The plan for now is to do his bronchoscope this afternoon, sometime between 1 and 4 pm. Then while on full support of ECMO they will put him on an oscillating ventilator to see if it is going to provide the level of support necessary to sustain him. If that is successful, they will pull him off of ECMO, maybe this evening.
His left lung looks a bit better from the morning x-ray. The bronchoscope should help even more.
Thank you for praying us through,
Beej's dad
posted by Pray for BJ @ 11:15 AM
42 comments
42 Comments:
Thank you so much for the frequent updates. I keep my computer on and set on this site so I can know specifially how to pray throughout the day for BJ and you, his family.
I pray the Lord will open BJ's lungs, heal this fungal infection and fully restore him to health.
Thank you for the privilege to pray with your precious family.
With much affection in Christ,
Lisa Burlingame
Thank you for letting us share this with you step by step. I pray the Lord is making your burden light as we pray and stand with you through all of this. I pray that Beej's body will respond well to the treatment this afternoon, that he would show a strength and resilience beyond what we even hope, because we know that God is his strength and can do all things.
We love you guys. We are thankful and praise God through all of this.
Just another note from a brother in Tulsa,
We are praying for BJ and hope for a complete recovery.
May God Bless You
Bill
Thanks so much for the continuous updates. With all that is on your mind you manage to keep all of us informed. Thank you so much, and as always, we're praying for BJ and your family. God is good!
". . .neither know we what to do, but our eyes are on Thee."
2 Chronicles 20:12
Pieper family
praying in Charleston
We are continuously praying... thanks so much for the updates. I constantly check this site, apprehensive and at the same time hopeful because our God is great and so good. Praying that God will continue to strengthen you and your family and complete healing for BJ!
Even though I can not be with you guys at the hospital, You are in my constant thoughts. May God show mercy on Bj this afternoon and give his body the much needed boost of strength he needs to overcome the hurdles that are in front of him. I pray that God will guide the hands of the doctors, and they will be successful in removing the fluid from his lungs, and through this, his lung will be able to help sustain his body. I pray that GOd will escpecially be with Deanna. You have really been on my mind today. I pray that you will be comforted by our Heavenly Father, and find peace in knowing that Bj is in the care of the Great Physician. I pray that God will cradle you in his loving arms, and that he pour out on you his blessings that are to great for us to recieeve
Love you all very much
Our God is soooooo faithful.
Thank you Jesus for your ever-presence with this young Christian brother of mine. I just know that you are in control here and that brings peace. We are petitioning for complete healing.
In the precious name of Jesus,
Amen
Thank you for taking the time out of your days to keep us updated, it means a lot to us. Even though some people are thousands of miles away they feel so close to all of you guys. Im praying that bj's lung will rexpand and that he can start to recover. i dont really understand everythinmg thats going on but i know the doctors know what theyre doing and im praying for them as well.
Love In Christ
Father,
Thank you for BJ's improvements. Please continue to heal him,if it is your will. Be with the Dr's and nurses as they care for BJ and his family.
In Christ's name - Amen
Thank the Lord for this site. what a fabulous way to communicate prayer requests! I check this blog constantly and am praying constantly. I am praying today specifically for clear lungs. My God is a big God.
You all have been in my thoughts and prayers all day today. I met with the professor supervising my summer internship a little while ago to have my final exit interview, and he prayed for BJ and for all of you as you await the various procedures today.
I read Lynae and Marla's comments about wishing the whole family could be together. Whether we are all there in person in Indy, I know that we are in our hearts. Our thoughts and prayers draw us near as you surround BJ with love.
May God give complete healing to BJ's lungs, rebuke the infection and sustain him to be able to come off the ECMO. And may God give you, Brent, Deanna, Lauren, and Whitney, His abiding peace in the midst of the storm.
"Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church, and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen." (Eph. 3:20-21 NIV).
Love,
Becky
BJ is in my prayers throughout each day, and I will specifically keep him (and you all) in my prayers this afternoon as God provides the next step in his treatment.
Karen Peragallo
Keep on fighting BJ
Jacob Mackenzie
Andrew West
Praise the Lord there is improvement in BJ's lungs. The doctors and nurses are awesome! Thank you for thinking of us while you go through this. I am encouraged by your willingness to share your burden. So often I hold on to mine for so many reasons only to become more frustrated and sorrowful. God has blessed me through this blog--and I am sure many others are as well!
