Our small group trick or treated to Melissa's house last night. She was in great spirits and did not want us to leave! It is great being able to see her personality come out again! We love you Melissa!!
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Happy Halloween Melissa
Our small group trick or treated to Melissa's house last night. She was in great spirits and did not want us to leave! It is great being able to see her personality come out again! We love you Melissa!!
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Help Provide Meals for the Yu Family - November
Dear all,
With Melissa’s two surgeries scheduled for the 2nd week of November,
we still need to continue to provide meals for the Yu family.
I myself can cook once a week, Debbie is committed to deliver Chef Chen's
food on Wednesdays, all I need is FOUR PEOPLE PREPARING ONE MEAL either
on Mondays or Fridays, then we can cover the month of November.
Would you please help?
To sign up for the month of November, simply go to the following web site:
http://www.efci.org/EFCI-EM/Yu_scheduler.html
1. Click on the UPDATE and login to Google Calendar. (Email: blessmyu password: efci4myu).
2. Click on the right arrow for move to November.
Remember to ONLY sign up for MONDAY or FRIDAY.
If the calendar system is too time consuming for you, you may also call me at 949-856-3026(H) or 949-351-1274(C) and I will update the calendar for you.
May the Lord bless you and continue to sustain Melissa and her family.
In Christ,
Felicia
With Melissa’s two surgeries scheduled for the 2nd week of November,
we still need to continue to provide meals for the Yu family.
I myself can cook once a week, Debbie is committed to deliver Chef Chen's
food on Wednesdays, all I need is FOUR PEOPLE PREPARING ONE MEAL either
on Mondays or Fridays, then we can cover the month of November.
Would you please help?
To sign up for the month of November, simply go to the following web site:
http://www.efci.org/EFCI-EM/Yu_scheduler.html
1. Click on the UPDATE and login to Google Calendar. (Email: blessmyu password: efci4myu).
2. Click on the right arrow for move to November.
Remember to ONLY sign up for MONDAY or FRIDAY.
If the calendar system is too time consuming for you, you may also call me at 949-856-3026(H) or 949-351-1274(C) and I will update the calendar for you.
May the Lord bless you and continue to sustain Melissa and her family.
In Christ,
Felicia
Saturday, October 25, 2008
Update from Michael, Friday, May 24, 2008
Dear friends,
I would like share with you two very exciting things that have happened this week.
Early in the week Melissa was feeling down. She wants so much to be able to talk to her friends, to stand up and to walk into the back yard. But then things started to happen....
On Thursday, Melissa happily tasted real food by mouth after a successful swallowing test. She couldn’t wait to have some Campbell’s clam chowder, and she was able to taste many other foods. She was so excited .. though there will be no steak quite yet as chewing is still difficult for her. The G-tube will still supply the bulk of her nutrition until she is completely able to transition to eating by mouth, but being able to take at least a little food by mouth is so satisfying for her and gratifying for us.
Another exciting milestone was reached when she learned how to master her wheel chair using her left side. She was able to navigate back and forth down the hallway and to turn to avoid running into the walls.
We’re all so excited about these events.
So, Melissa has taken more steps closer to our prayers for her. We all glorify the Name of God for this progress and we continue to praise Him always!!
In Him,
Michael
I would like share with you two very exciting things that have happened this week.
Early in the week Melissa was feeling down. She wants so much to be able to talk to her friends, to stand up and to walk into the back yard. But then things started to happen....
On Thursday, Melissa happily tasted real food by mouth after a successful swallowing test. She couldn’t wait to have some Campbell’s clam chowder, and she was able to taste many other foods. She was so excited .. though there will be no steak quite yet as chewing is still difficult for her. The G-tube will still supply the bulk of her nutrition until she is completely able to transition to eating by mouth, but being able to take at least a little food by mouth is so satisfying for her and gratifying for us.
Another exciting milestone was reached when she learned how to master her wheel chair using her left side. She was able to navigate back and forth down the hallway and to turn to avoid running into the walls.
We’re all so excited about these events.
So, Melissa has taken more steps closer to our prayers for her. We all glorify the Name of God for this progress and we continue to praise Him always!!
In Him,
Michael
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Update from Michael - 10-23-2008
We went back to CHOC last Thursday (October 16) for visits with a neurosurgeon and G.I. doctor. They have scheduled Melissa to have two surgeries the second week of November. The first surgery will be to replace the piece of skull that was removed months ago to allow her brain to swell without damage. During that surgery they will also replace her shunt with a new design that will have a valve to control the fluid levels in her brain so she doesn’t feel faint when she sits up. The second surgery will be to replace her gastrostomy or “G”-tube with a Kimberly-Clark MIC-KEY* low profile design (www.mic-key.com). The MIC-KEY* is a barely noticeable device that will allow us to feed Melissa more easily and keep the feeding device cleaner.
Prayer Requests
Please pray for the upcoming surgeries, that God will guide the surgeons’ hands and that Melissa will tolerate the procedures well.
Please also pray that Melissa’s once or twice a day vomiting will subside and that her stomach will be able to tolerate feeding.
We are very thankful for all of your support, love, care and prayer, definitely we give all of our heartfelt praise, thanksgiving and glory to our Lord Jesus and Almighty God.
