Update on Grandpa

As of this morning, Grandpa is running a fever of 101 and still dealing with breathing, blood pressure, heart rate, lung and fluid retention issues.  He is still breathing with the aid of a ventilator, which is a big hurdle at this point.
I got back last night late after having spent Sunday – Thursday down with Grandma, and my uncle who is visiting from Germany.  It was a blessing being there with Grandma, and even though I didn’t go to see Grandpa during every visitation opportunity, I was at the house, cleaning, cooking and answering the ever ringing phone.  For me, these days that I’ve been able to minister to my grandparents will be a high-light in later years as I look back on moments that shaped my life.
I want to personally thank each and every individual, church and family that is and continues to lift Grandpa before the Father.  For the cards, calls and money, thank you!  For the kind words of encouragement and love, thank you!  For the hugs and meaningful looks that mean more than any money, thank you!
Thank you for the prayers, and please continue to pray for Grandpa, Grandma and the entire medical staff at Baylor – Carrollton, and for the children and grandchildren who care so much for Grandpa and want him well again.

Random Photos

Pretty in pink

Mom's beautiful pearl necklace

Rainy

Chipmunk! :)

COLORado!

Colorful carwash

Here is a drawing I did for a card (that was about a year ago)

Yours-truly

Pink rose (or should it be the other way around?! :O)

Remember the Alamo!

Beautiful Colorado skies

Arches

Herbs and a bee

Over exposure-- I've have no clue how this happened! It looks like a painting or colored pencil drawing! :)

Snow!

My sweet friend, Emily.

Pictures From the Past

Phoebe, yours-truly, Uncle Jimmy, Abby and Caleb (I think this photo was taken in 2005)

Back row: Joel, Mom, Caleb, Abby, Uncle Jimmy, Phoebe, Dad. Front row: Aunt Naomi, yours-truly and Jaden (photo taken the same day as the above photo)

Back row: cousin Jason, yours-truly, cousin Katie, Great grandma McKnight, cousin Macy. Front row: Joel, Phoebe, Jaden, Caleb and Abby (2006 I think)

Phoebe, Abby (holding cousin Janice) and Caleb (2006?)

Caleb, cousin Dennis, Abby, Mr. Amos and cousin Rachel playing Skip-Bo (2006)

Caleb and cousin Taylor playing "street hockey" (2006?)

Phoebe and Caleb in our backyard (2006 or 2007?)

Mom's parents: Gramps and Grams (cute, huh?! :P)

Phoebe, Abby, and I with some relatives from Japan (2008 or 2009)

Grandpa's birthday with all of his grand-children. This is the Grandpa that is in the hospital-- please pray for him! (taken 2005 or 2006)

Another update on Grandpa

Update: Grandpa will be having surgery today to help clear up his infection.   Thankfully he was in stable condition ALL night long, which is good news.   Please pray that he would be strong enough to make it through the surgery with flying colors!   And please continue to lift Grandma up as well.

Update on Grandpa

Update: Grandpa is on a ventilator as of this afternoon since he was struggling to breath on his own. He is in critical condition, and right now to be honest, it looks pretty grim from a human perspective. They are talking about surgery to help with his infection, but he is very weak, and we are just not sure. Please continue to lift Grandpa up before the Father, the Great Physician! And pray for Grandma too, she is under a LOT of stress, and is tired. 

 

Thank you a million times over everybody!!!

Please pray

The following is from our sister Abby's post on her blog (http://abbykautt.blogspot.com/2010/09/please-pray.html):

I am sitting here in Dallas at my Grandparents house writing this.  Tonight my family and I are here helping out my grandma, fixing dinner, doing yard work and spending time with her.  My grandfather is very ill, in a rehab facility, but he doesn't seem to be getting any stronger.

He was hospitalized last week due to the fact that he was feeling very unwell.  And now he is is rehab for 20 days, but he seems so weak and vulnerable.  He fell this afternoon, thankfully nothing was broken, only a small scrap, but he was bruised and tired.

Our visit was short as he wanted to rest, but nice and he tried to talk but his voice was so weak and his throat dry which made communication difficult. He wants us to come and see him everyday.  I don't know if we'll be able to see him that often, but we do need to come down and spend every precious moment we possibly can.

Here's how you can pray:

• That Grandpa would have an appetite and would eat heartily of every meal and snack so that he can gain strength.
• That Grandpa would be able to get rest during the day and sleep at night to revitalize his body, mind and soul.
• That Grandpa would be enthused about his physical therapy.
• That God would be nearer and dearer to Grandpa and Grandma during these difficult days of transition.
• That Grandma would be able to continue with strength and comfort her regular schedule and not worry about Grandpa, have long and restful sleep at night, and great days!  That Grandpa would also have great days, even while he is separated from the rest of his family.
  
• That Grandpa would be able to come home soon and be in better spirits when he does.
• That all our family would come together and be a strong support for Grandpa and Grandma. 
• That God would give peace to all of us, and wisdom so that we would make the best decision to help Grandpa and his health issues.

Thank you so very much for joining me in lifting up my Granddad!!!   

 More recent updates:

(September 29th, 2010)

Grandpa is in ICU as of yesterday afternoon.  We just got a call from the hospital saying that he is not doing so well right now.  Your prayers for him and all of us would be greatly appreciated!

Thank you so very much! 

Currently, Grandpa is still in the ICU and has a kidney infection, among other problems. Please continue to pray for our family! Read Abby's two blogs (www.imprimis.wordpress.com and www.abbykautt.blogspot.com) and her for more updates on Grandpa's condition.