It's been over 5 weeks now. Hyatt has had no progress neurologically. That is really a bad sign. I've been struggling with things in the past week - trying to come to grips with how horribly severe all this is - and still trying to maintain some hope for a miraculous recovery.
Her heart and lungs and everything else are to a point where if she were to 'wake up' they are treatable and manageable conditions for her to live a normal life.... If only she would wake up is the real tough part. I still pray for the phone call where the nurses tell me to come because she is asking for me - but my prayers are more desperate now.
The reality of life without Hyatt is starting to sink in. I'm sure that I really don't understand how hard it is really going to be - and I'm still taken by surprise when she isn't home when I get there or that I can't pick up the phone and tell her about a funny comment or a success at work.
Please keep praying for her and for our kids. I have so many happy memories of my mom when I was growing up - and it is so tragic that Sid and Bek might not have that same chance.
Go kiss your spouse/kids/parents/loved ones and say a special prayer for Hyatt - it was 17 years ago Sunday when we had our first date. I'd love to have the chance for just one more date ...
Troy.
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Hello Troy, you are in my prayers and my thoughts turn to you and your family at least once every day after learning about Hyatt from John.
I wish God provides you with all the strength required to cope with this situation.
Yes. Time-wise it's late. But it didn't matter to Hyatt. One could contact her whenever...Hyatt, Thank you for your friendship, and your grace...
Troy, what can one say? There are no words. I'm a rational person and I still believe (a word that literally means "to love") in a miracle. And we all love Hyatt. Which means that I believe in Hyatt as a miracle and that, even with my relentless rational mind, means that her life is a gorgeous miracle...
God bless and come back to your family soon!
joey
Troy, I am still praying! I am praying not only for Hyatt, but for you and your precious daughters. God knows what you are going through and loves you and your family more than you can imagine. I pray that He blankets the four of you with peace, love, and endurance. Thank you for the update. --Debbie Wilkins
Troy, I am still praying for a miracle too but am remembering you and the girls during this time as well. I am so sorry that you have to walk this road!!!! I'll continue trusting,hoping and praying.
I remember that first date. Hyatt put on a little extra red lipstick and took longer getting ready in our suite. And all of us girls watching her leave suite 507 Sullivan Hall. We are all so impressed another date and a little jealous.
I think that was the same week we carved a pumpkin with 507 as the smile. We had such good times singing into our hairbrushes and being silly.
Hyatt we love you, please take the time you need to heal. Troy take time to heal and love.
Brenda, Leif and Harmony
Dear Troy,
I am one of many Braemar Moms who keep you, your beautiful daughters, and your loved ones in our thoughts and prayers throughout every day and night. My husband and I ache for what you all are going through, and have talked about all the things we would be willing to sacrifice, for Hyatt to experience the miracle you all so desperately need.
We take every opportunity to spread the word about your plight, and have friends across the country, in South America, and throughout Europe praying for her.
While we do not know you or Hyatt personally, we are certain our paths have crossed in the neighborhood, at local stores, etc. I can only wish that I could be fortunate enough to be yet another one of Hyatt's best friends. ;-)
Whether we (because we are all in this with you) experience this miracle that we all pray so hard for, or if Hyatt moves on to be with her Creator, she will always be an angel to us. An angel, pure and simple. There is no other explanation I can come up with for number of people she has affected, and how deeply she has touched each and every one of us. Please always remember that. Personally, she has helped me discover my Faith again, renewed the passion and respect that my was slipping from my marriage, and helped me to step back and take a deep breath when I get frustrated with my children.
We pray that you are soon able to hold your beautiful wife in your arms, and hear her angelic voice as she tells you how much she loves you.
If that is not what's meant to be, remember that it is okay to tell her she can let go. Perhaps that is all she is waiting to hear.
I hope you feel the love behind this message, because we are all with you, through every meeting with her doctors, every tear you shed, every fear you have, we are there. And we love you, Hyatt, and your girls.
Dear Troy,
Although it might seem that things are just not going to change for the better, it will happen. Please remember that miracles happen when we least expect them to.
You should keep praying for what you want and not for what you think is possible. Paint pictures in your mind of family dinners with Hyatt and the girls; of birthdays and Christmases together. Submerge yourselves in those emotions and the MIRACLE will come.
You are a wonderful husband and father and you deserve every bit of happiness that a miracle can bring you!
We will never stop praying for you! Never!!!
Thanks again for the tough update. She is still very much in our prayers and I still can't help but think that she will pull through.
Always thinking of and praying for Hyatt and your family, more than you know.
Troy,
I continue to pray for a miracle for Hyatt. If God has a different plan, remember that you have so much love and support from your family, friends, and community...and you will find it within you, as you have thus far, to give Sid and Bek the happy childhood you and Hyatt have dreamed for them. They will be wonderful, spiritual, beautiful, loving girls. How could they not be? They are half you and half Hyatt.
You are doing an incredible job, and our thoughts and prayers are with you always. We support you, we cry with you, we hope with you, and we learn from you. Hang in there.
