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Urgent Prayer Request for My Young Cousin, Severe Head Injury - Update at #2982
My family | Thursday January 25, 2007 | GretchenM

Posted on 01/25/2007 9:37:13 AM PST by GretchenM

Edited on 02/14/2007 3:30:51 PM PST by Admin Moderator. [history]

My aunt and uncle sent this out to our family at 6:30 AM today. Carrie is my young cousin, a very gifted artist, and the second eldest among her siblings. She and her family are in Michigan.

Prayer reqeust from my aunt and uncle (Carrie is their granddaughter).

This morning on her way to work Carrie's car slid on the highway and into a tree. She has very bad injuries, especially to her head. Her brain is swelling and she is now in surgery. They plan to open her skull to allow for the swelling, and she is not responding.

They don't give her parents a lot of hope. We are telling everyone so you can join us in praying for our dear Caroline. They called her parents about 7:45 this morning and they're at the hospital now.



TOPICS: Announcements; US: Michigan
KEYWORDS: carrie; gretchenm; prayer
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To: GretchenM
Thank you for the update - as you say we're not out of the woods yet, but there are glimmers of sunlight sifting down through the branches.

Will continue heartfelt prayers on behalf of your whole family.

321 posted on 01/27/2007 4:20:14 PM PST by AnAmericanMother ((Ministrix of Ye Chase, TTGC Ladies' Auxiliary (recess appointment)))
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To: GretchenM

prayer bttt


322 posted on 01/27/2007 4:20:50 PM PST by bmwcyle (If no one buys illegal drugs, we win the war on drugs)
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To: GretchenM
Holy Father,

We are grateful for signs of progress, and yet we remain confident that even in their absence, Your works of healing are taking place. We confess that we walk by faith and not by sight, and we proclaim Your sovereign power over all circumstances. Thank You, Father, for bringing this family together to support those in need and to gather round their loved one. May Your grace be sufficient in all that they encounter as they wait with patience for Your complete healing of Carrie. We exalt Your holiness and majesty in the Name of Jesus Christ. Amen.

323 posted on 01/27/2007 4:30:09 PM PST by Faith
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To: GretchenM

Thanks for the update, Gretchen. Carrie continues to be in my prayers.


324 posted on 01/27/2007 4:38:29 PM PST by ohioWfan (PRAY for our President!!)
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To: GretchenM

I continue to keep Carrie in my prayers.


325 posted on 01/27/2007 4:39:08 PM PST by Miss Marple (Prayers for Jemian's son,: Lord, please keep him safe and bring him home .)
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To: ohioWfan; Faith; Miss Marple

Things are looking up, just as we all are! I loved Carrie's sister's description: "She looks like a little angel with the scrub hat on and her skin is so glowing soft. She looks peaceful."

When they start to bring her out of the coma, she will need a lot of grace to deal with the awakening, the knowledge of what happened, the physical pain, current incapacities, etc. I am so grateful to all on FR who have adopted her into their hearts and prayers.


326 posted on 01/27/2007 4:51:41 PM PST by GretchenM (What does it profit a man to gain the whole world and lose his soul? Please meet my friend, Jesus)
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To: GretchenM

Carrie you in our hearts - which are in God's.


327 posted on 01/27/2007 5:03:26 PM PST by TNoldman (911 took away my tolerance!)
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To: bmwcyle

Thanks for the bttt.


328 posted on 01/27/2007 5:05:01 PM PST by GretchenM (What does it profit a man to gain the whole world and lose his soul? Please meet my friend, Jesus)
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To: GretchenM
Continuing to Burn a Candle for Carrie

Light An FR Prayer Room Candle

329 posted on 01/27/2007 5:07:34 PM PST by Rte66
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To: GretchenM
Gretchen... I missed the earlier posts for Carrie and we are adding our prayers to all the others and I know they help because I was on the receiving end when I had my bypass surgery in July of 2004.

Our daughters name is Carrie also so we have a extra reason to offer prayers...
330 posted on 01/27/2007 5:16:46 PM PST by tubebender ( Everything east of the San Andreas fault will eventually plunge into the Atlantic Ocean...)
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To: GretchenM
Thanks for the update Gretchen, Prayers for Carrie and the family....~~Pandora~~
331 posted on 01/27/2007 6:08:26 PM PST by pandoraou812 ( zero tolerance to the will of Allah ......efg and dilligaf?)
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To: GretchenM

Prayers continue for your cousin.


332 posted on 01/27/2007 6:09:41 PM PST by Judith Anne (Thank you St. Jude for favors granted.)
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To: GretchenM

Continuing in prayer. Thank you for the updates!


333 posted on 01/27/2007 6:24:38 PM PST by djreece ("... Until He leads justice to victory." Matt. 12:20c)
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To: GretchenM

thank you Gretchen for this update.I will continue to pray for Carrie.It is God who has " knit Carrie" together.
Polly


334 posted on 01/27/2007 6:25:21 PM PST by pollywog (Joshua 1:9 Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid,)
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To: GretchenM

Thank you for the update. Prayers continuing for this young woman and her family!


335 posted on 01/27/2007 6:38:39 PM PST by livius
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To: GretchenM

Sounds hopeful!! Thanks for the update and our prayers continue for Carrie and your family.


336 posted on 01/27/2007 6:52:43 PM PST by penelopesire
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To: All

Addendum to the update at #295, from Carrie's sister, "L":

Last night the nurses were not able to detect any reflex when they shined the flashlight in her pupils. Tonight they were!!!! Thank you for your prayers.

Last night's news was disheartening, you can imagine. Tonight we have even more hope! Her pupils are still quite different sizes, however, the nurse confirmed that it is very likely due to the amount of drugs in Carrie.

Her incision in her head is doing well, not leaking (is that the right word?) and the incision in her stomach as well is doing perfectly - they were able to take the dressings off of that area and staple the incision.

Please continue to pray for full brain function. She's working on a drawing for me and she's not done yet!

The nurses have commented that Carrie must be well loved, that they feel the love from the family and friends.


337 posted on 01/27/2007 7:01:00 PM PST by GretchenM (What does it profit a man to gain the whole world and lose his soul? Please meet my friend, Jesus)
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To: GretchenM

I will keep Carrie in my prayers.


338 posted on 01/27/2007 7:24:36 PM PST by arizonarachel (Lord, thank you for this miracle!)
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To: GretchenM
We call upon You to hear our plea for our sister Carrie. Hold and heal her, comfort and keep her. We knock, we seek, we ask for Your help. Blessed be the Holy Name of Jesus.
339 posted on 01/27/2007 7:28:15 PM PST by pbear8 (Pray for our troops.)
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To: GretchenM

I know that flashlight test from experience in my family so I am just thrilled to read of her responsiveness tonight. That is very good news. Continued prayers for Carrie and the family.


340 posted on 01/27/2007 7:34:54 PM PST by Dolphy
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