This is a tough time. Dustin came from physical therapy on Friday and as usual they needed to suction him. Something was wrong and he turned blue as they called a "code blue" on him. They thought maybe something had happened as a result from his aneurysm surgery but after doing a CAT scan, that was normal. They then thought his trach had become displaced but that was ok as well. The diagnosis was 2 pneumothorax's meaning both lungs had collapsed. He was also having seizures lasting from 5-15 min. At this time, Dustin is in a medically induced coma to try to put his brain at rest. He was on enough anti seizure medication and he was still having almost constant seizures. Currently he is on no pain meds, on the vent, has infection in his left lung, and is minimally responsive. They are doing a 24 hour EEG to determine brain function.
This is very difficult to write but you deserve to know what is really going on. I could sugar coat it but the reality is he is in very critical condition. We are believing that when they read his EEG that they are amazed to see his brain function is perfect with no effect from all of the seizures. We are praying for a creative miracle for new brain cells and that he will come out of this with a healing of mind, body and spirit. They did just say that finally the anti seizure meds are beginnning to control the seizures.
I am at peace. This is not my battle , but the Lord's. It is way beyond me and I will continue to trust and believe God no matter what. Everything we go through is just a piece of the suffering that Jesus went through for us. First Peter says to not think it strange concerning these fiery trials, but to rejoice in our partaking of Christ's suffering. It then goes on to say (in my words) that if we continue to keep our heads up, represent God on this earth, that we will have exceeding joy. I am standing on the Word no matter what or how. What good is it to be a believer and only believe when everything goes as I think it should .
As someone told me, you don't want to be God , the hours are long and the work is tough. I am going to continue to believe that His ways and thoughts are higher than mine and that in all of this He has a perfect plan. May we all come out reflecting more and more of Him despite our situations.
Rick and I are heading to Tampa most likely tomorrow. We have stayed here with our memories of Dustin from our last week's visit which was excellent. I have placed him in God's hands. What a great and perfect place for us all to be.
I will keep you posted. Please know that every prayer God has heard and He is pleased with y our faithfulness. Mya we not have any doubt and unbelief as He works this out for the greatest good.
love
mary pat
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We continue to pray for each one of you- Dustin, Rick, Mary Pat,and Nerina. May God's peace keep you each for the battle is the Lord's and His joy is our strength.
ray and Diane
Dear Rick and Mary Pat, I/we will continue to pray and believe God's report for Dustin and your lives.
Love ya! Penny, Steven, Steven and us girls.
And Jesus looking upon them saith, With men it is impossible, but not with God: for with God all things are possible.Mark 10:27
John 14:11-14 ~ 11 Believe me that I am in the Father, and the Father in me: or else believe me for the very works' sake. 12 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father. 13 And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. 14 If ye shall ask any thing in my name, I will do it. WE BELIEVE with you for the greater works to be manifested in Dustin's life. We love you both and are praying and asking the Father for His works to be shown in the earth.
Dear Rick and Mary Pat-I am so in agreement with your faith, and that there will be no effects from the seizures. I pray that "same spirit that raised up Christ from the dead, raise Dustin up" to be as he was meant to be before the foundation of the world. love you guys so much. Valerie
We are all praying for a good outcome.
Terry/Debbie
(meghan and Devin)
Hi -- I got this blog from Penny Vincelli with Be in Health and almost deleted it since I didn't know you (I live in Western Canada -- Calgary, Alberta). But something (SomeOne?) made me open it. I've been reading Dustin's story for hours now and can't stop (it's currently 1:46am). Please tell him how encouraging and helpful this account has been for me to overcome my own big health & other challenges. I think he is very brave and I admire his strength and inner fortitude to continue fighting. I too had a horrendous car accident in Nov '97 and am still suffering some effects of a brain, lower back, diaphragm and C4-C5 injury (4 collapsed down over 5). My chiro couldn't understand why I wasn't paralyzed (only God's grace and mercy -- I KNOW I definitely wouldn't have survived Dustin's injuries with no believers in my family and mainly/only financial support from my mother). I've struggled with a lot of self-pity, anger and bitterness (if I'm really honest); however, reading about Dustin has reminded me of all the things I have to be thankful/grateful for (but haven't been!, until now!!) and it's helping a LOT to change my mind & perspective. And God bless you both Rick & Mary Pat for standing so strong with and for your son, steadfastly believing Abba's best for his future.
Love will never fail ... regards, Gail Snyder
We love you very much, and as far as can be done, send our love to you. Know that you are the apple of His eye, and that you are imprinted on His hands. Remember that God has prepared a table for you, it says so in psalm 23, and look where it is prepared? So there's a place of rest even while going through, prepared for you. May God's sweet peace cover you, uphold you, surround you, and help you walk through just as in Psalm 23. Love & Hugs
Brad & Autumne
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