In Memory Of Erin Michelle Page

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On,Friday Feb 22 2008, Felisol introduced us to Erin and she will be forever in our hearts as will be her dear parents Chris and Kimberly and her sisters.
Here are words from her dad.

IT WAS ON MARCH 11th 2008 THAT ERIN LEFT US. OH, HOW SHE IS MISSED BY FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND IT SEEMS EVEN STRANGERS! GOD, KEEP USING OUR PRECIOUS BABY GIRL TO TOUCH LIVES FOR YOU AND BRING OTHERS TO YOU! YOU ARE MISSED ERIN MICHELLE PAGE AND WILL BE LOVED AND MISSED FOREVER!
YOUR TESTIMONY CONTINUES TO LEAD OTHERS TO CHRIST! WE WILL MEET AGAIN SOON!
IT'S HARD T BELIEVE IT'S BEEN A YEAR! WE NOW HAVE THE PROMISE OF ETERNITY!

Thank you from the family of Erin Michelle Page


Dear Page family, we will be thinking of you and praying as you meet this day a year after Erin entered into heaven and into the arms of Jesus.
You will see your precious child soon and very soon, as we all will.....Love from all of the Pigrim Pals

Kimberly, Erin's Mom Needs Our Prayers

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 06, 2008 10:51 AM, CST
Just wanted to Thank everyone for your prayers and words of encouragement also to update everyone, Kimberly came home this morning and is feeling better. She has to do several follow ups with different Drs. Her test results showed some concerns that she may have possibly MS or Lupus that is effecting her in several ways. Kimberly has 2 aunts with Lupus and it more fits her signs and symptoms as well. We continue to rely on God to supply our needs and answer our cries of prayer. We know he is the ultimate healer and supplier but as we all know His ways arent always our ways!!!! We Thank you in advance for your continued prayer and support during these trying Holiday times. As if these holidays werent going to be hard enough , and we already knew I have to have neck surgery Dec 22,now we have Kimberlys issues as well. I know God says he will never put more on us than we can stand, so I guess hes just making sure of the difference he has made in our lives, to have TOTAL and ULTIMATE Faith in Christ to provide and meet our very present needs!!! God Bless Everyone and Merry Christmas.
Erin, I Love and Miss you more than words could ever say but Im soooo glad to know you are just that extra special Angel Mommy, Dadddy and I need!!!!

Brian Malone
Kingsport, TN
United States

For Erin's Family

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I have such a bitter sweet feelng right now! On Tuesday, November 18th my precious "niece" was born. Her mommy, my best friend, had her at 9:35a.m. She is a healthy, beautiful little angel! Tammy found out she was pregnant right after my angel went home to her Lord and Savior. Shortly after they found out they were going to have a girl she asked me if they could name her after Erin. What an honor. Her name is Raylie Erin! Erin would be so tickled. She loved and looked up to her Aunt Tammy. I waited on Raylie all night Monday night. Now she is here. I love her to pieces but holding her makes me miss and want my baby girl so badly. I miss her all of the time but this floods my mind with memories and thoughts of my baby! Erin used to want to be with her Aunt Tammy all of the time. I know Erin can see Raylie and she is happy for her Aunt Tammy. It just seems so hard to keep on going sometimes. I miss her, I hurt, and want her. I know God has a divine plan and He has me (and my family) in his hands! I am so thankful for that! I trust him and I definitely lean on Him! I have never dreaded holidays so bad! But, Erin loved them and she would want us to continue to celebrate. I plan on celebrating her and her awesome life. Thanks to the virgin birth of my Jesus, my baby accepting him and is in Heaven worshipping our Savior! How Grand! Thanks for all of the prayers! God is good and He will continue to provide


Note....

