Today was a fairly slow news day on the clinical front. Hyatt’s condition has not changed significantly. The medical team has succeeded this weekend in making her as comfortable as possible and in taking steps to prevent any complications. She is on a ventilator, with a tracheostomy tube in place. (The tube now enters through the front of her throat, below her larynx, rather than down through her mouth.) The staff is managing her agitation by preventing over-stimulation. They monitor her closely and restrict visitation. She opens her eyes for short periods of time, and may sometimes attempt to track objects and faces. She is still considered to be in a coma, and as Troy suggested yesterday, this condition may not change for a while.
Cardiology:
The Cardiologist continues the quest to understand what initiated all of this. The medical team feels confidant that Hyatt’s heart can recover with therapy. They took another sample of spinal fluid Friday for further pathologic analysis to determine if the cause of the cardiomyopathy was a virus. (West Nile, etc.)
Neurology:
Hyatt’s brain remains the center of attention. She was subjected to a test on Friday, which was supposed to measure how her brain is receiving signals from the body. I reported Saturday that the initial results were not good. It now appears that the neurologist may order further testing.
Troyology:
Troy looked great today. He spent the night at home and was able to take the girls to church. Steve is in town to help and support so he stayed at the hospital while Troy recharged. Holly and I took the kids up to see Troy this afternoon so that Casey could demonstrate how to destroy a waiting room phone. Troy was able to return the phone to working condition so we were not kicked out of the hospital this time. I’m glad all those years of education come in handy every once in a while ☺
It lifted my heart to see his spirit in such good condition.
Allen
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Thank you, Allen, for your friendship to Troy and Hyatt and for your updates and humor.
I just returned from a very quick trip to NY to see my family and was hoping for some good news on my reading tonights blog. My thoughts and prayers are constantly with Hyatt and her family.
Still praying with and for you all!
You guys don't know me. I happened to stumble upon the Nolan's neighbor's web store last night (Margaret Asbell with 2PreppyGirls) and read a note on her site about Hyatt. We actually live in AL now, but moved in Jan from near Warrenton, and have an almost 3 year old daughter. As a mother I'm extremely saddened by the news of Hyatt, who seemed to be a very vibrant woman until her cardiac arrest. I'm also particularly touched since I know where you guys are (Braemar, Pr Wm Hospital, Fairfax Inova), and want to let you know that I'm praying so very hard for a recovery for Hyatt and for strength for the entire family. My heart aches for Troy & the girls, I can't even begin to understand their grief, but again, I pray that Hyatt will recover. Miracles happen every day, and hopefully Hyatt will receive her miracle recovery soon!
Cindy Butler
Fairhope, AL
Troy and family I just wanted to let you know that Anne, the kids, our church and anyone we can tell is praying! I do know God can work miracles and that we want Hyatt to be one of those. What a testimony this blog is though in itself!
You are in our prayers,
Steve, Anne, Cody and Grace Almquist
I'm a mom around Hyatt's age, with two young children, not far from you in Ashburn, Virginia. Through a friend, I learned of your blog last week and I've read every entry and check everyday. I have shared your story with my local moms club friends, and we are all sending our prayers and support. The courage your family is displaying is beyond words. I can think of no better example for two little girls, and I know Hyatt will be very proud. We are all hoping for the best for your family. I wanted you to know this blog and the honesty that has been written here have touched an entire community of people here in Ashburn. You have reminded us all to show our love to each other each and everyday, and to never take anything for granted. Thank you for sharing your story, and we will continue to pray for Hyatt and your entire family. Bless all of you.
still praying
Troy just want you to know that the people at NCSU are thinking of you. Hyatt was my first graduating class here. I do remember her just by her name. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Troy. As the mother of a now 27 year old that went through brain tumor surgery this year and wound up with a lot of the conditions your wife is going through now, my advice to you is make a goal "Hyatt will come back at 100%". That goal will be tested many times but like one dr told me "If you don't reach for the stars, you will never get there." Deal with each moment as it comes (hourly, daily). And things will get worse before they get better. Rely on your family and friends for support, comfort and prayers (they will get you through this). My son (who came very close to not making it), got married on 08/08/08, stood at the alter and danced at his wedding. THERE ARE MIRACLES and we just need to believe, work hard for them and pray like we've never prayed before. Our priest and the medical staff told us that the support of all Brent's family and friends is what got him through this ordeal so far. He's not 100% yet, but closer than anyone would have imagined last February. My prayers are for your goal! (Joanie Himmenger).
Hyatt needs a sign on her door that says..."shhh...miracle in progress." I have a feeling that she may show everyone what God can do...
So, if total strangers are reading your blog and so touched by it, I guess you won't be that surprised to find out that the Angelotti's tune in for an update every day. I actually missed it on Friday, and on Saturday morning I was supposed to be getting out of the house to go somewhere and I said, "Wait, I have to check Hyatt's blog!"
When Neil was in the hospital for a week a couple years ago, I felt like I entered an alternative reality. All of a sudden the things that used to be so important--work and school and going to the grocery store--just seemed to stop having significance. The only important thing was being with the person you love who needs you. And it made me realize that all the hospital "goings-on" are happening every day, without my awareness of it. And they would keep going on after we left. . . .
You are in our prayers.
Troy - Please pray to Padre Pio (now Saint Pio) for Hyatt. Ask Padre Pio to reach down and touch Hyatt so she too can be healed as he healed so many during his time here with us on earth. Here is one Prayer to Padre Pio from a prayer card that you can post for everyone to read as a guide to pray for Hyatt as well.