Troy,
I continue to pray for Hyatt, you , the girls & your entire family. There are so many of us who are praying for this miracle. Your faith is strong, let it be the strength to get you through this difficult time. Hyatt was again remembered in prayers at Holy Trinity Catholic Church.
Still praying, still crying, still reading the blog. . . .
The Angelotti Family from St. Mary's
You, and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Thanks for the update. I can't imagine the pain that you're going through. I know that you are NOT alone. The Lord is with you.
Troy, I'm still praying! Matthew & Madeleine ask about Sid and would love to play with her, too, so bring her over any time!
Have you considered the hyperbaric oxygen chamber treatments that one of your other commenters posted about a week or so ago? I went to the URL posted, and it looked like they had some miraculous recoveries from people in comas like Hyatt. Might it be worth considering?
Love and hugs for you and your entire family,
Laura
Troy,
How alone you must feel. NO ONE can have any idea just what it is you battle accept perhaps Hyatt's Mom and Dad and your parents. As parents we do not want our children to suffer. What torture this is for these parents. Watching you suffer. Watching a Hyatt who is not really Hyatt. Not being able to mend the sadness. Not having answers. And you, who can begin to know the weight of your hours. I know you must think, oh please, please God let me wake up and everything be the same. Let this craziness be over. And yet, the dawn comes with no relief.
Our problems seem so small in comparison and yet, I will bet we still worry and stress over them. I know I do.
The only way to find real peace is to place ourselves in God's hands. This is such an easy thing to say, but it is very difficult to do. I, too, believe we can ask God for what we want, but I also believe that we must Let Go and Let God.
Here is a prayer my mom gave to me many, many years ago.
Let Go Let God
As children bring their broken toys
With tears for us to mend
I brought my broken dreams to God
For He was my friend.
But, instead of leaving Him
In peace to work alone
I hung around and tried to help
With ways that were my own.
At last, I snatched them back and cried:
How can You be so slow?
My child, He said, What could I do?
You never did let go!
Troy and family,
Please - never,never,ever give up hope ....
Troy,
A close friend of mine is friends with Hyatt, and that is how I came to follow your story on this blog. I am one of so many who say a prayer for Hyatt, for the kids, and for you, every day. I have two little kids myself, so I know what that part means. From the other side of the country, I am sending you positive vibes, hope, strength, and peace, as you continue this journey. Bless you and your family, and know that many people think of you each day.
Hello Troy, We've never met but I crossed paths with Hyatt at work at EPA several years ago, and I've been thinking of your family often since I heard the news about Hyatt. I pray for all of you, and hope that the love and strength of this community will lift you up, even in the darkest hour. I feel sure that no matter what happens, you, Hyatt, and your girls will be connected through love.
with hope,
Tracy
Dear Troy,
I pray for your miracle with all that I have. I know that hope sometimes slips away but you should always follow it with your heart. Your love for Hyatt is so magical that the miracle will happen.
And believe me, I know the depths of loneliness myself. My husband left our two young children and me for somebody else. I battle the despair and sadness every day and try to pursue my faith that there must be a better plan for me and my children than what we currently have...
I will keep praying for you, your beautiful girls and Hyatt.
We are still praying for you brother. Part of that date would not have been to Swenson's with Heidi and I would it? Always praying for a miracle. Hope to talk to you soon.
Hello there,
I just happened to receive this blog of yours from a friend in my MOPS group (http://www.mops.org), and she wanted us to check this site.
I can only say these things but Jesus Himself is the Provider of everything, He'll provide you and family with strength to go through this hardship, with faith that He is ABLE to do everything, with LOVE that is beyond measurement and beyond our mind and beyond this universe. Take courage and knowing that God is in control.
When you're really feel 'squeezed' please try to read this verses of Hebrew 4:14 to 16...
God bless you and we'll be praying for you
Praying for you and your family tonight! You are not alone.
Dear Troy,
We continue praying for Hyatt, you and the girls daily. I think of you all often and can only hope for the best - a miracle.
May God continue to strengthen you as we hope for his miracle for Hyatt.
- Sharon & David Foster
Oh, Troy. We still hope and pray for a miracle for you and Hyatt. Please hang in there and don't hesitate to let us know if there is anything more we can do.
You and yours are in my thoughts and prayers. I do not know you or your family but I have been so touched by your tribute to such a beautiful person.
God does perform miracles everyday. I pray that His Will be done and that you and your family are whole again.
I am sure you can see that you and your family have touched so many lives. I am a friend of a friend and just thought you should know SO MANY people are praying for you and Hyatt. We are praying for a miracle. We are also praying for you and the girls to feel the strength of the Lord guiding you and giving you peace. He is right there with you.
Joshua 1:9 “Have I not told you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” Joshua was going to have to fight some tough battles. He was going to have to trust the Lord for an awful lot. So should you: Do not be terrified. Be strong and courageous! And the Lord will be with you and guide you.
We love you and will continue praying for you and Hyatt.
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