Caymen Grant Ivey - 6 yrs old
The Ivey Family -
Pastor Mark, Tiffany, Ariel, Ashton & Caymen
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Little Steps of Progression
Caymen has been moved from the ICU to the progressive unit. He is still sleeping most of the time and doing better. When he wakes up he is still groggy, and the doctors want him to become more alert and aware of his surroundings.
Caymen will be evaluated by physical and speech therapists to determine his motor responses and his ability to swallow. He has not yet eaten anything on his own. He needs to eat within the next twenty four hours or so, otherwise they have to put in a feeding tube. His head still hurts pretty bad and they cannot sedate him anymore, because it suppresses his motor skills. These are normal responses for this type of injury.
We know Caymen does have four (originally thought two) skull fractures, which will eventually heal on their own. His left eyes is bruised and swollen shut; this will also heal on its own. He does not have any other broken bones or internal injuries we are aware of at this time.
We are encouraged with each step of progression along this road to Caymen's complete recovery and restoration. Please continue to pray for Caymen to begin to eat on his own and to become increasingly more aware and awake.
We cannot adequately express how thankful we are for God's grace and each and everyone of your prayers! We serve a mighty and awesome God!
Again we thank everyone for the prayers and support, and visiting hours are from 5-7 pm and depend upon Caymen's condition at the time.
Please continue to remember the many other children in the hospital who are in need of prayer. There is a one year old girl who was hit by a vehicle, while her parents were taking her for a walk in her stroller. All of her bones from the waist down are broken, her brain is swelling, and she has an infection. The child's name is Nobale. Her parents are young and do not know the Lord. Please pray for the purpose of God in this family and that the Lord would show himself in a powerful way to the parents. With the power of God the miraculous can happen!
Caymen will be evaluated by physical and speech therapists to determine his motor responses and his ability to swallow. He has not yet eaten anything on his own. He needs to eat within the next twenty four hours or so, otherwise they have to put in a feeding tube. His head still hurts pretty bad and they cannot sedate him anymore, because it suppresses his motor skills. These are normal responses for this type of injury.
We know Caymen does have four (originally thought two) skull fractures, which will eventually heal on their own. His left eyes is bruised and swollen shut; this will also heal on its own. He does not have any other broken bones or internal injuries we are aware of at this time.
We are encouraged with each step of progression along this road to Caymen's complete recovery and restoration. Please continue to pray for Caymen to begin to eat on his own and to become increasingly more aware and awake.
We cannot adequately express how thankful we are for God's grace and each and everyone of your prayers! We serve a mighty and awesome God!
Again we thank everyone for the prayers and support, and visiting hours are from 5-7 pm and depend upon Caymen's condition at the time.
Please continue to remember the many other children in the hospital who are in need of prayer. There is a one year old girl who was hit by a vehicle, while her parents were taking her for a walk in her stroller. All of her bones from the waist down are broken, her brain is swelling, and she has an infection. The child's name is Nobale. Her parents are young and do not know the Lord. Please pray for the purpose of God in this family and that the Lord would show himself in a powerful way to the parents. With the power of God the miraculous can happen!
Wednesday Afternoon
Last night was a good night and Caymen is more responsive today. He said "Hey" to his dad and that he loved him. Praise God!
He will be moved today from the ICU to a progressive floor. Caymen still has the neck brace on and until he can adequately communicate with the doctors about where he hurts he must leave it on. He has yet to take any food or drink by mouth. Pray that he will today and that he won't have to have a feeding tube.
Caymen has significant pain in his head from the injury. For recovery purposes general visitation is limited from 5-7 pm. Our heartfelt thanks for your continued prayers and support. We appreciate everyone who has communicated their love to us through phone calls, emails, and this blog.
Please remember the many children here who also need our prayers. Men should always pray and not give up. Luke 18:1 "Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up."
He will be moved today from the ICU to a progressive floor. Caymen still has the neck brace on and until he can adequately communicate with the doctors about where he hurts he must leave it on. He has yet to take any food or drink by mouth. Pray that he will today and that he won't have to have a feeding tube.
Caymen has significant pain in his head from the injury. For recovery purposes general visitation is limited from 5-7 pm. Our heartfelt thanks for your continued prayers and support. We appreciate everyone who has communicated their love to us through phone calls, emails, and this blog.
