Great news, everyone! Amber is doing great tonight. Her leg has a rod in it and she is talking. I am sure that most of you have seen her on Facebook already.
They are going to move her out of ICU tomorrow, however, we will have no idea when that will be. DO NOT SHOW UP at the hospital in groups. She needs all of you now, but we have to be careful. We cannot all go up there at once. Please plan your visits out with friends so that everyone gets in and not all at one time. They will start by allowing 2 people for 20 minutes at a time. This will be pretty limited each hour. As she gets better, the restrictions will be less. Just be patient and we will try and give everyone the chance to bring her personal encouragement. Thanks to each and every person who has been praying and supporting Amber and thanks to God that He heard us.
Since Amber is now able to update you on her own. I am signing off. You are all an inspiration and I have been amazed by your outpouring of love.
Blessings,
Amy
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Thursday Oct. 20th
Good morning. Amber is awake and is improving. Her back remains stable and she seems to be doing better after the aorta surgery. This is going to take a while to heal.
Today, they are going to work on her leg. They have her in surgery now, cleaning it out. They may not be able to repair the fracture due to infection in her leg. They will treat that and keep cleaning it until it is clear of infection and they can fix it. It may take a few surgeries to fix it, so this will just be the beginning. They are at least going to get it cleaned up and see what it needs.
We don't know when she will be able to have visitors, but will let you all know just as soon as they give us the okay. She is still in critical care and needs a lot of rest and quiet. Please keep sending your cards and notes. She is such a strong girl and we really appreciate all your support and prayers. Please keep it up. She has a long road ahead and it's great to know she has so many friends cheering her on.
Today, they are going to work on her leg. They have her in surgery now, cleaning it out. They may not be able to repair the fracture due to infection in her leg. They will treat that and keep cleaning it until it is clear of infection and they can fix it. It may take a few surgeries to fix it, so this will just be the beginning. They are at least going to get it cleaned up and see what it needs.
We don't know when she will be able to have visitors, but will let you all know just as soon as they give us the okay. She is still in critical care and needs a lot of rest and quiet. Please keep sending your cards and notes. She is such a strong girl and we really appreciate all your support and prayers. Please keep it up. She has a long road ahead and it's great to know she has so many friends cheering her on.
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Tuesday evening Oct. 18th
Good news everyone!! Amber's surgery was a success. Her aorta was nearly torn in half and the doctors were able to repair it fully. She is stable, but still critical and will be in recovery for a while. Her back remained stable and she still has movement in her legs. She isn't out of the woods yet, but she is a fighter and hangin' in there.
We will let you all know just as soon as they start to let her have outside visitors. For now, she has to be with only family. The doctors expect it to be at least next week before she can have other visitors. Your support and prayer is felt and deeply appreciated. Thanks all.
We will let you all know just as soon as they start to let her have outside visitors. For now, she has to be with only family. The doctors expect it to be at least next week before she can have other visitors. Your support and prayer is felt and deeply appreciated. Thanks all.
Tuesday Oct. 18th
Amber is really the same today and the doctors are keeping her heavily sedated so that she can rest and heal. They are going to attempt her heart surgery again sometime between now and 5:30 today. They are getting her prepared for surgery now. I will let you know when she goes in for the actual procedure. Stay tuned. We'll keep you posted.
Monday, October 17, 2011
Monday October 17th
Today has been a rough day. Amber was supposed to have surgery to repair her heart this morning. The doctors have been working, all day, to get her stable enough to do the surgery and it has not happened. They have her heavily sedated so they can keep her vitals managed. She needs our prayers right now. They are going to try again tomorrow if she is more stable then. Thank you for the thoughts and support. We will keep you posted.
Sunday, October 16, 2011
Sunday evening update, Oct. 16th
We received word today that Amber is going to be undergoing surgery to repair her heart tomorrow morning. This is their priority right now. She does not have a collapsed lung as thought earlier. She has a decreased expansion of her lung in one lower portion and this causes less oxygen to enter the lungs. It is a common problem when ribs are broken, so don't worry. They are treating this and it will resolve with time.
