Hello Everyone,
Dad Kohls called with the following update this evening:
Angela is starting to respond more and more everyday. When people are talking to her, her eyes are intent and she squeezes their hands. She is moving her left leg more and more, and she was moving her feet today as well.
She is still on the ventilator but she may be able to have it removed tomorrow. The readings for the vasospasms in the brain went up a little bit so she's not out of those woods yet. She also does not have too many facial expressions yet, but tries to communicate which is a very good sign.
Today was a little harder for Troy because he was hoping she'd be able to have the ventilator removed today. It's probably uncomfortable for her and it's doing very little work. She is almost completely breathing on her own. Dad believes the medical team is trying to be certain that she will be okay off of the ventilator. So everyone is thankful for that.
Thank you everyone for your prayers and dedication to Angela and the family. The Lord truly continues to amaze us and show His love and power every day! We are united in giving Him all of the credit for Angela's life and well being. We are united in our belief that it is no accident or plain circumstance. He is directing these events all the way.
*** Note: Because it's getting close to time for the open house I wanted to remind everyone to re-visit the note about the Avon Fundraiser. Click on the arrows next to the date on the right side bar and you will be able to see all past messages.***
Sincerely,
Sherri
Thursday, January 18, 2007
*Update*
Kathy and I were at the hospital last night. We were able to spend a few minutes with Angela. We both felt that she was responding to us. She would open her eyes and look for us. She would squeeze our hands when we asked her to. We truly Believe the Lord is in control of this situation and ask that everyone continue to Pray for her and the Family.. Jody & Kathy Meloccaro
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Hi Everyone
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Have a very blessed day today,
Sherri
(Reminder: We probably won't receive an update until this evening since Troy is working)
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Have a very blessed day today,
Sherri
Wednesday, January 17, 2007
Update* As of 8:06pm AZ Time
Dad Kohls called with the following updates:
* Angela is breathing almost entirely on her own today. The ventilator is doing very little now.
* Both of her eyes were partially open today, and she has a strong grip when asked to squeeze. Her left side remains weaker than her right side at this time.
* She is responding to pain, and to being too hot or too cold. Her brother Tony was with her today and was talking to her and asking her to squeeze his hand if the fan bothered her or if she was uncomfortable.
* Her fever is at 101 degrees, so her doctor thinks there is still some infection relating to pneumonia.
* The spasms in both sides of her brain are continuing, however the right side readings are going down. The left side reading went up a couple of notches today but her doctor was pleased overall with how she is doing.
Angela is continuing to recover ever so slowly, but each step is positive so far. We are so deeply grateful to The Lord for these small steps toward recovery.
**Prayer Request: Please continue to ask God to keep sending financial provision to Troy as his place of employment does not have much work at this time for the guys there.
** Please continue to pray for Angela's peace of mind and comfort as she becomes more and more awake and aware of her surroundings.
** Please continue to pray for the comfort of those who are hurting over these events. Please pray for The Holy Spirit to minister comfort and assurance to them and that their hearts would be lifted as He continues to care for her at all times.
Lord God,
We bless Your name... Jesus. Even in our most distressed moments, a small part of us fights to behold You and believe in Your power to heal and to restore. Lord, thank You for Your mercy and for being so kind, and that You do not get angry with us when we are afraid. Lord, we bring Angela before You and trust You to care for her in all ways at all times. Hurry to help those who are hurting Lord, bring Your peace. Thank You Jesus. In Your name we pray, amen.
* Angela is breathing almost entirely on her own today. The ventilator is doing very little now.
* Both of her eyes were partially open today, and she has a strong grip when asked to squeeze. Her left side remains weaker than her right side at this time.
* She is responding to pain, and to being too hot or too cold. Her brother Tony was with her today and was talking to her and asking her to squeeze his hand if the fan bothered her or if she was uncomfortable.
* Her fever is at 101 degrees, so her doctor thinks there is still some infection relating to pneumonia.
* The spasms in both sides of her brain are continuing, however the right side readings are going down. The left side reading went up a couple of notches today but her doctor was pleased overall with how she is doing.
Angela is continuing to recover ever so slowly, but each step is positive so far. We are so deeply grateful to The Lord for these small steps toward recovery.
**Prayer Request: Please continue to ask God to keep sending financial provision to Troy as his place of employment does not have much work at this time for the guys there.
** Please continue to pray for Angela's peace of mind and comfort as she becomes more and more awake and aware of her surroundings.
** Please continue to pray for the comfort of those who are hurting over these events. Please pray for The Holy Spirit to minister comfort and assurance to them and that their hearts would be lifted as He continues to care for her at all times.
