I spoke with Jill yesterday at a fellowship dinner and she told me that after Sabbath, they had to take Karlie to the hospital to have her feeding tube put in. She only gained a pound. I know we were all praying for a different outcome, but this is what has happened.

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God bless!

Angie

What kind of feeding tube are they putting in? Are they inserting one into her stomach either through the nasal cavity or surgically through the abdominal wall? Or are they inserting a TPN line? A TPN line is inserted into a large vein in the neck or chest and nutrition is administered in a method similar to IV solutions.

[This message has been edited by Linda Sutton (edited December 17, 2000).]

I have no idea, all of that stuff is WAY above me. All I know is that she was getting a feeding tube, I'll try to contact her today and find out.

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God bless!

Angie

Hello Angie

I'm sure that little Karlie will not be slowed down too much by a feeding tube. It may help her to have more energy, and/or endurance.

I just looked at her web page...she is such a little sweet heart. I wouldn't have any trouble spending time with her.

I was 14 years in nursing; and the last few, I specialized in pediatrics. When I was in training; my first patient was a little 4 month old fellow with CF, Spina Bifida, and "Short Gut Syndrome."

Although he got really sick at times, they did miracles with that little fellow.

I know that God is able to give Karlie similar miracles; and today, I am praying that she will be able to play and have fun, like all little ones her age like to do.

Father in heaven

I pray that You "shall supply all Karlie's needs; according to Your riches in glory, by Christ Jesus." (Phil.4:19). Give her what she needs Lord, to play and have fun, like little ones so love to do. May her parents experience the joy that comes from watching their little ones enjoy a child's world.

I thank You for hearing our prayers.

Amen.

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Your brother in Christ

David T. Battler

I received an e-mail from Jill and this is what she had to say, word-for-word: It's a G-tube or button some people call it. She is doing well and we
should be coming home thursday morning. Her web page has been updated as
well if anyone wants to check it out. Jill

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God bless!

Angie

Hi, sorry it's been so long since I signed on. Thank-you so much for all your prayers and concerns. Karlie is accepting the feeding tube ok, but right now I am totally frustrated. I try not to talk about my problems, because someone always has it worse, but I'm to the breaking point. She now doesn't want to eat as much and the weight gain slow. They have threatened to call protective services if she doesn't gain more. She is throwing up and wakes up several times a night so my sleep is not good. I hate this tube!! Please forgive my attitude Lord.

I feel so inadequate Jill. Please know that I have you and Karlie in my prayers. You don't know me, but your post touched my heart.

Heavenly Father, please be with my sister Jill and her daughter Karlie. Give Jill the strength she needs to endure this trying time. Help Karlie to gain the weight she needs and to thrive. Help the authorities to leave them alone and let Jill do her job as mother. She is a wonderful mother, and doesn't need anyone interfering with the great job she has been doing. We put all our trust in you Lord and know that you have their best interests at heart. Please come quickly Lord Jesus and end this suffering in this awful world. In Jesus' name I pray, Amen.

Hi all, Well it's been a while, but I'm back again. Just to let you know the update on Karlie. She was in the hospital again, but this time she has a pulmonary abscess. Nothing even related to CF. She stayed two weeks in Spectrum Health, but they sent us home with IV antibiotics. We are going to do them at home for at least 3 weeks. But Karlie is doing very well and we expect full recovery. She is just sad, because we had to cancel a trip to Myrtle Beach and she can't finish school this year. Well I have to go for now. God Bless, Jill