PICU

Please pray…

We are upon a new phase in Anne’s journey. . . .Now that the initial swelling has reduced, the sedation meds that have produced the drug-induced coma have been dramatically tapered back. Therefore, Anne will begin the slow process of waking up over the next 7 days. Now it is a balancing act of keeping her sedated enough for healing, and letting Anne lead in how quickly she can handle the reduction of the pain and sedation meds.

Pray:

  1. she does wake up
  2. her loss of function will return quickly
  3. that our little family can know God’s pleasure and joy through this journey and understand that He is working out His good plan through this difficulty
  4.  Anne would somehow experience God’s joy through this process
  5.  that we would know what to pray

eric

Staying in the present

I am feeling a bit better today and am able to spend some time with Anne. The swelling in her face (so evident the last time I saw her on Thursday) has subsided and her cranial pressure numbers are still low and stable for the moment.

They are reducing some of her medications – the first step in a long process to evaluate the extent of damage caused by the swelling.

We are striving to stay in the present, and today is a good day. Anne looks so peaceful and small in her big hospital bed. Our Lord, Jesus is with her – I feel that deep within me – His presence sustains me, Eric, Anne and the children.

I’ve read every guestbook entry and am so thankful for every word of encouragement and support. Thank you all!

kathryn

I say to you, “Arise.”

The Culpeppers wrote us a note with Mark 5:41. Below is section of Mark 5:

He said to them, “Why are you making a commotion and weeping? The child is not dead but sleeping.” 40 And they laughed at him. But he put them all outside and took the child’s father and mother and those who were with him and went in where the child was. 41 Taking her by the hand he said to her, “Talitha cumi,” which means, “Little girl, I say to you, arise.” 42 And immediately the girl got up and began walking (for she was twelve years of age), and they were immediately overcome with amazement.

Fullness of His Joy

Anne’s vital signs remained steady last night and she continued the trend that her brain swelling has reduced. We will talk to the doctors this morning to find out what is in store next.

Little Anne is so beautiful laying here this morning, and i just pray that she will be able to know the fullness of God’s joy. Anne has loved Jesus for some time and i know HE is close!

eric

Prayers and Praises

Anne is really hanging in there! She always has been a fighter with a strong spirit. She is still in a drug-induced coma, but she has shown significant improvement today in several key indicators. Thanks so much for your prayers. These are good signs that the swelling in her brain is reducing and that in the next few days some of the medications may be able to be reduced. God is answering the prayers of so many who are praying!! We should praise his name for the small victory of today!

eric

Quick Update

Anne has had a rough 24hrs with her condition still very critical.  She has not been stable despite the incredible attention and swift action taken by all of the medical staff here.  The medical staff has been so responsive and caring for Anne.  The doctor reminded me today that Anne’s condition (with this type of injury) is likely to get worse before it gets better.  We are hopeful this morning that she will begin to improve. 

I have been so thoroughly blessed by all those that have come by to pray with me and by those who have emailed or called telling me they are praying.  Keep lifting up Anne in your prayers.  I know God is in full control and is GOOD.  We are resting in Him through the many friends and family that are His hands and feet.

eric

1st Post

As many of you know, Kathryn Jackson (Mother), Anne Jackson (5 year old),  Canon Jackson (7 year old) and Kate Jackson (3 year old) were in an Accident on April 13th at approximately 12:05 pm.  

Anne suffered critical injuries and was airlifted to Childrens Health Care Of Atlanta Scottish Rite. Canon and Kate were also injured and taken to Scottish Rite with stable injuries. Canon and Kate have both been released from the hospital and are recovering at home. 

Anne is currently in ICU and is critical but her vitals are stable.  They are monitoring her closely and carefully.  

It is expected to be a long recovery and hopefully your prayers will shorten the recovery a bit.  Please pray for Eric and Kathryn’s strength and Anne’s healing.

It was reported that Bystanders at the scene said they prayed for the Jackson Family and the prayers from all of you have continued.

Marc Jackson (Eric’s brother)