by lonniehamil | Jul 21, 2025 | Uncategorized
From Crystal, Rick’s daughter: “The cardiologist came by early this morning. He ordered the echo and they showed up just a little while later. They wanted dad‘s heart pumping at 30% capacity or more or he would have to go home in an electric vest that zaps...
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...
by lonniehamil | Jul 15, 2025 | Uncategorized
Update on Kylie: So we will be leaving for Texas towards the end of this week. Our transplant team is meeting with other specialist teams to coordinate the treatment plan. It seems like there is a lot more to all of this and it feels more serious than I originally...
by lonniehamil | Jul 15, 2025 | Uncategorized
Meet Stephen Hayes! Stephen was in a car accident on Friday (7/11). He sustained multiple fractures and injuries, some that caused his lungs to collapse. The focus the last two days has been on stabilizing his lungs and breathing. After getting that more stabilized,...
by lonniehamil | Jul 15, 2025 | Uncategorized
Update on Kylie:So, it looks like we will be leaving sometime next week.We still don’t have an exact date yet but our transplant team is working hard to schedule the surgeon, specialists etc.Our pulmonologist said the longest he is willing to wait is the end of...
