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Friday, November 14, 2008

November 14, 2008 5:40 am

It's Thursday...wow...I think...well who cares anyways...minutes, hours, days they really all run into each other...but, the bottom line I guess, it is another day...oh and you know what it's Friday...oh my...

Restful Night. And yesterday was a good day for her. Her inter cranial pressure seems much more stable. I've decided Emily has an opinion even when she is down...haha...she doesn't like anyone messing with her mouth. (she doesn't like dentists) She is sensitive about the position her head is in. She doesn't like her tape too tight around her ventilator. And when she doesn't like it, her vitals and ICP let you know. I guess the spirit never changes!!!

One doctor had suggested a surgery this morning, putting in a trach and stomach tube...but the neurosurgeon felt there was no reason at this point. So deferring to the latter... There are a lot of doctors that are around and looking at her, it's sort of comforting...I'm not sure if it's a don't ask, don't tell...or if they aren't sure whether you understand or don't want to know. If you ask questions, they do have "some" answers. The brain is tricky...can't fix it. I think we've come to a mutual understanding, their job it to give the facts as they see them and my job is to be the mom, bring the hope and faith and let them know what kind of spirit they are dealing with!!! I believe, Emily, even in her injured and healing state, has touched many of their lives...I see the emotion and kindness they feel. They enjoy pictures and share stories I tell...

A candle light vigil is being held tonight at the Coal Ridge High School Soccer field at 7:00. And everyone is getting together to send healing energy, prayer and love to my baby. We will be with Emily guiding her to that energy and prayer. And all our friends, not here in our Valley, go to a soccer field, think of Emily and send your prayers and thoughts...

32 comments:

lisaannepierce said...

Sheryl
My thoughts and love and prayers are with you and your Em constantly. You both are so strong and so connected. You are giving Emily, Hannah, DJ, the "chicks" and our whole community great strength. You are right Emily has touched many lives and you have guided her every step of the way. Stay strong. Stay positive. We are here for you. Love, Lisa

zmeseke said...

where there is love there is hope.

Anonymous said...

Dear Sheryl, Hanna and DJ-
Our thoughts and prayers are with you everyday. It is obvious by all the wonderful comments and the support here in the valley that Emily is loved deeply. There has been a wave across our community of support. Tonight will be an amazing turnout that will stir the air with healing energy for your sweet Emily. The love and prayers by so many here will undoubtably bring her home, happy and healthy.
Love, Tess and Jill Libby

Stephanie said...

Taytem Lee my 3 year old,said a prayer for Emily last night!
We will look outside tonight toward CRHS at 7:00 pm ,from the mountains of Steamboat Springs and join u in prayer!!!!!

mcgwyahz said...

We are holding you and yours in the center of our prayers. I am invoking Saints Mom and Aunt Clare to intercede. You are in the hearts of the South Mason McGuires, Mike & Tina & family.
OXO

Amy said...

HOLLYWOOD
Im doin a shout out for you and a challenge for the world!!!!!!Even if you don't pesonally know HOLLYWOOD, I invite and challenge you to come together tonight 7pm to the TITANS soccer feild were HOLLYWOOD has fought hard and drained her energy so many times, and if your to far away to do so get your neibs and family together tonight and be with us were ever you are. We need to figure out tonight together how to send this miracle her way. Its a CHALLENGE for Emily right now so lets be 1 tonight at 7 for #5. Bring ballons to release and candles to light and all wishes,prayers and miricle materials.Were going for it HOLLYWOOD!!!!

Marcee Little said...

Hope, like the gleaming taper's light,
Adorns and cheers our way;
And still, as darker grows the night,
It emits a brighter ray.
Oliver Goldsmith (1730 - 1774)


In the right light, at the right time, everything is extraordinary.
Aaron Rose

Kel said...

Em and Family,
I won't be able to make it tonight b/c i am headed to denver but i will be there with you in heart. The fam and i send all our thoughts, love, energy and prayers to you every minute of every day!
Love,
Kelly and Family

Teresa Coyle Airey said...

Sheryl,

All your old Groton friends will be gathering at the Town Field tonight to be with you in thoughts and prayers and the power of hope. Please know we care and will be sending good energy and karma your way.
In Friendship,
Teresa Coyle Airey

Laceann said...

I didn't know Emily personlly. And yet, I know she was one of those people that were nice to everone. I'm one of those people, that think to much.
And I can't stop replaying walking by her in the hall with her boyfriend, smiling. And now she's in a coma.
I pray for her, and I don't pray alot.

leslie said...

