Monday, June 05, 2006

FW: ways to communicate to the Paul's...

Updated Mailing Address….

 

Here is a summary of how to offer you support to the Paul’s:

 

You can send the following:

 

You can’t send any planets or flowers to them:

 

Send your cards and packages to:

Ronald McDonald House

Attention:  Troy and Dorsey Paul

4710 Waters Avenue

Savannah, GA    31404

 

All Email updates are being blogged @ http://libbypaulupdate.blogspot.com/

 

We will let you know of anything else that is they needed to help the Paul’s out.

 

Thanks for all your support and prayers….

 

Paul Schmidt

M: 913.269.8333

H: 913.390.8255

E: kujayhawks@comcast.net or paul.schmidt@fivestarspeakers.com         

 

 

 

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FW: Libby Paul Update Day 5 Part 2

 

To God be the Glory, Great things He hath done! (and will keep doing!)

Amy

 

P.S.  New address where to send things….

 

From: druandjoy@juno.com [mailto:druandjoy@juno.com]
Subject: Libby Paul Update Day 5 Part 2

 

Hey Paul Prayer Partners,

I just spoke with Troy and here is the update from the later part of today (Monday):

As we reported this morning, the doctors reduced Libby's sedation drugs and removed the ventilation tube this morning.  The biggest challenge after that was keeping Libby from moving too much.  The back brace didn't arrive until around 5pm this afternoon.  Through much of the day Libby moaned and cried, although there were some definite bright spots. 

She cried out for Troy immediately after they removed her tubes.   She didn't say much more for quite some time.  Later in the morning she called out for "DADDY" again.  Troy said that this was very emotional for him.  That was the only thing he wanted to hear on Thursday morning when he found her at the bottom of the elevator shaft.  Hearing her call his name really encouraged and reasurred him.  She subsequently called out for "MOMMY" six more times throughout the day.  Beyond that, the sun was shining in her face through the window, and she said, "Close the..." She trailed off, but it sounded like "blinds".  So she recognized that the sun was shining in her eyes and how to solve that problem.  Such a simple thing, but such a great sign!

After they put the back brace on her, they said she calmed down almost immediately and began to rest better.  Tomorrow they will completely remove her from her sedation drugs.  This will really allow her to "wake up", and they should be able to get a better handle on where she is at overall.  As reported earlier, the doctor said that given the state of the damage seen on Thursday morning, she looks and is recovering at a very accelerated rate given other children with similar injuries.  The doctor is visibily surprised by her recovery to date.

They will also do an addtional X-ray of her back in a seated postion tomorrow.  This should give them a clearer picture of the extent of the ligament damage to her back and just how stable her spine is.  She may also have another CT scan of her brain.

The doctors have said that the next two weeks are the next big watermark.  The rule of thumb is that the level of recovery in the first two weeks relates directly to the long-term affects of the injury. 

I continue to be overwelmed with a thankful heart for the miracle we are seeing unfold before our very eyes.  Please pray with us that tomorrow Libby shows additional progress in all these areas. 

One last thing: Here is the address to the Ronald McDonald house where the Pauls are staying.  Let's flood them with cards, pictures, Scriptures, thoughts, stories, etc. over the next few days.  I know they'd love to hear from everyone.  It sure beats reading another magazine!

                Ronald McDonald House

                Attention:  Troy and Dorsey Paul

                4710 Waters Avenue

                Savannah, GA    31404

Thankful,

Dru 

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FW: Libby Paul--Day 5

 

Here is the latest!

From: druandjoy@juno.com [mailto:druandjoy@juno.com]
Sent: Monday, June 05, 2006 12:11 PM
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Subject: Libby Paul--Day 5

 

OK, everyone!

Good Monday morning!! I just got off the phone with Dorsey, and it's been an eventful morning.

Libby's sedation medicine was lowered from a level 3 to a level 1 to start the waking up process.  Dors was surprised, since she thought it wouldn't be until the afternoon.  She has been measured for her back brace, which will be made and flown back in to the hospital this afternoon.  Normally it would be tomorrow, but Libby is moving quite a bit, and they want to keep her asleep as much as possible until her back is in the brace.  The doctor told them not to stimulate her.  Her instinct upon waking up would be to sit up, so they're staying right beside her bed so that if she moves, they can hold her down.

