As some of you know, Jen was allowed to leave the hospital in Midland late Monday afternoon. She was finally able to meet and spend time with her baby daughter. Because of that we have been in Ann Arbor for the night. Please pray that Jen's body will continue to heal and she will take care of herself first.
Autumn has had an eventful 24 hours or so. Because her kidneys are not working, she has become very bloated and 25% of her body weight is the waste that her kidneys are not filtering out. They decided to enter a catheter in her abdomen and started dialysis. It is not like most people have where they are on it for 3 hours / 3 days a week. She will be on this indefinitely (until they determine whether the kidney damage is permanent or temporary) 24 hours a day / 7 days a week. Please pray that this process will begin to give Autumn some relief / rest and that her swelling will begin to go down as they slowly remove this waste from her body.
The procedure to enter the catheter went well (they were very concerned since her blood isn't clotting on its own yet) and it appears the dialysis is going well these last 12 hours or so. Because of the pain that was caused her during this initial procedure, they did give her quite a dose of morphine to help her with the pain, which greatly relaxed her body. The problem is that it also relaxed her breathing, so they put her back on some oxygen. Later in the middle of the night, she began to sporadically stop breathing, so they have decided to put her back on the ventilator. Please pray that she will start breathing on her own again and doing it very strong.
Thanks for all of your support, kind words, love and prayers that you have given our family of the last couple of days. We are very grateful and love you all. We know that God is still in total control of Autumn and her situation. We know that His ways are better than ours. Pray that we will understand Him and His ways more in these next few days. Keep praying and know that you are a blessing to this family who is so broken right now.
I do have some great pictures that I want to share, but am limited until I get a place to plug in my laptop. I plan to do that for you all sometime today.
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We love you guys so very much. We too are praying for Autumn and her health. Our God is good, all the time, even when it might be hard to see through the fog; this I know: That He loves us. Praying for and loving you from home,
James, Tasha, Truett & Kierra Allen
Our God is bigger than all of us and he loves us more than we will ever understand, He is right there with you all each step of the way, holding your hand, we are and will be praying for you all and Autumn and the doctors and nurses who are working with her each moment. We love you all. The Borders
During our bedtime prayers last night, Bailey & I prayered for our new cousin Autumn. Bailey's prayer..."Dear Jesus, Please make my new cousin Autumn better and send your angels down to sleep with her tonight." We are praying for strength and understanding. We send our love...The Leavitt's
We're praying here in the office, too Ron. We love you guys with all we've got, and we're praying that God does a miracle in this situation! Love ya like a brother, buddy!
4-Him,
Shannon
Matt 10:29-31 Not even a sparrow, worth only half a penny, can fall to the ground without your Father knowing it. And the very hairs on your head are all numbered. So don’t be afraid; you are more valuable to him than a whole flock of sparrows.
Pray'n in Alpena, PJ
I'm having a lot of trouble keeping on track here at work because all I can think of is the struggle that you and your family is going through. I will continue to pray for Autumn and the rest of the Hess family throughout the day. May God continue to reveal His plan to you through our prays.
Your friend and brother in Christ,
Matt
Psalm 27:14 "Wait for the LORD; Be strong and let your heart take courage; Yes, wait for the LORD."
Everyday since Autumn was born, I am constantly in prayer for you. Sometimes on my knees, sometimes singing for you, often in tears, crying out to God. Please know you are being lifted up, please know you are deeply loved. Aaron, Jen, Jayna and precious Autumn are being carried to the throne of our faithful & righteous King.
Hold on dear ones,
Jess
This Little Light Of Mine..I'm Gonna Let It Shine... This song has been with me all morning. I'm believing Our Little Autumn's Light is Shining Brighter and Brighter..Our God Is Bigger..Love You Guys..Jeannie
Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. We hope for Jen's healing and for Autumn's health. God bless, Stacy, Aaron, Arianna & Camryn Toth
May Gods strength and love continue to support you and your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers. We love you. Paul, JoLinda, Spencer and Katelyn Pnacek
At times like this we feel helpless, but if prayers are what you need most, then you've got 'em.
We love you and are thinking constantly of you all.
Tracy, Eric, Carl & Brian Phelps
If our God is big enough to determine the exact amount of stars in the sky, He will see little Autumn through every exact moment. Praying for His will in healing beautiful Autumn along with pouring out His spirit and strength (Ps.29:11) "THE LORD WILL GIVE STRENGTH TO HIS PEOPLE" and He will give you peace. Much love to you all---pray'n on Murpohy St, Aunt Kay PS.your lawn is being taken care of.
We love you guys...Mike and Steph, Jim and Andrea and Holly, Hannah are all calling to see if I have heard anything...I told them about your site...we are all praying for Autumn and also, Jen, she needs to take care of herself too. Autumn is on our minds and in our hearts...Love always, Uncle Larry and Aunt Chris and Family.
Dear Jen, Aaron and Jayna:
Our prayers are with you and the little angel (Autumn) that our good Lord has sent to us. She is beautiful! I love the name, Autumn Faith. My dailey prayers are for all special babies and thier parents and family that God may give them strength and patience. Take care!
Love to all, Aunt Mary
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