IT WAS ON MARCH 11th 2008 THAT ERIN LEFT US. OH, HOW SHE IS MISSED BY FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND IT SEEMS EVEN STRANGERS! GOD, KEEP USING OUR PRECIOUS BABY GIRL TO TOUCH LIVES FOR YOU AND BRING OTHERS TO YOU! YOU ARE MISSED ERIN MICHELLE PAGE AND WILL BE LOVED AND MISSED FOREVER! YOUR TESTIMONY CONTINUES TO LEAD OTHERS TO CHRIST! WE WILL MEET AGAIN SOON

From Erin's Mom Kimberly

First off, I want to let everyone know that there will be a deadication service for Erin's marker and bench on Sunday, July 13th at 2:00p.m. Erin's bench will be opened and this will give everyone an opportunity to place cards and letters to Erin inside the bench before it is sealed. We hope to see all of her friends and loved ones there.

Now, I just want to share my heart. Shortly after Erin died, someone shared a verse with me. It was Isaiah 41:10 "Fear thou not; for I am with thee;be not dismayed, for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea I will help thee; yea I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness." And Oh how God has been my strength and held me up. Not just me but all of us. I have claimed this scripture and there have been times in the past few months when I've had to remind Satan that God had me in His right hand and for him to back off. There are many times that I sit and recall all of the things that took place druing those very long 5 weeks. Somehting I have been thinking of alot lately was the moment we made the decision to let Erin go home with her Savior and Heavenly Father. I will always believe that Erin knew she was going home. I feel as if Erin saw Jesus and the angels beckoning her home. The doctors had told us that she would probably struggle a little after she was unhooked from ECMO but she did not seem to struggle at all. I was standing there holding my baby and talking to her when she took her last breath here on Earth and she was peaceful and seemed perfectly at rest. Of course she was, she went to see her Father forever. I figured I would be completely hysterical and crazy when Erin left us. However, I felt like Erin was where she wanted and needed to be. I know she was healthy and at peace and whole again! Don't get me wrong, I hated it for me and my family but not for her. My heart broke in that moment and still does, but Erin is perfect. When Erin asked Jesus into her heart He answered her and lived there until he called her home. Erin lived a great 14 years here on Earth. God used my baby girl in a very remarkable and powerful way! There is a line in the song "Praise You in This Storm" by Casting Crowns that says, He give and takes away. He gave Erin to me for a little while and then he chose to take her away from me and let her return to Him. I have been angry, I have questioned, I have doubted, I have feared, and I was doubtful. But, I am always reminded that even though I cannot see or do not know God's purpose that doesn't mean He doesn't have one. I know that my God is faithful no matter what the circumstnances are and that nothing that happens is an accident. Erin had no control over how long her life lasted but she did have control over and choice about how she lived that life and she chose to live it for God and to make a difference for Him! I haven felt all alone at times and like I had no reason to continue. But, I'm not alone and God has me here for a reason. I know my God hasn't abandonded me but he has given me the opportunity to abondon myself to Him and that is what I choose to do. I want everything about me to be about HIM! Thanks again to EVERYONE who has supported us and continue to do so. God is great and I so appreciate all of you! Kimberly

From Kimberly....Erin's Mommy

SATURDAY, MAY 31, 2008 03:17 PM, CDT

As I sit here typing, tears are streaming down my face as I look at the picture of my baby girl! It hurts so bad that she is gone! My heart aches and I feel physical, mental, and emotional pain and anguish as I miss her. But, I remind myself that I need not to be selfish and want her here for me. She is in paradise with her Lord and Savior! We will meet again soon! This has been the longest 3 and half months in my 39 yrs of life. Sometimes it just seems like yesterday that all of this happened and sometimes it feels like an eternity. At other times, I keep wanting to wake up from a bad nightmare. This is reality and I want to take another opportunity to thank my Almighty God for his goodness! As we continue with our day to day lives God continues to provide in every way possible. Erin's testimony continues to touch others and bring them to Christ, Chris has grown so much in his Spiritual life, and so have I. There have been so many super things happen because of my baby and her walk with Christ! I want to continue to give him PRAISE! I want to thank Him once again for sending such AWESOME support into our lives. There are so many people that continue to reach out to us and pray for us. Thank you can never express the gratitude in our hearts, yet it is all I know to say! Thank you to my Lord and Savior to all of the people he continues to use as his arms and feet as you reach out to and support us. It is great to be standing somewhere and some one ask me, "Aren't you Erin Page's mom?" It brings both joy and grief to my heart to say "YES I AM!" Then people begin to tell me wonderful stories about Erin and how she has touched yet another life! WOW! Just WOW! Please continue to pray for us and leave us comments and stories. We want to know what works our angel keeps performing. I pray for each of each day and pray God's blessings on you for your wonderful love and support!

