I was posting about Regina on the "God Thought" thread this past week or so, but decided to start a separate thread about Regina because updates are now coming frequently.
Regina, her family and her Medical Team really need prayers.
I came to know about Regina through our prayer chain at church. (She does not have lyme)
Here's a summary of what I know from updates provided by her family:
Regina is 11 yrs old. She became sick suddenly a couple weeks ago...not sure how symptoms started.
She was sick less than 24 hrs when she was taken to the ER and then sent to the PICU of a major hospital.
Regina is on a ventilator, a bypass machine that takes all the blood out of her body and filters it through a machine, and is the sickest child in the PICU.
She has pneumonia, is paralyzed on the left side and has spots on the brain, thought to maybe be infection instead of bleeding.
She is sedated and shows occasional signs of agitation and pain.
A diagnosis (what caused all this?) still eludes the many Dr's caring for Regina.
She started bleeding and the Dr's had to switch bypass machines to one without heparin, but she was only allowed to be on that one for about 12+ hrs.
Regina's lungs were bleeding and the Dr's blocked off part of her blood flow to help her clot.
She was taken to the OR on Sat 4/2 to drain pooled blood, and remove many blood clots that were trapped. Surgery went well but they had to make a larger incision than they would have liked.
A 2nd chest tube was placed in her left side, made of softer material so as not to aggravate the blood vessels.
Her left lung then expanded alot after those clots were removed.
Her right lung then collapsed again and the right chest tube was replaced.
On 4/4 she had a CT scan (takes 8 people to move her and all her equipment).
Regina's BP skyrocketed but was then stabilized.
The Dr's were deciding if she needed surgery again.
They do know she has a staph infection in her lungs and are testing for alot of other things, but tests have been negative.
Regina's right lung has alot of holes in it.
The Dr's decided against surgery right now and are going to try a bigger chest tube which will be inserted Tues 4/5 at 8:30 am (Eastern Daylight Savings Time).
This dear little girl has been through so much.
Her family is remaining hopeful because of all the prayers being said for Regina.
The are trusting in our Lord, Jesus Christ.
They ask for prayers from as many people as possible.
I'll post updates as they become available.
I'd appreciate anyone's prayers for Regina, her family and the Medical Team.
You may add Regina to any prayer lists that you can.
Thank you, friends!!
Posted by Hambone (Member # 29535) on :
Bless her heart. I will certainly keep her in my prayers.
Please keep us updated.
Posted by fflutterby (Member # 28081) on :
Dekrator48 I will pray for her as well. Such a sad thing. Poor little angel. May the Dr.s hands and minds be led by our Great Physician. May God bless Regina's family with comfort during this time. Blessed Father we ask that this child be healed quickly in Jesus name.
Amen
Posted by daisyrlb (Member # 15686) on :
Dekrator, Thank you for sharing about Regina with us and keeping us updated on her situation.
God, You who made everything out of nothing...is anything too difficult for You? No.
We thank You for the progress that Regina has made. She surely is a fighter, Lord. Jesus, we pray that You would look upon her with compassion and heal her body.
We look forward to more good reports and we praise You. In the Almighty Name of Jesus.
Amen
Posted by MDW005 (Member # 22706) on :
Good morning Dekrator,
How is little Regina doing this morning? Pray she is doing better. New day new hope. I have to come over here now to keep up with what is going on , plus I need daisy's prayer to say because I ran out of words. Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :
Hambone,
Thank you for keeping Regina in your prayers. Her family knows MANY people are praying, but I think they have no idea just how many!!
fflutterby,
Thank you for the beautiful prayer:
"May the Dr.s hands and minds be led by our Great Physician. May God bless Regina's family with comfort during this time. Blessed Father we ask that this child be healed quickly in Jesus name. Amen."
The Lord really is the Great Physician and we believe He will heal her!!!
daisy,
Thank you for those very hopeful words of prayer!
So true...if God created everything out of nothing, we know He CAN heal Regina!
You say, "we pray that You would look upon her with compassion and heal her body."
I say AMEN to that!
MDW,
"New day, new hope"...love that! Thank you for your continued prayers.
I will post what Regina's Mom shared this morning:
"It's been two weeks now; this am they are suppose to put in a bigger chest tube and hopefully it seals the leak in her right lung.
That is my prayer today that her right lung responds to this conservative treatment.
In the mean time I thank you for your prayers and ask you to pass her name along to anyone who can pray.
The miracle will happen; Just in God's time. God Bless You All. Jesus I Trust In You!"
Posted by daisyrlb (Member # 15686) on :
Agreeing in prayer for Regina that the bigger tube being inserted into her lung will seal properly and Regina will be well on her way to complete healing.
Jesus our hope and trust is in You. There is none like You!
Continue to minister to the family, too, your peace and grace.
Posted by lymeladyinNY (Member # 10235) on :
Prayers just sent to God, the Father.
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
Her situation is so bad that I am speechless. Only the Father can heal her.
Jesus, put your healing hands upon this child of yours. We thank you for your healing.
Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :
daisy,
Thank you...beautiful prayer!!
lymeladyinNY,
Thank you for joining in in prayer for Regina, the family and Medical Team!
Lymetoo,
It is sad to read just how sick Regina is. You' re right, only the Father can heal her. Thank you for your prayer.
Here is the update that Regina's Mom posted at 10:30 am today:
"Well the new big chest tube seems to have done what they hoped. Her right lung has expanded!
Praised God! They are going to do another broncoscopy at 11am. because there is some level rising in her lung secretions that lead them to believe they have not completely stopped the infection.
So the area to focus on prayer and that she doesn't bleed from the new chest tube!
Jesus I Trust in You!"
Friends,
Everyone's prayers are working!
So, now I pray for a good outcome for the bronchoscopy and for the new larger chest tube to continue working and not leak....along with total healing for Regina, hope and comfort for her family and divine wisdom for the medical team.
Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :
Here is an update from Regina's Mom from 12 noon today:
"The broncoscopy is done. They said minimal bleeding hopefully the culture they took will give us some answers.
Father Jaques from EWTN just came by to annoint her. He gave us a picture of Saint Theresa the Little Flower!
Saint Gianna's daughter in Italy is praying to her parents for Regina!
Praise God; Thank God for all the prayers!
She will be healed by the Stripes of our Lord Jesus! Jesus I Trust in You!"
Posted by sammy (Member # 13952) on :
Dekrator, thank you for continuing to share updates on Regina's condition so that we can best know how to pray for her.
Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :
Thanks, sammy for your faithful prayers! Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :
Here is an update from Regina's Mom from about 8 pm tonight:
"Regina is resting and stable right now. The Doctors say if we do not have any set backs her lungs should heal in six weeks.
This is the first positive thing I have heard from Doctors.
