Dear friends,
Yesterday, Wednesday, July 23, after suffering for two days with a fever of unknown origin, Melissa was once again transferred back to CHOC from HealthBridge. Motrin and Tylenol were ineffectual in reducing the fever and her heart rate was steadily above 150.
A blood culture revealed that her bacterial infection was active again so she is being treated with antibiotics.
Her left brain also began swelling again, so the neurosurgeon adjusted the shunt valve on Wednesday evening.
Thanksgiving:
We do have things to be thankful for, despite all of this:
1. Since July 6, Melissa has been very alert and has smiled a lot.
2. Melissa has been able to hold your hand upon command.
3. She has been able to swallow.
3. Melissa has enjoyed watching comedy movies.
Prayer Requests:
Please continue to pray:
1. for Melissa's total recovery
2. that the shunt adjustment will reduce her brain swelling
3. that we, her family will get enough rest and be able to maintain our energy
4. that Melissa’s faith remains strong
5. that the seizures she has had involving her right hand and leg can be controlled
6. that the surgery to replace her damaged heart valve can be done ASAP
7. that our plan to bring Melissa home in late August can be realized.
In Love,
Michael
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Friday, July 18, 2008
E-mail from Felicia Lin Regarding Meals for the Yu Family
Dear All,
Another month has gone by and, Praise the Lord, Melissa is back to HealthBridge Children’s Rehabilitation Hospital in Orange.
Thank you for providing dinners for Pastor Yu's family in the past. If you have not done so, we need your help!
It is time to sign up for the month of August.
Simply go to the following web site: http://www.efci.org/EFCI-EM/Yu_scheduler.html
Click on the UPDATE and log-in to Google Calendar (Email: blessmyu password: efci4myu).
Click on the right arrow for move from July to August.
Remember to ONLY sign up for MONDAY/WEDNESDAY/FRIDAY.
I can be reached at 949-856-3026(H) or 949-282-7611(C) if you have any questions.
May the Lord bless you and continue to sustain Melissa and her family.
In Christ,
Felicia
Another month has gone by and, Praise the Lord, Melissa is back to HealthBridge Children’s Rehabilitation Hospital in Orange.
Thank you for providing dinners for Pastor Yu's family in the past. If you have not done so, we need your help!
It is time to sign up for the month of August.
Simply go to the following web site: http://www.efci.org/EFCI-EM/Yu_scheduler.html
Click on the UPDATE and log-in to Google Calendar (Email: blessmyu password: efci4myu).
Click on the right arrow for move from July to August.
Remember to ONLY sign up for MONDAY/WEDNESDAY/FRIDAY.
I can be reached at 949-856-3026(H) or 949-282-7611(C) if you have any questions.
May the Lord bless you and continue to sustain Melissa and her family.
In Christ,
Felicia
Friday, July 11, 2008
Update from Michael - 7-10-2008
HealthBridge Children’s Rehabilitation Hospital
393 S. Tustin Ave., Orange CA
Dear Friends,
There have been several developments in the last few days for which we praise God.
1. Melissa expressed voluntary smiles during visits starting last Sunday. She had big smiles when visitors came, and when they joked with her.
2. She was able to voluntarily lift her left arm up about half way, when you say “shake hands” she will do so. This showed great strength improvements on her left side.
3. She was able to follow commands when given. For example, Melissa lifted her leg up and down when asked to do so.
4. Her eyes are able to move from side to side and are no longer just fixated on the left side. This movement began after the latest shunt replacement which alleviated the brain pressure.
5. Melissa is more able to give signs of her discomfort. For example, on July 4, Melissa showed signs of a lot of stress. Of course, that was very concerning so a nurse came in and offered some anti-anxiety medication to calm her down. But that wasn't the problem. Then we noticed Melissa had been staring at the tubing leading to the trachea for about 1/2 hour. When we checked it, it was drying out. So, from this we can conclude that Melissa is showing great signs of consciences and awareness.
6. A major concern for her now is that an angiogram done on Monday, July 7, shows that the walls of her arteries are thinning. In fact, three out of the four major brain blood vessels are too thin. This could easily lead to a stroke. Doctors are trying to prevent any possible ruptures or clogs. Please specially pray for this.
7. On Wednesday evening, Melissa was discharged from Children’s Hospital and is back at HealthBridge again, where she will start her new rehab. program.
God continues to amaze us with His power and mercy for Melissa. Please continue to pray that Melissa's condition will stabilize so amazingly that she can go back home and rehabilitate in the comfort of her own home.
In Love,
Michael
393 S. Tustin Ave., Orange CA
Dear Friends,
There have been several developments in the last few days for which we praise God.
