Eve's News

Eve has finally rounded the bend in regards to her life being in danger.  She still has a long recovery process though.  As the situation is not as urgent as it was last week, updates are becoming less frequent.  The best way for any reader to find out information at this point (if you are not a friend of the Rubys or Smiths on Facebook) is to go to the Ruby's website.  It is www.outreachelsalvador.com.  From the home page click on the link to take you to the "journal".  Be sure to go and read it.  The last bits of news have been very encouraging.

Eve-Update from Facebook last evening

I HAVE BEEN BLESSED

When He moves among us all that He does 

all of His mercy and all of His love 

and the pen of the writer could write everyday 

even this world could never contain 

how I've been blessed 

The warmth in winter the flowers in spring 

the laughter in summer and the changing of leaves 

the food on my table a good place to sleep 

clothes on my back and shoes on my feet 

I have been blessed 

I have been blessed God's so good to me 

precious are His thoughts of you and me 

no way I could count them there's not enough time 

so I'll just thank Him for being so kind 

God has been good so good 

I have been blessed 

Arms that will raise a voice that can talk 

hands that can touch and legs that can walk 

ears that can listen eyes that can see 

oh I've got to praise Him as long as I breathe 

I have been blessed 

A father and mother who nurtured and raised 

a brother and sister memories made 

our pastor to lead us the altar to pray 

stripes that can heal the blood that can save 

I have been blessed 

I have been blessed God's so good to me 

precious are His thoughts of you and me 

no way I could count them there's not enough time 

so I'll just thank Him for being so kind 

God has been good so good 

I have been blessed 

He's my shoulder to lean on when I am down 

the rock where He leads me when I'm overwhelmed 

the place where He hides me under His wings 

He's not just a song He's the reason I sing 

I have been blessed 

I have been blessed God's so good to me 

precious are His thoughts of you and me 

no way I could count them there's not enough time 

so I'll just thank Him for being so kind 

God has been good so good 

I have been blessed

Where do we start? How do you put into words the miracles we have seen take place? It brings tears to our eyes just beginning to think of the many MANY people that have come before the LORD for us - the notes, the tears, the thoughts, the gifts, the visits - ALL OF IT! I have tears in my eyes as I'm writing this, so please excuse any typos:)  We can't say it enough......thank you.  Eve is an incredibly special little girl to have so much love in her life!!!

Eve still has several days of slow recovery - but she has come so far and is doing so much better in this extremely LONG and extremely SHORT week:)

Eve has "been blessed":

Extubated (breathing tube removed)

Healthy heart

Almost healthy lungs:)

Healthy kidneys/organs

Feeding tube removed

All sedatives/paralytics removed

All blood cultures have come back negative (which is a good thing) :)

NO CT SCAN! :)

Moved from Peds ICU to Intermediate Care across the hall!

Has spoken/whispered a few words

Balanced on her feet (with much assistance) for the first time in a week - today:):):)

Smiled for the first time in a week - today:):):)

So for now, we just start walking down the road of not only physical therapy (muscles, coordination, etc), but also complete love. She has endured a lot in this last week...has not slept for the last 60 hrs for more than a few minutes, and when she finally has for those few minutes - she will wake up suddenly with extreme terror in her eyes. So, I think she is almost afraid of what will happen if she falls asleep again. Nic is cuddled up in her bed with her right now...trying to provide whatever comfort we can. The doctors say she will have a lot of psychological issues to work through for the next bit...so we can only love on her every moment and pray for her even more.

We love you all and are incredibly HUMBLED. Who are we? We do not deserve what has happened this week...however...

He's my shoulder to lean on when I am down 

the rock where He leads me when I'm overwhelmed 

the place where He hides me under His wings 

He's not just a song He's the reason I sing 

I have been blessed.

thank you.

Yesterday's Update on Eve

Again, this is the update from Facebook from earlier yesterday.


Here is Eve standing up for the first time with lots of support from Suz. They are going to be moving her out of ICU soon across the hall. She is still out of it and not talking at all. We are very encouraged by all the progress. Thanks for the prayers! 1 hour ago

A Little Bit of Good News

Here are the two updates we were given yesterday evening:

This from Pastor Jessup:

We went to the hospital following the services today and Eve is much improved.  She is sitting up and talking a very little bit.  Her stats are improving and it looks like she has turned the corner.

