Troy and I skipped out on dinner to run to the hospital when a nurse called and said she thinks Troy should be there. Hyatt had been laboring pretty hard on her breathing and her blood/oxygen saturation level was falling. The took her off the respirator and used an air bag to make sure they could get enough volume to her lungs....and this worked to stabilize her. They also aspirated some brown substance from her lungs that they think is residual from the original stomach contents that she aspirated (this has been sent to the lab to ensure it's not blood or lung tissue). The best guess now is that some of this gunk is now working itself free, and it clogs and causes some trauma when it works loose. While I was there tonight she had four episodes, needing extra air and extracting more of the substance. The doctors have now upped her oxygen concentration back to 100 percent, and given her a sedative in hopes she won't have to labor so hard. It was difficult to watch -- perhaps she was in absolutely no pain, but that's not how it can look to her loved ones. Troy had me call all the family to get down to the hospital during her second episode; it was that scary.
Additionally, Hyatt's arms and legs have been posturing inwardly together tonight. They tell us this is a neurological thing, and we'll hear more about it in the morning meeting with the neurologist, but it doesn't sound like it's a good sign.
Someone mentioned to me that Julie Mullins was at home staying with the kids, so I called her to tell her everything I knew. I figured she had to be freaking out when every other member of the house raced out the door, with no other information than my "get down here now" phone call. She is a saint for staying at home so the rest of us could be with her best friend.
I came got back to the house just now with my dad. He has a hurt shoulder that's killing him, and he's visibly fatigued....he needs to go to bed. Herman also has been physically affected by all of this and just doesn't look good to me. Please keep your thoughts and prayers with everyone involved.
Mom is planning to stay at the hospital with Troy tonight. I'll be sleeping with the phone by my bed, ready to drive whomever Troy needs into the hospital when/if he needs them. This is not going to be a good night for him; this is so emotionally draining and it's horrible to watch my brother going through what seems to be worse and worse anguish every day.
Troy mentioned today that he has a hard time not getting choked up when he's looking at his kids -- I cannot even imagine. The day before all this started was Sidney's first day of preschool. Troy and Hyatt were on cloud nine watching her proudly wear her Dora the Explorer backpack and head to school like a big girl.
He spent some time alone playing with Sidney today in the yard, and she really needed that. I know everyone is thinking how much Sidney and Rebekah are going to depend on him for strength in their lives....and I told Troy tonight not to forget that he is going to depend on them just as much. They are both absolute angels. PLEASE get better Hyatt!!!!!
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Your blog has reached across the country to San Diego and we are praying for Hyatt and this amazingly strong family. God Bless you.
As a husband and father I cannot begin to imagine the weight of such a sudden emergency nor find words that seem fitting. Our prayers spill out for Hyatt. Troy's strength is amazing. God Bless.
Erik Nystrom
Troy,
Suzie and I along with your Harris family here in Florida are praying for you and Hyatt. Pete, thanks for the updates as I know they're not easy to write in your emotionally drained and physically exhausted state. Troy is blessed to have you as a brother. A large community of believers here in Melbourne, FL continue to pray for Hyatt's complete healing and restoration. Denny T.
This blog has been open on my computer ever since I received the horrible news via Troy's e-mail on 9/12. Hyatt and I recorded a number of songs through the years in Michigan and Washington. They came out beautiful, and the reason why they are beautiful is only because Hyatt sang them. When Hyatt rehearses to record songs, she goes through an amazing routine of perfectionist proportions during which she would make little notes onto the piece of paper that would signify minute changes in intonation or similar things. After a number of trial runs, her piece of paper would be a veritable piece of art, and the musical interpretation of it is always stunning.
I cannot even find the words to express my sadness about what Hyatt is going through, and what Troy and her family are forced to go through. Thank God for the wonderful community and family support you are getting during these times.
