Pray for Meredith

Archive for July 19th, 2009

Making it through a weekend in rehab, with virtually no therapies is always a huge relief.  Meredith’s conversation abilities are gradually improving.  She drank well today, although not very much is coming out (sorry to be so blunt, but it’s an important detail).  So they will run another renal panel tomorrow morning from bloodwork.  The last one they did was Wednesday, and it was normal.  She looks well and seems to feel fine (except for her continued painful foot), so we will continue to push the liquids in her and pray for normal functions all around.  Our  mighty and merciful God is listening and has shown such power in her recovery and such favor to us all.  I continue to ask for more while thanking Him for all He has done.

Josh is in Ashland, OH, this week for a graduate class.  Gigi is home with Laura Campbell.  And Meredith is ready to go home and play school with LC.  As she reminded me today, she’s always the teacher.


Meredith’s story

Eight year old Meredith has been in the hospital since April 27th, first in a medically induced coma and now for continued occupational and physical therapy. The doctors were baffled for over 3 weeks and didn't know what had caused her seizures and illness.

On May 13, Meredith was diagnosed with Acute Necrotyzing Encephalopathy after being transferred to Cincinnati Children's Hospital the day before.

On June 1, after slowly being eased off her anti-seizure meds over the course of many days, Meredith started rehab. The doctors estimate that she may be released in mid-July.

Please pray that Meredith continues to improve and respond with her therapies and pray for continued strength for Meredith's parents, sister and extended family.



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