Praise the Lord, Hallelujah, Glory to God and raise your hankies -- Eve has been extubated!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You should have seen the smiles on Nic and Suz's face when they took it out and she was such a little champion through it all! We all feel one hundred pounds lighter and like we can actually breathe ourselves! Thank you, Lord, for hearing the cries of your people! Thank you, friends for crying out on our behalf!
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Reaching the World with our Tools,
Philip and Susan Smith
I Peter 4:11
Saturday, March 26, 2011
Good News!
This update was sent to me from Pastor and Mrs. Smith, Eve's grandparents.
Friday, March 25, 2011
Eve's Condition Slightly Better
This was an email sent to me by the Smiths, Eve's grandparents:
Eve has had lots of visitors this morning. They only allow two at a time. We have not been in yet but the doctor checked her about half an hour ago and we are hearing they changed her ventilator settings so that they are more self-regulated. In other words, she is doing some of the work breathing on her own and the machine will only do what she can't instead of doing it all. This is wonderful news because it means progress and it is the first time we have seen progress since Wednesday!
Last night when we left her blood pressure was out of control and her heart rate was dropping. They did not know why. It was so hard to leave not knowing what was going on. We went back to our room and fell on our knees by our bed and cried out to God. He gave us peace to go to bed. Her blood pressure stabilized on its own in the night and this morning they made the changes to her ventilator. We are praising our amazing, merciful, good God for the changes. We read this morning-"Fear not; I am the first and the last: I am he that liveth and was dead; and, behold, I am alive forevermore, Amen; and have the keys of hell and death.". Once again, a reminder to not fear because He is in control!
Hang on... Going in...
Exciting news- they have taken her off the paralytic. She is still sedated but coughing some and moving. It is hard to see her little face screw up like she wants to cry but it is sp good just to see some life! She still has a long way to go but we are thrilled beyond words to see progress! I wish I could respond to every one of you personally to thank you for your love, concern, verses shared and prayers! It has been so comforting to know so many have been holding little Eve and all of us up before the throne of God! THANK YOU! We are taking Joc to get her toenails painted while the guys have some time with Eve.
Phil and Susan Smith
CLAIM missionaries
www.ClaimforGod.com
619.403.6739
Eve has had lots of visitors this morning. They only allow two at a time. We have not been in yet but the doctor checked her about half an hour ago and we are hearing they changed her ventilator settings so that they are more self-regulated. In other words, she is doing some of the work breathing on her own and the machine will only do what she can't instead of doing it all. This is wonderful news because it means progress and it is the first time we have seen progress since Wednesday!
Last night when we left her blood pressure was out of control and her heart rate was dropping. They did not know why. It was so hard to leave not knowing what was going on. We went back to our room and fell on our knees by our bed and cried out to God. He gave us peace to go to bed. Her blood pressure stabilized on its own in the night and this morning they made the changes to her ventilator. We are praising our amazing, merciful, good God for the changes. We read this morning-"Fear not; I am the first and the last: I am he that liveth and was dead; and, behold, I am alive forevermore, Amen; and have the keys of hell and death.". Once again, a reminder to not fear because He is in control!
Hang on... Going in...
Exciting news- they have taken her off the paralytic. She is still sedated but coughing some and moving. It is hard to see her little face screw up like she wants to cry but it is sp good just to see some life! She still has a long way to go but we are thrilled beyond words to see progress! I wish I could respond to every one of you personally to thank you for your love, concern, verses shared and prayers! It has been so comforting to know so many have been holding little Eve and all of us up before the throne of God! THANK YOU! We are taking Joc to get her toenails painted while the guys have some time with Eve.
