Another morning...Emily seemed to sleep well. Her face and eyes are even less swollen and her vitals are stable. Her pain medication and sedation seems to be an art form of it's own...constantly managed and forever evolving. She is stimulated by "routine" maintenance, making her cough, changing bandages and cleaning her bed or her body. When she is stimulated her ICP (inter cranial pressure) rises and this can be bothersome to her recovery. Our soothing voices seem comforting to her. There are times when the medical staff doesn't want us around and for understanding reasons...She needs rest, no stimulation just quality down time where her body is not trying to work at all.
Hanna is always looking for the positives...yesterday she came in the room when they were changing the tape that holds the ventilator and food tube in place and obviously removing the tape off her face really hurts and therefore her body reacts. Hanna watches them start and she observes her legs going crazy...she looks at me and says, eyes wide open, her legs are really moving mom, that's good right? And I said, she still can feel and can move, yes this is good. She took that and left to tell, with some sort of excitement to others "on the sidelines".
Again, thanks for all the support...we are feeling the love! Continue good energy and prayer for Emily.
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One more day of prayers, like many more to come. The Johnson family is constantly in our hearts.
You guys are in our thoughts and hearts. Stay strong...all of you. We love you beyond words!
Thank you for keeping us all posted on Emily's progress. We love you all so much it hurts to see you hurting. We will continue to send hope and prayers for full recovery. I'm so happy to hear your mom and sisters are with you today!
We just want you to know all of you are in our thoughts and prayers throughout the day. Keep being strong, and get your rest! ((((Hugs to a wonderful family!))))
The Bowles & Gasaway Family!
Your positive energy and good karma will pull Emily and your entire family thru this tough time. Thinking of you, praying for you all, and love you. Hope your birthday wishes come true Sheryl!!!
Love- Dianne, Tim & Laura
Thinking about you all....our prayers and thoughts are with you. Thank you for the Blog...it helps all of us keep up to date and continue of vigilant prayers for Emily. She is a strong young lady and we know she is healing each day.
Love, Sara, Dominic, Marc & Sabrina
Hi. this is Ashley Hunstad. I'm really sorry to hear what happened, and my thoughts and prayers are with your family. I can remember when I played soccer with both emily and hanna and my sister Hannah and i would go to yalls house.... those were some pretty fun times=] and I'm sure that in the future there will be plenty more!!! The waiting for Emily's recovery is going to be the difficult part for both friends/and family. I'm positive that with all of the love and faith surrounding Emily her strength will shine through.
-Thoughts and prayers from the Hunstad/Pratt family
hi this is sami steuben, i didn't know emily very well, but the johnson family is in my prayers and in my heart and i'm really sorry for what happened but i'm thinking positive thoughts. hope she is doing better! be strong for her. i'm sure with all the love and care of friends and family that surrounds emily that her strength will shine through.
with love -sami
Natashas aunt here, just letting you know my thoughts and prayers are with you,hang in there Emily be strong and rest honey!
My prayers and thoughts are with you all! I know Emily is a very special person and is loved very much. Thanks for putting the blog together with updates! I only know you through my niece Sam and sister Barb but when I would see Em on the soccer field she was always a firecracker I look forward to watching her and Sam on the field together!
Emily has been in our prayers since we heard of her accident. I keep a tattered "Footprints" card in my wallet. It reminds me that the Lord is with us at all times and when we need him the most he is there to carry us. We will be praying every day for Emily and the Johnson family.
The Martels
Emily,
Keep the fight going, kiddo! We need you to heal up quickly.... there are just too many people to help in this world, and you're one of the "helpers". I'm so proud of you. You're such a terrific person... how many other high school kids out there would put the time and energy into helping causes like Dollar for Darfur (on their own accord), without it being assigned as a grade? You honestly care about other people... and, WE ALL CARE ABOUT YOU! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I'm confident though... you're such a strong individual, with amazing energy and determination. My money's on you to beat this one... I've seen you play soccer. :-) Keep up the fight and get better soon.
Mr. LaBaw
Each day is positive and going forward our prayers and hearts are with you
Dee and Poke Stiers
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