Kimberly Malone (Erin's Mommy)

From Erin's Dad

Yesterday was The Robinson Middle School 8th grade graduation. I was dreading going but would not have been anywhere else. Erin was honored in such a nice way with a moment of silence and a picture and poem on the program. That school, the staff and kids, has been a great source of strength for me during Erin's sickness and passing. I saw lots of the kids still wearing their "Pray for Erin" bracelets and Those wooden crosses that one of the kids made and I feel honored to know that She is still on their hearts and minds. I know that God is being glorified through all this. It brought tears to my eyes when the kids presented Mr. Nash with a Bible as a gift. I am so proud of not just Erin but all of the kids at Robinson who are bold in their faith. I hope all of you continue to walk with God close to your heart and mind throughtout your entire life. I feel like I have lost my purpose in life but am seeking God diligently to show me His new purpose for me. I know nothing happens without His forethought. I've been going to Celebration Church and really enjoy it out there. It's casual and I feel at home there. The Lord has blessed me by giving me the desire to be back in Church. It's impossible to go to church to satisfy someone else and receive a blessing. You have got to go for You! I have struggled in the past with that and I have made up my mind regardless who wants me to go I need to go for me! I pray that I can become an example to my friends family and loved ones and I hope they can receive the same desire I have. God has used Erin and these circumstances to affect my life in a positive way and I thank Him for it. After the honors program yesterday I drove by the cemetery. I pulled up to Erin's grave and there were several of her friends from school there. I was so glad they took time out of their special day to honor Erin with there gifts of flowers and balloons and their Love. I have been amazed at how much Erin was loved by everyone! It makes me feel so good! Thanks again Robinson School! I love all you guys!
Chris (Erin's dad)

A Miracle For Erin's Dad Chris

Just got this in my email and thought that the Pals would really like to read it.

It is just something that the Lord gave Chris the desire of his heart and in such a miraculous way!

"I have got to relate to everyone the Miracle of God revealing himself to me that happened a few minutes ago but I need to back up a few hours to set the groundwork. I don't know if everyone will see it as a miracle but I do. I have been on vacation from work since last Wednesday and I went out shopping today about noon I guess. I have really been discouraged and depressed about alot of things recently and I thought getting out would help. I went to Books-a-Million and then to Lifeway Christian bookstore. I love to read and having been encouraged some by the book "90 Minutes in Heaven", I thought i might something else to get comfort from. I was specifically looking for books about Heaven and Coping with the death of a child. I found one book titled "one Minute After You Die" but I was sorta disappointed with the selection they had at both stores but I was looking for something Christian based and Lifeway had the one i described earlier. I also went to Wal Mart and looked at their books. No Luck. I came home and saw a package on my porch when I pulled up. I could see on the side of the box that it said "Amazon" and I was confused because I hadnt ordered anything. I looked closer and saw the return address. It was from The Haley Vincent Foundation. They had sent me some support items when Erin was sick in Nashville. Two Target gift cards and long distance phone cards. I was expecting a teddy bear or something in the box. This is when God started revealing Himself to me through this Foundation. I opened the box and there was a card. It says "There are no words to express the profound grief in losing a child. We hope this package brings you a small measure of comfort." Then there was a Scripture. "I weep with Grief; encourage me by your word" Psalm 119:28. Also inside the box was a Cd of songs recorded by Haley Vincent, A Willow Tree Figurine titled: Angel of Remembrance, and THREE BOOKS: "WHEN A CHILD DIES" by Ronald Knapp, "HEAVEN" by Randy Alcorn, and "WAIT UNTIL THEN" by Randy Alcorn. I just couldnt believe my eyes. I immediately called members of my family and, in tears, tried to tell them what happened. I know God is watching over me and fulfilling my every need. I just really got a huge dose of His Grace and Love today. Maybe Erin told God her daddy needed some encouragement. I'd like to think so. I am sure she doesnt have time or the ability to remember us back here on earth but it sure does help me in this old earthly body to imagine it that way. I just couldnt wait to testify to God's Realness in my life. I consider it a miracle in my life and I hope it blesses you as much as it did me. To God be the Glory! Erin I love you! Tell Haley I said Hello! I am sure you two have became great friends in Heaven! Thanks everyone for reading this and continuing to support Erin's mom and I. Thank you, Haley Vincent Foundation, for the gifts and allowing God to work through you! Thank you Lord for being Real! "

