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Sunday, May 16, 2010

Sunday Morning

This morning is a crucial time for Shannon and we can use all the faith and prayers available. Shannon's pressures rose during the night and at 6am she had an additional CT Scan. The results of the scan seemed to be at odds with the numbers being presented, according to the attending physician. The plan had been to take her off of the sedation medication today and see how she would respond. The doctor felt like the best thing to do would be to get her off of the Pentabarb (sedative) and the paralytic drugs so that they could see what her body would do. So at 7:15am they took her off of the medications and are in the process of letting the levels of those medications decrease so that they can see how she responds physically. They are looking for responses in how her pupils react, motor functions, and anything else that will give them an idea of how her brain is functioning. Now it is up to Shannon!!
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11 comments:

  1. Koren CrosbyMay 16, 2010 at 9:00 AM

    Our family, is thinking and praying for all of you, you all are my heroes, for the great examples you are displaying, we know this is extremely difficult, I thought what I would do if it were us and you have had a great impact on me. We are praying in our hearts constantly and as a family, Emma is deeply concerned for Shannon, as we all are. Since working in the temple, a thought has repeatedly occurred to me that they maybe able to mention Shannon by name in the prayer circle. Thank you for you blog and your faithfulness. Shannon and you all are blessing to us as a ward, friends and family.

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  2. JewelMay 16, 2010 at 9:36 AM

    We are uniting our faith and prayers for your family today along with your BYU Family. May you feel comfort and peace.
    Clive and Jewel Walters

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  3. UnknownMay 16, 2010 at 10:37 AM

    We are praying for you all. I will take Tonya anytime needed. You know she is welcome here anytime.

    Linda Warnick and family

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  4. UnknownMay 16, 2010 at 11:12 AM

    She's going to make it! I can feel that positive feeling you get when you just know that everything's going to be OK!

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  5. JoAnnMay 16, 2010 at 12:39 PM

    The Tolman family is behind you... in love, prayer and faith. Larry and JoAnn and all

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  6. alpineaveryMay 16, 2010 at 2:26 PM

    Dear Blackham family, Please know that our family is thinking of you and praying for you. Thank you for keeping up the blog. It is so helpful. We will be anxious to hear how Shannon responds today. Love, the Wood's

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  7. LauraMay 16, 2010 at 2:58 PM

    just thinking about you and praying for shannon! thanks for keeping such a detailed and informative blog! love you guys. denneys

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  8. UnknownMay 16, 2010 at 4:01 PM

    ....from someone who is nobody in your life! I love you as a person and a daughter of our Heavenly Father! No matter what happens, you are wrapped gently in His arms! May God's love encircle your entire family and may you see his blessings each and every day... no matter how little... no matter how simple! You are in my prayers EVERY DAY!!! And I check this blog probably 20 times a day!

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  9. JoAnnMay 16, 2010 at 7:36 PM

    Hugs to all of you tonight...JoAnn

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  10. Trevor PierceMay 16, 2010 at 10:31 PM

    We said a special prayer for Shannon today in her Sunday School Class and she was mentioned several times. Hope all goes well
    -Trevor

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  11. JulieMay 17, 2010 at 1:39 PM

    We miss Shannon at Snoasis and our prayers are with all of you. Julie Buswell

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