Last night was busy. We sat with Jared until a little before 10:00. We left early in case Rhonda tried to call from the airport. William and I came upstairs.
Rhonda called around 10:30. We left and on the way down from the garage, we saw Momma, Adam, Selena and Della. They got in the van and we all left for the airport.
We came back to the hospital and went to the family room on the stem cell floor and waited for 12:00 (PICU visiting hours). Momma wanted to see Jared before she went to the Hope Lodge. We went downstairs at 12:00 and saw Michelle, Wanda, Tasha, Pastor Lynn and Jody. We were surprised to see them at the hospital so late. We all sat down and talked.
One of the patients was having trouble so we weren't allowed in the PICU until around 1:00. Michelle, Wanda, Tasha, Pastor Lynn and Jody had already went back to see Jared so I went back with Momma and Selena. They both cried when they saw Jared. We all went back to see him and finally left a little before 2:00.
Momma and the girls followed us to the Hope Lodge since they didn't know how to get there. We told them bye and then came back to the hospital. I sent an email to everyone asking them to continue praying for Jared.
I laid down but decided to go back downstairs to check on Jared. I wanted to ask Scott, his nurse, if Jared knew what was happening to him and if he was trying to move and couldn't. Scott said that since Jared was on morphine and vercet he probably didn't realize what was going on around him.
When I walked in Jared was bleeding from his nose. He had a big air bubble and his breathing was causing the bubble to splatter blood all over his face. I got a cloth and started trying to clean his face. Soon Scott and I were putting pressure on Jared's nose to try and stop the bleeding.
I stayed downstairs until 4:20. Scott was concerned about me not sleeping but I assured him that I usually did sleep. Soon after, I went upstairs and went to sleep.
At 7:00, Dee called. At 7:30, David called. At 8:30, Debbie called. We all got up and hurriedly changed. Selena and Della were sitting in the PICU waiting area. I went back to Jared's room and sat with Momma.
Eventually everyone arrived. The doctors came in and they said Jared was the same except his liver was a little worse. Tom and Dess had arrived at the hospital so Dess stayed with William and Jared while I left with Rhonda and went upstairs to get a bath. Aunt Elsie, Linda and Carl had come to see Jared too. They were sitting in the waiting area with Pastor Lynn, Momma and everyone else. I greeted everyone and went upstairs. I got my bath and then went back downstairs again.
We all visited and took turns seeing Jared. I finally went downstairs to the cafeteria to get something to eat and then went to the stem cell room to get a nap. Aunt Elsie, Linda and Carl came by the cafeteria to tell us they were leaving.
Aunt Elsie told me that it was okay if God decided to take Jared. She and I made eye contact and I told her it was okay. They left and Rhonda and I talked about the peace we both were feeling. It was like having a huge bubble around us. We went upstairs and tried to nap. I think I may have slept 45 minutes.
Soon Mark, Joyce, Debbie and Patrick arrived. We all talked for a few minutes and then went downstairs to get some fresh air. We all sat outside and talked until 8:00. We each took turns going in to see Jared. Small groups went to get food. All the girls ordered pizza.
Anna Brook was our nurse today and Kay took over at 3:00. Jared bled most of the day. He received three bags of platelets in 12 hours. It looks like his bleeding has slowed down some. Everyone is talking about giving platelets so Jared will not have to do without. (Earlier I talked with Richard, the nurse practitioner about how to give platelets.) Pastor Lynn called Daphine so they could spread the word about giving platelets at home.
It is now 12:20. I'm about to go see Jared before going to sleep. Momma and the girls went to the Hope Lodge. Tom and Dess went to the Best Western. Everyone else went to their hotel. We all had a good day. Jared is still hanging in there.
*Lord, please heal Jared. I will put my trust in you. It is well. In Jesus name. Amen.
Jared's numbers are fluctuating but Dr. Buckmaster is trying to lower his dopamine.
*Lord, please give him wisdom. Give them all wisdom. Protect Jared. In Jesus name.
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| The Sangster Family |
Sent: Tuesday, April 9, 2002 3:49 a.m.
Subject: Jared
Hello everyone! Jared is not doing very well right now. His lungs are the big issue. His ventilator settings are very high so starting this morning he was placed on a paralysis medicine to protect him from injuring his lungs. He is still having problems with his liver and kidneys too. The doctor is concerned. We are concerned also but will continue to hope and pray for Jared's recovery "for nothing is impossible with God." Thanks for continuing to pray for him. We are comforted knowing that you are standing in the gap for him. God Bless.
From: Danny, Debbie and Lynn
Re: Jared
Dear cousins. We've been praying all night. We don't understand God's will many times but He has a plan. He's in control. Jared has been on our prayer list at church and the people saw the neat photo of him and Adam by the river. We pray that you will have the strength and comfort you need to get through this. We admire your courage so far. Please remember we care and that we have sweet memories of Jared and we've shared fun times with you, Lisa, William and Adam. Call on us anytime. We love ya'll!
From: Louise Jones
Re: Jared
Dear Lisa and Family. We shall continue to pray. Please let Jared know that we send him our love. Take care. lbj
From: Frankie
Re: Jared
God is with you and I will be praying extra, extra, extra hard today. I love you all, and have such a heavy heart for you. I'm glad Rhonda was able to come back and be with you. Best friends are a uniquely special gift and blessing in our lives, aren't they? Love you.
From: Valarie
Re: Jared
Our thoughts and prayers are with you there, all day, every day. Love you.
From: Donna, Wayne and Allie
Re: Jared
Lisa. Wayne and I think of you and your family constantly. Our prayers are with you. I wish there was something we could do. If there is anything that you need please let us know anytime day or night. We will continue to pray for Jared's recovery. Love you.
I am so sad that Jared went through so much suffering but I know he had the very best medical care and you were all right there by his side every step of the way. I am sorry you are sad and you miss him so, so, so much. I praise God for His faithfulness to never ever leave you and He didn't and I praise Him for His comfort and healing of hearts along the way. I pray for you and your family during this special time of remembering.
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