Sheryl,
i used to play with rachel and emily a lot when i was little. in the second grade i moved to rifle, and tho only 7 miles we all lost touch. i have talked to emily several times since then, and when i see her i always make sure to say hi and get a hug. your daughter is so strong. and has touched my life as well as so many others! i pray God's hand will be on you and your families shoulder during this time. I pray that he helps Em stay strong, and keep her fighting. I'm lighting a candle tonight at the vigil. and ill leave a light on at home and its not going off until emily returns home! I hope and pray Em knows how much she is loved by her family, friends and the entire community.. from new castle to rifle and beyond! i'm also so glad you've started these blogs because its been so hard for me to recieve info. on emily! I love you Em! Stay Strong!

Michelle said...

Sheryl,

We are thinking of you and your family and are pulling for Emily..take care of yourself...Michelle Airey

Stacey said...

Dear Sheryl, Hanna & DJ,

As so many have said we will keep you in our thoughts and prayers daily. Stay strong and positive...
Greg, Stacey & Taylor James

erica said...

Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see
-Hebrews 11:1


Hey Em,
I wish I could be there with you every second. It's hard going through my daily routine when the uncertainty of tomarrow is torturing me. I spent lots of nights crying myself to sleep, my mom has seen how hard this has been for me, the other day she texted me this: Worrying does not empty tomarrow of it's troubles-it empties today of it's strenght.Im gonna stop worrying about you because I'm gonna be "sure of what we hope for" I belive in a God of miracles em. He's taking his time restoring you because he knows how precious and intricate every piece of you is. He's paying attention to all the details. I'll be patient and take comfort in knowing that the Doctor of doctors has you in his hand and is healing and strengthening you more and more. Before I know it, we'll be kicking that ball around again, laughing at the stupidest jokes, and enjoying each others company. I LOVE YOU EMMY. I got people in Louisiana prayng for you as well my youth group and family. You'll be fine em, I know it... MUAH!!!
-Erica

erica said...

its crazy how you can see some one so many tims and not realize how much they mean to you until somthin happens to thme or their gone u know?. when i heard what had happened to you i was sad, and seeing everyone around all upset made it worse. erica has a lot of pictures of you and her .... and she misses you alot as well as me. and i just wanna wish u the best i know your gone be struggling through a lot wen u get out of the hospital.
people have much respect for you.. your a freakin sweet gurl and knowin somthin happened to you is some thing.. shocking. i didnt know u that well but just by lookin at you i can tell wat kind of a person you are. and alot of people know how sweet you are and u mean a lot to soooo many people. i hope to see u soon again in school its wierd with u not bieng there. well i love you... and I WILL BE PRAYING FOR YOU.
with much love
cecy ruiz

Pfaff said...

Sheryl,
I wanted you to know that my family in Wisconsin is praying for all of you. They too will be at the vigil tonight in spirit and prayer as they leave a light on in their west window.

"Being strong means to cling to hope for one more heartbeat, one more sunrise....."

We love you! Dale, Diane and Michael

aliciastan said...

Sheryl, DJ, Hanna
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and Emily for strength. what a wonderful, and beautiful young lady. We will be there tonight at 7 sending our prayers to Emily.
Love,
The Stanley's
Alicia, Paul, Sydney and Alexa

Alberto said...

Hola Emily. Im Alberto from Peru and i just wanted to tell u that everybody is praying for u and ur family. I hope God give u the energies & courage to go through a hard moments like this, remember that God can be late but he'll never forget about u . So keep your hopes like we'll do for u to ur recovery.

Jackie, Mark, Juliette said...

Emily, Sheryl, Deej & Hanna,
Looks like the East coast vigil is kicking off early...7:pm our time. We're with you. Feel it!
Love, Jac, Mark & Juliette

Anonymous said...

I wish I had the right words to say in moments like these, but I know the support and love from everyone in the this valley, and clearly across the US and even elsewhere is immense and powerful.

Emily is such a wonderful and beautiful person from what I am told from my younger sibling. And my thoughts and love are with you and Emily right now.

I hope tonight you feel the light of the world shining in your direction Emily. Everyone loves you and are sending every ounce of love to you for you to be strong.

Anonymous said...

I dont really know Emily and she probably doesnt know me. When I heard what happened though, it killed me knowing that a girl could suffer the way she is. Stay strong Emily and fight.
Justina

Chrissy and Scotty said...

Sheryl, DJ and Hanna,
Our love and prayers are with you and your beautiful girl. We just found out about Emily's accident tonight from Jane. Please know that we are holding you all in our hearts with love and positive healing thoughts. If there is anything we can do, please let us know. We are lighting a candle here for Emily tonight and holding her tightly in our prayers. We love you, chrissy and Scotty

Jackie, Mark, Juliette said...