Lord God,
We bless Your name... Jesus. Even in our most distressed moments, a small part of us fights to behold You and believe in Your power to heal and to restore. Lord, thank You for Your mercy and for being so kind, and that You do not get angry with us when we are afraid. Lord, we bring Angela before You and trust You to care for her in all ways at all times. Hurry to help those who are hurting Lord, bring Your peace. Thank You Jesus. In Your name we pray, amen.
** A Word Of Comfort **
I want to reassure everyone that I am nobody special. I have no formal biblical training. I'm just an ordinary woman believe me. It's just that The Lord seems to be using my fingers and thoughts to minister through the blog right now as He leads. He will tug at me with the same thoughts over and over until I write them down for you. This belongs to Him all the way. I'm really just "taking dictation" the way a secretary would. (grin)
The past day or two I’ve felt The Holy Spirit tugging my heart for those who are deeply in pain and sorrow over Angela. I received a message just today from a precious prayer partner that she felt this too.
There may be some, who desperately want to believe that God will heal Angela, but they feel torn by fear and doubt, or there may be some who are grieving so deeply that words can hardly describe it. They may not post it here on the blog, but I believe God is tugging at me to bring you a special word of comfort just from Him to you. So, I’m going to write it the way it keeps coming over and over to my heart.
First, He keeps saying “I’m not angry, tell them I hear them and I feel their pain and sorrow. I am near to them, though they are having a hard time feeling Me just now.” “Tell them I hold their hearts in My hand and will wipe away their tears and sorrow” “I will increase their faith and ability to believe, but each person’s faith grows at different levels.” “Tell them I am not angry, but I am here to help them through their feelings”. “Tell them I love them very much” This is the passage of His Word that keeps coming to my mind over and over the past two days Psalm 147:3 He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.
The past day or two I’ve felt The Holy Spirit tugging my heart for those who are deeply in pain and sorrow over Angela. I received a message just today from a precious prayer partner that she felt this too.
There may be some, who desperately want to believe that God will heal Angela, but they feel torn by fear and doubt, or there may be some who are grieving so deeply that words can hardly describe it. They may not post it here on the blog, but I believe God is tugging at me to bring you a special word of comfort just from Him to you. So, I’m going to write it the way it keeps coming over and over to my heart.
First, He keeps saying “I’m not angry, tell them I hear them and I feel their pain and sorrow. I am near to them, though they are having a hard time feeling Me just now.” “Tell them I hold their hearts in My hand and will wipe away their tears and sorrow” “I will increase their faith and ability to believe, but each person’s faith grows at different levels.” “Tell them I am not angry, but I am here to help them through their feelings”. “Tell them I love them very much” This is the passage of His Word that keeps coming to my mind over and over the past two days Psalm 147:3 He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.
**Prayer Praise! - AVON Fundraiser**
Tracy Writes:
Attention: AVON FUNDRAISER Praise God!!! A location has been located for the Avon Open House. Here are the ways to order. 1. Open House Saturday February 3rd 10:00AM to 3:00PM 5478 N. 90th St. Suite 104 Omaha, NE 68134 Fort Plaza Shoping Center Next to American General Finance (In the strip near the Shopko parking lot.) 2. On-line at www.youravon.com/tnickell (If you are in the Omaha area make sure to mark representative delivery for increased earnings.) 3. If from out of town please log on and order through the web site above. You can have it directly shipped to your house. (The earnings will be lower this way but will still make a great impact.) 4. When your merchandise arrives I will call with a total and give you dates and times for pick up. The percentage earned is based on total volume of sales, so let's pull together and make this a very successful event. ALL ORDERS MUST BE RECEIVED BY FEBRUARY 5TH. Any questions regarding the fundraiser please log onto my site and use the contact me icon. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!!!!!!!!!
Attention: AVON FUNDRAISER Praise God!!! A location has been located for the Avon Open House. Here are the ways to order. 1. Open House Saturday February 3rd 10:00AM to 3:00PM 5478 N. 90th St. Suite 104 Omaha, NE 68134 Fort Plaza Shoping Center Next to American General Finance (In the strip near the Shopko parking lot.) 2. On-line at www.youravon.com/tnickell (If you are in the Omaha area make sure to mark representative delivery for increased earnings.) 3. If from out of town please log on and order through the web site above. You can have it directly shipped to your house. (The earnings will be lower this way but will still make a great impact.) 4. When your merchandise arrives I will call with a total and give you dates and times for pick up. The percentage earned is based on total volume of sales, so let's pull together and make this a very successful event. ALL ORDERS MUST BE RECEIVED BY FEBRUARY 5TH. Any questions regarding the fundraiser please log onto my site and use the contact me icon. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!!!!!!!!!
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