So today is Thursday and John is here for it- yippee! He did have an eventful night. Late last night that made the decision to put him on temporary dialysis in an effort to protect his kidenys. He is very acidic from the meds and all the fluids are hard on his kidneys. Protecting them is important for his overall health and his long term health. His fever has come done since this procedure and that is encouraging. During the night they struggled with keeping his pressures in his brain steady. It is swelling and the handy brain bolt is a hot topic for the day. The trauma team expects these ups and downs and have prepared us but lets just clarify that we prefer the UPs. They did confirm he has a temproal lobe fracture, and a therasic fracture (which means the middle of his back), a few fractures in the pelvic area but some of that will just heal on it's own. The implications of those injuries will be better determined once he is stable enough for an MRI and he is more alert- oh how I wish we could that a patience pill. They are giving him plasma for breakfast this morning - not his favorie but a healthy choice.
He is still very ill and still critical but he is still here! He will have no memory of all of this drama so we are looking forward to sharing it with him one day. We encourage you to post comments so that we can read them to him when he is more alert. He is going to need a lot of encouragemnt and heckling to get through this - but getting through it is the goal!
Get well soon John! You were always so friendly and supportive of the volunteers at the Rosenberg Fire Department. Here's wishing you a speedy recovery!
ReplyDeleteVol. Lieutenant Michael Parthum
Get well soon JD! Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with you and your family!
ReplyDeleteThe Medve Family
Keep fighting John. I just learned of the accident and I am praying for you, Melissa and the kids. Have not had a chance to catch up with you since you left RPD. Looking forward to seeing you back in the patrol car Norsworthy.
ReplyDeleteCliff Bauder-RPD
keep fighting John David...please keep fighting!! Praying for no more downs and a lot more ups. In His name...
ReplyDeletePraise God you are still with us ! My thoughts and prayers will remain with you, your family, and your department as you continue your journey to recovery.
ReplyDeleteYours in Christ,
Rev. Robert A. Crutchfield
Founder, Christ 4 Responders
Chaplain, katy Fire & EMS
Get well soon John. We are all praying for you and your family.
ReplyDeleteTim Quimby - BPD
Keep healing John David!!! You are doing good!! you and your family are in our prayers!!!!
ReplyDeleteJoshua 1:9 is my favorite verse ever hope it helps you in some way!!
My dad (clinton) says hello!
Get well soon
Katie(Marburger)Claborn
I know your in great hands, my wife is one of the Trauma Nurses down there. They will have you up and going in no time. Get well soon!
ReplyDeleteJoey Rodriguez
Rod's Towing & Recovery
Still praying and thinking about y'all every minute of everyday! Please tell everyone including John we send our love. Thanks for this blog it's been a lifesaver for many people but especially Robert and I.
ReplyDeletecontinuing in prayer every hour of every day for John David and all of the family through this suffering. We love you all!....the Brocks
ReplyDeleteYou are one of the strongest men I know. Please please keep fighting to get well. You are loved more than you could ever know,John and Melissa. It's a long long battle to fight, but the end result will be worth it! Our thoughts and prayers are with you every second of everyday!
ReplyDeleteStill praying and thinking of you Little David every minute of every day. KEEP FIGHTING!! You won't remember what I told you in the ICU room but I'll repeat it...You come from stong stock...Norsworthy and Reynolds blood make a mix for fighting!!!We love you honey and will not give up....so you don't either!!! God I lift up to you Little David and his precious family!! Wrap your arms around them and give them all confort and understanding and strength. Guide the Drs and those that wait upon him. I lift them up in the name of Jesus...Amen.
ReplyDeleteWe are continuing to pray for John everyday. Keep the UPs coming. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. Keep fighting!
ReplyDeleteSusan and Jason Reeves
Keep on fighting. We are continually praying for a speedy recovery.
ReplyDeleteLove,
James, Tammy, Robert, Donnell, Latricia and Raedyn
Keep fighting John. Most of Texas and some other s are keeping you lifted up. I agree with another post, you do not know how much you are loved.
ReplyDeleteWe all are pulling for you as hard as we can.
paul nawara
Bridgett, thanks for the up dates. It is our life line to JD.
ReplyDeleteBridget,
ReplyDeleteThanks for all of the updates, we are checking them daily. Your family continues to be in our thoughts and prayers! Hang in there-during the bumps in the road always know that God is by his side and that John and the rest of your family have an army of people praying for him!
Rob & Jamie Rodriguez
Hang in there John you can do this!
ReplyDeleteMy prayers sent for you and the family may God grant comfort and
strength to all during this struggle
Thank you Bridgett for the updates
GOD BLESS YOU ALL
Keep fighting JD don't you quiet. Keep fighting! You still have alot of work on your dream in east Texas. We love you and are praying for you and Melissa and the kids.
ReplyDeleteVandyke
Get well soon JD! You all are still in our prayers. Please let us know if there is anything we can do.Love The Kader's
ReplyDelete(By the way Melissa Kassidy gives you a big hug and kiss) :)
John (Biscuit) Norsworthy!!!!!
ReplyDeleteKeep fighting don't give up. I will continue to pray for you and the family. Melissa stay strong and keep the faith God has John back, John is a fighter he will be back up and on his feet in no time.