Chris (Erin's Dad)

Erin's Eulogy By Debbie Koch

Here's what I promised in my earlier post today. It's kinda long but I hope you take the time to read all the way through. I hope it touches your heart the same way it did mine!
Chris (Erin's dad)
Eulogy for Erin from a Total Stranger (well sorta) by Debbie Koch, Vincennes, Indiana
It is doubtful that the name Erin Michelle Page would have meant anything to me had my son not attended Higher Ground Baptist Church and shared his Sunday school class with Kimberly and Brian Malone. But, on Saturday February 16th, as our family gathered together in Spring Hill, TN to celebrate the 1st birthday of our first grandchild, son David told us of a young girl named Erin who was stricken ill suddenly in Kingsport, TN. David received a phone message from his Sunday school teacher, Shea Payne, who stated that the doctors said Erin's organs were starting to shut down, and they had done all they could for her. It was out of their hands.
Thus began our Prayer vigil. Over the next three weeks I learned alot about this lovely young stranger named Erin. I learned she had a mom and stepdad named Kimberly and Brian Malone and a very eloquent father named Chris Page. Her sisters were Morgan and Briana. And there were others whose relationship to Erin were unclear: Doris and Tammy. It did not matter. We prayed for them all---Erin's family, friends, and the staff at Vanderbilt's Children Hospital.
I learned that Erin was a 14 year old cheerleader at Robinson Middle School, that she loved care bears, Hello Kitty, and giraffes. And I learned that Erin was a fighter with the heart of a lion, and that she had a truckload of friends---some she never even knew--until now.
And I learned something about the rest of us. I learned that East Tennessee had "Pray for Erin" lighting it's highway signs in certain locales. I learned that people from all over the world were lifting up Erin and her family in prayer, and even from such exotic places as Ontario Canada, Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, New York, North and South Carolina, Georgia, Mississippi, Louisianna, Texas, Kentucky, Arkansas, North and South Dakota, Ohio, Illinois, and Vincennes, Indiana, where Erin was placed on the prayer list at Indiana Presbyterian Church. God has no boundaries---political or otherwise. We are all in one accord.
We prayed for a miracle, and each new day was a miracle. Erin squeezed a hand. Erin smiled at Chris. Erin's big blue eyes followed family members around the room. Erin's oxygen level was elevated. Erin's bleeding had slowed. And on the days when the news was discouraging, It only brought us even closer to Jesus. And that was a miracle, too.
Erin was instructing us to lean on the Lord and not on our own understanding. Erin was showing us that love transcends this world we know and see. Erin was reminding us that each life and each moment of life is a precious gift. Erin was admonishing us to put aside our trivial pursuits and petty differences and focus on those things that truly matter. Erin was teaching us to fight the good fight and finish the race. And, victoriously, Erin was leading the way Home---not the one in East Tennessee---but our Heavenly Home. And she did all of this without saying a word. She did all this by simply being.
The third verse of one of my favorite hymns, "My Shepherd Will Supply My Need", based on the 23rd Psalm, Illustrates Erin's final journey: "The Sure Provisions of My God Attend Me All My Days; O may Your House be my Abode, and all my work be Praise. There would I find a settled rest, while others go and come; no more a stranger, or a guest, but like a child at home."
Yes, my little sister in Christ, Erin Michelle Page, is truly at Home and resting contentedly, safe in the arms of Jesus. She has joined that cloud of witnesses that watches from on high and urges us on in the race of life. Someday, when our journey ends, we will join her there---no more a stranger or a guest, but like a child at Home.