They told me to start reading to her to stimulate her. Praise God! I can't wait to read; unfortunately I have developed a bit of a cough; so I will wait until it goes away; I do not need to give her another virus.
Thanks for your continued prays and support. It means so much to us; it gives us hope; and we know God wants to answer our prayer. Jesus I Trust in You"
Friends...some good news for Regina and her family....All glory and honor are Yours Almighty Father!!
Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :
This was written about an hour ago by Regina's Mom, explaining how her illness started:
"Regina had a fever tuesday night march 23rd and some weird breathing through the night; and by Wednesday is on lung bypass machine and ventilator and the Doctors have been having a hard time figuring out what ate her lungs.
They think she had the flu and necrotizing staph took her lungs in like 10 hours.
She is critical and has five chest tubes. We are just asking for the miracle of her healing."
Posted by fflutterby (Member # 28081) on :
I am in tears as I read this. Dear God please, touch her with your healing hands Lord. Save this child so that she may shine your light for many years to come. Give her family some hope and comfort, Lord Jesus!
Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :
Thank you, flutterby, for your continuing prayers!
Regina and her family have alot of faith in God.
It is hopeful that she is stable and the Dr's are talking about her lungs healing!
So many people have been touched by Regina.
God must have huge plans for her life.
Posted by map1131 (Member # 2022) on :
Lord, hear our prayers for Regina. Please give 1 doctor overseeing her the ability to identify and destroy this bacteria making her so ill.
Pam
Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :
map/Pam,
Thank you for praying for Regina!!
Our God is so good, we trust in Him!!
Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :
Here is an update from Regina's Mom, on Regina's condition from 8:50 am this morning (Wed):
"Good morning,
Regina had an uneventual night (praise God).
The chest xray this am shows the right lung is still expanded but many holes in it.
The surgeon said we are praying for a spontaneous healing because it will be very hard to fix surgically.
So our prayer today is the holes begin to heal over so she can heal.
Surgery will be very hard on her.
Thank you all for reading our updates and taking Regina Healing on through prayer! Jesus I Trust in You!"
Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :
Did you notice that the surgeon said "We are praying for"?.....
That makes my heart fill with joy... the surgeon knows that God is more powerful than he is.
Posted by sickntired19 (Member # 21949) on :
**chills**
Many prayers coming from my little corner of the world! Much love to this family during this difficult time! And just like so many others already said, God has the power to heal, if we have the faith. Praying for a miraculous healing!
God Bless this family!
Posted by map1131 (Member # 2022) on :
Dek, Everytime I read this thread there is something screaming at me about the holes in the lung!!!!!
I believe it was Dr K (or Dr B) during a seminar talking about bart and babs are parasites that live and thrive in the lung.
I will go searching and post it here.
Pam
It was a seminar that both Dr B and Dr K did last year on lyme & co. My notes say Dr K stated: Lung worm- babs and bart live in the lungs
Posted by daisyrlb (Member # 15686) on :
My prayers joined with all of your prayers. Our God is good and all powerful! Our trust is in You, Lord Jesus.
Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :
sickntired,
Thank you for your love and prayers for healing of dear Regina.
We believe that God WILL heal her!
Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :
map/Pam,
It's very scary to know that Regina has many holes in her lung.
I sure hope it's not bart/babs.
Thanks for caring and searching for info.
Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :
daisy,
Thanks for your continuing faithful prayers!!
I join with you in trusting that our God will heal Regina.
Posted by lyme in Putnam (Member # 11561) on :
Hoping that tomorrow makes her stronger. God bless. Stay strong.
Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :
Here is an update from Regina's Mom, on Regina's condition from 10 am this morning:
"So prayer warriors, Regina had a quiet night; but when I got here she was very restless and her blood pressure was too high.
Here protien level is still high which means that maybe they haven't completelely stopped the infection. So they are running all her blood tests again.
So the prayer today is that when they switch her antibiotics it will cover whatever they haven;t covered in the past.
Her chest xray this am was slightly worse than yesterday but they are ok staying the coarse right now.
I thank you all for your prayers. They are wonderful I know God is listening. Jesus I trust in You"
Then Regina's Mom posted this:
"I have to admit watching her suffer so; Is so hard; Jesus I trust in You!"
Friends...
I am praying that Regina will be healed of any infections, and that the holes in her right lung will heal without surgery, along with healing of the one-sided paralysis, wisdom for her medical team, and strength, hope and comfort for her family.
Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :
Thanks, lyme in Putnam for your continuing prayers and good wishes for Regina.
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
Praying for her .. along with her surgeons!!
Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :
Thanks for praying for Regina and her Dr's Lymetoo! Appreciate that!!!!
Posted by fflutterby (Member # 28081) on :
Still praying for Regina, we all are !!
Posted by sammy (Member # 13952) on :
Praying that sweet little Regina has a good restful healing night of sleep.
Thank you Jesus, we trust in you!
Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :
fflutterby,
Thank you for praying for Regina over and over again!! We believe and trust that she will be healed!
sammy,
Thank you for your sweet prayer of healing sleep for Regina!! We DO trust in Jesus! Amen!!!
Posted by 17hens (Member # 23747) on :
Dekrator,
Just so you know, I have been, am and will be praying for sweet Regina.
Sorry, I'm so quiet lately. Emotionally taxed to my limits I suppose. But quietly praying.
Love, Hens
Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :
17hens,
Thank you so much for praying for sweet Regina, even when you are burdened yourself.
I will pray for you, dear friend.
Posted by AlanaSuzanne (Member # 25882) on :
There is no hell like watching a child suffer.
I will keep Regina and her parents in my prayers.
Posted by lyme in Putnam (Member # 11561) on :
How's Regina?
Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :
Update from Regina's Mom from 11:30 pm Thursday night 4/7:
"I am over at the Ronald Mcdonald house because our favorite nurse is watching over her tonight. she is truly an angel.
Regina had a rough day. she is waking up more frequently which makes her blood pressure rise and her heart become erractic.
then her oxgen level is low. she has had bit more blood in what they suction out of her lungs.
She also has that raised protein level which might mean another infection more likely hospital acquired. blood cultures etc... have been done.
On the brighter side is she had less bubbling from her chest tube so they think maybe some of her holes might be healing over.
So I did not update until now because she had us jumping all day, with prayers and questions.
So Goodnight all keep up the prayers. Jesus I Trust in You!"
Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :
Thanks AlanaSuzanne, for your prayers for Regina and her family!
God is good!!
Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :
An update from Regina's Mom from 10 am today:
"Regina had a bit of an unstable night; agigitated and waking.
They sedate her and her blood pressure fell. then ran fluid to bring her pressure up; Now they think she has too much fluid so they will get rid of some.
We have a new Doctor today; they switch on Fridays.
