Today we were only reminded of the unknowns that are ahead as a result of this horrific accident. It is a miracle he is alive when you see the car and so very many things went right in getting him here quickly. We will continue to choose hope since this is so out of our control. The plea for prayers earlier was a result of a visit by some of the trauma team. I was incorrect in saying it was the neuro trauma team. Neuro has not yet seen him but will be able to consult soon. They did a new imaging of his brain this afternoon to gather information and they also did an EKG to look at his heart again since the bottom number of his blood pressure is so low. Again, we are just waiting for their interruptions.
The fact that he was alert and talking at the scene - he recognized Carlson and called him by name. The fact that he told the EMS to help him and was responsive and cooperative with them initially is all encouraging. The fact that he hasn't required invasive procedures to relieve the swelling of his brain is good, in fact the highest reading "frankie" gave us was 24 and that was brief. His pressures were mostly in the normal range. All good signs - we just need to see signs of him waking up. His current state is not medically induced any longer and thus the concern. His brain is dictating things and it needs to get busy. Please pray it will -even if it wants to go slowly at first - a small sign would really settle a lot of anxiety around here!
As I finish I glanced at the time and realized it is Monday at 6:29 pm this time last week life was much different! Almost like getting punched in the gut, it can take your breath away when you realize how quickly your life can change. I can hear Lifeflight landing as I sit here and I know that another family is scared to death and their world has been rocked. I am just so very thankful for the many who are walking down this road with us. You have carried us and we are humbled.
Although, if we keep eating at this rate we may get too heavy and you may have to roll us.
Please continue to pray for healing, for signs of him waking up for peace and patience as we wait. That our thoughts may be filled with truth and hope and the sweet memories we have will give us the courage to put one foot in front of the other. Also for clear minds to process this information in our minds and in our hearts.
BTW.... my Blogging 101 post got postponed. I will try to post that tomorrow or later tonight! It was kind of a crazy day!
We are praying hard. Before the accident JD wad a big part of my life and I would talk to him on the phone regularly to give me advice on tough decisions. I miss him and have every possible person praying. We pray throughout the day and know that he is fighting hard to stay alive. He had it set in his head when the accident happened to fight no matter what. He hasn't given up. Thank you for the updates. We love you guys. See you soon.
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I am continuing to pray for your family and of course John... I pray for your family to have patients as you wait to find out what all God has in store for John. I pray for all who care for John, that they may be filled with knowledge and have steady hands.
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Jennifer Mollet
Hold fast to hope. David will wake up when he is ready. Every person is different. Dr's and staff put people in the box.
ReplyDeleteWe just got our daughter out of the hospital. We have been where you are, and it is very hard.
Our prayers and hopes are with David and your Family.
LB
Interceding for you all precious Norsworthy family. You are so loved.
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Our Prayers are still with all of you.
ReplyDeleteJohn David; it is time to wake up. You've had a long enough nap.
All Kidding aside we are pulling for you my friend. Get well soon.
Bridget; thanks for the updates. Please tell Melissa we said hello, and hopefully we will visit in person soon.
Y'all hang in there.
Annette and Darrin Griffith
We are indeed continuing to pray for John and family. We know that it is hard to be strong when your loved one seems helpless, but God is holding all of you in His hands! We have been through similar times after Jeremy's sister's accident several years ago(thank you, God for Life Flight)and there is no denying that it is very hard. Good days, bad days and so so days. A tough road to walk for all involved. Hang in there and keep talking to God.
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Dear Norswothy Clan.....I KNOW how hard this waiting stuff is and my heart goes out to all of you. Don't give up. Keep trusting. Sometimes God just whispers and we have to be ever so quiet to figure out what He's saying. We really want to be screaming and we want answers. His plan is perfect though, even when we don't understand. I promise to keep trusting and praying with you. What a testament of His love you all have shown and what beautiful acts of kindness John David has brought forth from others, even as he sleeps and heals.
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Jim and Pam Clarke
Bridget, Thanks so much for your faithful & excellent updates. It is such a blessing to be able to know exactly what to pray for specifically as soon as you post. Everyone is so honored to pray boldly for John...and Derby is very concerned about Jud & Grace's uncle. Love to each of you.
ReplyDeleteBridget, yall hang in there. We are praying hard for JohnDavid night and day. May God put his hands on each and everyone of you. May he heal JohnDavid and make everyone a bit stronger in the process. Much Love, Renee Cotten
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