Tuesday, February 3, 2009

Tuesday Afternoon Update

They will be coming down on sedation again today and maybe again tonight. They also are weaning her off the ventilator. As sedation lightens, she breathes more on her own, so they can turn that down slowly. Her ICP (intercranial pressures) have been good, so tomorrow they may take out the probes. Her neurosurgeon said she is weak on the right side and cannot comment on her language until she is more awake. But we know God is a GREAT BIG GOD. He is able to do great things. As my son Preston said last night, He is bigger than the sun. Thanks for checking and keep the prayers coming.
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  1. HeatherFebruary 3, 2009 at 3:32 PM

    This is GREAT news!! Wow God is BIG!!! You're right Preston, bigger than the sun!! You two have some smart kids :) God keep Ashlyn strong...keep this good news coming!!
    Love You Guys!!

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  2. AnonymousFebruary 3, 2009 at 4:50 PM

    I read your Tuesday update before I went to pick Michael up from school. My cried from the depths of my heart knowing how you feel about Ashlyn possibly being different now from when she went into the hospital. I know how you feel and I ache for you. When I remember being told by Rita's speech pathologist that she didn't know if Rita would ever talk, it makes Rita's story telling and singing more special. When I remember Rita's occupational therapist telling me that we should teach Rita to type because she may never be able to write legibly, I cherish her beautifully written and illustrated storybooks more. When I remember crying because I wanted to scoop Rita into my arms and make all the therapists go away because I wanted her to be "normal", I marvel at how God used all of them to make her what she is today, and He's not done! Our God is an awesome God and I know you know that. It's hard to feel it when you have professionals giving you the worst case senario but hold onto "what can be" and not "what might not be". You have many people that love you who will hold your head up when you can't do it on your own. You'll never be in this alone. I love you and I'm here for you always. Love, CarolAnn

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  3. Maegen L. KonsulFebruary 3, 2009 at 9:32 PM

    Just saying hello. You guys are in my thoughts and prayers!! Ashlyn I pray that you keep making your "turtle steps!" Love you!!!!

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  4. TinaFebruary 3, 2009 at 9:41 PM

    We love you and are with you in this time of need all the way in NC.....I hope the parents aren't driving you crazy yet! We sure do miss them, and we may just have to come up too. Send our love, hugs and kisses to everyone! Tina

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  5. Kathy SkinnerFebruary 3, 2009 at 11:18 PM

    I agree and confirm everything CarolAnn said. We have gone through the same things with Matthew. And today there are many people who say "Matthew is autistic?" We have never stopped praying that Matthew would reach his peer level and beyond. We chose not to put a cap on God, He is bigger than Autism and He is way bigger than brain bleeds and surgery. Keep the faith, Our God is a Great Big God, and He is holding Ashlyn gently in His Great Big Hands. Thank you God.
    Love to all the Finns, The Skinners

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  6. AshlynsfollowersFebruary 4, 2009 at 9:34 AM

    Liz and Todd,

    I'll be with you soon.

    LoVe,

    Oma

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