God bless you all.
Michael
Prayer Requests
Please pray for the upcoming surgeries, that God will guide the surgeons’ hands and that Melissa will tolerate the procedures well.
Please also pray that Melissa’s once or twice a day vomiting will subside and that her stomach will be able to tolerate feeding.
We are very thankful for all of your support, love, care and prayer, definitely we give all of our heartfelt praise, thanksgiving and glory to our Lord Jesus and Almighty God.
God bless you all.
Michael
Thursday, October 9, 2008
Update from Mr. B, Thursday, October 9, 2008
Dear Friends,
I was blessed to have a chance to visit Melissa on Monday shortly after she returned home from HealthBridge. She was alert, smiling and enjoying seeing her friends and family.
She gave me a big thumbs up when I arrived, but gave me a thumbs down when I told her I was going to post this photo. Sorry, Melissa!! We all love you!!!
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Update from Mr. B Wednesday 10-8-2008
Dear Friends,
On Tuesday Melissa was complaining of heart discomfort. As a precaution, she was taken back to CHOC for an examination by a cardiologist, returning home about 4:00 p.m. Tuesday. She slept very well Tuesday night.
Michael reports that she is feeling very good today and is enjoying visits from her friends.
On Tuesday Melissa was complaining of heart discomfort. As a precaution, she was taken back to CHOC for an examination by a cardiologist, returning home about 4:00 p.m. Tuesday. She slept very well Tuesday night.
Michael reports that she is feeling very good today and is enjoying visits from her friends.
Update from Robin - Wednesday, 10/8/2008
Dear Friends,
A few people have asked if we are still helping the family with meals -- yes, we will continue to provide as the family adjusts to new conditions and still has needs. The last week of October still has October 27, 29 and 31st available. If you are interested, please let me know or log onto the calendar at http://www.efci.org/EFCI-EM/Yu_scheduler.html
May God continue to bless you and your families for being prayer warriors and providers for the Yu family.
Thank you,
Robin
A few people have asked if we are still helping the family with meals -- yes, we will continue to provide as the family adjusts to new conditions and still has needs. The last week of October still has October 27, 29 and 31st available. If you are interested, please let me know or log onto the calendar at http://www.efci.org/EFCI-EM/Yu_scheduler.html
May God continue to bless you and your families for being prayer warriors and providers for the Yu family.
Thank you,
Robin
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
MELISSA IS AT HOME! Update from Michael
Monday, 10/6/2008
Dear Friends,
Hallelujah! Praise the Lord! Melissa was discharged from HealthBridge Children’s Rehabilitation Hospital today and arrived home about 5:00 p.m. We rejoice that she is finally back home … something she and we have longed for for months.
God did answer prayers. Melissa is really a miracle. She was hospitalized for 223 days, has gone through 15 surgeries and has suffered a lot of pain. But the Spirit of God has anointed her with power and joy. Melissa smiles constantly every day. We owe that all to God's mercy and grace plus the prayers of so many of you who faithfully lifted her and us in your prayers.
I ask you to continue to pray for Melissa. She still has faces two major surgeries. One is the surgery to replace her left skull which had been removed to allow her brain to swell and not be damaged. The second is the heart surgery where her damaged heart valve will be replaced.
Prayer Requests
During the past three days Melissa has had three episodes of bad vomiting and complains that her heart feels uncomfortable. Last week she had some bleeding in her stomach due to high acidity and was prescribed an antacid. Please pray for Melissa’s heart and stomach.
Our insurance company is not willing to cover home nursing care, so we’ll need to take over the duties of feeding her, giving her medicine, changing her diapers, etc. This is not easy, so please pray that Marlene and I will have the ability and strength to handle this work well.
God bless you all, and thank you for walking with us through Melissa’s journey.
In Him,
Michael
Dear Friends,
Hallelujah! Praise the Lord! Melissa was discharged from HealthBridge Children’s Rehabilitation Hospital today and arrived home about 5:00 p.m. We rejoice that she is finally back home … something she and we have longed for for months.
God did answer prayers. Melissa is really a miracle. She was hospitalized for 223 days, has gone through 15 surgeries and has suffered a lot of pain. But the Spirit of God has anointed her with power and joy. Melissa smiles constantly every day. We owe that all to God's mercy and grace plus the prayers of so many of you who faithfully lifted her and us in your prayers.
I ask you to continue to pray for Melissa. She still has faces two major surgeries. One is the surgery to replace her left skull which had been removed to allow her brain to swell and not be damaged. The second is the heart surgery where her damaged heart valve will be replaced.
Prayer Requests
During the past three days Melissa has had three episodes of bad vomiting and complains that her heart feels uncomfortable. Last week she had some bleeding in her stomach due to high acidity and was prescribed an antacid. Please pray for Melissa’s heart and stomach.
Our insurance company is not willing to cover home nursing care, so we’ll need to take over the duties of feeding her, giving her medicine, changing her diapers, etc. This is not easy, so please pray that Marlene and I will have the ability and strength to handle this work well.
God bless you all, and thank you for walking with us through Melissa’s journey.
In Him,
Michael
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