To say the least Shay gave us quite a scare last night as his vitals began to plummet. The infection that was located around his heart began to spread throughout his body apparently during surgery. His heart is lacking a bit of strength right now do to the amount of time he was in surgery. Last night he was placed on a bypass machine to help ease the workload of his heart. He is also on the vent. The plan is for the machines to do most of the work for a few days and allow his body time to recoooperate.
The good news this morning is that his vitals are stable. Shay's Mom and Dad and a few aunts and uncles have been able to go in and see Shay. Shay has been cut back open in case they have to go back in to do anything to the heart. The doctors have given us a bit a confidence in the fact that they have seen patients in this postion pull themselves out of this situation. We are not thrilled about the fact that he is on life support but it is a blessing to hear that he has been stablilized. Shay has faught through two previous open hearts surgeries and a severe case of meningitis. Shay knows how to fight and he is in for the fight of his life. Our voice commands to Shay are going to be to fight! We are confident that Shay can hear us so we will be reading your posts to him daily.
This is for certain. We know that God is in complete control of the situation and we are choosing to not talk about the what ifs but rather completely focusing on helping Shay fight through this. We are asking that you continue to pray specifically for Shay to fight off the bacteria, Shay's heart and lungs, doctor discernment, and his will to fight like a champion.
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We are praying for you Shay, Hang in there and fight! You are strong and can do it. We love you! Kyle said to tell you he loves you!
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Shay been thinking of you all night and will be checking for updates all day. Talked to Kyle last night and he sure wants to be there by your side keep fighting like the champion you are.
ReplyDeleteHang in there babe! I'm thinking about you all the time, and I know you're going to get through this. C'mon, BooBoo, you're way too strong for this! Besides, you can't let Zayne show you up. :) I love you so much, kid. Fight!
ReplyDeleteHey Shay!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad to hear that you're a little better. I prayed for you all night last night (literally). You keep fighting like mad cause we got a few more rounds to do in the pool when it gets warm outside. We love you very much and we're praying for you!
Much love!
Aunt Brenda and Uncle Randy!
All the Sharkey's are praying for you Shay. Kyle always talks about how much he enjoyed fishing with you in Florida. You are his best friend and he is looking forward to many more fishing trips with you. Stay strong - keep fighting!
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A prayer for you Shay
ReplyDeleteWe love you very much,
Mike & Linda
Dear Lord,
You know Shay so much better than I do. You know Shay’s sickness and I ask you to be with Shay now. I believe you hear this prayer from my heart and that it is powerful because of your promise, I have faith in you to heal Shay. Nourish his spirit and soul in this time of suffering and comfort him with your presence. Let Shay know you are there with him through this difficulty.
Amen