He seems very good. Her chest xray shows the lung is still expanded, but seems to have a bit more infection.
They do believe the one hole is closing in her right lung.
They are still running more cultures to find out why the proteins is high.
So another long day of praying and hoping in the Lord. Jesus I Trust in You!"
Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :
An update from Regina's Mom from 6 pm tonight:
"It's almost six and it has been a long day of watching and praying that all her vital signs stay level.
So far we have maintained. Praise God.
Greg is on his way and will stay with her tonight! (dekrator's note: Greg is Regina's Dad and he is a local physician)
I know he missed her while away this week. God Bless you all for you notes of encourgement; but mostly for your prayers for Regina.
She has an army of angels storming heaven and we are ever so greatful.
Jesus I Trust in You!"
Posted by lyme in Putnam (Member # 11561) on :
Have a good night everybody. Regina, rest well and more healing tomorrow. God bless.
Posted by daisyrlb (Member # 15686) on :
Praying Regina has a healing night's rest.
Thank You, Father God, for watching over Regina. We pray for her continued healing of her lungs and that the protein levels stabilize.
You see every area of her body that needs healing, and we ask for Your healing touch in the name of Your Son, Jesus. Amen.
Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :
Thank you, lyme in Putnam for your prayer for Regina's rest and healing!
daisy,
That is a beautiful prayer you shared for Regina.
Thank you for your continued prayers for this dear little girl.
Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :
Regina, her family and the medical team still needs lots of prayers.
Here is an update from Regina's Mom from 9:40 am today:
"Regina had another night of trouble keeping her sedated and comfortable without her blood pressure dropping.
It is such thin line that either way upsets the applecart.
So when I went back to my room late last night my heart was very heavy.
Greg stayed with her. We are waiting to talk to the doctor this am as its Saturday and rounds are later.
We hope this mornings chest xray is a bit better.
God Bless you all for the prayers. We need them as much as we need oxygen!
Jesus I Trust in You!!"
Posted by sk8ter (Member # 8671) on :
God Bless her and you.." By Jesus stripes Regina is healed !!!" Lord send an army of angels to Regina to protect her and Holy Spirit heal this baby ...In Jesus'name...
God Bless You!!
Posted by fflutterby (Member # 28081) on :
quote:Originally posted by sk8ter: God Bless her and you.." By Jesus stripes Regina is healed !!!" Lord send an army of angels to Regina to protect her and Holy Spirit heal this baby ...In Jesus'name...
God Bless You!!
I am in agreement with Sk8ter
Amen, hang in there baby girl
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
Poor child. Please comfort her heart and soul and that of her parents. Amen.
Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :
Thank you so much to sk8ter, fflutterby and Lymetoo for your prayers!!
God is listening and we believe Regina will be healed!!
Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :
Here's an update from Regina's Mom from 10:10 pm tonight:
"I drove home this afternoon to pay some bills. Greg is with her tonight and tomorrow.
He called with an update after I got home. They changed her medicine instead of so much sedation they are using a drug to paralyze her.
They said very low dose. I was a bit skeptical but I had heard a bad story on the floor.
But it has afforded her a more restful time and she is now opening her eyes when called upon and Greg is sure she recognized him.
She we believe she can see; and she is still in there.
All the more reason to pray hard to free her from the suffering.
Thank you all for praying so hard. I am sure God hears our cries.
Jesus I Trust You!"
Posted by 17hens (Member # 23747) on :
"How gracious He will be when you cry for help! As soon as He hears, He will answer you." Isaiah 30:19
"Then you will call, and the Lord will answer; you will cry for help, and He will say: Here am I..." Isaiah 58:9
"Evening, morning and noon I cry out in distress, and He hears my voice." Psalms 55:17
"A fervent effective prayer avails much" James 5:16
Posted by lyme in Putnam (Member # 11561) on :
Goodnight Regina. Sleep well and stronger tomorrow. God bless and watch you thorugh the night into a better tomorrow.
Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :
Update from Regina's Mom from 8:45 am Sunday:
"I am still home. trying to get as much done in these 24hrs.
The number one thing is praising God for all his goodness.
Greg forgot his phone charger so I am only getting little bits of info.
But I did get a text this am that said she had a night with no complications. So we are joyful.
Now lets pray that her C reactive protein goes down today showing we are whipping the infection.
Jesus I Trust in You!"
Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :
17hens,
Thank you for your prayers for Regina of four beautiful scriptures!
They are uplifting and comforting.
Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :
lyme in Putnam,
Thanks for remembering Regina again in prayer!
Looks like God did bring her through the night peacefully! Posted by sammy (Member # 13952) on :
17hens, thank you for sharing those verses. They encouraged me this morning when i really needed them.
Dekrator, thank you for continuing to give us updates on Regina's condition. I'm relieved to know that she had a better night last night and will continue to pray that she will grow healthier and stronger.
Posted by daisyrlb (Member # 15686) on :
Such beautiful scriptures and prayers!
Dekrator, Thanks for the updates.
Lord, Jesus, our trust is in You.
Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :
Written by Regina's Mom Sunday night at 10 pm:
"So we are back at the hospital to start another week of what we know will be filled with small and Big miracles. Because Jesus I Trust in You!"
Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :
sammy,
You're welcome for the updates.
Thank you for your continued concern and prayers for Regina, her family and medical team.
daisy,
"Lord, Jesus, our trust is in You."
Amen to that!!!! Thousands of people are praying for Regina and trusting that our Lord will heal her.
Thank you for your faithful prayers!!
Posted by lyme in Putnam (Member # 11561) on :
How's Regina today? It's early hope she was ok during night.
Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :
Hi lyme in Putnam! Thanks for your concern for Regina......
Here is an update from Regina's Mom from just before 10 am Monday morning:
"This morning has started off with a bang. She was having some oxygen issues so they changed medicine a bit.
Then we saw some bleedig around one of the chest tubes on the right side. the surgeon was up and decided he could take it out.
So he just completed that ;and we are not having at the moment praise God havig bleeding issue.
Her C Reactive Protein which shows possible infection is coming down from 30 to 21 so if she keeps coming down by next Saturday;
when she has been on this new antibiotic a week they will begin to challenge her lungs to see if she can come off the bypass machine (ECMO) And just heal on the ventilator.
Jesus I Trust in You!"
Friends,
I am praying that Regina has no further bleeding, totally heals from the infection, does well without the one chest tube, and will be able to come off the bypass machine soon and heal on the ventilator.
Jesus, we really do trust in you and only you!
Posted by Fuel1212 (Member # 29312) on :
Dear Jesus,
I know now having a new child myself, how much this hits home with me. Lord, please give the doctors the information, knowledge and compassion to fight for this little one. For you are the Great One and we trust in your will and fate for Regina. Amen
Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :
Fuel,
Thank you very much for your compassionate prayer for dear little Regina!