She will have her leg repaired at a later time. For now it still has the external device placed by the orthopedic surgeon on Tuesday.
The doctors have said it may be another week or so before they begin to allow visitors. It is IMPERATIVE that no one goes to visit her. A nurse allowed some visitors in today and this only causes other complications with Amber's vitals. PLEASE, do not go to the hospital. This is from her doctors. I assure you that all of the nurses have now been informed and no one outside of immediate family will be allowed in the room.
Amber's family is so touched by all of your support and wishes you could come and see her, but it simply is not in her best interest at this time. She needs quiet and rest, and absolutely no stimulation right now.
Please continue to pray and lift her up. We will let you know how her surgery goes tomorrow, just as soon as we can. Thanks for all the love, prayer and support. We will keep you posted.
She will have her leg repaired at a later time. For now it still has the external device placed by the orthopedic surgeon on Tuesday.
The doctors have said it may be another week or so before they begin to allow visitors. It is IMPERATIVE that no one goes to visit her. A nurse allowed some visitors in today and this only causes other complications with Amber's vitals. PLEASE, do not go to the hospital. This is from her doctors. I assure you that all of the nurses have now been informed and no one outside of immediate family will be allowed in the room.
Amber's family is so touched by all of your support and wishes you could come and see her, but it simply is not in her best interest at this time. She needs quiet and rest, and absolutely no stimulation right now.
Please continue to pray and lift her up. We will let you know how her surgery goes tomorrow, just as soon as we can. Thanks for all the love, prayer and support. We will keep you posted.
Oct. 16th
Hey everyone!
Amber is awake and she is improving. They are keeping her on oxygen to help with her breathing. She had some cracked ribs so this helps expand her lungs fully. This is normal procedure and they are watching her breathing closely.
She is still somewhat disoriented and confused when she is awake but has moments of clarity, so that's also a good sign. It takes a while to recover from head trauma.
They are scheduled to do surgery on her leg tomorrow and they will get it set with a rod. It should heal very well.
Her back seems to be doing well with the repairs made there. They placed some (4) pins and a rod to stabilize it and the surgery was a success. She has movement and she IS NOT paralyzed.
She is going to rest today with no stimulation, and they are keeping things quiet in her room. We will let everyone know as soon as she can have visitors, but for now, please do not go to see her. They wont let you in.
Cards and notes are great and may still be left at the school or given to family directly. Please keep these as words of encouragement and healing for Amber only, and do not send sympathy cards and talk about her loss. This is just too much for her at this time. She is aware of what happened, but needs to be able to focus on herself right now and not be overcome with grief. The family really appreciates all the support and consideration in this area. When the time comes, you will all have the opportunity to lift her up and support her through this loss. She is going to need you. She knows she is loved and that you are all pulling for her. Keep praying.
Amber is awake and she is improving. They are keeping her on oxygen to help with her breathing. She had some cracked ribs so this helps expand her lungs fully. This is normal procedure and they are watching her breathing closely.
She is still somewhat disoriented and confused when she is awake but has moments of clarity, so that's also a good sign. It takes a while to recover from head trauma.
They are scheduled to do surgery on her leg tomorrow and they will get it set with a rod. It should heal very well.
Her back seems to be doing well with the repairs made there. They placed some (4) pins and a rod to stabilize it and the surgery was a success. She has movement and she IS NOT paralyzed.
She is going to rest today with no stimulation, and they are keeping things quiet in her room. We will let everyone know as soon as she can have visitors, but for now, please do not go to see her. They wont let you in.
Cards and notes are great and may still be left at the school or given to family directly. Please keep these as words of encouragement and healing for Amber only, and do not send sympathy cards and talk about her loss. This is just too much for her at this time. She is aware of what happened, but needs to be able to focus on herself right now and not be overcome with grief. The family really appreciates all the support and consideration in this area. When the time comes, you will all have the opportunity to lift her up and support her through this loss. She is going to need you. She knows she is loved and that you are all pulling for her. Keep praying.
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