In order to give everyone a glimpse into what is going on with Shay I have set up this blogspot. Also feel free to post comments and words of encouragement for Shay.
This past summer Shay had open heart surgery to repair a defective valve in his heart. Over the course of the last month Shay has become weaker and sicker by the day. On Friday the doctors recieved an indication that there may be internal bleeding somewhere in his body. On Friday night his mother drove him to the University of Oklahoma Childrens hospital emergency room. On Saturday morning the doctors discovered that Shay has acquired a bacteria that has spread throughout his heart. This same bacteria has also eaten away at the valve that was replaced this summer. This means that his heart is leaking. The leaking is causing his heart to work much harder than it should (it literally causes his body to shake it is pumping so hard). His heart is functioning somewhere in the range of 50%.
Shay will be going into surgery at 7:30 Monday morning. Essentially what will take place is the doctors will open Shay up and decide the best approach after evaluating his heart and the bacteria. From that point Shay can expect to be in surgery for anywhere from 8-12 hours.
Shay has already been blessed in the fact that one of the worlds top heart surgeans will be supervising the operation. We are specifically asking for prayer for the following:
1) Pray for peace for Shay going into the surgery
2) Pray for wisdom for the doctors
3) Pray for Shay's family
4) Pray for the antiobotics to kill the bacteria in Shay's heart
I will keep everyone posted throughout the day on Monday
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Hey Shay. WAY COOL IDEA ~ a blog! We have definitely been missing you in class and cannot wait to have you back here again. Once the doctors have finished up, you'll be feeling lots better. You and your family are in my prayers solid for the next week. Keep your chin up...the tough times tend to make us stronger. Take care & see you soon, Mrs. Pierson
ReplyDeleteHi Shay. It's Ryan, Sarah, and Josie Davis. We want you to know that we are thinking of you and can't wait to see you as soon as you are back in town. Rest up because Ryan wants to take you deer hunting ASAP! Our thoughts and prayers are with you! Much Love! Ryan, Sarah, and Josie!!!!!
ReplyDeleteHey Shay! We're very sorry to hear that you're feeling so bad. I'm sorry that you have to go through all of this again. I'm praying for you and I want you to know that Uncle Randy and I love you very much!
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Aunt Brenda
We are friends with Chris and Kelly and we will be praying for you! the Banners
ReplyDeleteshay i know the lord has you in his hands and everything will be okay. Stay strong in the lord. keep the positive spirit! :) you dont know how many people love you and are praying for you. i will always be here for you. I love you shay.
ReplyDelete~Alyssa~
Hey Shay this is Haley! I LOVE YOU SO MUCH!! <3 <3 I cant wait to see you... I wish you could be hanging out with us right now!! I miss you so much!! :( I've been praying for you and I still am!! I love you!!!! <3 <3
ReplyDelete:)HaLeY(:
after the rain is done, the rainbow comes out, which leaves a pot of gold at the end which always succeeds. I love you shay! your the best cousin ever!
ReplyDelete~Macey~
Hey Shay it's your cousin.. SAVANNAH!:) I miss you soo much:( i've been praying for you non-stop! ILoveYou:) I will probably come visit you this week.. Those doctors better take care of you or i will take care of them:/ Well i have to go bye!
ReplyDelete-SavannahBrooke
Hey Shay! Just wanted to let you know that Matt and I are praying for you. Everything is in God's hands. Give Him your fears. Can't wait to see you back at school.
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Coach Peck
Hang in there Shay! We are all praying for you, and know you will be strong and healthy again soon.
ReplyDeleteMike Bell
Hey Shay it is Aunt Kelly. I am already missing you. I know we just left the hospital about an hour ago, but I can't wait to get back to the hospital to see you. The girls are missing you really bad too. I will be praying for you and the doctors tomorrow as well as many others who will be. I love you so much. I tell Chris you are the boy we never had. You stay strong and know that you are in the Lords hands and loved by many. I love you Shayboy :>
ReplyDeleteHi Shay Boy, it is Aunt Carol. We all you miss you so much. You are such a trooper ! You are such a blessing to have in our family. Me and Uncle Lloyd will be praying for you. We love you so much . I will see you in the morning !