In His name,
Christina
I wait with expectancy each day to hear of BJ's day. I am amazed that you are able to keep us updated throughout this whole ordeal. Thank you for that. I am a friend of Lynae in Va Beach, VA and have been praying since I found out. You are all in my prayers and I will continue to pray for a complete healing and recovery as well as sustained strength and peace for your family. My prayers and hope are with you. You all are on my heart and my lips daily. God bless you.
Psalm 130
1 Out of the depths I cry to you, O LORD;
2 O Lord, hear my voice.
Let your ears be attentive
to my cry for mercy.
3 If you, O LORD, kept a record of sins,
O Lord, who could stand?
4 But with you there is forgiveness;
therefore you are feared.
5 I wait for the LORD, my soul waits,
and in his word I put my hope.
6 My soul waits for the Lord
more than watchmen wait for the morning,
more than watchmen wait for the morning.
7 O Israel, put your hope in the LORD,
for with the LORD is unfailing love
and with him is full redemption.
8 He himself will redeem Israel
from all their sins.
*****************
Still praying....
I heard of BJ's condition when I started school here at HLG, and immediately my heart was burdened for him (and your family). Many of my friends love BJ, and they constantly talk of what an awesome man of God he is. I have been, and shall continue, to pray for BJ because I know God wants to do great things through this to glorify His name.
May God continue to light your way and keep you forever in His grips!
-Your sister in Christ (and fellow bondservant)
May the Lord heal BJ quickly and completely, and may He grant you all the strength and comfort to rest in His goodness and sovereignty, come what may.
We praise Him for how you are glorifying God in the midst of this great difficulty.
I am praying. I am semi-speechless,
but I am praying. Thank you for all your up-dates. I read and I pray. Our hearts are with you and my praying is endless
A power of hugs come your way to each and everyone involved in Beej's life and recovery.
Stay faithful and never loose hope
We are here for you.
Lisa Gresh-Meils
Prayers from St. Louis for BJ.
-jamie
God I thank you for BJ and how you have used him to glorify yourself. We love our brother Lord, and I just ask that you would heal his body and give the doctors wisdom. Please restore his lungs and clear out his fungal infection. I ask that you would comfort his family and friends and just put your arms around them and BJ. In your name Jesus. Amen
My wife and I are praying for BJ, you and your wife. Our daughter went through cancer almost 5 years ago ... and we understand your struggle. Checking your updates 3 times a day. Praying for the Lord go sustain you. Be strong, as parents and continue to ask the Lord to have mercy and spare BJ's life. Our wonderful Christian daughter went to be with the Lord because of a cancer ... but we continued to pray for His hand upon Melissa, until the Lord called her home. Lord willing, you will be privileged to see BJ have long life and continue to manifest such a strong heart for Jesus, as Melissa had.
friends at Central Pres. in St. Louis will be praying for BJ and you all.
Heard about BJ through our church here in St. Louis. We are praying with you for BJ's healing. We also lift up friends and family who are trusting their loved one to God's love and mercy through Jesus Christ. God bless you all.
John T.
thinking and praying for BJ and family! OHio
Continuing to pray for all of you
We continue to pray not only for BJ's recovery but also for the strenght to help the rest of the family. Thankfully God is always with us.
To God be the glory great things He has done.
i am so happy to hear the lung is improving, however i know that the time is a very serious one, and i know that our Savior will have all glory. amen! you are forever in my thoughts and prayers, and i am crying out to the Lord with all i have to restore my brother. i love you all, and i know we will get through this time together.
in Him, for Him, through Him, and becasue of Him,
michelle
Been praying hard this afternoon, hoping the bronchoscopy has gone well. The girls keep writing "pray for BJ" on the white board, so much for homeschooling info!! Just wanted to let you know we are thinking and praying for you constantly today. We know the days are getting very long. Will continue to pray for the upcoming procedures that will have to be done. Take care.
Love, Nancy & the girls.
I heard about BJ through the Mercy Me Website. I am in FL and I am praying for BJ. I pray that God will see him and your family through this test of your faith.
In Christ,
Laura Anderson
Dade City, FL
Hello...
I don't know a whole lot about whats going on with BJ. A friend encouraged me to come check out the sight. Unfortunatly i can't spend a whole lot of time writing this. I just wanted to let you know that BJ is in my prayers. I'm so proud of him and yet I don't even know him. I too am a missionary only to Africa and missions is a call from God and I am so excited to hear that BJ listened to his calling. This morning I read in my devotional about seeing through the eyes of Christ viewing the world, people, and everything with His eyes. Be encouraged that that is exactly what your son was doing in Peru. He followed His lead and right now BJ is being cradled in the lap of our Father. I pray that the Lord will grant you all peace with this situation and wisdom and discernment but don't forget there is only so much that these earthly doctors can do. I'm praying for all of you. Because through Christ we are one family and although I will probably never meet you know this that you are loved, thought of, and prayed for.
