for soon the ability to talk more comfortably. I remember the blessing hearing Mom's voice finally! It was a beautiful thing.
Give Conner hugs and kisses from Florida!
Love,
Evalena
Who ever thought it would be a blessing to hear a child complain! God is great in so many ways...Cherie, thank you so much for listing the little by littles and praises in answer to prayer. It is uplifting to more people than you know. We are miles away, but checking on Connor daily has become a regular part of my quiet prayer time in the Word with Christ and has made me feel so close to all of you whom I have never met. I almost feel guilty as reading the daily blogs is such a huge blessing to me and my church family way up here in WA State. God love and Bless you all, especially His dear one, Connor.
You tell Connor to welcome every little twinge and pain and sensation and even the big ones as SIGNS FROM GOD of HIS love and healing!!
Of course we wish Connor didn't have to go through the pain...but I pray it gives him courage that he can get his body back....
God continue to bless Him,
From someone who doesn't know you,
but is moved and honored to pray for you all....you have strengthened my faith with your sharing! Thank YOU!
Seeing your latest post about Connor feeling pain in his heels made me almost shout out a loud cheer! I'm at work so I had to restrain myself :) But I am in tears of joy as I write this. Like you said Cherie, "One day at a time". We're with you, though from a distance. -brian silva
Rejoicing with you in the "little by littles"...crying with you on the hard days... and hoping with you in the certain power, sovereignty, and grace of our great God.
Love,
Laura & Danny Slavich
Louisville, KY
Cherie,
I love when you post! Remember when our kids were babies and we would document every small step or milestone they reached? That's what you are doing now, and look how great Connor did the first time around, imagine what all of these small steps are going to equal for his recovery very soon!
And let those nurses think you are crazy! They do not know Connor the way you do! They also do not know how many people love you all and are praying for you every minute of every day!
Please know that we (as well as thousand's of others) are with you now and will be with you when you bring Connor home! Won't that be a big ol' block party :)
My love to you all
Kim
Dear Cherie,
Thank you for your update today. We all love reading, are encouraged by, and impressed with your hubbies blogs. It is wonderful to hear a mothers view of things once in a while. Never give up on your mothers intuition and "wise" feelings. We are connected to our children in a special way. No one can mother like a mother.!
We are thrilled to hear of the changes for you and your boy. We will print and post the positive results in the last few days and keep praying for more success. Baby steps in so many ways,and we feel honored to celebrate them with you! I can only imagine all the homecoming parties you will be celebrating once you can come home.....So many people will want to celebrate with you whom you have not even met yet. You have touched many and I can only imagine how your story will be told and celebrated for years to come. I know many are ready and eager to help once you arrive closer.
Hug your "Eeyore and Tigger" from all of us and please remember you are loved and prayed for every second of everyday!
Myers Family
Morgan Hill
We have never met, but we are praying for you everyday & even our 3-year-old asks about Conner and wants to pray for him too. It's funny, I'll be thinking about Conner and throwing up a little prayer for him in the car or wherever we are, and she'll ("out-of-the-blue") ask me "Where's Conner?" I tell her he's still in the hospital and ask her if she wants to pray for him, to which she always replies "yes." When she bows her little head and closes her eyes to pray for him I just want to fall on my face & praise God for His indelible presence and the way His love completely envelops us: His truly astounding way of bringing us all together & closer to Him through this. Yes, only in heaven will we truly understand & be able to express what this has meant to all of us.
--the Perrys @ WHCC
dear friends.....
its a great blessing and honor to see God at work in your boy. Cherie you are right ,hope in all the little things all the answers to prayer, all the times Connor can do something new. i like how your focus is on the Lord not on man. God is fully aware and active in this whole thing. as someone else posted..shame on us for not praying more (in general)because as you can see prayer really does work ! God is able!! alive and active!!keep up the fight my friend. you are not alone ever! thank you for writing to us. we are praying as always for your boy who really has become all of ours. we love you and miss you.
mary carlos
aka (fishgirl1)
HI MY SWEET CHERIE. I been praying for Connor and family. I LOVE YOU LOVE YOU. If theres anythink you need just let me know. OUR LORD IS AWESOME. LOVE YOU, NANA
Oh my goodness, Connor, can you even imagine how beautiful it is that a little 3-year-old girl bows her head and prays for you....What an inspiration and what an incredible task you've been given, leading such a new little person to turn to God....
Beautiful!!
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