Report From Erin's dad

I just don't know how to start this entry in Erin's journal. When Erin first got sick and Brian and Kimberly suggested we did this I was skeptical about it at first. Now, here I am, at 7:00 AM on Saturday morning still posting to this site. God has a plan. I appreciate everyone who encouraged me to continue posting. I feel like God has used Erin's sickness in a mighty way to open the eyes of people everywhere to His Love. I know if no one else feels this, I do! I thought the Celebration of Erin's life yesterday was a fitting tribute to her. I was dreading it so much and wondered to myself how i could make it through. Oh Yea of Little Faith! That's me, always skeptical always being judgemental! I shook hands and hugged people from 1:30 till 9:30. God took care of me! People ministered to me all afternoon and evening long! I wanted to make sure I got to speak to everyone who had been praying for my Angel. If I didn't get to tell you personally, I want to say I appreciate you all! Please continue to pray for me and Kimberly , and our families. I know the next few days when everyone goes back to their normal lives it will be hard for us to return to some sort of normalcy. I can't say how long I will continue posting to this site but God knows. It is sort of like a therapy to put my feelings down here. A guy whom I first met in Nashville who brought us a care package (sorry I don't remember your name) handed me a folded piece of paper and I believe he told me his mother had written something for Erin last night. We read it on the way to my sisters last night and it is so beautiful! I intend to post it on here later sometime today for everyone to read! It's so beautiful! Thank you Debbie Koch for your beautiful writing! I appreciate everyone who came to celebrate Erin's life with us last night. Jesus I thank you for the Peace you showered me and my family with! I am going to try to get a little more sleep before the graveside service today. My mind just fills up and it seems like i have to empty it to be able to rest. I promise to update sometime later with the beautiful writing of Debbie Koch. Thanks!
Chris (Erin's dad)

For Arlene And Erin From Little Montreal Girl And Little Pilgrim Pal

When I get where I'm going
on the far side of the sky.
The first thing that I'm gonna do
Is spread my wings and fly.
I'm gonna land beside a lion,
and run my fingers through his mane.
Or I might find out what it's like
To ride a drop of rain

(Chorus:)
Yeah when I get where I'm going,
there'll be only happy tears.
I will shed the sins and struggles,
I have carried all these years.
And I'll leave my heart wide open,
I will love and have no fear.
Yeah when I get where I'm going,
Don't cry for me down here.

I'm gonna walk with my grandaddy,
and he'll match me step for step,
and I'll tell him how I missed him,
every minute since he left.
Then I'll hug his neck.
(Chorus)

So much pain and so much darkness,
in this world we stumble through.
All these questions, I can't answer,
so much work to do.
But when I get where I'm going,
and I see my Maker's face.
I'll stand forever in the light,
of His amazing grace.

Yeah when I get where I'm going,
Yeah when I get where I'm going,
there'll be only happy tears.
Hallelujah!
I will love and have no fear.
When I get where I'm going.
Yeah when I get where I'm going.

Home Call For Erin Michelle

Erin Michelle Page has been welcomed home in Jesus Loving Arms on March 11, 2008 at approx 9:10pm CST

Is Any Thing Too Hard For The LORD?