Pete, I have never met you, but I deeply admire how you manage to convey facts as well as some of the emotions in this blog (presumably only the very tip of the iceberg) so that the undoubtedly large number of people and friends who are touched by this situation can, at least to some extent, emphatically appreciate what you are going through.
I have been profoundly affected by such unnecessary suffering of a dear person as Hyatt, as well as by the mere thought of what her family has to be going through, especially Troy. Yet at the same time, I found Troy's words in his entry in this blog inspiring and comforting, and it is bittersweet irony that it is I who should be comforted by his words and not the other way around.
Hang in there. I am thinking of you.
kaspar
Am praying without ceasing - may the Lord just wrap His arms around Hyatt and your family and give you a peace beyond understanding about the future. give my love to your mom and dad.
Continuing in prayer for dear Hyatt & Troy and the girls. Hope to get a ticket to fly out in a few days.
***Does anyone know if we can build a site with pictures of Hyatt and her family and friends?** I have some pictures that would be nice to share. Can we add a link or something to this blog site? It would be a way for those of us who are far away to share pictures and perhaps some stories of Hyatt (I'm sure happy & silly stories) and feel like we are doing SOMETHING from far away. Anyone know how to do this??? -Heidi
Dear Troy,
Your internal strength is truly inspirational. How fortunate for those little girls to have you as their father. I will keep both you, Hyatt and your family close to my heart and in my thoughts and prayers.
Your Cousin,
Kathleen
Dear Troy, Jim, Colleen and Family:
We are praying for all of you as is our Prayer Chain in VA and our Prayer Chain here in FL. What a blessing that you all have each other from whom to draw strength. Your faith in Our Lord has undoubtedly carried you this far as he goes before you.
God bless you all, and please know that we are praying for Hyatt every time the Lord brings her to mind which is often.
Love,
Cheri and Ron Cooke
The Villages
The Nolans are friends of friends of mine. I have placed Hyatt on an international prayer chain, prayers will be said morning noon and night around the world for her. And I am praying as well. May God be with you and guide you through these frightening times.
Jane and family
Your Peace UCC church family is praying for Hyatt and for strength and comfort for you, Troy, family members and friends. We are here for you.
Love in Christ, Yvonne
We are sending warm and loving thoughts to Hyatt, her family and friends during this most difficult time.
Mark "Poky" and Retha Pokryfki
Deale, MD
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This is Ingrid from Greensboro----I cannot find any words except that I am praying for Hyatt's recovery........Please, tell Jane, that my heart goes out to her!
My Aunt and I continue to pray for Hyatt, Troy, the girls and the whole family. It seemed fitting that The Holy Father was in Lourdes yesterday and while we watched his visit we prayed to St. Bernadette and Our Lady of Lourdes for Hyatt's healing. Your Dad said to me on the phone, "we in our pea sized brains cannot comprehend God's plan when something like this happens", my mother used to say the same thing and just before she passed away she said she had a lot of questions for God when she got there. Today my parents are spending their 52nd wedding anniversary in heaven and as I lit their candles this morning I asked them to share the love and strength that was their marriage with Troy and Hyatt. My Dad was a policeman and was always ready to help people so I know they will be with them today. Our continued love and prayers. Sue Hilley
Thinking of you and your family - a friend of a friend of a friend.
Please know your family is in my thoughts and prayers during this incredibly difficult time. I have not had the pleasure of meeting your family but am a part of your community and am a member of the BMAK (Bristow Moms and Kids) group. I know many of your neighbors and friends. I have been checking the blog multiple times a day as I pray so very hard for you....for the miracle I want so desperately for your family, friends and most importantly for Troy, Sidney and Rebekah. I hope you find comfort in knowing there are hundreds and thousands of people like me who, although don't know you personally, are wanting this miracle for your family. Stay strong and Hyatt...please feel the love, prayers and thoughts we are all sending your way.
Colleen: Im sorry to hear of your family's troubles. Im sending an angel to you all and Hyatt. My thoughts are with all of you.
