Monday, December 8, 2008

Update on Sarah

Sarah is rapidly declining. She can no longer walk, her vision is impaired, her voice is weak and she prefers lying down to sitting. The doctor believes that she has developed the condition of Hydrocephalus ("Water on the Brain").

Sarah still finds joy and comfort in baby Caroline, warm cookies and milk, her favorite stuffed toys and soft blanket. Our family is experiencing sadness as we watch our little girl and sister weaken and decline. The nurse and doctor have provided her with medications so that she is not in pain. We continue to feel strength, love, and increased faith from the many prayers offered daily in our behalf.


6 comments:

Jen said...

Please know that sweet sarah has touched many lives across the country. I was visiting in Fillmore for the weekend and saw Brian's mom at church yesterday and I could not even talk to her about beautiful Sarah because I was crying. Our families thoughts and prayers are with your sweet family and precious Sarah.

Anna said...

Hello from a long-lost friend. I found Carrie on facebook and then found you through her blog. I ache for you and your family. Know that I am praying for little Sarah and for her family.

Love, Anna (Nibley) Baker

Carrie McEwan said...

I love the picture, Christine. I would give anything to be there for you right now. Give Sarah an extra kiss for me when you put her to bed tonight. I posted a video of her on my blog today playing the piano (then asking for her Daddy...surprised?) Talk to you soon.

Melissa Miller said...

Christine-I think of litle Nathan and Maren all the time. My heart breaks for them. Please continue to know that I pray for your family. I think of you often.

uvejones said...

Dear Christine,

It has been such a long time since I have talked with you. I have been in touch with Carrie on facebook and my mom ran into your mom at the grocery store a couple of weeks ago. I am so sorry to hear about your sweet Sarah. I want you to know that I have been thinking about you and your family so much! My thoughts and prayers are with you daily. I can't begin to imagine what you are going through. After all of these years it is good to be in touch with you, I have so many wonderful memories with you and Carrie!

Love,
Erika Sandgren Jones

Unknown said...

Dear Giles Family,
I want you to know that you have been in my prayers since I met you in August. I was Sarah's nurse in the recovery room after her first MRI and during that brief amount of time she touched my heart! She reminded me of my little girl who is almost the same age and I have thought about her and prayed for her since that day. I know that Sarah is the most beautiful angel in heaven watching over all of you! My prayers and thoughts remain with you. In His Love, Lindi Stegeman