Oh Jesus, full of grace and charity, vitim for sinners, so impelled by Your love of us that You willed to die on the cross, I humbly entreat Thee to glorify in heaven and on earth, the servant of God, Padre Pio of Pietrelcina, who generously participated in Your sufferings, who loved Thee so much and laboured so faithfully for the glory of Your heavenly Father and for the good of souls. With confidence, I beseech Thee to grant me, through his intercession, the grace of .. healing Hyatt and bringing her back to good health in due time.. which I ardently desire.
Troy, please place a picture of Padre Pio above Hyatt's hospital bed if you have one. If not, ask Father Barkett to borrow the statue from Pietrelcina, Padre Pio's home in Foggia. That has been blessed by a priest from the church in which he received the Stigmata. (Father Barkett probably doesn't know that though as my mom brought the gift to him since I moved.)
I met you the day we stayed after church to pick out songs for my wedding with Tom. You said you were fond of that Covenant Hymn we chose for Communion. My heart goes out to you and I'm praying to Jesus to help you maintain your faith and Padre Pio for your miracle everyday!
You do trust in God and He is working through you right now in this very situation. You are showing everyone how important it is to have faith. Always remember that prayer is powerful!!
God Bless,
Jamie
Know that I have been here praying every single day, I was unable to comment from my phone, but kept reading. Thank you all for the updates and I have shared the prayer request with many. Once I get ahold of a scanner, I will post jr high/high school pics of hyatt.
Blessings to all of you.
Troy,
First I want you to know that even though I do not know your family personally, this blog has made me feel like I've known your family for such a long time. I pray for Hyatt's health, your strength, and the well being of your girls daily, as are the thousands of people linked to your situation.
I must refer back to Jamie's post about St. Pio. Ironically, this morning, prior to checking the blog, I sat down in front of the TV to catch some morning news (and BTW, with 3 young children that is something I haven't done in years!) and I flipped onto our local station in which mass was being broadcast from a local catholic church. Normally, I probably would have kept on surfing, but the priest who married my husband and I 11 yrs. ago this Saturday was just stepping up to give his homily and I thought...who can't use a little more of the Holy Spirit in their lives??? So I remained on the channel and learned that today is the Feast of St. Pio, who is the saint of prayer. I will be praying to St. Pio a little more today in his honor and for him to take extra care of your wife and give your family the blessings you need and deserve.
Thanks to you, Allen & Pete for keeping us up to date on Hyatt's condition. We will continue to pray for you and your family. God Bless.
Hi Troy,
You may not remember me but I used to work with you. (I replaced Kelly A.). I heard about Hyatt from a friend of my husband. I just wanted to let you know that I will be praying for Hyatt, you and the girls. My God fill your heart and your family with His wonderful peace.
Christy
Hey there Nolans:
I just heard about this via a Facebook posting by another Page friend of Hyatt's and have read every word here with a mixture of tears and the occasional chuckle of recognition -- It may have been years since we've seen each other, but this is definitely the same family and the same Troy who was my best friend as a kid.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you -- If there's anything we can do to help you, however big or small, just holler: mikeorren (at) pegasusnews (d0t) com.
And Troy, as a result of your writings here, this workaholic took an unannounced morning off to have breakfast with his wife and play with our dogs.
To what church does Hyatt's family belong? It sounds like a close knit and supportive group of people.
Troy and Hyatt belong to Saint Mary of Sorrow's church in Fairfax. With thousands of parishioners belonging to a parish that has 2 churches, one being a historic church, its hard to get to know everyone! Hyatt and Troy sing in the church choir though.
Hi, this is Steven Park. I'm a business colleague of Pete Nolan from New York. I initially sent Pete an e mail to ask about the current market turmoil on Wall Street and how it was impacting him... Boy, was I surprised to hear about the current family situation..Pete updated me on the recent happenings and and after hearing about this tragedy, it put EVERYTHING else in Godly perspective... Nothing else matters if you don't have your health and family happiness. Nothing. It's amazing how everything else becomes so irrelavent when a family tragedy strikes..
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during this difficult time. May God bless you and we will pray for the best result possible here. God has worked miracles before and we pray that the light will be bright here for your family as well.
I am praying that everything is ok. There have been no updates since Sunday.
Y'all are on the prayer list and have a mass being offered at St. Pius X in Greensboro (one of the parishes where Troy and I went to school).
I've been thinking about and praying for you, wherever this journey has taken you the last couple of days.
Several years ago, I met Hyatt when she sat next to me at some combined choir functions. I was amazed with her warmth, charm, and faith. In reading this blog, I see the same faith in you, Troy, as well as the rest of the family.
I've been praying for Hyatt - and her family - since hearing of her difficulties.
Troy, Our prayers are with you from NCSU. Hyatt was my first graduating class as I started in February and she graduated in May. Please let us know if there is anything we can do. I wish you and your family all the best. JoAnne Urbanski
Student Service Assistant
College of Natural Resources
Our heartfelt prayers are with Hyatt and your family. Please hang in there. We faithfully check your blog several times a day hoping that there is an imporvement in Hyatt's condition. God is by her side and he will get her and your family thru this ordeal. Stay strong.
Your neighbors down the street
Hi, You don't know me as I don't know you, but what I do know is the same God your family knows. My husband was at his dentist (Gary Drosbeck) getting two chipped teeth fixed when the dentist just started telling him of this story. I am not sure how he knows you all or if he just heard from another patient, but he wrote down this website and I looked it up. This story is touching and has sparked me to pray for your family and especially a miracle for Hyatt. Thanks for keeping us updated and I look forward to the day I log onto this page and there are pictures of Hyatt returning home to her family and children. I am a mother of two and want to pray for your two precious children. I pray God wraps his arms around you all, comforts you with the peace that transcends all other, guides you with hope, gives you the rest that only HE can give and loves on you all with the love only HE can so freely give.
In Christ,
Wendy Wells (Bryan, Cody and Zachary, too)
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