ReplyDeletehey shayboy!
ReplyDeleteSo i probably text you about a million times today! way to text me back! (: just kidding i know your mom had your phone today! So i guess your off the hook this time. We all have been praying for you and can't wait to see you back at school! Have a speedy recovery so that i can come as see you! Keep your head up and remember if He brings you to it, He'll bring you through it! Oh you want to know something funny? So i typed out a whole message and then guess what!?! The silly page deleted it before i got to send it! yeah! crazy! so i have spent the last hour and fifteen minutes trying to set up some blog where i'm supposed to share my feelings and my emotions for the whole world to see! HA! yeah right! and another thing. You know those pictures i sent you. i think i printed them out on the wrong side of the paper. You have my permission to laugh at my blond moment as long as you get better quickly! I'll talk to you later! Text me when you can! We miss you and love you! And can't wait to get you back home! We're all thinking about you and praying for you and your family! Talk to you later Shayla! (: haha Kelly's face :>
Hi everyone, this is Christy (Shay's mom). Shay has been pretty tired today and resting up for the big fight tomorrow. He is in good spririts and really appreciates the prayers and love you're all sending. Just wanted to thank Chris and Kelly for setting this up, it's pretty cool and really makes Shay feel good to get your messages. Thanks to you all, and keep the prayers coming, they work! We've seen it! :)
ReplyDeleteHi Shay, I am friends with your Aunt Carol. I will be praying for you ALL day today. You are in good hands (God's), remind your Dr's of that:) I hope i get to meet you when you are feeling MUCH better! Dee
ReplyDeleteHi Shay! We hope that you are feeling better really soon! We are praying for you, your family & your doctors! Thanks for keeping us posted with the blog, it is a great idea!
ReplyDeleteKen, Bridget, Ethan & Jerrod Harmon
Hi Shay!
ReplyDeleteYou have a strong group of support praying for you. Know that you are in God's hands and there is no better place to be. We are all praying for you, and please know that God hears everyone of these prayers.
We will be waiting to hear how much better you are doing soon. We will be watching your blog and waiting for updates.
May God bless you, and know that he is holding you close.
Lois Love
Shay and all of the family,
ReplyDeletePraying for all of you that God will give you peace to replace all fear and wisdom and knowledge for the team that will be doing the surgery.
Larry & Debbie Cox ( Coach Peck's Dad & Mom)
Hello all, this is Shay sister, Nicki. I just wanted to thank all of you, family and otherwise, for all of you kind words and support through this hard time. It's very comforting to know that there are so many people that care about Shay the way you all do. To our awesome cousins, thank you so much for helping keep his spirits up! He is lucky to have such a great support system. BooBoo, get better! I love you like crazy and will talk to you in a few days.
ReplyDeleteHEY SHAYBOY, THIS IS YOUR COUSIN GARY, I AM PRAYING FOR YOU AND SO GLAD TO GET A GOOD REPORT YESTERDAY. IT WAS SO GOOD TO SEE YOU THIS PAST WEEKEND. THERE ARE SO MANY PEOPLE THAT LOVE YOU SHAY. I MISS YOUR SENSE OF HUMOR RIGHT NOW BACK HERE IN MO. YOU HAVE THE GREATEST DOCTORS AND GODS HAND IS ON THEM FOR YOUR HEALING. KEEP FIGHTING. YOU ARE A BLESSING TO OUR FAMILY. LOVE YOU SHAYBOY, COUSIN GARY
ReplyDeleteI'm still in awe of your strength, little brother. I'm trying so hard to be strong for you now. It's been so long, and it only gets longer. I miss you and it aches. But you're alive in my heart and in my memories. I just wish that were enough.
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