Posted by MDW005 (Member # 22706) on :
I have not forgotten about the little. She has been in my prayers and comfort to her family. Sounds like they are of strong faith. God bless them and put His healing hands on them all.
Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :
Thank you, MDW, for your prayers for Regina and her family!!
They are an incredible family filled with faith in God.
Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :
Here is an update from Regina's Mom from 11pm Monday night:
"Just got back to Ronald McDonald house.
The PICU is so busy, they are moving not as serious kids off tonight, so those waiting in ER can come up.
Since they were so busy we stayed to make sure she was ok and not alone.
She is waking more these days and looks so sad!
This evening was stable; We pray for a quiet night and that her Guardian Angel keeps her company!
Jesus I Trust in You!"
Posted by payne (Member # 26248) on :
Our faith is in the Lord's hands, He can do what we can't.. take our faith further into action, into the hands of her healthcare members, beyond their reach (their capabilites) The Lord Wills a miracle of devine healing to Regina's body through their hands from His Love... Amen, We call on you Lord, hear us , feel us, love us, as we love you.
Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :
Thank you, payne, for your beautiful prayer for Regina!!!
Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :
Here is an update from Regina's Mom from 9:45 am Tuesday:
"Today April 12, three weeks now.
Regina is still on blood bypass; ventilator; but this am they took our her left chest tube.
We pray that her lung stays expanded and heals. So we now just have two chest tubes in her right side.
She has been waking up and being afraid and that seems to be when her oxygen level goes down. So they are changing her sedation a bit so she does not wake up in pain or fear.
If she continues with no sign of new infection; They might try and challenge the lung to see if we can come off the blood bypass.
Vitals signs are stable at the moment and were basically all night!
Praise God! Jesus I Trust in You!"
Posted by lyme in Putnam (Member # 11561) on :
One tube down, two left on the other side, come on Regina you can do it. Have a peaceful nite, God bless.
Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :
Aww, lyme in Putnam, you are so caring!
I can hear you cheering for Regina!
Thanks for continued prayers!! Posted by fflutterby (Member # 28081) on :
I am in agreement Payne
"Our faith is in the Lord's hands, He can do what we can't.. take our faith further into action, into the hands of her healthcare members, beyond their reach (their capabilites) The Lord Wills a miracle of devine healing to Regina's body through their hands from His Love... Amen, We call on you Lord, hear us , feel us, love us, as we love you."
Posted by sammy (Member # 13952) on :
This is encouraging news, Regina is getting better Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :
Thank you, fflutterby, for praying payne's beautiful prayer for Regina!
Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :
sammy,
Praise God for signs of improvement in Regina!
Thanks for keeping those prayers coming for her!!
Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :
Here is an update from Regina's Mom from 9:50 pm Tuesday:
"So I will rest well tonight after an extremely emotional night.
Around 6pm a doctor came to see me and told me because of staffing they were going to move Regina downstairs to Cardiac ICU.
Now Regina has had these nurses up here for 3 weeks and they know her well. They know what causes her blood pressure to drop etc... They know and care for Regina so well.
My heart sunk and I told them I was not comfortable with it.
And after I guess alot of discussions with hospital admiinstrators etc... They said she would not have to move; once I knew that she was to stay here I finally cried from relief.
The nurses here are so awesome.
I really did not want to start over. So with a joyful heart Aidan (son) and I will head back to the Ronald McDonald house.
Jesus I Trust in You!
PS All her vital signs are stable too!"
Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :
Praise God for Regina's stable vital signs, awesome PICU nurses and Regina's wonderful Mom who advocates for her daughter with her best interest in mind!!!
Thank you Lord, for carrying Regina and her family in the palm of your hand during this extremely trying time.
Please continue to grant Regina healing of her lungs, infection and restore her to complete health.
Lord, please comfort Regina and her family and give them peace.
Lord, all glory and honor is yours Almighty Father.
Please continue to give the medical team divine wisdom to make all the right decisions for Regina.
I pray this in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen
Posted by daisyrlb (Member # 15686) on :
I was excited to see that Regina did not have to be moved after all. What a relief to the family.
Dekrator, beautiful prayer thoughts. I am in agreement with you my sister in Christ. AMEN!
More healing Lord Jesus. More good news Almighty God. Our trust is in You...and You alone! You even bring the staff, doctors, nurses to take care of Regina. Thank You Abba Father.
Posted by 17hens (Member # 23747) on :
"Heal me, O Lord, and I will be healed; save me and I will be saved, for You are the One I praise." Jeremiah 17:14
Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :
Thank you daisy, for your healing prayer of thanks for Regina!!
Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :
Hens,
What a beautiful scripture and prayer for Regina!!
Thank you!!
Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :
An update from Regina's Mom from 10 am Wednesday:
"Today I awoke with this verse on my lips "This is the Day the Lord has made let us rejoice and be Glad" God gave me this for the day; so I focus on that.
With her loving and special nurses she did great through the night.
We continue to try and get her lungs healed enough to come off the (ECMO) bypass machine.
We might have a broncoscopy to check the lungs again today.
Thank you all for your prayers; They are what get us through!
Jesus I Trust in You!"
Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :
From Regina's Mom around 5 pm Wed:
"My prayer right now is Dear Jesus give the Doctors the wisdom to cure Regina everything we have and know comes through you!"
Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :
An update from Regina's Mom from 8 pm Wed:
"My daughter has arrived; she has three days off so she will share some of the waiting with my son and I.
Regina had a quiet day. Her oxygen level would go down sometimes, but mostly when they reposition her.
I believe we are making baby steps. The chest xray this morning was the same but not worse which it could be since they took out her left chest tube yesterday.
She is holding her own. They told us it would be awhile to let those lungs healed.
We are just anxiously waiting for and praying to get her off the blood bypass machine. I am praying for the weekend!
That will eliminate alot of the complications that we worry about each day because of the heparin (bleeding) she will have a broncoscopy tomorrow;
Praise God it all goes well.
Thank you all for your prayers we are making baby steps and God does hear you; I feel it so deep in my heart.
God Bless You! Jesus I Trust in You!"
Posted by lyme in Putnam (Member # 11561) on :
Good news. One minute at a time sometimes.
Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :
That's right, lyme in Putnam!
All little bits of answered prayers add up to healing.
Thanks for following Regina's progress and continuing to pray for her.
Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :
An update from Regina's Mom from 8:45 am Thursday:
"Day 22, I have to admit sometimes as I walk from the Ronald McDonald house over here in the morning it seems like the road to calvary; and yet its my Regina who is suffering so.
This morning she is still on the paralyzing medicine.
So she doesn't seem to be awake much.