I just don't know how to say what I've got to. We've met with Dr. Fleming and Erin prognosis is very grim. We're going to stop the ECMO machine and let Erin be with Jesus and be ultimately healed. The doctors have assured us they've done everything possible to give Erin a chance to heal.. Erin's lung xrays from today actually look worse than those from when she first arrived at Vandy. Also we saw the CT scans from yesterday of her entire body and they reveal Large clusters of fungus in Erin's brain surrounded by inflammation. Her blood gas numbers have been steadily deteriorating. Dr. Fleming's team all have children so they understand the difficulty in this type of decision. He told us that he felt they were doing stuff to Erin instead of for her. We appreciate everyone's prayers and support. We need everyone to continue to be praying for us during this darkest of times. Even though we know Erin will be with Jesus, it's hard to let go. I want everyone to know that Kimberly, Brian and myself have read this message and we all agree that the people praying for Erin and checking this sight so faithfully need to know exactly what's happening. We're waiting on Morgan to arrive here in Nashville so she can see Erin. Doris is bringing her and I would like everyone to be praying that they have a safe and uneventful trip. Please remember all of us as we travel back home to Kingsport later. God has really been using Erin in a mighty way to Touch people and I feel he will continue to use her and her family to accomplish this. We Love you All! Thanks you Jesus for the Peace you've given us!
Chris, Kimberly, and Brian

We are praying for you Chris, Kimberly , Brian and Morgan....that the Lord will be your strength!.......Love from all of the Pilgrim Pals

Erin

Good morning! It's almost 9:45 nashville time. I spoke to Erin's nurse this morning. She told me that Erin 's bleeding had increased some so they are starting a medication to try and control that again. Starting Erin back on Norepinephrine to help with her blood pressure. Her Oxygen saturation has stayed a little higher since we raised her last night (about 80). Hopefully we will meet with the doctors sometime this morning to discuss Erin's CT Scan in Depth. This morning I read all the new comments so far to today and it was uplifting to me. I know everyone says they get a blessing from what we write but it's a two way street. I was sitting here all alone trying to hold back tears while reading the comments of dear friends and family. This ordeal has really opened my eyes as to what really matters in my life. I appreciate everyone"s prayers and comments. Please continue to Pray for Erin and her family. It means so much to us! We thank God for strength and peace during all this. Please God, continue to touch and use Erin in a mighty way!

Erin Michelle

Drs just came back in and they ARE going to take Erin to ct today and do a full body scan .JUST TOLD US IT WILL BE 3PM CST so be 4pm at home!!!!They say that the benefit is outweighing the risk at this point since her condition has somewhat deteriated. This CT should tell them and us a better description of the actuall shape her lungs are in, if fungus has indeed set up in some or any of her solid organs, and where her blood loss continues to come from. Her abdn is more distended today and firmer which indicates some type of leak somewhere. This move down to ct is really risky and is going to require multiple people to move her and her machines, they actually had to go measure to see if they could make it in the ct room and if she had enough tubing to reach with her in the machine. So this will be a lengthy process and we will update you as soon as we can. Please Pray for all involved in this procedure that God be with them all but MOST OF ALL ERIN MICHELLE, WE ALL LOVE HER SOOOOOO MUCH!!!!!!!!!

Update 6:21.........Just spoke to Dr. and the only 2 definite things he saw was something in the right side of her brain which is possibly/probably a fungus and that her lungs look awful. The radiologists are currently going over her ct with a fine tooth comb. He said that he didnt see anything that made him wanted to call it quits right now, but we wont know any really good information till tommorrow after everyone gets together and talks. Everyone being radioligists,infectious disease, and other doctors.He just wanted to tell us something before he left and thats all he knows. She still reacts to his exam as far as neuroligicaly but he has to see if this possible fungus can even be cleared from her brain. He said he cannot contribute anything he saw to her drop in o2 sats or blood loss so that remains a mystery as well. We should know more tommorrow afternoon. Please continue to pray for Chris,Kimberly and I as we are here united for Erin and pleading to God for his Mercy and Grace to fall upon us to deal with his will!!!!!Pray for our Erin!!!!!!!! PRAY PRAY PRAY!!!!!!!!