I am continuing to lift Beej and all of you (his family and friends) to the Lord in prayer... and I am not the only one that's for SURE. Keep the Faith!
I am a friend of Karen and Frank Schaper. Their daughter is Heather Schaper who was also in Peru with BJ. Please know that BJ and his family are being lifted before the Lord in prayer. My family and I are praying full force for BJ's recovery. We pray that the family have strength through this very difficult time.
God bless,
Dori Mohr and Family
I heard about BJ through Heather Schaper, and her mom just contacted me again for prayer for him. I want you to know you are not alone and I'm praying with you. God's will is perfect and His love is always sufficient. There is always hope in Christ.
I am praying for Bj he has definitely struck a chord here at HLG and I just want you to know that your son is in our prayers. I pray that God's glory be shown through this situation and that Bj be healed.
Sincerely,
Shaun Skiles
Lord, please place your healing hand on BJ. Please re-inflate his lung and help it to work. Please help the bronchoscope go smoothly. Please help the ventilator to work so that they can take him off the ECMO so that the antibiotics and have their full affect. Please heal my brother very quickly! Sustain him. We know that you are a God of miracles...please do one now!
Heather
Dear Higgins Family. My heart sank when I opened the message from my sister in law, Sharon Naylor who goes to St. Gilead's. I immediately opened the blog site. I understand where you are right now, my 4 year old daughter is Gabrielle Wilds, whom many of the members of St. Gilead's and thousands across the globe prayed for from February 11th until her return home in April. My daughter was also in a medically induced coma. She had influenza a, pnemonia, a strep infection and was septic. She then moved into ARDS. She was on the oscillator, but one good blood gas kept her from going up on ECMO. We were blessed to be flown to Chidren's Hospital of Philadelphia where she spent 5.5 weeks in the PICU and we received the care that saved her. They call her a miracle, she shouldn't have survived it and shouldn't be completely normal, but she is. I believe that the prayers from all over the world is what made it happen. I am going to send your site to all the people that prayed for my daughter. I know that what happened for my daughter will happen for your son, God has plans for those that are ambassadors for him. Obviously, your son is already an ambassador for Him. My daughter is on her way. BJ is more use to God on this earth and that is why he has survived the days he has. Gabrielle and I prayed for BJ right after I opened the site. We will continue the prayers here in Virginia.
On a side note. We did notice that Gabs, while she was comatose, responded favorably to her music and stories that she had listened to prior to the coma. Her heartrate and bp were always lower while we read to her. We would also play her favorite movies so she could hear them. When her sedation was reduced and she was awake (althought she was still intubated) reading the same stories was the only thing that would calm her down. She was awake and intubated for over a week, a huge feat for any person, let alone a 4 year old. I also spoke to a 12 year old girl who was in a similar situation and she said that she could hear everyone, and was trying to talk, but of course she couldn't. She said that she was scared, as she really didn't understand what was happening. After this discussion, with our initial theory being confirmed about Gabs hearing us, I talked to Gabrielle about how she was and what was going on. We never discussed our fears, or anything serious in her room. No tears. Only positive thoughts and words near her. We would ask her what we needed her to do. We talked to her just like we would have any other day outside of the PICU. I do feel that she knew where she was and what was going on.
My family will continue to pray for yours. This is a long, hard road and it will continue to be hard after you move off the PICU floor. But your son will be with you and you will all be forever changed for the love and compassion that you have received from those you know and don't know. I am now looking at a picture of my daughter being loaded into the helicopter on the fateful night going to CHOP. On that night I prayed that she would be alive when I saw her next and that she would stay alive to be God's Ambassador in whatever form He wanted. His will was done.
Love, Julie Wilds
We continue to pray for God's healing hand on BJ and for His peace to be present. May it be God's will to heal BJ.
hopefully all will go well, im praying for you guys and that all goes well...
Kaitlin
We check this sight at least 20-30 times a day! Not only do we know better how to pray specifically, we are enormously blessed to read the other prayers and scripture verses!
We don't know how you keep up with everything going on around you, but we wanted you to know what a blessing this site is to others.
We feel sure that God will gently blow into BJs lung and strengthen him this afternoon.
We love you.
Still praying. I hope everything is/has gone well with the bronchoscope. Thank you so much for continuing to update to let us know how to pray. God Bless!
Ashley Dawn (peru 04)
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