And now an update on Isabella... I spoke with Stephanie tonight extensively and then Jenny for a bit. Jenny is asking that prayers for physical healing be focused on Isabella. I believe that she (Jenny) is acutely aware of the situation now and her heart is grieving through much emotion and confusion...
She got to sit in on a conference call with Matthew and Isabella's doctors. This was very difficult for her because she was hearing the prognosis straight from the doctor rather than through a family filter. The doctor told Jenny that Matthew explains things to her more positively than they really are. Isabella has been labeled as a child with a severe brain injury. Her frontal (critical thinking/right vs. wrong/decision making/personality characteristics) and temporal (short term/long term memory) lobes were damaged. They are not saying that she will not recover 100%, but they are not being very positive about it. We need to pray for a miracle.
Jenny is asking that everyone's prayers go to Isabella, that her brain will be healed, that it will reroute itself like it needs to, that she will have her Isabella back. We know that Jenny will heal completely one day with time; now let's pray the same thing for Isabella.
Honestly, we have been having trouble expressing how to talk about Isabella because everything is so unknown. She is advancing better than they thought she would up to this point, but she is not yet recognizing people or is at least not verbalizing it. She is not stating anyone's name. She is crying when she sees her twin. They have said that her eyes are open but that she is basically still asleep.
This week, Isabella will have another swallowing evaluation. It is scheduled for tomorrow or Thursday. Pray that she will be able to swallow. She is not showing that natural reflex as of right now. Please pray specifically for that. She is uncomfortable because the feeding tube is clogging her up.
Jenny is requesting PLEASE NO VISITORS FOR ISABELLA. ABSOLUTELY NONE. She needs no stimulation. The doctors are not allowing even Aleacia and Sophia to come anymore.
Jenny is going to need a lot of help emotionally through the rest of the ideal. She is not on as much pain medicine, so her mind is more aware of the situation. She is dealing with a lot of guilt and anger and her heart hurts terribly for her sweet Isabella. She wants so badly to be with Isabella, but it is not possible right now. Please pray for continued miracles on Isabella's behalf. Pray for God to wrap His arms around my sister in a tangible way and grant her a peace only He can give, one that is beyond all understanding...
She got to sit in on a conference call with Matthew and Isabella's doctors. This was very difficult for her because she was hearing the prognosis straight from the doctor rather than through a family filter. The doctor told Jenny that Matthew explains things to her more positively than they really are. Isabella has been labeled as a child with a severe brain injury. Her frontal (critical thinking/right vs. wrong/decision making/personality characteristics) and temporal (short term/long term memory) lobes were damaged. They are not saying that she will not recover 100%, but they are not being very positive about it. We need to pray for a miracle.
Jenny is asking that everyone's prayers go to Isabella, that her brain will be healed, that it will reroute itself like it needs to, that she will have her Isabella back. We know that Jenny will heal completely one day with time; now let's pray the same thing for Isabella.
Honestly, we have been having trouble expressing how to talk about Isabella because everything is so unknown. She is advancing better than they thought she would up to this point, but she is not yet recognizing people or is at least not verbalizing it. She is not stating anyone's name. She is crying when she sees her twin. They have said that her eyes are open but that she is basically still asleep.
This week, Isabella will have another swallowing evaluation. It is scheduled for tomorrow or Thursday. Pray that she will be able to swallow. She is not showing that natural reflex as of right now. Please pray specifically for that. She is uncomfortable because the feeding tube is clogging her up.
Jenny is requesting PLEASE NO VISITORS FOR ISABELLA. ABSOLUTELY NONE. She needs no stimulation. The doctors are not allowing even Aleacia and Sophia to come anymore.
Jenny is going to need a lot of help emotionally through the rest of the ideal. She is not on as much pain medicine, so her mind is more aware of the situation. She is dealing with a lot of guilt and anger and her heart hurts terribly for her sweet Isabella. She wants so badly to be with Isabella, but it is not possible right now. Please pray for continued miracles on Isabella's behalf. Pray for God to wrap His arms around my sister in a tangible way and grant her a peace only He can give, one that is beyond all understanding...
Praying for sweet Isabella right now, that she will be able to swallow on her own and her brain will be healed. Praying for strength & comfort for Jenny. What better hands for them to be in but the Great Physician's!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely praying for Isabella that she will be able to swallow on her own and her brain will heal and for Jenny too!
ReplyDeleteWarm wishes of getting well,
Kara Neff (Cedarville)
Praying for Isabella's complete healing and her mother's heart. I can't begin to imagine all of this, especially not being able to physically be with her child through all of this. Yes I am praying for a miracle too. Thank you Andrea for this blog, it is a wonderful way for her message to get out to send the prayers up. Love to all.
ReplyDeleteWe are praying for Isabella around the clock....thank you for taking the time to update us.....
ReplyDeleteI am continuously praying for Jen and Isabella, also for peace for the family! Although we may not understand why certain things happen the way they do, there is one thing I am certain of...God is still faithful and He is in control! I praying for healing and comfort!
ReplyDeleteKim Clay
I will be praying for Isabella...my daughter, Casey is asking about her daily.
ReplyDeleteIf there is anything we can do to help with Alecia and Sophia just get a hold of us. Casey loves the girls.
Heather Denton
I have been fortunate enough to visit Bella in the hospital often (I at the hospital). She has made so much progress! She continues to surprise and "wow" all those working with her everyday. She is getting stronger everyday. I've been able to watch her change over this past week and I'm so inspired by her!
ReplyDeleteShe's been able to walk around the floor and help get herself in and out of bed. She didn't even get in the wheelchair today when going to and from therapy sessions. They did another swallowing study and she was able to eat some pudding and drink some apple juice today. They will continue to work on this with her each day. She wrote her name and drew a heart yesterday and today Matthew said she wrote I love you! She is now using her right and left side consistently. They have her in sessions throughout the day working on her motor coordination, upper and lower body strength, and academics to help prepare her to start third grade in the fall.
I was able to sit with her today, we picked out stickers (from a Disney Princess sticker/coloring book), and she would place them on the page. She consistently picked Snow white until I kept telling her how much I liked Jasmine (from the movie Aladdin). Then she picked one for me :) She is sitting up on her own and maintaining that position. I even got a wave goodbye from Bella today.
She’s really doing well for having a serious brain injury and it being a little less than two-weeks since the accident.
-Brittney (Willis) Sprouse
A day doesn't goes by without a thought and prayer for each and everyone of you, including Matthew, the grandparents and aunts and uncles! It sounds like Isabella is regaining her strength daily. And, it sounds like Jenny is doing the same - THANK GOD! Stay strong and never hesitate to call for help or assistance in whatever you may need.
ReplyDeleteGod bless everyone of you!
J & D