Thursday, January 22, 2009

Sorry For No Posts in 3 Days

So many people have said what's going on with Josie. I haven't seen any new info in the last few days. Sorry, nothing new has really transpired. She has been about the same in the last few days. We did talk to her doctor yesterday to discuss Josie's future treatments. Unfortunately, Josie is now trying her last treatment. It is terrible to have a disease that is incurrable because she has reached the end of the road for new treatments and medicines. She started a treatment called RATG yesterday. This will shut her immune system down for 10 days or so to try to get rid of her antibodies that are attacking her lungs. Please pray for her because it is a very dangerous procedure with a low success rate. SHE CANNOT HAVE VISITORS AT THIS TIME DURING THIS TREATMENT.(sorry) If this procedure doesn't work then she will go home. We pray for another miracle! She has fought so hard all of her life and especially in the last few weeks. I hope she has been an inspiration to others to never give up!(NO matter what) I am so glad to see how many lives are affected thru this blog. This may be god's purpose for Josie. I wonder how many people went to church over the last few weeks for keeping up with and reading comments from this blog. I wonder how many hearts have been softened to hear God's word. Thank You so much for all of your prayers, cards, calls, texts, gifts, money and so on. we cannot say thank you enough.
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  1. The Craig fam :)January 22, 2009 at 11:23 AM

    thanks for the update! we've been checking the blog daily! we love yall so very much! josie has truly touched our lives. :) and of course yall too! please call us if we can do anything! love yall again.
    -Haley && Tammy

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  2. AnonymousJanuary 22, 2009 at 11:39 AM

    We love you all and are continuing to pray for everyone, esp. Josie.
    Heather- give yourself a BIG hug from me and know that your seat is still open next to me :) in the orchestra, but don't rush, family comes 1st, I totally understand this.

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  3. Marwin JenningsJanuary 22, 2009 at 12:15 PM

    Chris is back at work today, and while we are delighted to have him, he is understandably preoccupied with the events of the last few weeks. Everyone, pray for the peace that surpasses all human understanding for this family. Pray for every member of this family, but say a special prayer for Chris, as he returns to work today!

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  4. AnonymousJanuary 22, 2009 at 12:21 PM

    We just want you to know that we all prayed for you guys at choir practice last night. (Your dad gave us a quick update.) God bless!! And may God grant us the miracle of Josie's recovery!

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  5. aliciaJanuary 22, 2009 at 2:29 PM

    Hi all, I saw Holly the other night and she updated me and then Ms Ramona also updated me today. We will contiune to keep you all lifted in prayer and know that we love you. Heather, a huge hug for you and know that I pray for you every day and for Josie all day! I love you all!!! Hi Mrs. Pam!
    Alicia

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  6. DebJanuary 22, 2009 at 5:23 PM

    Praying that this new treatment will work! God is awesome, and He can do miracles still today. May His will be done!
    May each of you feel God's strong arms around you each new day, holding you up when you just can't do it yourself.
    Thanking God for the lives that have been touched through your precious Josie!!
    Believing in HIM,
    Debra Gabehart
    www.geocities.com/debgabehart
    (Christena's Transplant Journey)

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  7. SherrieJanuary 22, 2009 at 6:17 PM

    She is still on my mind and in my prayers. Tell her I love her and am proud of the fight she has in her. I wish I had just an ounce of it. She has been inspiring and will continue to be.

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  8. UnknownJanuary 23, 2009 at 5:52 AM

    Dear Gray family,
    We are the Pegher family and our children attend the First Baptist MDO program where Aunt Haley and Aunt Heidi teach. We recieved a note from the director telling us about your families situation and although you don't know us, we wanted to send our thoughts and prayers to your entire family. I have read through Josie's blog and I am so impressed by her strength and positive outlook. It was wonderful to see the support of family and friends that shows that she is deeply loved. She is an inspiration. We will pray for her.
    sincerely,
    carmi, doug, stephen, lauren and shannon pegher

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  9. Life As We Know ITJanuary 23, 2009 at 6:27 AM

    thanks for posting, we've been worrying. Still in our prayers. Love, Jason, April, Brent, Baley, and Brie

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  10. Life As We Know ITJanuary 23, 2009 at 6:28 AM

    one of the funniest things i remember about Josie is at the ballfield when Brie got those little brown flip flops with the pink skulls on them, and Josie made you take her to get some!!!

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  11. The JudysJanuary 23, 2009 at 7:07 AM

    thank you for the update... we will continue to keep you in our thoughts and prayers

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  12. nurse frazierJanuary 23, 2009 at 8:03 AM

    Josie, We will be praying for you. We love you.

    Love The Frazier's, Gramma and Pappa

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  13. rebecca downingJanuary 23, 2009 at 8:10 AM

    Our family and church family continues to pray for Josie and all of you. Chris, I cannot imagine how hard it is for you to be away from Heather and Josie at this time...be strong and know that God will get you through this. Heather, Mrs. Pam and Haley...please let Josie know how much we love her and we are praying for all of you.

    Rebecca and Sally Downing

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  14. The Sanfratello FamilyJanuary 23, 2009 at 8:24 AM

    We will continue to pray for Josie and your family! She is such an inspiration! Thanks for the updates....love to you all!

    Love, Johnie, Angela, Johnie, Austin, Megan, & Joshua

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  15. ashleyJanuary 24, 2009 at 8:38 AM

    i'm praying for all of you - josie, heather, chris, jordan, haley, ... i believe in miracles!

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  16. shelbyJanuary 25, 2009 at 8:06 PM

    Josie has never left my mind. She will be in my prayers. I love you girl!

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  17. Dante' FerrandJanuary 25, 2009 at 8:16 PM

    Hello Josie, you look marvelous. Keep fighting through this. We are still praying for your recovery. You are a special child. God bless you.

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  18. SusanJanuary 26, 2009 at 9:39 AM

    We are still praying for a miracle for Josie!
    Virginia Moore's family

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  19. UnknownJanuary 27, 2009 at 7:36 PM

    hey guys... jus checking in and seeing what's going on... I don't know what to think since y'all haven't posted in a while... good or bad???

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  20. TabithaJanuary 29, 2009 at 11:02 AM

    Thank you for the update, although I dont comment every time, I do read about Josie. I'm still praying, she has so much fight in her and has taught me to never give up, my faith has definitely gotten stronger. Thank you Josie for showing me that. I love you and am praying for you. Lord please give her comfort and peace, please take away all pain in Jesus Holy name. Amen

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