Dan Hiebert Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 I am not a religious person, but asking those who are can't hurt, and my son would appreciate it. Our oldest granddaughter, Jaiden (6) - the one on the left, underwent emergency brain surgery in Lubbock, TX on Monday due to meningitis, which she'd survived once before when she was 3 months old. Unfortunately, the news is not so good this time, as she is now in a coma and has a poor prognosis for recovery. She always enjoyed going for rides in Poppa's and Ju-Ju's "old car". Any thoughts or prayers you'uns can spare would be appreciated. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonaldSmith Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 We have her and her family in our prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eneto-55 Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 Yes, I'm on board. I am praying that Father God, the God of Abraham, Isaac, & Jacob will show himself powerful in the life of Jaiden, that all may know that he is the LORD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg g Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 Thoughts are with you and yours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
46Ply Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 Praying for God's healing touch for Jaiden.... and for the peace of God for you and all your family during this time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brent B3B Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 Praying right now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdoland Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 You got it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pflaming Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 (edited) Count me in. Edited September 16, 2015 by pflaming Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niel Hoback Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 I'm with you all. Praying for her now. God's will be done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy45 Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 Praying that God would heal Jaiden from meningitis, that His hand would be upon her. Praying for the family during this period of trouble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plymouthcranbrook Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 Absolutely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1940plymouth Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 My prayers are headed her way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LAKOTA169 Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 Thoughts and prayers are going up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todd B Posted September 17, 2015 Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 Prayer is a very powerful tool for recovery. You have my prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdoland Posted September 17, 2015 Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 Please keep us informed as to her condition. Continuing to pray for you, your family and Jaiden. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulu Posted September 17, 2015 Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 Blessings on you Dan, and on little Jaiden and her family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Hiebert Posted September 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 The first hurdle is behind Jaiden, but there is still a long track ahead. The surgery was to relieve pressure on her brain and repair the old lesions from her first bout with meningitis, which had ruptured. That went well. The treatment for the current meningitis infection is working well, too. Jaiden is now in a medically induced coma, but there is damage to her brain stem. According to the neurologists, short term recovery is extremely doubtful, but there is hope for long term recovery. Your thoughts, well wishes, and prayers are greatly appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falconvan Posted September 17, 2015 Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 I'd be happy to pray for her, Dan. The Lord welcomes us all into his presence and gives us His grace if we seek Him; not just the religious. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattimuss Posted September 17, 2015 Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 Done and will every night! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
48Dodger Posted September 18, 2015 Report Share Posted September 18, 2015 Having experienced Viral Meningitis first hand.....you have my best prayers! 48D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Hiebert Posted September 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2015 Jaiden contracted both bacterial and viral meningitis the first time, viral first, then bacterial when she was in the hospital. The viral screwed up her immune system so that a "regular" infection turned into the bacterial meningitis. Statistically, she wasn't supposed to survive that, but you'd never have known she had been at death's door except for her immune system. That's what happened Monday, her immune system is still not working, so a strep infection turned into the bacterial meningitis. She's still in a coma, with a 5% chance that she'll come out of it. That's based on what the neurologists know about adults in these situations. Children continue to amaze the medical community with their resiliency, so we plan for the worst and hope for the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigDaddyO Posted September 18, 2015 Report Share Posted September 18, 2015 My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janan5243 Posted September 18, 2015 Report Share Posted September 18, 2015 Jaiden, you & your family will be my wife's & my prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulu Posted September 18, 2015 Report Share Posted September 18, 2015 . . . She's still in a coma, with a 5% chance that she'll come out of it. . . . Your chances of hitting the lotto are 0.000001%, yet somebody still wins it. Doctors are statisticians, but they are not seers. Miracles do happen. Keep the faith. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desotodav Posted September 18, 2015 Report Share Posted September 18, 2015 Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Dan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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