Sunday Afternoon

Erin has developed a small problem with her wound vac. Surgery is coming up in about an hour to change out the wound vac because it is leaking. We also need specific prayer for her oxygen levels because they have become somewhat lower. They again reversed her ECMO circuit to try and bring the levels back up and it did briefly so they are going to continue to make minor changes in her positioning and her flow to try and acheive the best levels possible. We talked with the ECMO specilist Dr. and he said for us not to look for the body ct scan to be done because it was too big of a risk to move her. Still possibly may do the bronch procedure to look at her lungs if her levels get better in the next couple days. The cause of the drop in oxygen levels is a major concern now to find out whats causing it. Continue to lift Erin up to our Holy God to come through at this trying time and Miraculously intervene for this sudden drop in o2 levels and eliminate the cause whatever it may be!!! God Bless you ALL!!! John 11:4
TO GOD BE THE GLORY!!!!!
Brian

A Good Day For Erin

God has blessed us with another day! Erin has had a good day! She has rested today and there were no procedures performed. She does have a small leak around the canula in her leg. It is a minimal amount of bleeding and should be able to be controlled. We ask that you continue to pray for the healing of her lungs and the fungal infection. Erin is such a witness and blessing to us all! I can't wait for her to be healed and tell everyone of her journey and how God has provided for her and us all. We are all doing well and continue to be very appreciative of your thoughts and prayers.
Kimberly

Please Pray For Erin And Her Mom And Dad And Her Sister...

Hello to All !!!! Sorry for the delayed update today but today as been pretty much a normal day to/for Erin and from talking with Drs and Nurses it will be the same thru the weekend. They put off doing all tests until the first of the week just to give her little body some much needed rest. They did have to give her a couple small amounts of blood not really for any problems but for the fact they were drawing off to much fluid due to her increased output! We thought there was a problem tonight with her wound vac inside her abdomen so surgery was called in to go inside and see what it was but after they were suited up ready for action they found a piece on top of the vac that was messed up so all they had to do was replace it instead of going in her belly. Thank you so much for all of youre support for the entire family. Please continue to pray for Erins lungs to heal quickly so we can get her off ECMO to get rid of the fungus thats causing a higher concern to the Drs daily!!! Also continue to pray for strength for Kimberly and Chris who continue to stay by her side day after day, daylight till way after dark. This trying time has took its toll on us all but yet united us closer to each other for Erin, and in Christ to pull Erin thru with the power of a loving family and loving God who truly answers theunceasing prayer of so many!!! God Bless you All !!!

Brian

Another Great Day For Erin

Hello Everyone! Erin has had another great day for healing to take place! Her lungs looked a little better this morning and her stats have remained in good ranges. I talked to one of the Infectious disease doctors today and he does seem to be really concerned about the yeast fungus. I feel like her lungs are going to have to heal before the doctors will really address the fungus. She's receiving two medications for the fungus. I hope everyone saw the story about Erin on WJHL TV. I thought is was done in a very swwet and compassionate way. If you didn't get to see it on tv, you can go on the internet to tricities.com and click on video. from there look for "girl with 10% chance of living opens her eyes". I want to thank Josh Green of WJHL personally for his wonderful depiction of Erin's story. I also want to thanks all the Kids, Staff, and Faculty of Ross N Robinson School for their help, cooperation, and prayers. It warms my heart to find out how much Erin is loved. I think we could all learn a lesson about love and compassion from these kids. I appreciate everone who continues to think of and pray for Erin and her family. We feel the effects of your prayers every single day! Keep up the good work! To God be all the Glory! I've heard from several old friends today with promises to pray for Erin and that means so much to me! I am so blessed in my life that it's unbelievable! I appreciate everyone at work also. They have been so supportive and understanding. Well I didn't mean to use up so much of tonight's report Bragging on what the Lord has done for me during this time but He knows what we need to hear. I love you all very much! Thanks everyone! Thanks Jesus!