I am a childhood friend of Patricia, from Concord, NC. Just wanted to let you all know we are praying for Hyatt, the entire family & all your friends. For healing, strength, faith, safe travels, and so many other things.
Love and prayers,
Paige & Rusty Norris
Mike & Doris Burris
You blog has reached the other ned of the country to the Eastern Shore of MD. Many prayers are being sent to you and your family.
You, and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. I know Colleen from Girl Scouts in Minnesota. We go way back. We visited you when you were living in Naperville. Shirley Morton
My prayers are with Hyatt, Troy and the kids, and your whole amazing family. You all are showing such tremendous strength and love and it is touching many, many people who love Hyatt.
Amanda Bassow, from Hyatt's extended EPA family
Gordon and I are next door neighbors to Herman for 6 years now and have met a lot of the family. Please convey our prayers for Hyatt and all around her - I am sure that God is watching. He has certainly given her an extremely strong extended family.
We are so thankful for your blog to keep us informed without having to bother Ronnie.
Gordon and Anita Borow
You are all in our prayers. Thank you for the updates, as Hyatt and her family are in our thoughts. Eva Wong
We are friends of Jim & Colleen down here in Florida and want to let you know that we are praying for you all! Troy, your stength is beyond amazing! We will continue to pray for healing and we know God is always in control!~ God Bless, David & Kelly Smith Psalm 121:1,2
You are all in our thoughts and prayers. We are praying for a miracle for Hyatt.
Perry and Betty Nystrom and family
There are no words for the pain of feeling helpless, and I didn't expect to cry when I decided to read the blog. I hope in some way, those of us reading can share the pain in a way that will lift yours just a little. As I read through the comments of people who are from all over the world, of different faiths, we all seem to have one thing in common... prayer and hope. There is no doubt that God watches over Hyatt and knows our prayers, and I pray that you'll all be strengthened in your time of need.
Love, Trisha Snow
Virginia
Just wanted to let you know that many prayers are being offered for you all from Maryland and beyond. I have forwarded a link to this blog and a request for prayers at this unbelievably difficult time to a large group of prayerful people. God bless you all.
Pam, sister of Mary Alice's sister-in-law
Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee
at the hospital this weekend, hyatt's dear friends leah and jen from north carolina were searching for some inspirational hymns for her to hear. i think this fits the bill very well. the lyrics are below and the tune is to beethoven's 9th symphony. i know hyatt has sung this before.
chris and i struggled through saturday, not feeling too excited about enjoying the tickets we had gotten months ago for the opening concert to the baltimore symphony orchestra. i kept thinking hyatt would be mad at me if we skipped such an amazing opportunity to hear beautiful, God-given sound to instead be sad. so we went. it was cathartic and the music moved me very forcefully through emotions that have been coming in waves, as i know all of us have had. the last song they performed, led by yoyo ma on his cello, was beethoven's 9th. since this was a gala to start the new season for the bso, the conductor had included musicians from the entire baltimore community. in addition to the symphony, a steel drum band played, two singers sang, the towsend university marching band played(!), and a gospel choir sang. what moved me most was the children's elementary school choir that sang and the entire audience sang the words along with them, too.
the words bring inspiration from a very hyatt-like perspective. i sing this in my heart and mind for hyatt, troy, sid, bekah and all their family and friends:
joyful, joyful, we adore Thee, God of glory, Lord of love;
Hearts unfold like flowers before Thee, opening to the sun above.
Melt the clouds of sin and sadness; drive the dark of doubt away;
Giver of immortal gladness, fill us with the light of day!
All Thy works with joy surround Thee, earth and heaven reflect Thy rays,
Stars and angels sing around Thee, center of unbroken praise.
Field and forest, vale and mountain, flowery meadow, flashing sea,
Singing bird and flowing fountain call us to rejoice in Thee.
Thou art giving and forgiving, ever blessing, ever blessed,
Wellspring of the joy of living, ocean depth of happy rest!