1. Melissa expressed voluntary smiles during visits starting last Sunday. She had big smiles when visitors came, and when they joked with her.
2. She was able to voluntarily lift her left arm up about half way, when you say “shake hands” she will do so. This showed great strength improvements on her left side.
3. She was able to follow commands when given. For example, Melissa lifted her leg up and down when asked to do so.
4. Her eyes are able to move from side to side and are no longer just fixated on the left side. This movement began after the latest shunt replacement which alleviated the brain pressure.
5. Melissa is more able to give signs of her discomfort. For example, on July 4, Melissa showed signs of a lot of stress. Of course, that was very concerning so a nurse came in and offered some anti-anxiety medication to calm her down. But that wasn't the problem. Then we noticed Melissa had been staring at the tubing leading to the trachea for about 1/2 hour. When we checked it, it was drying out. So, from this we can conclude that Melissa is showing great signs of consciences and awareness.
6. A major concern for her now is that an angiogram done on Monday, July 7, shows that the walls of her arteries are thinning. In fact, three out of the four major brain blood vessels are too thin. This could easily lead to a stroke. Doctors are trying to prevent any possible ruptures or clogs. Please specially pray for this.
7. On Wednesday evening, Melissa was discharged from Children’s Hospital and is back at HealthBridge again, where she will start her new rehab. program.
God continues to amaze us with His power and mercy for Melissa. Please continue to pray that Melissa's condition will stabilize so amazingly that she can go back home and rehabilitate in the comfort of her own home.
In Love,
Michael
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Great News
Today is Wednesday, July 9
I went and saw Melissa tonight for the 1st time in 2 weeks. WOW! What a tremendous improvement. When I walked in the room I could see her look at me and smile, I got tears in my eyes just seeing how well she is doing!I saw her laugh, wink and cough--she is totally alert.
She is doing so well that tonight they are moving her back to HealthBridge for more rehab. Her mom told me that they have started to re-model the downstairs of their house to accommodate Melissa and they hope to have her at home by August! Things are really looking up.
It was great to see her doing so well and I will never forget Melodie & Mildred reading all of the latest "teen" magazines to her--she loved it! Her mom said that she is now watching a lot of "girly" movies and will only watch certain channels (ex: if the cooking channel is on, she looks the other way!) Now that's our Melissa :)
We are blessed to be a part of this miracle!
Jana
I went and saw Melissa tonight for the 1st time in 2 weeks. WOW! What a tremendous improvement. When I walked in the room I could see her look at me and smile, I got tears in my eyes just seeing how well she is doing!I saw her laugh, wink and cough--she is totally alert.
She is doing so well that tonight they are moving her back to HealthBridge for more rehab. Her mom told me that they have started to re-model the downstairs of their house to accommodate Melissa and they hope to have her at home by August! Things are really looking up.
It was great to see her doing so well and I will never forget Melodie & Mildred reading all of the latest "teen" magazines to her--she loved it! Her mom said that she is now watching a lot of "girly" movies and will only watch certain channels (ex: if the cooking channel is on, she looks the other way!) Now that's our Melissa :)
We are blessed to be a part of this miracle!
Jana
Thursday, July 3, 2008
Update from Michael - 7-3-2008
Dear Friends,
Some updates on Melissa's condition:
1. On Monday, June 30, Melissa had surgery to replace the shunt in her brain. The surgery went well.
2. She had Some bleeding in the stomach area on Tuesday (it has been 1 1/2 week since the operation to remove the aneurysm). Doctors re-stitched the incision today.
3. Our health insurance has a limit on her care at HealthBridge, so we are not certain if she will be able to go back at this time.
4. Melissa had elevated temperature last night (Wednesday), but it came down today.
5. Overall, continue to pray for stabilization in Melissa's condition so she can soon go back to the comforts of her home for rehab.
6. Melissa has an angiogram scheduled for tomorrow to see if she has any more aneurisms.
In Love,
Michael
Some updates on Melissa's condition:
1. On Monday, June 30, Melissa had surgery to replace the shunt in her brain. The surgery went well.
2. She had Some bleeding in the stomach area on Tuesday (it has been 1 1/2 week since the operation to remove the aneurysm). Doctors re-stitched the incision today.
3. Our health insurance has a limit on her care at HealthBridge, so we are not certain if she will be able to go back at this time.
4. Melissa had elevated temperature last night (Wednesday), but it came down today.
5. Overall, continue to pray for stabilization in Melissa's condition so she can soon go back to the comforts of her home for rehab.
6. Melissa has an angiogram scheduled for tomorrow to see if she has any more aneurisms.
In Love,
Michael
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