I again share with you the Ruby's gratitude for praying for them and especially for Eve.

Thank you for praying and please continue to do so at the Lord brings her to your mind.

Co-Laborers Together in the Great Commission,

Dr. Earl D. Jessup

This from Pastor and Mrs. Smith:

Holding off on cat scan and watching her instead.  Progress is slow, but we
will take whatever we can get. Ultra sound tomorrow to check kidneys. Blood
pressure too high.  Got to hold her today:) When we left tonight, Suz was in
the hospital bed with her. Wish I had a picture of that!  Eve has only slept
one hour and forty minutes since they took her off the drugs and took the
vent out. It's like she's afraid to go to sleep. Our request for tonight is
for a peaceful night's rest for her with beautiful dreams! Truth be told -
we just want to see her smile again.  Thank you.

Eight Gifts That Don't Cost a Cent

This post was prepared several days ago, but then I decided to give the information about Eve quite a lot of attention to raise awareness for those who would pray for her.  Thank you for those who have prayed; don't stop.


In the busyness or hum-drums of life, whatever you face today.  It is so, very easy to forget to look around at those who need these simple gifts.  Those of us who stay at home each day with our little children, how easy it is to forget to give some of these gifts to them.  Those of you who have an "empty  nest"--it's hard to reach out to others because you feel the need of someone reaching out to you.  Whatever stage of life you are in, we can all give these gifts to someone each day.  My challenge?  I will give each of these to someone each day for one week, starting today.  Will you join me?  Be creative.  Each day I will tell you how God has allowed me to give these gifts.

Eight Gifts That Don't Cost a Cent
--author unknown

The Gift of Listening--But you must REALLY listen.  No interruption, no day-dreaming, no planning your response.  Just listening


The Gift of Affection--Be generous with appropriate hugs, kisses, pats on the back and handholds.  Let these small actions demonstrate the love you have for family and friends.


The Gift of Laughter--Clip cartoons.  Share articles and funny stories.  Your gift will say, "I love to laugh to you."


The Gift of a Written Note--It can be simple "Thanks for the help" note for a full sonnet.  A brief, handwritten note may be remembered for a lifetime, and may even change a life.


The Gift of a Compliment--A simple and sincere, "You look great in red!", "You did a super job!", or "That was a wonderful meal!" can make someone's day.


The Gift of a Favor--Every day, go out of your way to do something kind.


The Gift of Solitude--There are times when we want nothing better than to be left alone.  Be sensitive to those times and give the gift of solitude to others.


The Gift of a Cheerful Disposition--The easiest way to feel good is to extend a kind word to someone, really, it's not that hard to say "Hello" or "Thank you".

Update--details regarding "grave complications"

These details were given to me from my sister-in-law who has Facebook.  Unfortunately it's not a direct quote this time so I'm a bit hesitant about posting it for fear of distorting the facts.  Pastor Wall at FaithWay in Ontario announced in their evening service that there had been no improvement since his update in their morning service.

1.  After taking Eve off many of the medications and tubes she was not responding well last night.  The doctors planned to do a CT scan today to see if there is any brain damage.
2.  Eve was responding slightly better this morning so they decided to wait on the CT scan to observe further.
3.  Need to do an ultrasound on her kidneys because her blood pressure is extremely high for her age.
4.  Not sure if this was going to happen for sure or if they were just considering it--blood pressure medication to reduce hyper-tension.
5.  Needed to collect a urine sample because there is blood in her stool and also because of the high blood pressure.  (Susan said pray that they can collect it the normal way so they will not have to give her a catheter.)
6.  Doctors are hoping the unresponsiveness is because of exhaustion and trauma.

These things were posted at 11:20 am our time.

Eve Has Developed "Grave Complications"

This email was sent out this morning from a preacher who is with Eve and her family.  Please pray!

I just received word a few minutes ago that Eve has taken a serious turn for the worse in her condition. There could be some grave complications.  Please pray for this little girl and her family today in your services and have your people pray.  I will update with more information as soon as I know more.

Co-Laborers Together in the Great Commission,

Dr. Earl D. Jessup