Thou our Father, Christ our Brother, all who live in love are Thine;
Teach us how to love each other, lift us to the joy divine.
Mortals, join the happy chorus, which the morning stars began;
Father love is reigning o’er us, brother love binds man to man.
Ever singing, march we onward, victors in the midst of strife,
Joyful music leads us Sunward in the triumph song of life.
Troy,
I just got your note from Mike and my heart broke. I have asked all of my good friends to pray for Hyatt and your family. She has a lot of Twin Cities pastors working for her.
I remember making that CD with Hyatt in Ann Arbor. It was one of the best times of my life. She has a voice to make the angels cry. All of my thoughts and prayers are with you.
My family is praying for Hyatt and your family during this difficult time as is our prayer chain in North Pole, Alaska. I pray that God will have his arms wrapped tightly around Hyatt and that he will give her the strength to fight through this journey. I hope this bible verse will bring you comfort as it has for my husband and I with our daughter who is fighting her own journey.
"For I know the plans I have for you," declared the Lord, " plans to prosper you and not harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11
God bless,
The Michaud's
Please know that now your blog has reached across the ocean to St Maarten and will continue to travel to broaden the already huge prayer chain. God bless you.
Our prayers are with Hyatt and ALL of your family. I am also going to put them on our church prayer list. Its so hard to know Gods plan and Im sorry this is a valley your family is having to walk through. With Love, Karen & Ed Sabol
Does anyone have a good address to mail something to the family or Hyatt?
The Farrells are all praying for Hyatt's recovery and peace, comfort, and strength for your family.
Thanks.
Bri Farrell
Raleigh, NC
Troy..
We the Coleman family in Culpeper, Va are reaching up to our Father in Heaven for Hyatt and the family. I feel pain and joy as I read your blog. This story is deep in my heart. On May 1, 2008 my mother encountered the same. The doctor's did not think my mother would live pass three days. BUT GOD saw different...we are still holding on to God's promise..He is a Healer!. Troy, trust God, speak his word over Hyatt, because His word is LIFE. May God's peace and love be with you all.
The Coleman Family
Pete,
You probably don't remember me but I clearly remember your whole family when you were young. I was the music director at St. Paul the Apostle Church in Greensboro when you Mom was in the folk group. Yours was an inspiring family -- in your closeness to each other and in your faith. I have been constantly praying for Hyatt, Troy, the children, and your whole family -- in this day and age, we could use a miracle. Please let your folks know that I am thinking of them and praying for you all.
Your posts are both uplifting and wrenching but a wonderful way for people like me to know what's going on.
Thanks and God be with you all,
Judy (Lipinski) Penny
Jane and family,
Please know that we are all praying for Hyatt and her strong family. Peace UCC is here for all of you. Thank you for the blog, it helps everyone.
God Bless,
Don and Debbie Shiner
Hi Troy and family, Praying for total healing of Hyatt and that God gives you comfort and peace. Your blog has reached Sydney, Australia (Jennifer is there in school) and prayers are being sent up. Thank you for sharing your time with us on the blog .Your family's strength is an inspiration to all. Ray, Betty & Jennifer Hunt NC
Hyatt, Troy, Sidney and Rebekah,
ALL of you are so loved by Our Father, Mary our Mother, your families and many, many friends.
We are still saying prayers for health and strength for ALL of you.
Much love from Janet Hymel
I met Troy and Hyatt at Wayne Strombeck's 80th birthday party. I was so impressed with their friendliness and the happiness they conveyed. Hyatt, Troy and your whole family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Barb Saxton
Delores & Sandy
I learned of your story from a prayer request from a MOPS group that I am a part of here in San Antonio, Texas. I am praying for Hyatt and your family and have asked my friends and family to do the same. Your strength and words are inspirational. Hyatt sounds like an amazing person and I am praying so hard for a miricle for her. God Bless you and your family.
