I am proud to say that our little princess had a much better day today. She was alert more today. She sat up in the bed and actually requested real food. First she asked for some gatorade. Then she asked for chocolate ice cream, chicken strips, green beans, cocoa krispies, and cream style corn. Of course she really didn't eat much but 4-5 spoons of ice cream. It was still awesome for her to ask for food especially since she hasn't eaten real food since Friday morning. We our so PROUD of how strong she is. She has been communicating with us all day. We can't really hear what she is saying because she has that mask on so we keep asking her what did you say and keep guessing stuff. ( This really frustrates her) Her grandfather came up with the brilliant idea of putting the stethiscope up to her mask or cheek. This helps some! I hope we all learn that we should all go that extra mile in life each and every day like Josie is doing. Please pray for our family. There has been about 9-11 people in this 1 hospital room since Friday!!! From parents to grandparents with aunts too. Everyone has gotten interupted sleep and there has been some emotional times as well. I want to also thank our family because everyone has helped in many, many ways to try to accomodate Josie and wash our clothes and take care of Jordan and stuff...........And A SPECIAL THANKS TO JEANIE AND DARREN(our extended family) for helping out so much!!!!!!!! God bless you!!!!!!!!!
I am in awe of the awesome strength she has. God is amazing, Josie is amazing. I am so happy to see the improvement. Thank you for posting the blogs.
ReplyDeleteWow.. this girl is full of miracles. She's an inspiration to everyone. We're so happy to hear about the better day. Thank you so much for the blogs.. especially in the midst of everything you're going through. We'll continue to pray for all of you.
ReplyDeletei have 2 healthy lungs but i will never be as strong as josie. (the girl knows her food!) so happy for a good day. i'm praying without words, just with my heart.
ReplyDeleteHeather, Chris and the entire Lyles family, My thoughts and prayers are with you and Josie.. She is truly a strong hearted young lady.....
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John, Rosie, Naomi, and Alyssa Mitchell!!
Wow!! is right. It's great to see Josie sitting up. We are praying for you guys. Thanks for keeping us updated. We are praying that the Lord will continue to give you guys strength and perserverance.
ReplyDeleteWords can not express the unbelievable emotion I felt when I saw Josie sitting up in bed. She is truly an amazing girl. Keep up the good work, Josie. We all here praying for you. Chris, Heather and the other family members there with Josie, please get some much needed rest. Also to Jordan, you know you are welcome at are home anytime...all you need to do is call.
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Sid, Tammy, Carson and Garrett
Hi guys,
ReplyDeleteWOW!!! I just got to work and i checked the blog to see her sitting there and this amazing update. it took me back to when she was blogging about what she ate after transplant. Nigel said saturday he remembers when they would be at mr kenneth and ms pams and would play. The kids send their prayers and said to tell you they will continue to pray for you all. Also, our youth group at Holly Grove continues to lift you all up in prayer. Chris do me a favor and give Heather a hug for me and you both know that you are so loved and we can not express how much it means to us for you to be transparent in such a time as this and allow us to be updated on Josie. We love you all!
Alicia
thanks for posting... we are keeping a close eye on things here so that we can be in constant prayer. ken, let david and i know if you need us to check on your house or anything while you are at her side.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your postings. We are all praying so hard for you and for Josie... your strength and her strength continue to amaze us....
ReplyDeleteWhat a huge blessing! Thank you so much for keeping us updated. We are all going around asking, "Any word on Josie?"
ReplyDeleteThat's how much this child has affected our lives.
We are praying.
Josie has always been full of surprises and a strong young fighter. She's amazing and God is amazing. We are all continuing to pray for her and that God's will be done. We're also praying for each and every one of her wonderful supportive family. We're praying for strength for all of you. We know this has been a rough roller coaster ride for all of you. Please let Bill and I know if there is anything at all that we can do here or there. We love you all.
ReplyDeleteI am so glad to hear that she is doing better. God is amazing and an extra blessing because of this is that our mid-high students have been praying for her continuously and have been asking about her all the time and I have refered them to here. It is awesome to see the faith united in so many people. Know that my prayers are with you all and we miss seeing all of you especially Josie! May today be another blessed day.
ReplyDeleteIt is so good to see her feeling better and talking. The Lord still had a purpose for Josie. She is such an inspiration. We will continue to pray for God's blessings on Josie and the whole family.
ReplyDeleteAngela Huffman
Josie and my son Chase Millner went to Brighton Elm. together. Josie has been in our prayers. I can remember when I first met her at an awards ceromony in the 3rd grade. I didn't think I could ever be inspired by anyone as I was of her that day. Well let me tell you guys that your little angel continues to be an inspiration to us all.
ReplyDeleteDena Pannell and Chase Millner
We found your site through Shelby and wanted to let you know you are all in our prayers. Our daughter, Christena had a double lung transplant at SLCH in June of 2005. When we were reading your site, she told me to tell you that it might help to get Josie a dry erase board to make it easier for her to communicate with you. Hope that helps some.
ReplyDeletePraying that each day brings more improvements.
Believing in HIM,
Debra Gabehart
www.geocities.com/debgabehart
(Christena's Transplant Journey)
hey mrs heather,
ReplyDeletethis is janie idk if u remember me but i stayed the night with josie before and i have been wanting to come see josie but i didnt know if yall were allowing that or if she was up to it.if she feels like it and it is allowed i would appreciate it if u would let me know if i could come up there and visit with her..well contact me back please at jellybeanboobop@gmail.com. hope josie gets well soon...i love her so much she is the best friend i could ever have.thanks.i will continue to pray for u all.
YEAH!I am so glad Josie is feeling better.Madison and I have been praying so much for Josie.Give her a hug for us and tell her we love her.(Jordan, too!)
ReplyDeleteLove,
Madison and Susan
Josie Hannah Gray! What a trooper! She is so strong and she is a fighter! I love yall so much and I'm hoping everyday is a better day!! I love yall and can't wait to here how she is!
ReplyDeletehey guys... this is Brady Stewart... I've been keeping up with the blog daily... and it's taught me to live everyday like I'm dying...she's such an insperation as well as u guys... I can't imagine how hard it is wakeing up every day and wondering if your going to lose a loved one... I just wish me and her could have hung out more as friends than we have... but all in all she's always been my friend... well give her a hug for me and tell her I said to keep hangin in... ttyl
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OH EM GEE!! THiS CHiLD AMAZES ME! :)) I FREAKiN L0VE HER S0 MUCH! && 0F C0URSE HER W0NDERFULL FAM! :) l0l.
ReplyDeleteWE PLAN 0N C0MiG T0 SEE 0UR LiTLE TR00PER S00N! BUT...M0M AND DAD D0NT KN0W THIS YET. :) l0l. i L0VE YALL AGAiN! YALL ARE iN OUR PRAYERS!
What a Praise!! We are glad to hear she is feeling better. Thanks for sharing the blog. Our family has been really touched through you guys. We are continually praying for Josie and you guys. We pray that God would continually bless you for your faithfullness.
ReplyDeletehey. i miss you so much but i love to hear tht ur doing better. i rele hope i can come c u sumtime soon, but idk. its all up to my mommy. i was gonna give u sumthing when i tried to come up there but ill just give it to u when ever i go up there if i do, i hope i can, well ive been praying and i hope u can come home sumtime. i love you so much.
ReplyDeleteIts great to know ur doing better im so proud of u girl, God has blessed u with great parents to b there for u and amazing friends, and a great church family :) Its good to know u got friends to watch ur back through hard times and tough times , and than again easy times where u can sit back and chill!!! love ya Lynsey ps God loves u;)
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