The Groton vigil for Emily tonight was full of emotion and love. Sheryl's Dad, Jim Howley, broke the ice and really put all of our thoughts and feelings on family and love into perspective. Joe McGuire closed the vigil with thoughts on Native American beliefs and present day organized religion along with our feelings on spiritual and human confusion. Right on. It was great to be together with our old friends to share special thoughts of Emily and her family. Between the tears, there were lots of laughs (Sheryl & DJ and the racoon hat, Sheryl and her trailer Randy, Shane and Jay helped build....yikes, Dino and the 2x4 and many, many more). That was the soon to be beginning of Sheryl's life in CO with DJ and the girls. I had the pleasure of standing next to Tommy and Danny tonight. All I could think of was if Emily and Hanna were here, they'd be laughing their butts off and enjoying the guys humor along with me. The vigil was held at the "new" gazebo at the Groton town field. Mr. Howley mentioned it was a good thing that the gazeebo was not here when "you kids" were all growing up together. Pretty funny...Karen and I pointed to the next generation, Tom & Dan, making hot wax designs on the wood floor with their candles. Mine was not dripping well enough onto the wood floor, so Dan put a good dump of wax design at my feet to catch me up. Muchas gracias to Teresa for putting it all together for us. Sheryl...Sally & Richie were there for you all too. It was a nice release for those of us who cannot be with you. I'm just trying to give a little visual and let you know we are all with you in our Groton mind and spirit. Emily, baby, you hang tough. We want your beautiful smiling face back whenever you are ready.
Love from all your friend's in Groton, MA.
J, M, J, R, S, K, K, J, J, C, T, D, T, G & kids, M, D, T, L, J, U, S,...and many more............

kelsey said...

I also dont know Emily personally but members from my family (Ashlie Bowles and Bradey Gasaway)are close friends with her. I remember seeing her everyday and thinking about how beautiful she is. I always wished I could be like her. I heard someone tonight say when she was nine she said when she grew up she wanted to be a role model and before the lighting i was thinking that she is a role model to me even though i hardly know her. Many others think the same. Everytime I see her I could just tell that she was a happy loving person. There was always a smile on her face. Im sure she doesn't know how many people care for her and look up to her.

Kelsey :)

Caitlin said...

Sheryl, I heard about Emily's accident from my mom tonight. I am thinking of you and sending you strength and love across the miles, from my family here in Baltimore to yours in Colorado.

Love,
Caitlin

PaigeNoel said...

Tonight was a blessing for me. As someone who doesn't know Emily personally it was fun to hear all the different stories about her. Emily you are such an amazing person...Do you know how many lives you've touched? We're praying for you...keep fighting!
Paige

meghan marie said...

The sky was so clear tonight, i'm sure it was so that God could watch us light those candles for Emily. I don't know her personally, but those stories were so crazy! From the sounds of it, Emily has been such an inspiration to SO many people and has now had such an impact on a whole lot more lives. We lit up the sky with our hopes and prayers tonight. Whatever God has in store for you Emily, we'll be here rooting for you the whole way.

Meghan <3

patty said...

Sheryl,
Since I found out about the accident, I have had Emily in my prayers every minute. My friends and family here and back East are praying for Emily. With love, The Kotz Family

Unknown said...

Dear Sheryl,
Last night at the gazebo on the soccer fields behind the library, your Massachusetts friends gathered for you and for Emily. Monique stood with Richie and me in the large group. We shared stories, expressed wishes, hopes, and your father led us in a prayer for Emily. There was music; there were tears. The night was foggy and misty; there was no breeze to blow out our candles. They glowed evenly and unflickeringly in the stillness as we faced to the West, trying to somehow reach out to you in Colorado. Please know that there is an fathomably deep well of love and kindness here for you. You and your family are held in our hearts.
love, Sally

Teresa Coyle Airey said...

Dear Sheryl and Family,

Last night your old buddies gathered to host a "long distance" hope vigil for Emily in Groton Massachusetts. The candles burned strong and those who walked over the hill to join us were filled with love for you and your family. At times there was silence, at times there were tears but most of the time there were stories. We hope in some small way you could feel our genuine gesture of love and support across the miles. Three generations of people standing together in the night with the same hope in mind.
Keith and Jake brought friends who also shared our wishes. It was nice to see the young crowd. Keith and Jake sent balloons into the air as a symbol of hope for their dear cousin Emily. I couldn't help but think how hard this must be on these young men. I know they think the world of Emily and cousins are just plain cool to have! They're like siblings....only better! It was great to have them with us and I know that Emily thinks the world of them also :)
We are all here for you in any capacity that you need us...
Much Love,
Teresa Coyle Airey

Chris Rhodes said...

I Wish i would have know about the Vigil, but i want to let you know that even though i didn't know about it, i still prayed for her on friday, and, i also want you to know, that i know she will make it.

Maxand Debbie said...

We are very sorry. We cry with you.

Our prayers will continue.

Max and I are friends of Jim and Colleen.

We are sure Emily was a precious young lady full of energy, leadership and a big heart.