There has been a lot of activity this afternoon to bring stability to Lindsay's situation. The assessment given is that what she is experiencing is a result on 25+ of being on the ECMO machine. There is still no definitive word on the infection, however they are giving her nebulizer treatments and antibiotics to treat the lungs.
Tonight Lindsay's output was improving and that was encouraging. All three doctors have assured the kids that they will do everything the can. All three have indicated that there is still HOPE.
Dr. Brown shared with the family that your cards are arriving, and that they are a huge encouragement!!! Thanks for writing to Dr Mayer, Dr. Emani and Dr. Brown. If you haven't, you can still do so by writing to them at:
Children's Hospital Boston
300 Longwood Avenue
Boston, MA 02115.
I would also like to encourage you to write to Lindsay's nurse, Heather. I don't know her last name but you can send it to the CICU 8 East.
Thanks for partnering with us.
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Thank you for the update. Susie and I frequently stop whatever we are doing and pray for Lindsay.
Praying that God will give Lindsay and the family a restful nights sleep and that she will continue to improve.
Laurie Landry
Our hearts were saddened by the afternoon blog, but are encouraged by the report of the doctors hope. We know that our Hope is in the Great Physician and His plan for Lindsay. HE WILL NEVER LEAVE YOU OR FORSAKE YOU. Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with you all. We too are proud of the testimony that Laura and Jon have kept through this long trial. I'm not sure if I have missed a blog about the housing situation, please update....Thanks for keeping us posted and Bill you always were mush...Ha Ha .Love Bill & Carol Kern
My goodness...I'm sitting here with tears in my eyes from reading this afternoon's blog. We have an 8 year old son and a 2 year old daughter, and I certainly can understand Jon's wanting to pick Lindsay up and hold her. I can't imagine not being able to do that. Your entire family's strength and dependence on the Lord blows me away.
I will continue to keep all of you in prayer, as we wait to see what the Lord's will. I pray, just as others said, that the doctors and nurses would be blown away at how great our God is.
It has been a true privilege to bear this burden with you.
In Christ's Love,
Lisa Sheldon
Whiting Bible Church
Honored to share these days with you Laura, Jon and Tanner and like your friend this afternoon this chorus keeps resonating within me:
Because He lives, I can face tomorrow.
Because He lives, All fear is gone!
Because I know He holds the future
And life is worth the living just because He lives!
Love,
pam and fam
Jon & Laura: Our Heavenly Father Watches Over Me! That song came to my mind as I finished reading the latest update on Lindsay. My prayers will continue.
Bill & Jan: Bill, now that I have gotten my head together from crying,over the afternoon update, :-). Thank you so much for keeping us updated. Just know that this note comes with a BIG HUG!!!!!!! for you guys. I am praying for you as well as you provide support, comfort and I am sure, some laughter to the "kids".
Thanks Again.
Norma
Goodnight! Will be praying Lindsay girl has a goodnight! Wish we were there with you! But are hearts are with you.
Love you,
~Julie
Dear Jon, Laura, Tanner, Jan and Bill and all others:
I have been so very encouraged by your faith, your faithfullness, your courage, your patience and your strength. You are a blessing in so many ways - and I am thankful that you in turn are recieving blessings from our Lord and from your friends and the medical team.
Know of our Love and continuing Prayers.
Bob Alderman
Thanks for the update.
Thank God for these 3 Drs. who have encouraged the kids. They still have HOPE!!
Well, we never gave up hope because our HOPE is in the LORD!!
Pray that Lindsay will have a restful night snuggled in the arms of Jesus until her Daddy can snuggle her.
Have a restful night everybody.
Love, hugs & prayers,
Miriam
Jon, Laura, Jan and Bill,
Just wanted you to know that we are continuing to pray for you and little Lindsay. Thank you for giving us updates so that we can pray in specific ways. What a testimony your family has been to the medical staff. We will pray that the seeds you have sown through this difficult journey will grow and blossom into eternal fruit!
"Our soul waits for the Lord; he is our help and our shield. For our heart is glad in him, because we trust in his holy name. Let your steadfast love, O Lord, be upon us, even as we HOPE in you." Psalm 33:20-22
Love, John and Kathy Noel, Matt and Grant
Dear Groen Family,
I read the blog often, but have never left a post. Thank you so much for sharing this experience, as difficult as it is. As I read each day I wonder how I would handle such a crisis. As a "new' christain, you have amazed me with your faith, strength, love, and wisdom. I know little Lindsay is in good hands. Actually, His great hands!
Trsih Vincent
We continue our prayers in Charlotte NC daily. Thank you for all the posts. They mean so much to us from afar who desire to lift up Lindsay and the important details of her life. "May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit."
I am Praying - crying and praying. Praying that God will give you a special Mothers Day. You are all amazing. Thank you, Bill, for sharing your thoughts and concerns for your whole family. You are in our hearts and minds daily.
Esther, Dave, Sarah & Ryan
Laura and Jon...as each day passes, I know your weariness becomes greater...I always think of Matthew 11:28...He will give rest to all of you. I'm praying that you will see improvement again this weekend no matter how small. However, as Jabez, I am praying for great things...My hope is in the Lord, who can move Heaven and Earth...May God continue to bless, Melanie Vara (Whiting Bible)
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