Phil and Susan Smith
CLAIM missionaries
www.ClaimforGod.com
619.403.6739
Update on Eve from Facebook
"Eve has the feeding tube in, got the transfusion, got the arterial line, but is now struggling with high blood pressure and low heart rate...doctors are discussing... mostly though...she is stable and THANK YOU for your prayers! " 3 hours ago
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Prayer for Eve Ruby
After my children went to sleep tonight, I prayed once again for little Eve Ruby and for her family. God has put something on my heart this evening after a day of praying every hour with my children along with countless other times on my own for this dear little one. Would you be part of an effort to pray around the clock for little Eve? Maybe someone has already started something like this, and if you have please let me know. I would be glad to take part. After much thought and prayer I believe this is how we can at least get started:
1. The turns will be in 15 minute increments.
2. They will be from the hour to the quarter after the hour, from the quarter after the hour to the half past the hour, etc. (examples: 3:00-3:15, 3:15-3:30, 3:30-3:45, 3:45-4:00)
3. Decide on what time you would like to pray for Eve.
3. Please let me know by leaving a comment or sending me an email with what time you would like to pray for Eve in Pacific Daylight Time. If you would prefer your name not be added along with the time you are praying, just let me know.
4. As time slots are taken I will keep a running list on this blog.
1. The turns will be in 15 minute increments.
2. They will be from the hour to the quarter after the hour, from the quarter after the hour to the half past the hour, etc. (examples: 3:00-3:15, 3:15-3:30, 3:30-3:45, 3:45-4:00)
3. Decide on what time you would like to pray for Eve.
3. Please let me know by leaving a comment or sending me an email with what time you would like to pray for Eve in Pacific Daylight Time. If you would prefer your name not be added along with the time you are praying, just let me know.
4. As time slots are taken I will keep a running list on this blog.
"Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened." Matthew 7:7,8
Eve Ruby--Update March 24
This is the update that Susan Ruby posted on face book a couple of hours ago. Thanks for praying!
Unfortunately, i have no good news. Still the same condition...
-they switched up some ventilation settings
-put her on the paralyzing medicine again
HOW TO PRAY THROUGHOUT THE DAY:
-are going to remove/re-insert her feeding tube
-after inserting feeding tube, start feeding her through it (but also need to watch, as she is paralyzed)
-insert an arterial line [a deep IV inserted into her wrist artery]
-change up some more vent. settings
-give her fluid to make her urinate (as she is too swollen from fluid retention)
-give her a blood transfusion (pray that the blood takes/no allergic reactions)
AGAIN - Thank you for all that you have done!!!!! We're just sticking it out for now:)
"Be still, and know that I am God"
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Eve Ruby
I just received this from FaithWay Baptist Church's assistant pastor, Eric Leveille. Please pray!!
Please pray for the Ruby family, missionaries on deputation, going to
El Salvador. Their daughter, Evangeline (2.5 years old), is in the
hospital in serious condition. She had a case of bacterial pneumonia
in the lungs, which could spread. She has too much carbon dioxide in
her blood, so she was hooked up to a machine to remedy this. However,
they had to induce paralysis to stop her from moving in order for the
treatment to be possible.
Please pray for Evangeline and for her family at this time. She was
transported by airvac to a children's hospital in Peoria, Illinois.
Pastor and Mrs. Phil Smith (the grandparents) are on their way to
Peoria to be with them.
Thank you for praying
Update from Pastor Homan:
Gentlemen,
Please pray for the Ruby family, missionaries on deputation, going to
El Salvador. Their daughter, Evangeline (2.5 years old), is in the
hospital in serious condition. She had a case of bacterial pneumonia
in the lungs, which could spread. She has too much carbon dioxide in
her blood, so she was hooked up to a machine to remedy this. However,
they had to induce paralysis to stop her from moving in order for the
treatment to be possible.
Please pray for Evangeline and for her family at this time. She was
transported by airvac to a children's hospital in Peoria, Illinois.
Pastor and Mrs. Phil Smith (the grandparents) are on their way to
Peoria to be with them.
Thank you for praying
Update from Pastor Homan:
Gentlemen,
I am in the hospital room with Susan Ruby and Evangeline. Evangeline seems to be responding well to treatment. Her oxygen levels are up and she is improving. Thank you for praying. Please continue.
Lynn Homan
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