She is having a bronchoscopy done this am. We need prays for success and not lung collapses or bleeding . And that it shows healing!! and no new infection!
Jesus I Trust in You!"
Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :
An update from another family member from 2 pm Thursday:
"The Bronchoscopy is done. She tolerated it [no bleeding or complications]. They sucked out a lot of blood clots and there was no active bleeding.
Positive sounding news... thank you for the prayers and please keep praying."
Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :
An update from Regina's Mom from 4:30 pm Thursday:
"The scope showed blood clots; which the Doctor said was old blood not fresh blood; yeah no active bleeding.
The airways looked good once they got the clots out.
They are sending them out to test for infection, fungus and viruses.
The sad part for us is she has not had a wake up period today.
She is stable but I like to see her open her eyes sometimes.
Jesus I Trust in You!"
Posted by fflutterby (Member # 28081) on :
Praise God ! But maybe the rest is good for her. There is healing when there is rest. Still praying...God is good !
Posted by 17hens (Member # 23747) on :
"Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for He who promised is faithful." Hebrews 10:23
Posted by daisyrlb (Member # 15686) on :
I posted this song because of the first 25 seconds...children are speaking beautfiul words of praise to our faithful Lord.
Lord, You are faithful to Regina and her family! Thank You.
Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :
Update from 10 pm thursday:
So it is night time. Regina has our favorite nurse Ceil working with her.
she gives such loving and good care. She is stable and very peaceful looking. We are grateful for no setbacks today.
As we continue to pray for our miracle.
Just wanted to add a pray request next door is little baby on ECMO her name is Harmony and I promised her parents to pray for her so if you all add Harmony to your prayers.
God Bless, JESUS I TRUST IN YOU!
Posted by daisyrlb (Member # 15686) on :
Lord, You are faithful Regina, Harmony, and their families. May they sense your presence and peace today. Your healing touch for Your children, Lord.
Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :
Update from Regina's Mom from 8:45 am Friday:
"So we just finished rounds; At the moment she is stable but her lungs have not really improved yet.
They are increasing her nutrition with the hopes that will help her body fight. She is a fighter when she is well this will truly be a testament to prayer.
It will be all God's doing all the Glory will be given to him as it should.
So we face another day with Faith and Trust; The Lord is my Shepherd There is Nothing I Shall Want!
Jesus I Trust in You!"
Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :
fflutterby,
Thank you for your prayers!
I like what you say..."There is healing when there is rest".
Amen!!!
Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :
17Hens,
That is a beautiful scripture!..."Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for He who promised is faithful." Hebrews 10:23
You always have a way of finding the perfect verses.
Thanks for your prayers for Regina!
Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :
daisy,
Thank you for sharing that wonderful song with the children speaking God's praise!!
Your healing prayer for Regina, Harmony and their families is so beautiful...much appreciated!!!.
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
That was an awesome verse, 17hens! It's inspiring!
Still praying for Regina. She is in good hands!!
Posted by lyme in Putnam (Member # 11561) on :
Don't know too much scripture, but know that I know God knows our hearts and hoping and praying she'll be ok. Sleep well.
Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :
Thank you so much for the prayers for Regina, Lymetoo and lyme in Putnam!!
Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :
An update from Regina's Mom from 9:10 pm Friday:
"Wow! today has been both scary and Blessed.
The Doctors just came to me around 3pm when the Priest was visiting and Sallyanne.
They said are you on board with this. I said with what?
We are going to put a double lumen tube down with the anesthesiologist which each will go to a different lung.
So each lung is set with its own ventilator.
This will give the Doctors the ability to rest the right lung and exercise the left lung.
If we can get the left lung to expand it might be able to support her and it will be our first positive step to get off ECMO.
Scary but so far its working.
All the Fellows came in on this because it is so rare. So I pray that it all stays in place and helps with what we need.
I thank you all for your prayers! Today was a miracle that they wanted to try this!
And hopefully they will be able to do this for other kids in the future. Jesus I Trust in You"
Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :
The Lord was really watching over Regina and the Dr's today as they tried this new procedure described above.
Praise God!
We trust that Regina will be healed!
Posted by momindeep (Member # 7618) on :
God is good.
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
Whew. This is rough.
Posted by payne (Member # 26248) on :
whisper in her ear "RECIEVE"
I am only a lighting rod, and I Love it when it strikes...
Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :
momindeep,
Thanks for keeping up with Regina's progress and praying!
Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :
Lymetoo,
Yes, that did sound rough...trying something very new.
What a faith-filled family they are!
Thanks for the prayers for Regina!!
Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :
payne,
Good idea!
I am amazed by the steadfastness of this family...never wavering from their belief that Regina will be healed.
Thanks for praying for Regina!
Posted by daisyrlb (Member # 15686) on :
Dekrator, Thank you so much for keeping us up to date on Regina. I sure am learning a lot about the medical technology. It is amazing, especially this recent procedure. I had no idea.
Truly sounds like Regina is in good hands and Good Hands. Thank You Father God!
I'm joining with the family and so many other people in prayer for Regina's total recovery. May we hear of more good reports in the almighty Name of Jesus...the Great Physician!
I agree, the family is so steadfast, truly blesses us and builds our faith too.
Now, Lord, we watch Your continued miracle of healing.
Peace to Regina, her family, and friends.
Posted by 17hens (Member # 23747) on :
quote:Originally posted by payne: whisper in her ear "RECIEVE"
I am only a lighting rod, and I Love it when it strikes...
AWESOME!!! Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :
Thank you, daisy, such beautiful words you write!
I am in agreement with you in watching our Lord continue the miracle of healing!!
Thanks for your faithful prayers for Regina!
Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :
An update from Regina's Mom from 10:30 am Sat:
"Well God has gotten our baby through another near death.
This morning the ECMO machine had a malfunction and Air was heading for her; so they had to shut off the machine and chest compessions.
So everything has started up again but we now have a bit of collapse on the right sided and we are waiting to see how much bleeding it has caused.
I was not here Greg was and he is a little shaken.
So we ask Dear Lord for continue progress and that little Regina continues to heal.
Jesus I Trust in You!"
Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :
I am shaken just reading that update.
I can't imagine what Regina's Dad (even though he is a physician) felt witnessing that.
Thank you, Lord, for watching over Regina and getting her through that crisis.
Please continue to heal Regina, give wisdom to the medical team and comfort and hope to her family.
I ask this in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen
Posted by DKat (Member # 30941) on :
God bless, strengthen and comfort this family. Because of the stripes Jesus bore, and because He knows what it's like-because of the cross-not to be able to breath, we ask that healing flow through this child's body. As she rest, we pray she sees her Lord and knows His perfect love. That she will be healed and grow up to tell of the goodness of the Lord.
Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :
DKat,
Thank you so much for that powerful and loving prayer for dear little Regina!!!
Posted by momindeep (Member # 7618) on :
Thanking the Lord in advance for Regina's total health. Asking Him to give her family a crumb to sustain them and to validate for them that He is indeed present through this trial, if it is His desire to do so.
Sue
Posted by fflutterby (Member # 28081) on :
Yes, momindeep, thanking the Lord in advance is great. It proves our faith in Him. We thank you for Regina and Harmony's complete and total recovery !!
Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :
An update from Regina's Mom from 6pm Saturday:
"I am home now; but had two phone calls already from Greg.
First they thought maybe she was bleeding from her trauma this morning and maybe she was going to need another bronchoscopy if positive they would have to take out the double lumen and we would be back at square one; so we prayed the rosary.
Greg called and said no they do not think she is actively bleeding and we will stay the course;Praise God!
Then he called her name and she opened her eyes and looked at him!!!!!
So their fear of brain damage from her heart stopping this morning I believe is no longer a concern(at least for us).
And she is tolerating the new pressure on her left lung.
So keep up the prayers; God is listening!!!
Jesus I Trust in You!"
Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :
Thank you momindeep for thanking our Lord in advance for Regina's total healing.
The continued prayers are very much appreciated!
Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :
fflutterby,
Thankyou for agreeing with momindeeps prayer and for praying for Harmony's recovery also!!!
God is so good!!!
Posted by payne (Member # 26248) on :
Lord, You are our shepherd. You are Mighty and Great ! You Lord, with ease, a wink, a breath, a gentle breeze, heal. Its a simple effort from your Will,a dove, a sign We see it as a miracle... as life. We bring our children to you, to Jesus, to be whole again.. it is your WORD. We, stand together aginst all evil... and command it to flee, be gone.. as one Love... as family, in His Blood. Amen,
don't thank me for this prayer.. Praise God instead.
Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :
Praising God for His healing touch for dear Regina, whom He loves dearly!!
Posted by map1131 (Member # 2022) on :
"Footprints in the Sand" is very appropiate.
He is carrying this family and loved ones with Regina.
Pam
Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :
Funny you should mention that poem, Pam...I sent that prayer card to them in Regina's card.
You are so right...He sure is carrying this family and Regina!
Posted by daisyrlb (Member # 15686) on :
Such love and concern and beautiful prayers of faith for precious Regina, child of God.
Lord Jesus we trust in Your healing touch. Thank You.
Posted by randibear (Member # 11290) on :
this just brought tears to my eyes. i am so very sorry.
i hope the little baby makes it.
just a thought - my mother's lungs were destroyed by candida. it was everywhere so much so that her throat was literally closed. they couldn't even get tubes down. the doc said she was one massive candida infection.
i will be thinking and praying for her.
Posted by lyme in Putnam (Member # 11561) on :
Regina have a peaceful resting night. God bless.
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
Praying for all. Thank you Lord Jesus.
Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :
Praise the Lord for people like daisyrlb, randibear, lyme in Putnam, and Lymetoo who are remembering Regina in prayer tonight!
Thank you, friends!
Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :
An update from Regina's Mom from 8:30 pm Sunday:
"Well I guess today was good.
But the she has started bleeding from her left lung.
The doctors are trying to stop the bleeding; this doctor we have now does not seem very positive.
So God really needs to show him that despite what they are saying Regia can do it.
She will get better because God can do all things! They get their knowledge from God.
So dear Lord give the Doctors wisdom tonight. I need prayer warriors tonight!!!
Jesus I Trust in You!"
Posted by MDW005 (Member # 22706) on :
In my prayers dear sweet Regina.
Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :
An update from Regina's Mom from 9:30 pm Sunday:
"Dear Jesus I so do trust in you; I believe that the Doctors and nurses might be laughing at my faith right now.
I am praying over her; Blessing her with the Lourdes Water.
I see their smirks.
Dear Jesus they so need to see you have all the power they are just your instruments.
Jesus I Trust in You!"
Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :
Thank you, MDW for praying faithfully for Regina!!
Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :
An update from Regina's Mom from 10:55 pm Sunday:
"We need platlets and there are none in the house; they are sending out for them!!!"
Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :
An update from Regina's Mom from 11:25 pm Sunday:
"Platlets are running in; chest xray shows tube n the right spot.
So we are praying for the bleeding to stop!"
Posted by MDW005 (Member # 22706) on :
Rest dear friend dekrator, Regina is in very good hands. You are doing a wonderful job informing us of her health and with your prayers, but you also need rest. Peace to you friend.
Posted by daisyrlb (Member # 15686) on :
Almighty God, Three in One, You are mighty to save. You are mighty to heal. In the Name above every name, Jesus, may the turn around happen tonight for Regina. Our trust is in You.
Posted by momindeep (Member # 7618) on :
daisyrlb, yes, I will pray for the turn-around for Regina tonight, too. He can do that, He is the Great Physician.
Posted by sammy (Member # 13952) on :
I'm praying in agreement with you all.
Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :
MDW, daisy, momindeep and sammy,
Thanks for your fervent prayers for Regina.
Jesus we trust in you!
Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :
An update from Regina's Mom from 7:15 am:
"Regina needs the miracle Lord! We need to get those lungs healed so they can support her without ECMO"
(A friend of the family reports that Regina is not doing very well and asks that all people pray for God to perform a miracle for Regina today.)
Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :
An update from Regina's Mom from 9:50 am Monday:
"Greg and the youngest three boys are coming in.
Kevin came last night to be here with me.
We are praying; The Lord is My Shelter there is nothing I shall want!
Jesus I Trust in You!"
Posted by payne (Member # 26248) on :
we may think things are falling apart, Trust in The Lord, Have Faith.
God knows things are falling in place, as He is preparing for the trumpets.
For the Angels to gather and sing out, Victory will be heard, listen.
Let our hearts fill with spirit and soul, so we can be strong for regina.
An Army of warriors with doves as our weapons, Let the spirit work our troubles.
And the Lord will be Glad in it.
Posted by lyme in Putnam (Member # 11561) on :
I can't image whats going on over there. Pray for healing for Regina.
In thought and prayer.
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
May she be perfectly healed.
Posted by momindeep (Member # 7618) on :
Pounding the throne with prayer today for Regina.
Posted by fflutterby (Member # 28081) on :
Dear God please, give us a miracle here !!
Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :
Payne, that was beautiful! Did you write that?
Thanks for sharing it for Regina!
Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :
lyme in Putnam, Lymetoo, momindeep and fflutterby,
Thank you for your prayers today for dear Regina!!
You are faithful prayer warriors!
Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :
An update from Regina's Mom from 3:30 pm Monday:
"Father Z and Sue came in and today and prayed over her.