Update On Erin from Her Dad Chris

Good morning to everyone! Erin had another good night! Thank the Lord. I spoke to her nurse this morning for an update and she said she had been a little too active this morning. The nurse said she told Erin she was going to do a procedure and she felt like Erin tried to tell her "no". She said Erin was looking at the doctor and the monitor that shows her vitals. Also she shook her head side to side as if to say no. When she did this her blood pressure dropped some so she will be sedated a little more. We're thankful for this report but we want her to be comfortable. It was hard to leave her last night with her being so responsive to our voices. Katie (Erin's nurse) said she felt her lungs looked better but not to take her word for it and she said through the stethoscope she sounds like a different person! Again, Thank the Lord! She did receive platelets last night but the ECMO Technician said the equipment tends to separate the platelets from the blood. Her abdominal wound vac is getting a little blood but could be due to a dressing change. Surgeons will partially close her abdomen wound today. Please pray that all goes well with that procedure. As I am typing this I have been talking to the infectious disease doctor. He is very concerned with the yeast fungus which is growing in Erin's system. The fungus will thrive in the ECMO circuit as long as she is on it and it will be hard to fight. Another problem is the fungus tends to settle in organs and can harm them. We're just praying for Erin's lungs to heal and that she can come off the Ecmo circuit as soon as possible. Dr. Krausse (infectious disease doctor) still doesn't understand exactly what happened to Erin. He hasn't isolated a specific bug that could cause all the problems. He assured me that the yeast fungus developed later in her system. First her lungs need to heal and come off the ECMO circuit then they can address the fungus problem. While her blood is flowing through all the plactic the fungus will thrive. Let's all pray for Erin's lungs to heal. I think everything else is secondary to that. I appreciate everyone who takes time every day to check this site and remember Erin in their prayers. I thank God for the strength He has given me to be able to cope with this terrible situation. We know God is using Erin to change lives. He deserves all the glory! Thanks everyone!
Chris (Erin's dad)

1:00 PM...Thursday
The dr. just came out and told us they were finished with the wound vac procedure. Things went well and they got the mesh inserted. Her oxygen levels and blood pressure are still doing well. They have gone up on the sedation due to the fact that she is being typical Erin. They are still working on her sedation Dr. A said she is still awake and won't close her eyes. She said their goal today is to get her asleep. It has been great seeing those big, blue, beautiful eyes! However, we do not want her in any discomfort or pain. We also don't want her to worry about what is going on around her. We continue to praise God for the small steps toward her recovery. The healing of her lungs and the fungal infection appear to be our biggest battles at this time. Please continue to pray for these specific things. We continue to be amazed at the outreach of God's hands and compassion through his wonderful people. You all will never know how much each and every thing that has been done has sustained us in our time of need! To God be the Glory for all HE has DONE...and will continue to do.
For those of who in the Tri-Cities- Erin is supposed to be on the WJHL News (Ch. 11) at 5:00p.m. Watch our precious baby and continue to lift us up!
God is good ALL the time! ALL the time God is good!
Kimberly (Erin's Mommy)

Thanks For God's Loving Grace And Thanks For Erin

Erin continues to maintain good numbers on her stats. Her saturation is still around 90. She's been very alert this afternoon, responding to our voices and our constant kissing and petting and loving on her. I've been dreading leaving her tonight to go to my sleep room but the nurse assured us that she would be given some medication to rest. We continue to trust the Lord with Erin and we want His perfect Will to be done in her life. I hope you aren't getting tired of me asking you to pray for Erin (especially her lungs) but that's what she continues to need. I bet the Prayer switchboards in Heaven are buzzing with prayers for her. We appreciate everyone who visits the site and posts comments or sends cards. We think Erin is already a miracle and are amazed at her improvements. Thank you Lord for your Amazing Grace!! I hope everyone rests better tonight knowing Erin is doing so well! Goodnight!
Chris (Erin's dad)

When He cometh, when He cometh

To make up His jewels,

All His jewels, precious jewels,

His loved and His own.

Refrain

Like the stars of the morning,

His bright crown adorning,

They shall shine in their beauty,

Bright gems for His crown.

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He will gather, He will gather

The gems for His kingdom:

All the pure ones, all the bright ones,

His loved and His own.

Refrain

Like the stars of the morning,

His bright crown adorning,

They shall shine in their beauty,

Bright gems for His crown.

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Little children, little children,

Who love their Redeemer,

Are the jewels, precious jewels,

His loved and His own.

Refrain

Like the stars of the morning,

His bright crown adorning,

They shall shine in their beauty,

Bright gems for His crown.