LATASHA TAYLOR-ROBINSON
RPD DISPATCH
continuing to pray for healing for JD. Our God is the Sovereign God of the Universe and nothing is hid from Him. We trust Him to give you all strength and comfort as only He can. Tommie and Larry
ReplyDeleteGet well soon the county needs honorable men such as yourself. John, you must push as hard as you can through this. When you are tired the Lord, in His strength, will carry you. May the Holy Spirit cover you and your precious family with His peace. Today, we went to the Sheriff's office and gave blood just for you. You and the family are in our prayers.
ReplyDeleteJohn, Christina, Joshua, Rebecca & Christopher Johnson of Rosenberg, TX
Keep fighting JohnDavid!! I can't wait to tease you about your hair or the lack there of! lol... The last time I seen you I know you had more hair! hehe.... We will all continue to pray for God to give you strength and healing. Much Love, your cousin, Renee Cotten
ReplyDeleteJohnDavid, I just read mom (WillieMae Norsworthy Beard) the upate. They are still trucking so I call and read her what Bridget post. She wanted me to tell you she loves you and is praying for you! Keep Fighting! , Renee Cotten
ReplyDeleteeverybody around possumwalk is keeping up with your posts, and we are praying for little David keep the info coming Bridgett love aunt Ola & Charles
ReplyDeleteJohn,
ReplyDeleteWe continue to pray earnestly for your full recovery- trusting God the entire way. He has you and your precious family in His powerful hand! You ALWAYS make Tony and I laugh when we are around you. It is a true pleasure and honor to know you( and your awesome family) these past 18 years!! We deeply appreciate your service to our county and we miss you patrolling our area!! Keep fighting and we look forward to seeing that smile soon!
Love,
Ali and Tony
Amen! Thank you for the updates! Prayers flowing your way! Sincerely, Tracie Carr McCartney
ReplyDeleteI just wanna say that I do not know JD, but as a fellow officers daughter I just want to say he must be one heck of a guy to have impacted my fathers life. My thoughts and prayers are with u all. Just remember this is just a little step in God's master plan for ur family. Keep ur head held high, and put it all in God's hands. He will help u thru this hard time........ Much love and God bless
ReplyDeleteMay God reach down and touch you with His Healing Hands, and comfort your family as He brings you back to full health and wholeness!
ReplyDeleteI can't remember the details & that's too bad because I remember the story you told in dispatch was hilarious. You pulled a prank on the kids and it was funny. We wagged our finger at you, dad, while we laughed. Was it Melissa that was singing in the shower when you came in? Did the shower curtain fall? You are a storyteller!
ReplyDeleteJ.D. you have that smile that everyone around you are full of love and live so you can beat this so god has his hands on you so keep the fighting around. my prayers are with all of you we love you from m.c. tyer family and aunt cheryl
ReplyDeleteI don't know John or his family, but I heard about the accident through a friend asking for prayers for him. I've been praying for him & the family. My father (an officer for H.P.D.) & I are going to donate blood tomorrow... my husband donated Christmas Eve & can give the voucher to someone in need of blood, so he logged into his online account through GCRBC today & listed John for it, so we hope that helps! We'll be continuing to pray.
ReplyDelete-Val B.
Keep fighting John. You are a fighter and you are going to pull through this in no time! 4P130 you have the courage and strength!!!
ReplyDeleteWe are coming to see you tomorrow Little David....I want to tell you how much we love you and that we continue to keep you in prayer. You always make me laugh..I can't wait to hear another funny story or see that beautiful smile!!! You can beat this!!!! Stay strong and keep fighting!!!! Love you honey. Kathy B
ReplyDeleteHang in there, Bro. Mady said a special prayer for you and the fam at dinner tonight. All of us are keeping you in our prayers. Hell, keep it up and I may even pitch in a new tiller. As long as you make some of you fried okra :)!
ReplyDeletePausewang
May the lord lay his hands upon you so that the power of healing is felt through your entire body.
ReplyDeleteMelissa we are thining about you and the family daily. I know it is tough to stay strong but remember it is okay to rely on famiy and friends in your time of need. There sounds like you have a large support group. God Bless Them!
Cindy & Joe Gifford
JD,
ReplyDeleteAll our love is sent to you and your family. Our family holds you in continuous prayer and we praise God for bringing you this far through this valley and know that God continues to hold you in His hands and will complete that which He has begun in you. May God's peace surround you as you rest in the shadow of the Most High and let Him be your bulwark in this "time of trouble".
You and your family are on the prayer chains at our churches.
We love you and greatly appreciate Bridget keeping everyone informed as to your status. We can't wait to see your bright smile and hear your warm hello again!!
April and Mother Goose
Bridgett, I live that through all this you can keep your sense of humor. So many that y'all don't even know are praying for John to recovery completely and quickly - and fir yall to keep your faith, strength, and humor!!! Ma all feel God's hand in your and his love in your heart through this horrible time. Please know you are being prayed for by many.
ReplyDeleteLove and blessings,
Missy McDonald
Melissa, Jacob, and Katie...we are praying for you to be strong and for David to have a "great" recovery...we also pray for the doctors and nurses that care for him...we are so blessed to have a Heavenly Father, the Great Physician to watch over David. Enjoyed so much visiting with David and the family at the dinner at Uncle Henry and Aunt Hart's house...You are such a special family...we love you and will continue to pray for each of you.
ReplyDeleteSending you Hugs!!
Rosie Norsworthy Stratton