Her bleeding has stopped for now due to a medicine called amicor(sp)
they tried a new gas nitrous oxide to try and get her gases up.
It did not work, Tomorrow they will go down with a broncoscopy to get the blood clots out of her left lung.
Jesus I Trust In You!"
Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :
An update from Regina's older sister from 7:45 pm Monday:
"My mom just texted me that Regina's oxygen level is very low and she needs prayers.
They are trying to raise her level by suctioning out her vent."
Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :
An update from Regina's older sister at 8:40 pm Monday:
"She has stabilized for now. Thank you!!"
Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :
An update from Regina's Mom from 9:15 pm Monday:
"Regina's favorite nurse(mine)Ceil is here tonight; she takes such good care of her.
I never worry; she will call if need be.
She played around with the thing that takes her oxygen level and it jumped up.
She keeps a close eye on everything.
Jesus I Trust in You!"
Posted by momindeep (Member # 7618) on :
Waiting patiently on the Lord.
Posted by Hambone (Member # 29535) on :
Is there a Caring Bridge blog, or some kind of blog about Regina? I'd love to see a face to put with the name.
Just curious.
Posted by payne (Member # 26248) on :
Lord, Give her healing.. please
Posted by lyme in Putnam (Member # 11561) on :
Hope she had a peaceful nite. Maybe today will be better. God look after her.
Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :
momindeep,
"Waiting patiently on the Lord"....AMEN! We pray with confidence!!
Hambone,
I sent you a message. Thanks for caring so much for Regina.
payne,
Aww, I love that Angel smiley! I know Regina would love it too! May angels surround Regina and protect her.
lyme in Putnam,
Thank you for faithful prayers. We do believe God is looking after her and she and her family will have an amazing testimony.
Appreciate the prayers for healing for this dear little girl.
Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :
An update from Regina's Mom from 10:05 am Tuesday:
"Regina had some bleeding around 4am but is now otherwise stable.
She is scheduled for a bronchoscopy around noon. So prays appreciated around noon today.
We pray they get all the blood out of her left lung; so it can expand fully and work.
Thanks pray warriors! Jesus I Trust in You!"
Posted by fflutterby (Member # 28081) on :
We all trust you God, we are agreeing in prayer for Regina's 100% recovery.
Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :
Thank you again, fflutterby!!
Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :
URGENT PRAYERS NEEDED
An update from Regina's Mom from 4:30 pm Tuesday:
"Well Prayer Warriors its now or never!
They just told us there is nothing more they can do!
They are trying one more medicine tomorrow but they do not have much hope.
I do though. I know we can have the miracle! But it will have to come tomorrow!
Jesus I Trust in You!"
Posted by 17hens (Member # 23747) on :
Funny thing about God's miracles. They always come at the very last moment. If they were any sooner, they wouldn't be understood as miracles.
Here praying, friend, for this little girl.
Posted by momindeep (Member # 7618) on :
Will contiue to pray...He knows what is going on.
Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :
Lord, God Almighty, please have mercy on dear little Regina, and grant her healing.
I do not know your plan for Regina, but I humbly and confidently ask You to spare her life and use her testimony to bring many others to accept You as their Saviour.
Lord, please comfort and strengthen Regina's family and show the medical team, through Regina's healing, that You are in control.
I pray this in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen
Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :
Thank you, hens, that is a very profound and true statement!
Thank you for praying for Regina at this crucial time.
Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :
momindeep,
Thank you for trusting and praying for dear Regina!!!!
Posted by MDW005 (Member # 22706) on :
Dearest Dekrator, I say your prayer with all my heart friend.
Posted by payne (Member # 26248) on :
in agreement... The Storm came first, then Jesus Walked on the Waters. we are with you.
Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :
Thank you MDW and payne! We trust that Regina will be healed!!
Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :
Another update from a family friend at 6:15 pm Tuesday:
"I JUST RECEIVED A PRAYER REQUEST FROM KATHY (Regina's Mom). REGINA IS UNDERGOING A PROCEDURE RIGHT NOW THAT IS VERY RISKY. PLEASE PRAY FOR HER."
Posted by lyme in Putnam (Member # 11561) on :
It's Easter week. Maybe this will be the miracle.
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
Praying for a miracle.
Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :
lyme in Putnam and Lymetoo,
We believe that God will perform His miracle and many will become believers!!
Thank you for your prayers!!
Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :
An update from Regina's Mom from 9:45 pm Tuesday:
"They are actually trying the medicine tonight and in the morning we will know if it helped or not.
Jesus I Trust in You!"
Posted by momindeep (Member # 7618) on :
Thanks Dekrator, it is kind of you to keep us updated...a hard job, no doubt.
Posted by sammy (Member # 13952) on :
Jesus we trust in you! Please hear our prayers. Please heal Regina, comfort her family, and bless her medical caregivers. You are our creator, full of mercy and love. We ask these things in your most precious and holy name, Amen.
Posted by AlanaSuzanne (Member # 25882) on :
No words, just prayers.
Posted by payne (Member # 26248) on :
Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :
Thank you for your fervent prayers momindeep, sammy, AlanaSuzanne and payne!
Regina needs God's miracle today.
Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :
NEED FOR URGENT PRAYER CONTINUES:
An update from Regina's Mom from 7:45 am Wed:
"All the kids are here; and it will take a Big Miracle the chest xray is no different.
Last night the doctors said the infection really has not stopped. She has bleeding in both lungs.
Jesus I Trust in You!"
Posted by momindeep (Member # 7618) on :
Will continue to petition the Lord on Regina's behalf.
Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :
Thank you momindeep!!!
Lord, we trust in You!
Posted by DKat (Member # 30941) on :
Dekrator, I'm supporting you, Regina and her family in my heart with fervent prayers.
Posted by glm1111 (Member # 16556) on :
Have been praying daily for Regina.
So upsetting when a child is so sick.
Gael
Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :
Thank you, DKat and glm!!
Appreciate it so much!!
Posted by daisyrlb (Member # 15686) on :
Praying, Lord Jesus please help!
Looking forward to your update today.
Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :
Thank you daisy for your prayers!!!
Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :
An urgent update from Regina's Mom from 9:30 am Wed:
"Prayer Warriors we are going to need your prayers now!
Family is gathering and we will be turning off all machines today I believe.
There is too much bleeding and the infection still rages on!
We can not put her through anymore!
If our goal is Heaven then she has made it.
I can not say this is easy;I have never been in more pain in my life and so I ask for your prayers for Regina and her family!
Jesus I Trust in You!"
Posted by lyme in Putnam (Member # 11561) on :
Besides prayers, is there anything anyone can do? Its so sad. Its so not fair.
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
This is so sad. I hope they find out what happened to her.
Praying for her to be perfectly healed in this life or in the next.
