Thursday, July 10, 2008

Day 4.... Everyday is a blessing that Tyler is with us. He is still in a coma. He had a very busy day today. He had his Peg tube placed in his stomach,this went well. He got his breathing tube moved from his mouth to the middle of his throat. This is called his Trach. This is good now instead of breathing through a small straw he is breathing through a big fat hose. The vent is still breathing for him but he is much more relaxed with the vent. The tube is out of the top of his head that was measuring the pressures in his brain. His pressure in his brain is much better like I said he is still in a coma. His lungs had a little trouble this morning he has what we call a tension pneumothorax. This means the air that should be in his lungs escaped out into his chest cavity making his lung collapse some. So now he has a chest tube in to suck out the air that is in the wrong place and allow his lung to expand again. So despite all of his procedures today he did great. His blood pressure, heart rate, oxygen level did wonderful, and we are very thankful. As every day. THANK YOU for all of the prayers, they not only are helping Tyler heal but helping the entire family and everyone involved heal!!!!!!!

20 comments:

Thad, Laura, Jacey, Lauren & Carter Eikenbary said...

The fight and will to live that Tyler has demonstrated should be a powerful example to us all. May God bless him and keep him as He works in and through everyone involved. EVERYONE...pray without ceasing!!! We look forward to seeing what great things God is going to do through Tyler Priest!!!

Mrs. D said...

As we have from the very beginning, we are praying for all involved. It has been awesome to watch God's work. It has been amazing to see the support of the communities. May God continue to touch all of you and continue his good works in Tyler!

Anonymous said...

qTyler was a player on our Little League Team last year and left an indelible and unforgettable mark on my memories. He provided so many moments of levity that let me know somehow everything would be alright. The miracles that God has allowede to be done for Tyler is a guiding light for all of us. We should always follow the lead of the one who was walked this life before us. He has paved the way for the moments in our lives to change others lives for the better. Kepp it up Tyler looking forward to seeing you again.

mike, christy, alyssa, jacob &elijah wortman said...

Tyler you are a great kid and you have the love and support of not only your family but also of your friends and the entire community! The power of prayer is an amazing thing and we are not going to stop praying for all of you. This is going to be a marathon but we will be with you the entire way...remember to ask if you need anything. Keep up the fight Tyler!

Tammie, Doug, Alexis and Jenna Weigle said...

Just wanting you all to know that we and our entire family are all praying for you Tyler. And praying for your family. We thank God everyday that you are with us. And with each day, there is more and more hope that you will pull through this as we are all pulling for you. Keep fighting!

Anonymous said...

No other word for the Grace of God...AMAZING! May the Good Lord continue His Blessing and Healing for Tyler and the family.

The Barnhart's...Vince, Keila, Vic, Steve and Valerie

Jackie Brandt said...

May the Lord hold Tyler, his entire family, and all involved in this, in the palm of his hands and give you rest, peace, comfort and strength. All are in our thoughts and prayers, daily.

Jackie Brandt said...

May the Lord hold Tyler, his family, and all involved in this, in the palm of his hands and give you rest, peace, comfort, and strenght. All are in our thoughts and prayers, daily.

Lori Straley said...

Dear God, I ask you to lift up this family and place a hedge of protection around Tyler keeping him free of any infections or anything that could try to take hold of him... I cast these things out of him in the name of Jesus so that he may heal and grow stronger each and every day. We ALL must believe in the prayers we are praying in order to receive our requests... and I KNOW that God has a wonderful plan for Tyler... he has touched so many lives and I just know that he is going to be used by God to touch the lives of others when he is released from the hospital and goes on to tell of his miraculous recovery by God. I ask all this in Jesus name. Amen.

Lori (Oechsle) Straley

Lori Straley said...

Dear God, I ask you to lift up this family and place a hedge of protection around Tyler keeping him free of any infections or anything that could try to take hold of him... I cast these things out of him in the name of Jesus so that he may heal and grow stronger each and every day. We ALL must believe in the prayers we are praying in order to receive our requests... and I KNOW that God has a wonderful plan for Tyler... he has touched so many lives and I just know that he is going to be used by God to touch the lives of others when he is released from the hospital and goes on to tell of his miraculous recovery by God. I ask all this in Jesus name. Amen.

Lori (Oechsle) Straley

Cody said...

There are numerous people in the Spencerville and Lima area that are keeping Tyler in their prayers! I pray for God to bless him and his and guide them through the hard times!

Leah said...

Troy and I continue each and every day to pray for Tyler. It's amazing the strength and courage instilled in Tyler at such a young age. He is strong and he will continue to fight! All of you are in our thoughts and prayers... may God's work continue to strengthen Tyler and the entire family!

M Espinoza said...

We continue to pray for Tyler and his family and everyone else who was involed. We pray that God touches each and everyone one of them and help them heal. We thank God for the work he has already done and is going to do. So God be with you all and God Bless.

The Espinoza Family

Anonymous said...

We are praying continually for Tyler and for his family. We give thanks for all God is doing and will continue to do to fulfill His will in Tyler's life. May God heal and restore, give strength and peace, and surround you with his amazing love. God bless!
~ Jim & Ava Burkheimer

jessiej said...

Your entire family has been lifted up in our prayers. May God bless Tyler and continue to work at healing his body. Robbie's cousin was in a simiilar accident as a young boy. Wes spent two week s in a hospital in Toledo. He is now a father of four and in his lste twenties. We are praying for TYler's health, recovery and that of you all. May He bless the hands of all the medical personnel that are working on Tyler's recovery.

Rob & Jessica Davis and Family

The Dowdy Family said...

Tyler was a great "Warrior" last year on the football team and we know that he will continue to be a fighter! We have all become prayer "Warriors" for Tyler, your family & any others involved. You have been & will continue to be at the forefront of our minds. Thank you for taking the time to update us & we look forward to reading about each & every improvement!

Daryl, Sandy, Calista & Justis Dowdy

Nichole Anne said...

My thoughts and prayers go out to Tyler & the Priest family at this difficult time.

Mr. Priest made a difference in my life as my teacher back in Archbold, and our prayers can make a difference in his family & Tyler's lives.

Sending love & prayers your way!

Sally said...

Wishing the whole family continued strength and endurance.

Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.

Tim and Sally Lahmon

Kari and Randy Adopt said...

Hi, my name is Kari Coppinger. I know Bob through the We the People program. I just wanted to leave a note for Tyler and family to let you know that I'm praying. There's a note on the bulletin board about Tyler at the Center for Civic Education so that other people know to keep him in thoughts and prayers too.

Vickie said...

To Tyler,his family and all involved,
We in Kenton pray for Tyler to continue to improve.I do not know you personally,but,all of you are in our prayers. Keep fighting Tyler!!