Also, Libby's tubes were removed this morning.  Troy and Dorsey left the room for mere minutes, and the process was complete.  Now for the exciting part:  Libby was writhing around on her bed, crying and moaning.  Troy and Dors were talking to her, and Libby rolled over and said, "D A D D Y!!!!"  Then she said, "I want some..." and they know she wants water.  Her mouth is extremely dry!  This is HUGE news in my mind, because the left side of the brain involves memory, and I know so many are praying that Libby's memory won't be affected.  In this small way, it was GREAT to hear that Libby recognized their voices right away. 

The doctor asked them if they were ready to work--Libby must be held down until the brace arrives, hopefully by 5 or 6 tonight. The doctor told them this morning a little more about brain injury patients.  He said  brain injury patients wake up EXTREMELY irritable.  Dors asked him if it was like when you wake your kids up from a deep sleep, and he said, "Yeah, but times 1,000!"  yikes!  Libby may be very irritable for days, weeks, we don't yet know.  The doctor did tell them, however, that she had a "really bad" brain injury.  Dorsey said he'd never told them that before today.  BUT, he added that Libby has always LOOKED better than her scan looked.

That, my friends, is the direct result of prayer.  So keep it up!!  When the doctors are amazed, we know God is at work!

Dorsey told me about Libby's doctor.  Please add him to your prayer list by name--Dr. Tom McKee.  I am blown away by this~ I guess this man "walks on water" to all who know him.  He is their "pediatric intensive", meaning he's the lead doctor, one week on, one week off.  He is an absolute expert in his field, to the point that the staff looked at the Pauls are said, "You have no idea how amazing this man is!"  When a critical patient is admitted, they'll call down to ask, 'Is McKee in?'  Their favorite nurse, Renee, told them that literally, this man is NEVER wrong.  In all the years she's worked for him, he continually makes the correct diagnosis.  She told them to go with whatever decision he makes,  because invariably, he's right on.  After thinking a minute, who's surprised?  He's probably one of the most PRAYED FOR men alive!  We've all been praying for wisdom for the doctors, so it's the LORD's wisdom, which IS right all the time!! :)  Anyway, he has a huge history with brain injuries, so that is near and dear to his heart.  So thanks for lifting Dr. McKee up in prayer!

Wasn't it great that Libby "just happened" to arrive on his week?  God is faithful!

Final thought:  My devotional this morning was right on, too~ ("Becoming the Woman I Want to Be~ A 90-day study by Donna Partow ~ Day 81)  It's no accident that this morning's message fell on today's date--it's perfect!  I just had to share it with you all:

"The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth.  He will not grow tired or weary, and His understanding no one can fathom.  He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.  Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength.  They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint."  ~Isaiah 40:28-31

Attitude Adjustment:  LESSONS WILL BE REPEATED UNTIL LEARNED.~Cherie Carter-Scott

Every morning when you wake up, you have two basic choices.  One is to refuse to get out of bed. The other is to get up and face the world.  Ideally, on most days, you will choose to get out of bed.  Then you have a new set of choices to make.  You can grumble your way through the day, mumbling about how "nothing ever changes." Or, you can keep hope alive.  You can say to yourself, "No matter how yesterday turned out, I am hoping for better things today."  God wants you to live hopefully, expecting the best.  Yes, there will be disappointments in life, but God will get you through those.  In fact, even the most disappointing turn of events may hold important life lessons fundamental to your Christian maturity.  If you find yourself facing the same disappointments over and over again, you should stop and ask God to show you what He's trying to teach you.  Maybe you can't move forward to "Victory 201" until you've mastered "Dealing with Disappointment 101."  Learn the lesson so you can move on.

Isn't that great?  Enjoy today, and we'll keep you posted!

Blessings,

Joy Shiner :)

 

 

 

 

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