Posted by momindeep (Member # 7618) on :
Praying for the peace that passes all understanding for the family.
Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :
lyme in Putnam,
At this time I think the family requests only prayers...thank you for asking and for continued prayers!
Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :
Lymetoo,
What I've heard so far is that she had influenza and then developed a staph infection in her lungs which basically ate holes in her lungs.
There may be so much more that we do not know though.
Thank you for your faithful prayers.
Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :
momindeep,
Thank you for prayers for the family for their peace and comfort.
Posted by randibear (Member # 11290) on :
can they do a lung transplant??
Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :
It is with sorrow that I must tell you that dear, precious Regina has gone to be with Jesus in Heaven.
God, please bless her family and give them comfort and peace that surpasses all understanding.
Thank you all so much for your prayers for Regina during these last few weeks.
Please pray for Regina's parents, 7 sisters and brothers and other family members.
Posted by daisyrlb (Member # 15686) on :
Thank you, Dekrator, for sharing with us about this precious little girl and her family. It has been an honor to pray for her, for them. I shall continue to pray for the family at this time of great loss.
I am reminded of a verse in the Old Testament after the death of David's newborn son he says, "I will go to him, but he will not return to me" (2 Samuel 12:23b). That is the blessed hope of all Believers of Jesus Christ. We will see our loved ones again.
May Easter have extra special meaning to each of us this year. Because Jesus rose from the dead, we shall too!
Jesus, I trust in You!
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
OH my. Thank you Jesus for Regina's beautiful life.. for all the blessings she brought to her family, friends, and strangers like us.
We pray that her family will be comforted and continue to praise your holy name.
Amen.
Posted by momindeep (Member # 7618) on :
This is difficult to hear.
Because of Him she lives forever.
Thank-you to the family for this opportunity to pray for your beloved daughter.
Posted by DKat (Member # 30941) on :
Oh, this made me cry, too. What an honor to pray for this child.
I will continue to pray for those who loved Regina. That they will know the Lord's love and comfort in the midst of this storm.
God bless you, Dekrator, for being a faithful friend.
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
Yes, thank you Dekrator. I know you are devastated. It was indeed an honor to pray for this family and I will continue to do so.
Posted by lyme in Putnam (Member # 11561) on :
I am so sorry. She went through so much.
Posted by randibear (Member # 11290) on :
so young. i pray for the family.
Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :
Thank you so much everyone for your caring, kindness and prayers for Regina and her family.
I never met this family.
They are a local family and I became aware of Regina's illness through the prayer chain at my church.
They have demonstrated such unwaivering faith that it is truly amazing.
You probably know that from reading the updates from Regina's Mom during her illness.
They have touched soooo many people and strenghtened the faith of thousands, including me.
It was also an honor for me to pray for Regina and her family.
God Bless all of them and God bless all of you, friends.
Posted by lyme in Putnam (Member # 11561) on :
Dekrator, get some rest. This has been so hard on you.
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Posted by map1131 (Member # 2022) on :
This is not right. It's 2011 and we live in a country that is suppose to have the finest, latest, most updated equipment and training and medication.
For a child to get the flu and it turn into staph infection in her lungs and couldn't be stopped by the abx and medicine of today is a disgrace.
My heart is broken. Not because I know Regina, her loved ones or even you Dekrator but because I can't even image their loss.
I'm not asking why God? I'm asking the Lord to put strong minded and sharp new leaders in our labs, in our medical fields, in our research facilities and guide them to finding the cures for these super bacteria(s) that are making life so unbearable for people like Regina's parents and family.
Pam
Posted by sammy (Member # 13952) on :
At least she's not suffering any more.
Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :
Thank you for your thoughts and prayers for Regina's family, friends.
Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :
A message from Regina's Mom from 10:30 pm Wed:
"I want to thank you all for your prayers during this time of trial.
Our Regina left in a beautiful prayer service which began around 2:30 pm. Monsignor L. lead it with all the family, many friends and we prayed her into Heaven!
She officially passed around 3:30pm.
We will need the prayers to continue because as we know this is God's will;
We still miss Regina who is a vital member of our family!
Jesus I Trust in You!"
Posted by 17hens (Member # 23747) on :
We asked for healing. She is healed. We asked for saving. She is saved. We asked for comfort. She is comforted. We asked for blessings. She is blessed.
If only we could see through God's eyes, we'd see a very different picture than our eyes can give us. His is so much bigger.
Will continue to pray for the dear one's family. I can't imagine.
Posted by sammy (Member # 13952) on :
So true hens.
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
Amen.
Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :
Very well said, Hens!
You always amaze me dear friend!!
Posted by daisyrlb (Member # 15686) on :
Hens, what you shared...beautiful.
There is a song, "When you can't trace His hand, trust His heart."
Continuing to pray for the family.
Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :
daisy,
I think this is the song you refer to... I never heard it before...thank you for sharing about it...it's beautiful and comforting.
I'm sharing it- so many need to hear this right now.
Wonderful! Thank you!
Posted by daisyrlb (Member # 15686) on :
Dekrator, Yes, that's the song! Thank you for finding it and sharing it.
Hens, It is...so comforting and hope giving.
Posted by fflutterby (Member # 28081) on :
His plan was to take her home. Oh dear God, we do not always understand these things but we trust you to comfort her family. I cannot even bear the thought. This poor poor family. Another angel in heaven, she will never ever suffer again, as she waits for her loved ones to join her someday. May she rest in peace sweet Regina :'(
Dekrator she knows the love you have touched her and her family with. May you be blessed with peace and comfort during this time as well.
Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :
You're welcome, daisy. You always have a great library of songs in your mind.
Thanks, fflutterby. Appreciate your thoughts and kind words.
Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :
Regina's Mom shared this in an interview:
"There must be a significance, going this whole month with her suffering. We think of Lent as the Passion.
The Monsignor, he said she's already had her Easter. She's risen.
There has to be a connection. I don't know God's plan, but my faith isn't shaken at all," Kathy said.
"As parents, our goal is to get our children to heaven and we already have one there," Kathy said.
"Don't canonize her as a saint. She was a loving, happy girl with five older brothers and two older sisters.
She could get in the mix with all of them. She was fun. She enjoyed life. She loved music.
She had a deep faith, too, and I'm grateful for that, because she will be received into heaven."
Posted by lyme in Putnam (Member # 11561) on :
Was just thinking of Regina and hope her families doing ok.
Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :
Hi lyme in Putnam,
Although I do not know the family, I do know that the funeral was on Monday and it was described as beautiful and someone said they never heard so many people lift up their voices to the Lord in celebration of someones life.
The family acknowledges that there is a big hole in their hearts and family, but they remain so steadfast in their faith that they have brought many people closer to Christ through their example during this tragedy.
The family continues to receive alot of community support.
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