It’s hard to write when things are going bad. But I will.
This last week they have been trying to fill her lungs with air. Her lungs are so stiff from being on life support that they aren’t moving. The problem is they have been trying to expand the lungs with the vent and because it adds so much air at once, her lungs can’t handle it, and she gets a leak.
Tomorrow they will try to expand her lungs with the oscillator. This is a gentle approach. Pushing air into her lungs in tiny amounts and building on that. This is really our last chance to see how her lungs will do before they take extream measures.
Dave and I are both incredible stressed trying to deal with this and making sure that Esther gets the care that she needs to survive.
Tomorrow (Monday) I will be fasting and praying for Esther. I welcome you to join me in this, whether it be from food or something specific. Just spending this time praying for a miracle for Esther.
While I was sitting with Esther yesterday God brought this pleading verse to me. It’s from Mark 4 where Jarius’ daughter is dying. This will be m our prayer for Esther. “Then came one of the rulers of the synagogue, Jairus by name, and seeing him, he fell at his feet and implored him earnestly, saying, “My little daughter is at the point of death. Come and lay your hands on her, so that she may be made well and live.” (Mark 5:22-23 ESV)
Thank you everyone for your prayers.
Esther’s facebook page will have the most up to date info.
Mike Carlisle
July 6, 2014 at 9:12 pmWe continue to pray with you. I could see the stress in David’s face while we were in Ether’s room.
We hang on to hope that Good will provide a miracle these next couple days to get her off the ECMO and ready for surgery.
I’m glad we were able to relieve you this evening so you and Dave were able to spend some time alone with Esther.
Chrissy
July 6, 2014 at 9:41 pmThat scripture is one we read and prayed over and over again with our Clara Mae while she was on ECMO. Talitha Koum! Get up little girl! Will be praying for Esther tonight, tomorrow and in the days to come. Praying with you for the miracle you’re hoping for and believing in.
Karen Phelps
July 6, 2014 at 10:25 pmWill join you tomorrow in prayer and fasting for Esther. Talitha Koum!!
Karen S.
July 7, 2014 at 2:54 amMy heart breaks for you and Dave. I know it’s so hard to go thru’ each day just not knowing what will happen next. We are lifting you up in prayer daily. Thanks for keeping us all updated. Love you!
Janice brammer
July 7, 2014 at 9:29 amPrayers for all of you. God have mercy.
Lisa Skrzypczak
July 7, 2014 at 11:10 amPraying for your family Lauren & Dave that there will truly be a miracle for your little Esther
Lauren • Post Author •
July 7, 2014 at 1:34 pmThank you for sharing. I browsed your blog. Your girls are beautiful. Hoping we have a similar testimony.
Lisa blackburn
July 7, 2014 at 9:17 pm“Fear not” he holds you in the palm of his hand. Be comforted and pray for peace. We are keeping you close in prayer through your days of worry and stress. Know that we are thinking of you guys.