Please remember the many children here who also need our prayers. Men should always pray and not give up. Luke 18:1 "Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up."
Continuing On
Caymen has had a restful night. He finally got to sleep around 11:00 p.m. and has been sleeping through the night. He woke up one time to go to the bathroom. He was only awake for about ten minutes and there was no thrashing and very limited crying. The family has also, been able to get some rest throughout the night. Please continue to pray for Caymen and his family on this journey to complete recovery and victory.
1 Thess. 5:24 "The one who calls you is faithful and He will do it."
God has proven himself so faithful throughout the ages to those who call on his name. I believe there will be complete victory in the life of Caymen. All the glory and honor will be given to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. It is through the blood of Christ that genuine salvation, healing, and restoration is found for every need - spiritual, emotional, and physical. Glory, honor and praise to God the Father who has brought Caymen and the Ivey Family this far and will continue to pour out His spirit upon them. Prayer warriors keep on praying for the Ivey Family and for the needs in each of your own lives and those who you know.
Pastor Mark and Tiffany are so thankful for all the prayers and support. Many of you have called and left messages. However, because they cannot have their cell phones on in the room and want to spend as much time with Caymen they have been unable to return messages. Also, there is very limited cell phone reception in hospital. Thank you to everyone who has called and left their messages of love and support.
1 Thess. 5:24 "The one who calls you is faithful and He will do it."
God has proven himself so faithful throughout the ages to those who call on his name. I believe there will be complete victory in the life of Caymen. All the glory and honor will be given to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. It is through the blood of Christ that genuine salvation, healing, and restoration is found for every need - spiritual, emotional, and physical. Glory, honor and praise to God the Father who has brought Caymen and the Ivey Family this far and will continue to pour out His spirit upon them. Prayer warriors keep on praying for the Ivey Family and for the needs in each of your own lives and those who you know.
Pastor Mark and Tiffany are so thankful for all the prayers and support. Many of you have called and left messages. However, because they cannot have their cell phones on in the room and want to spend as much time with Caymen they have been unable to return messages. Also, there is very limited cell phone reception in hospital. Thank you to everyone who has called and left their messages of love and support.
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
So Much Pain for Such a 'Little Man'
Caymen is being to wake up more. As he is beginning to wake up, he is beginning to realize and feel the pain. With this comes thrashing around and lots of crying. Please continue to pray for Caymen's complete restoration and for the spirit of peace for Pastor Mark, Tiffany, Ariel, and Ashton. God has used this family in so many ways and they have touched the lives of many. His plan is to continue to use them in even greater and mighty ways!
As he is become more conscious suggested visiting hours are from 5-7 p.m. so that Caymen will have adequate time to rest.
As he is become more conscious suggested visiting hours are from 5-7 p.m. so that Caymen will have adequate time to rest.
A Slow, Long Road
Caymen continues to remain in ICU but has had a good day. He has woken up off and on all day. He only wakes up for a brief period here and there before going back to sleep. He has started using the bathroom and has gone about four times now without a catheder. When he wakes up he is slowly becoming more responsive - noticing that there was something different with his eye (swollen and bruised), trying to move around, and can answer questions. The last time he did wake up he asked for "mommy." This was the first time he has asked for her. Each little step is so encouraging. Praise God!
God is faithful to complete the good work He has begun in the life of little Caymen Grant Ivey.
God is faithful to complete the good work He has begun in the life of little Caymen Grant Ivey.
Still Fighting...
Caymen will spend another night in the ICU. He is visibly responsive at times, but still continues to sleep, and the doctors want him to become more responsive.
He is going to have a feeding tube put in for nourishment. Please pray for him to be able to urinate on his own without the use of pediatric catheters.
Also, there is a little girl in the room next to Caymen. Her whole family was hit while walking. She is one year old and is in very critical condition. Please pray for her as well.
Thank you all for you many hours of prayer! Keep on praying!
He is going to have a feeding tube put in for nourishment. Please pray for him to be able to urinate on his own without the use of pediatric catheters.
Also, there is a little girl in the room next to Caymen. Her whole family was hit while walking. She is one year old and is in very critical condition. Please pray for her as well.
Thank you all for you many hours of prayer! Keep on praying!
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