We've come a LONG way!!! Today, Luke and I, have taken time to go back through the blog updates, and feel so blessed to be here, today. We've come so far! FROM the emergency room at Lake Cumberland Regional, helicopter ride to Cincinnati Children's, life saving scene like what you'd see on "ER", intubated (put on vent), chest tubes, 4 IV poles full of meds, lots and lots and lots of sedation medicine, and continuous hemodialysis due to failing kidneys...TO -- drum roll please...they are taking her off the vent tomorrow!!! This is one of the BIG things we've been waiting for, and we are very excited. What this means is: tonight they will transition her to a different type of sedation, and allow some of the other sedation to get out of her system, and then pull the tube out when she is awake/starting to awaken tomorrow "mid-morning" or so. (I told one of the nurses, I feel like I need to go home and get some "dress clothes" because it's such a big occasion.) This also means they will transition her to "intermittent" dialysis, and she will get rid of a lot of the lines that are running to her. But most of all, it means that I will be able to hold my Jenna!! I've missed her so!!
We have a long way to go...
Once off the sedation medicine, she will experience withdrawal symptoms for several days, which they will assist her through with medication. Her kidneys are still not functioning normally, so will need to continue dialysis for "a while", but not expected to be permanent. And we are not sure how weak she'll be from this whole process, so therapy is in her future as well, to get her strong enough to go home. We know that we will be in ICU for several more days, but beyond that, we do not have a good grasp of when we will be heading home. However, we continue to EXPECT GREAT THINGS, and believe God has already brought much good out of this time of suffering. Please remember to thank God tonight in your prayers, and ask for a speedy recovery for Jenna. And please, about mid-morning tomorrow, pause to ask God for a smooth transition off the ventilator.
May God Bless each of you for all the love and support you've shown to our family!
Love to all, Missy, Luke, and Jenna
"Jesus said to him, 'Everything is possible to one who has faith.'" Mark 9:23
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That is incredible!!!
Congratulations and good luck tomorrow. Many prayers for a smooth transition for you and your little girl.
God Bless,
the Eckerles
That is excellent news guys!! We are SOOOOOO happy to hear of the progress that little Jenna is making.
Hope/pray that tomorrow is a smooth transition for Jenna, and that you get to hold her in your arms again.
Love and prayers always,
Brain, Jenn and Brayden
Wow! What a wonderful & graceous God we have. In good & not so good times, but our God is always at our sides & with our children as they are his. My wife & I continue to pray for your daughter & know that God is the great physician. God Bless! David & Kathie Hursh (Jennifer Neuhaus's dad & step-mother)
HOW WONDERFUL! We will say more prayers for that fiesty little one for sure! We pray that everything goes well and she will be up talking and melting your hearts with that adorable smile VERY soon! Enjoy that first longed for moment when you hold Jenna! I know you have been waiting a LONG time for a Jenna hug!
Blessings and Prayers!
Love the Tellers!!!
Words sometimes seem so inadequate- I can only say that we are so incredibly thankful, joyful, relieved and remain in awe- of God's love and your faith, love, patience and courage. I woke up thinking of Jenna and the Holy Family came to mind-- they are with you today, as are our prayers,
The Elkins
What a great day this is going to be! I pray that everything goes smoothly in her transition. I am so excited that you will finally get to hold Jenna! I know you will enjoy every minute with her. Praise God for all his healing and grace. Looking forward to hearing how it all goes! Love you all!
The Maguire's
Love to hear the great news. It will be so wonderful to hold her again. We will be saying prayers for Jenna & the medical staff all night tonight to be able to transition easily through all of this. Big hugs from the Trame Family!
Scott, Missy, Jayden & Alyssa
Wow!!! So completely filled with joy and happiness with this update!!!
We will continue to pray.
The Millers, Detroit MI
Precious Lord
Take My Hand
Lead Me Home
Help Me Stand
I am Tired,
I am Weak,
I am lone'
Through the Storm
Through the Night
Lead me home to your light
Take My Hand
Precious Lord
Lead Me Home
This spiritual we continue to sing to Nik on a nightly basis. It really brought us comfort and peace throughout his entire ordeal. I pray it can do the same for you. HE has your and Jenna's hands and he will lead you through this. You all are AMAZING! We are so grateful for all of Jenna's progress. Continued prayers for you all!
Laura
Missy & Luke, we have been out of town, and we're just catching up with life in NKY! What a shock! You all are in our prayers, and we pray that Jenna's miracles of healing continue! If we can help in any way, we would be very honored to do so. Thanks for this blog and the pictures, so that this visual reminder of her (now on our table) will keep prayers coming all day long! Many Blessings, Connie & David Flynn
To all the Hails:
Our hopes and prayers have been with all of you since this journey began. I talked to Julie today and she told me about this blog site so we'll send our best to you this way. We want you to know much we care and wish we could help in some way. Meanwhile, we're praying for the best possible outcome.
Camille and Andy
YES!!!!!!!!!
We continue to pray for Jenna. You are a strong family.
Love,
Dawn Bloemer
What fantastic news! We continue to pray for Jenna's recovery and thank God for the progress she has made so far.
Without a doubt, I will be praying for her tomorrow morning.
Can't wait to see you all SOON!
All my love~ Kim Richards
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