by lonniehamil | Jul 21, 2025 | Uncategorized
I received this text from Kim Hayes, about Steve, just a bit ago: “Steve’s had a few rough days and it’s been hard to keep you updated. I’m posting this now to give you opportunities to pray with us. (If details are too much, please just pray.)...
by lonniehamil | Jul 19, 2025 | Uncategorized
Meet Rick Smitherman! Rick is my brother-in-law as well as brother in Christ. He had a heart attack yesterday and ended up being airlifted to Abilene. This from his daughter, Crystal: “He does have damage to his heart. The main artery to his heart was completely...
by lonniehamil | Jul 19, 2025 | Uncategorized
Got this text from Kim Hayes yesterday evening: “Stable. Resting. Semi-alert at times. Slight fever, have already been treating with antibiotics but took a lung culture to check for bacteria. Treating for electrolyte imbalance. Heart rate fast. Oxygen good. Nowhere...
by lonniehamil | Jul 19, 2025 | Uncategorized
Kim sent this text awhile ago: “Things went well with shoulder surgery. Doctor said it was a “very very very bad break.” They used 4 plates on the scapula because of the extent of damage. The shoulder is stable now although they did not fix the clavicle....
by lonniehamil | Jul 19, 2025 | Uncategorized
Update from Ashley on Kylie: So, we just spoke with our transplant team. Kylie will be admitted on Monday and have surgery on Tuesday. She WILL have chest tubes inserted after surgery. I’ve heard these are painful. I was informed that back in May when they...
by lonniehamil | Jul 15, 2025 | Uncategorized
Update on Stephen Hayes: I made a short visit to the hospital earlier and Stephen had just gotten back to his room from surgery. If I understood correctly, they put in a plate to attach his ribs to. I can’t imagine how painful that could be, having dealt with a...
