Day 60 - August 14 - Evaluation tomorrow
Tomorrow we have someone coming here from CareMeridian in Gilroy, a few miles from our home, to evaluate Connor. She should be here between 10 and 11 AM. Please pray that we ask the right questions of the evaluator. I don't even know who will be taking over Connor's care. I really don't even know what questions I should be asking. Please pray that God will provide the right personnel and a wonderful doctor. Please be in prayer today, tonight and tomorrow concerning CareMeridian. If God is preparing a place there for Connor, the doors will open for us. As much as we want him close to home, friends and family, we really want to do what is best for Connor. There are all sorts of concerns for this move.
We need Respiratory Therapists for Connor. Ones that will begin where we have left off here at Community. Ones that will continue to work with Connor and strive to get him off the respirator. Also we need them to continue the speaking valve therapy. When Connor works with the speaking valve, he is essentially working muscles he hasn't used in two months. As the settings change on his respirator, the therapy on the speaking valve gets harder. The only example I can give you to make it easier to understand is as follows: Like working on a set of weights, you may be able to do a certain amount of reps for 25 minutes in the beginning when the weights are light, but as you increase the weights, the reps and times become less. It becomes increasingly harder. So although Connor did 25 minutes with the speaking valve a week ago, the work load has become harder, and he has to work more to make it through each passing minute. It is doing so much for him, though - it is recruiting more aveoli (air sacs), and working muscles he hasn't used in months. This is better for his lungs, but it is hard work.
Please be in prayer about the evaluation tomorrow, that God would open doors that need opening and close doors that need closing.
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posted by Cherié Williamson @ 7:44 PM
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Thanks for posting Cherie', it is appreciated, it was wonderful seeing Connor, you, Eric and your Mom today. Am backhome safe and praying for clear direction on Connor's next step.
Love you!
Sally
We'll be in prayer too for finding the best place for Connor to continue his recovery. You are absolutely right, that doors will open and things will fall into place as God's plan for this next step is made known. Connor, you have been working so hard. Sounds like your lungs are getting stronger every day. Way to go!
I'm praying that God would bring to mind all the right questions to ask tomorrow, and that He would clearly direct you in the next steps. I continue to pray that He would provide for you all in incredible ways, just like He has been.
Love and hugs to all of you,
~Your sis in Christ
"He tends his flock like a shepherd: He gathers the lambs in His arms and carries them close to His heart; He gently leads those that have young." (Isaiah 40:11)
We will be praying for Connor's evaluation tomorrow and that the right decisions are made. Best Wishes and Prayers, The Bantz family.
Praying for wisdom and clarity tomorrow.
You were in our prayers at women's Bible study tonight. I just learned of this website from Pam D. Our church body will continue to keep Connor and family in our prayers. I can not imagine this journey you are taking. I will also pray for the strength that is needed daily in Connor's therapy & battles with depression...as well as encouragement and strength for "mom and Dad".
God Bless
PLease, if you get the chance, download the following podcasts from the Family LIfe Today website and listen to them in the following order. I think you all, including Connor, will be very encourage. FLT has highlighted heros of our day and brings to light the way God works in and through ordinary people in extraordinary circumstances. I wouldn't be surprised to here your family interviewed one of these days as well!
- 8/4/08 (Forgetting What Lies Behind)
- 8/5/08 (For BEtter or For Worse)
- 8/6/08 (Making New Memories)
- 8/7/08 (Storm Stories: CHarlie's VIctory Pt 1)
- 8/8/08 (Storm Stories: Charlie's Victory Pt 2)
- 8/11/08 (My Decision, Pt 1)
-8/12/08 (MY Decision, Pt 2)
- 8/13/08 (What God Has Done)
- 8/14/08 (Our Future)
Oops - sorry. that would be "surprised to HEAR..." in the above post. Me thinks my fingers were typing faster than my brain could keep up this morning!
Blessings and prayers....
Cherie, it sounds like God is ready, and consequently Connor is ready, to move to the next step.
I pray that your meeting today (Friday) will be encouraging to all of you, and that your questions and concerns are answered with positive responses.
When God closes one door, He opens another. Trust Him.
MT
GOOD MORNING ALL:
God is preparing the way.
Praise to His Name when all the dots are connected.
"Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, "This is the way; walk in it."
Isaiah 30:21
God will be with you, and whether you ask "all" the questions or not...God's plan will come about.
I will be praying for you at that time.
Bonnie
Hi Cherie! This is Christine McGuire, we were in the waiting room for a while with you guys when my Father in Law was in there. I am praying for Connor and you all! I'm praying that all goes well today with the evaluation! Looking forward to reading the update on today. God Bless you all and know that you are thought of and prayed for often!
Praying in Durham! Blessings to you dear family. Trust in the Lord with all your heart...
With love,
Lisa G.
Eric and Company,
We will be especially diligent to pray for you and your decisions and questions for Connor's care over the coming days. A friend of mine who actually lead me to Christ was here in upper Michigan to visit. I showed her Connor's website and she will be praying for you also with her church. Now you have prayer warriors in Willits, California. Many Blessings, Jann and Bill Hija
Eric and Company,
We're praying He will be with you as you approach this next step in the journey. I find comfort in KNOWING He is right there beside you and I offer some snipets of what JESUS said to his closest buddies in the book of JOHN 14:.....1." Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God. Trust also in me" ...15. "...I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Counselor to be with you forever- the Spirit of truth.... you know him, for he lives with you and will be in you. I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you."....25 "All this I have spoken while still with you. But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you. 27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid."
with love and prayer,
JD+1
We are praying for you now that the meeting concerning Connor's move would be profitable.
May God grant each of you a peace that surpasses all understanding.
God Bless,
The Chacon's
Prayers still going up. You are probably in the evaluation at this time, and I pray that you will find all the right questions to ask and that they will have all the right answers. Keep up the good work, Connor! You are truly one amazing young man!
Cherie & family - I hope all goes well in the evaluation today. Thinking about you always.
Lisa S.
Eric,
Just a note from your 2nd cousin to let you know we have about 20,000 members of SBC in Texas aware of Conner and the current journey of the Williamson faith. It is a pleasure to read your living testimony each day as you post your blog. Keep up your faith and we are praying each day that God gives us a miracle. We think of you guys daily.
Ronnie in Texas
We are praying....Expecting to hear good news and we are trusting God to continue to hold you all very close to him..This is not easy.. None of it.. May God give you wisdom, guidance and His favor..Our comfort is knowing that God is in charge and we will trust Him..
Love you very much,
MacPhail Family
Hope all went well with the Evaluation. We kept you in our prayers as we can only imagaine what a hard this is for ALL of you!
In our Prayers,
Myers Family
I pray that God was in the midst of everything that was going on today for you guys!!! you all are awesome and i love ya guys!!!=)
Connor,
ill see you soon!!!! =0)
and by the way you have the BEST smile ever!!!=) seeing you smile on wednesday made mine and hannahs week!!! we love you and cant wait to see you again!!!!!
Connor -- WOW! 20,000 more people pulling for you in Texas. Can you even comprehend that? I can't....
You are certainly reaching the world...
Enjoy the pizza, and hang in there!
God is good!
Hi cherie Its really is nice to hear from you.Ace said she saw you and jolle, it made her very happy. I to would like to come up. I love you and miss you please tell Connor hi for me, that nana loves him very much. And praying always for him.
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