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Wednesday, November 12, 2008

8:40 PM

Hanna and I decided to write this blog together...

"And Its Real And It Wont Go Away, Oh No,
Cant Get Around, And I Cant Run Away,
I Need A Miracle Everyday."
-g.d.

We found out today, that Emily's injury is in the lower part of the brain stem. The functions of the brain stem include life functions, and awake-ness. She had a tough day with her ICPs, the pressure was hard to keep stable, and they decided to up her blood pressure with medicines so they could give her more sedation.


I know Emily will pull through all this, she has always been the strongest person i know. Shes always so positive, and i know she still is thinking that way for herself. We all are staying strong for her, like we know she would for anyone else, thats what she needs from us. Its hard for me, as her sister, to sit here and wonder, and not be able to help her. Id do anything for her, and i know she knows that. Emily is definitely my best friend, and one of the best people in my life. Shes more than a sister, we are not the siblings that most people are, we get along like best friends do, but we never seem to get sick of each other. I thank Emily for that. She is always so patient and understanding, i cant wait for her to come out of this and realize how strong and special she really is, to so many different people. I know she is in there doing all she can do, and trying her best at it, cause thats just the person she is. She is always so determined in everything, this situation especially. I love her sooooo much, id fill up this whole blog with extra O's if i could, i wish i could explain it, to her now, more than ever. I know you will come out strong sis, you always have, and i know you will again. You've been a fighter since day one, and you will be till your last days. That wont be anytime soon though, your not going anywhere without your best fight. Your fights always been strong enough before, it still will be. You are so strong. I cant wait to give you a hug when you wake up. i love you em.
-Hanna

5 comments:

Bryan and Michelle said...

Sheryl, Dale, and Hanna~~
Emily is fighting and she is staying strong. She has made it through some of the hardest days and will continue to do so because of her strength. I know she has been angels looking down on her right now giving her the strength and the fight to keep fighting. She is so precious to all of us and she is in our prayers everynight. Keep your strength and faith strong that is key to this battle. We love you!!
Love Always,
Bryan, Michelle, Alexa, Zack and Brooklynn

Kayluvsem said...

Johnson Family,
Emily is so loved by everyone and there is not a day that I don't think about her. She is one of the strongest people I know and she is one of the most amazing. She will pull through this because she has the strength to. Her journey in this world is not over yet and it won't be for a long time. This just makes me think about all the times she has come over to see Katie and how she always makes everything in my day seem brighter when it seems like the darkest day ever. She is truly a bright, beautiful person with an amazing outlook on life which is something that I've found to be rare in this world. She will pull through because of all the love and support she has and we all know she can feel that. Stay strong for Emily because she will get through this. If I wasn't in Fort Collins I would be there standing right beside Katie to not only support her but to support you in this time. I'll be praying non stop.
Love,
Kayla Cox

Unknown said...

Sheryl, DJ and Hanna,
We have all heard about Emily and we are talking about her and sending our prayers everyday. Charlie remembers both Emily and Hanna and her accident has really affected her. She has told all of her friends at Sopris Elementary and her gymnastics team talked about Emily at practice last night. She was thrilled to see new pictures of them on this blog. We all were. There is a world of people praying for Emily, more than you know!
Love, The Mechlings

carrie s lyon said...

Dear Em,Cheryl,Hanna & Dale;
Can't sleep ... who can? Our hearts are with you more than you can imagine. Entire Schools, Churches, Youth Groups & Neighborhoods are praying earnestly for Em to pull through & for strength for your family.
I can so clearly remember when Bobby Layman went thru a very similar brain trauma/injury (ski accident - Dec 23,2005). There were MANY "roller-coaster" days for him because of this type of injury ... and even 2-3 times when Doctors werent even sure if he would pull through. He is living proof that miracles DO happen & prayers DO get heard!!
Doctors can give you medical reports, but they can't usually account for the powerful human spirit, and a person's will to fight & survive! Em is such a beautiful, vibrant spirit! We HAVE to believe that she will keep fighting hard to pull through! It's just who she IS anyway!!I believe Doctors may have underestimated this beautiful, amazing, young woman & the thousands upon thousands of prayers that are lifting Em & your family up this very day!!Keep looking up <3
We love you guys, Carrie,Michael,Zach,Cody & Josh Lyon

K said...

Hanna, Sheryl,DJ AND ALL Em's Friends:
You are all remarkable !
You are doing exactly what needs to be done and what Emily would want and expect of you.
We are all in this fight together.
And my money is on Emily.
Keep the faith.
K