Just got done visiting with Caitlin and it was very encouraging. The diagnosis hasn't changed--she still needs her kidneys restarted and she's still on dialysis--but her spirits have improved tremendously, thanks in large part to the massive display of support from her family and friends. And strangers, can't forget the people she's never even met. She's overwhelmed by the number of people around the world who are thinking about her. In fact, she specifically asked me to let it be known that she has a priest in Ireland praying for her (and around St. Patrick's Day moreover!).
New medical stuff--the doctors are taking her off Zygris tomorrow at 7 pm, which is awesome news.
I'll try to post a picture I took of her if I can figure out how to do it.
Aha! Here we go:
7 comments:
Dear Caitlin,
Yeah...you look fabulous...you are definitely winning the fight...keep your spirits high and your Irish eyes smiling...you are such a special trooper and I/we love you so very much!!!
xoxo
Aunt Sue,
Uncle Dan
& Danny
PS. Thank you to all the doctor's, nurses and all who are caring for Caitlin and those that are "behind the scene"
Hey Caitlin!
I am glad to know you are doing better and I hope your kidneys start workin again soon. I just wanted to let you know that a bunch of students at my church here at University of Michigan are prayin hard for ya! =]
Liza Roe
Caitlin-
You do look wonderful and I am sure you will kill your brother later for putting a picture of you up :) Hugh, Reagan & I are praying for you and know that you will get better soon. You have the fighter gene in you from both sides of your family! The Brison/Frank genes together are nothing but the best.
I can't wait to hear all about your camping trip :) Heard you even have a water purifier I can borrow! Your mom was laughing when she told me that story so that is a good sign:) HA! HA!
Seriously-we love you soo much and wishe you nothing but a speedy recovery. You are so lucky to have such amazing parents & three brothers who love and care about you so much.
We love you-
Hugh, Meghan, & Reagan
geez caitlin, don't you think you could have at least done your hair for that pic? :0) :0) :0)
i've pretty much been thinking about and praying for you non-stop since ryan called me the other day. my whole family has been thinking about you and praying for you as well. and my mom put you on our church's prayer bulletin so you have LOTS of people chatting it up with Jesus on your behalf. i can't wait to read the post that says you are home and well! please keep smiling and get better soooooon!
love, naomi grace
ps. you still owe me for the giant dent in the side of my car... :0)
oh, and brandon, thanks much for creating this blog!
Hey Caitlin,
My name is Molly Fay and I went to Fairview Middle School with you and also a small portion of our freshmen year at Fairview High School. We were pretty great friends and you always knew how to put a smile on anyone's face. As you know I've moved to North Carolina and I've lived here for almost 4 years. I just found out about this a minute ago and I am praying so much for you. There is nothing I want more than for you to get well. I wish we would have kept in touch but I hope you know I love you dearly and you are forever in my prayers. The world is a better place because of people like you. I have 100% faith that in due time you will get better and be back to your normal self. I love you so much!
Molly Fay
Hi! My name is Robyn and my mom and I have been missionaries in Poland for about six months now. Your Aunt Denise sent us an email telling what was up and asking us to pray for you. I've read all the blogs and all the nice and funny comments everyone has left you. Thats cool about the Irish priest guy, and I mean WHAT TIMING TOO?? So close to st. Pattis day!!! Rock on! We are praying for your complete recovery, and I'm sure that by the time this message gets to you you will have improved so much and there will be a new blog rejoicing about it! Yep, I'm that confident. As it is 3:00amish your time, I hope this message finds you well rested and feeling much much better! So from us a big Polish "Wszystkego Najlepsego, i Nikt sie Bogbłogosławi" "All the best, may God bless you." Amen.
Hi Caitlin,
I know you don't know me, but I work with your Aunt Sue at Bauerwood, who is amazing, and she has kept me updated all the time on how you are doing. I just wanted to let you know that I have been praying for you like crazy. I am rejoicing with you and your family that you were moved out of intensive care. God answered our prayers! Fix your eyes on Jesus and you will get through this!
Heidi Ondersma
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