Sara Glenn
Brendon and I continue to pray for your family. Hyatt is in my thoughts and prayers constantly!!! Troy, your voice is still in my head singing Amazing Grace at the vigil the other night. I know that Hyatt feels your love and the strength of your prayers in her heart. May God bless you with strength as you face each moment.
Amy Cunningham
Monday,Sept. 15, 5:40PM
To anyone who reads this: while we are all busy reading the updates on Hyatt and Troy and all of the family, I just want to say my heartfelt thanks to Pete and Troy for keeping us all informed. Pete, if you read this, please post the following: we are all in a constant vigil of prayer for a miracle. Tonight at 10PM, let's all lift our prayers up together to our Great Physician, and pray that He hears all of our prayers in unison. We need to keep our faith. In His name, Linda
P.S. I got a sweet note from my sis-in-law, who said when she got quiet to pray for Hyatt she heard other whispers & prayers being sent for Hyatt.
We are coworkers of your Mom Colleen here at The Villages Regional Hospital in The Villages, Florida and want you all to know that each and every one of us and our families and individual churches have been and are praying for Hyatt and your whole extended family. May God's grace and mercy be a comfort during this time.
May God continue to be with you during this time. Troy, you and your family are continually in our thoughts and prayers. We love you
The Henning's in Florida
Dear Troy,
Please know that your uncle and aunt have you in our constant prayers and thoughts. The entire St. Pius X school (460 students and faculty are keeping you and all the family in their prayers. You will be in our prayer intentions at the all school mass tomorrow. We pray that God will watch over the entire family . Our prayers are with you all. Love, Gary and Terry
Dear Troy,
Another Mass was said for Hyatt today, and many prayers besides. One is scheduled for you shortly.
I have been glued to this blog since Friday and am constantly thinking of all of you - Troy, the kids, Hyatt's parents and all the extended family. There are so many people praying for, thinking of, and caring about you - so much love and positive energy coming your way.
Please know that all of you are in my thoughts. Hyatt is a friend of mine from grad school. We hung out together as part of the SPEA gang mentioned before. We also shared many car trips to Ann Arbor to visit our boyfriends/future husbands.
I want to second what others have said - Pete, thank you so very much for writing this to keep everyone updated. I'm sure it's been so difficult for you at times - you can't imagine how much it's appreciated by those of us not there.
Bridget (a grad school and Ann Arbor friend)
I've been through spouse trauma with small children. My prayers so with you and the entire network that makes the world keep spinning for the girls (my boys were 2&4 during my husband's accident/trauma). Stick together and know the children are resilient (amazingly so--thanks to our Good Lord!) My entire church (Heidi's church) is praying for Hyatt! Rachel in Indiana
I am praying for Hyatt's recovery. I can't even imagine what your family is going through right now. I am a fellow member of the Bristow Moms and Kids Club.
Barb & Steve Gamradt are thinking of & praying for you all.
You have all been on my heart and mind ever since we heard the news from Colleen at work. My prayers are with you and I know God is wrapping his arms around you all during this tragic time. This blog is wonderful, that way we don't have to bother Colleen with phone calls for updates. God bless you all and we will continue to pray for not only Hyatt but your whole family.
Cathy Cady
troy, pete, colleen and jim, and the whole family--
you are all in our thoughts constantly. be strong and rely on each other to get you through the tough times. we are so grateful for the circle of friends and family you have there, especially those who travelled to be with you in this tragically sad time.
i went to mom and dad's today and set up the computer so they could access this blog. (we'll see how that goes!) yesterday i printed it all out for them to read and we shared it with aggie when she stopped over for a visit.
i am reminded that i am one of troy's godmothers and i am afraid i have not upheld this position at all well. :( but you can be assured that i love you dearly and can't express how much we hope for hyatt's recovery.
we have a large group of friends who have you in their hearts as well.
please light a candle for her and keep it burning.
and kiss the girls for all of us.
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