Not a Merry Christmas

Thursday, December 25

As you can tell by the title it has been a Christmas that would rather be forgotten. Tyler continues to feel extremely bad and is still in the hospital extremely sick. His fever remains very high and he was septic today. Sarah said she hasn't seen him look this bad since he started treatment. They were very concerned for Tyler yesterday and this morning. He became so weak and very grey in color and he has been bleeding from the nose. The doctor's still remain baffled as to what is making him so sick. He had a blood transfusion and platelets to help with his counts and to help with his nose bleeds. He is on so many different antibiotics to treat a possible viral, bacterial and even fungal infection. While Sarah keeps her faith that God is holding them tight, she was feeling so overwhelmed today. She is so distressed and low. Sarah and Charles covet you prayers for their boy as he is not responding to any medications to fight off what ever it is he has. On a day that is so bright for so many it is dark for them. Sarah said she would trade all of her earthly possessions along with all of her money to have Tyler's health restored. She can never explain how bad of a situation this is and only people who have experienced this can know the true torture it places on a family. To see your child suffer so and not be able to do anything is excruciating for a parent.

Last night Charles and Sarah were given the opportunity to shop for presents that St. Jude offered their patients who had to be in the hospital for Christmas. They selected gifts for Tyler, Elijah and Christian from hundreds of gifts that were donated from stores. St. Jude wrapped the presents and Santa placed them in his big red bag and delivered them to the boys this morning. The family spent the night in an adjoining room so they could be with Tyler the first thing this morning. Unfortunately, Tyler was so sick he couldn't open any of the presents until later this afternoon. Sarah said she has never seen so many gifts from the hospital, their friends in Louisville and family. She said it was amazing and the kids have never had anything like this before but she would trade all of the presents for a normal day at home with just healthy boys. They so appreciated the "light" of encouragement to help them through this dark time.

Please take time out for special prayer today for Tyler. Every time we come together as a family God responds by giving Tyler a healing boost. He definitely needs one at this time. Thanks for your love and concern. Happy Birthday Jesus! Stay close! Kim