Tuesday, July 8, 2008

update

Hello everyone. First of all we would like to THANK everyone for all of the prayers, and support we have received over the past few days. As everyone is well aware Tyler was critically injured this past Sunday. He continues to be in critical condition. There is a lot of information going on and we would like to help clear some things up. He does have a brain injury and some bruising to the chest area. His spine is in tact and he is NOT paralyzed.
He is in a coma but he has had some small positive improvements today. Today is a good day and we are very thankful for that!!!!!
Again we want thank everyone who has been there for Tyler and our family. Please keep praying not only for Tyler but for everyone involved in this tragis accident.

49 comments:

Mrs. D said...

We want you to know that we are all praying for Tyler and we are thankful to God for all the improvement he has made. God Bless you all!

Darla, Todd & Family

Rona said...

Just wanted to let you know that Tyler and your family are in our daily thoughts and prayers. We are so grateful for his improvements thus far and pray for continued improvements. Take care of yourselves and know that there are many people keeping you in their daily thoughts.

Rona & Steve Trammell & Family

Karen Dull said...
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Fleming Family said...

The Fleming Family hopes you can feel those prayers being lifted up for you Tyler. Bob and family we knows you will be blessed. The prayer team is hundreds strong and grows everyday, what a great feeling to know you are covered in so many thoughts!
Amazing Grace,
Jay, Kim, Austin, Jared, Cade and Peyton

Nancy said...

To all the members of the Priest and Fallis families--especially Tyler's parents and grandparents--I pray God will give you the strength you need to face the mountains and valleys of the coming days. I am praying for you, as is the entire community.

Nancy Brown

the kebers said...

Well Wishes from Keberville!
We are thinking and praying for Tyler and family every hour of everyday! Wish we could do more so please know that we are here for all of you.
Godspeed
Ron Tracy Scoot and Tyler's friend "that rhymes with Ryle"

"Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid." John 14:27

Julie Bloomfield said...

We wanted to let Tyler and the whole Priest family know that you are in our daily prayers and thoughts. Your continued improvement is a testament to the power of faith and prayer. God Bless you and your family.

Jim, Julie and Melissa Bloomfield
Evan and Grace Hammons

the zinsmaster family said...

Tyler we continue to pray for you and your family everyday. For you, we ask our Lord to watch over you, strenghten and heal you. For your family, we pray that God will continue to give them strength to be there for you and each other, and even though it seems so difficult at times like these we pray that your family continues to keep strong in their faith.

God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.
--Psalm 46:1
The Zinsmaster family,
Randy, Denise, Phil, Skylar, Bryan and Logan

Anonymous said...

Our family and church are praying for Tyler and the family. God has a plan for Tyler. We may not always agree with it, but if we trust Him and seek His Will, then we can have comfort and understanding.

"Sammy"

ntshaffer said...

We are praying for Tyler's healing. We want you to know that you have a community of support behind you!

"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord. "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11

Where there is great love, there are always miracles. ~ Willa Cather

Keep your HOPE & FAITH alive!

Neil, Teresa Shaffer & Family

Lynda said...

Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. We pray for Gods complete healing for Tyler and for Gods constant strength for you and your family.

God Bless,
Dave, Lynda, Alycen & Jordan Conn

braxtonsiano said...

I just wanted you to know everyone is praying for the whole family. We all want you to get better.

Anonymous said...

Be encouraged and strengthened by the thoughts and prayers of so many. We will continue to pray for Tyler and the family, as well as the staff at the hospital, that God would lead them too. Take care and God Bless of all you.

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

Isaiah 41:10 "So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."

Sandy said...

The Middle Point Pony League Team would like to send prayers to Tyler, his family and all involved in the accident..
Our thoughts are with you all.
God Bless...

Ory said...

Just know that Tyler and your whole family are in our thoughts and prayers for healing and strength.
God will deliver!

Ory & Gary Perl and family

chris said...

To Bob, Kara and family, You all are in our prayers and thoughts! Be strong for Tyler and yourselves. Jake & Josh said: "We hope Tyler gets better really soon!"

Chris, Holly, Jake & Josh Thompson

Jared said...

Everyone at OCLRE has Tyler and his family in our thougts and prayers daily. We are encouraged by the reports received. If there is anything we can do, please do not hesitate to ask. Know that God in His Wisdom is with you and gives you strength and peace.

Jared

Gregg&Jodi Arthur&Ben Uncapher said...

Just to let the Priest family and everyone involved know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. If anyone needs anything just ask and we will gladly do what we can, and I'm sure everyone in Van Wert area feels the same way. Hang in there.

Dick Jacoby said...

Many people in Archbold are praying for you.
Tyler is such a fine young man. Just want you to know of our concern for him and your family.

Dick and Brenda Jacoby

Michele Purmort Mooney said...

We want you to know our thoughts and prayers are with you all and may God give you the strength and courage to keep fighting. There are so many people praying for you and wishing you continuous improvement and healing.

God Bless,
Mike, Michele, Ethan and Ellie Mooney

bri said...

♥thank god you are improving my family and i are continually praying for your recovery, i cant imagine the pain that all of you have went through, we think of you daily, thank you for the updates, we don't know you personally, but we are from vwms/vwhs, get well soon, you will be in our prayers, god bless Tyler and family♥ my brother had a tragedy in a fire, and believe it or not prayers DO work and help a lot!! I'll keep in touch♥

Cody and Briana Hanes, and The Dunning Family(Van Wert Middle School/High School)♥

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nbebout said...

Tyler we are continuing to pray for you and your family.
May God continue to give you all strength to keep up the good fight.

"For I shall restore health to you
says the Lord" Jeremiah 30:17

The Bebout family
Trevor, Nikki, Brianna & Carly

The Rice/Arend Family said...

Tyler and Family, you are in our thoughts and prayers each day. We pray that you continue to heal and improve. Remember, God will protect you, just have faith. We hope the best for you and will continue to pray.
Keep on fighting!!
Linzey and Ryan Rice
Jen,Dan,and Noah Arend

Rob and Nicci Gamble said...

We have Tyler and your family in our prayers. Keep your strength and may God continue to bless Tyler with continuous improvements.

"Don't worry, because I am with you. Don't be afraid, because I am your God. I will make you strong and will help you. I will support you with my right hand that saves you." Isaiah 41:10

Nicci and Rob Gamble and Family

Randy said...

Priest & Fallis families,

Our hearts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. It is encourageing to hear of Tyler's continued improvement. Take care and God Bless!

Randy, Diann, Tyson, and Cody Humerickhouse

Unknown said...

Priest Family,

I can't imagine what you are going through. Bob, we have barely spoken since high school yet this still seems so close to home. I feel so terrible knowing you must endure every minute of this heart wrenching crisis. I think about you and Tyler through out the day and I check your blog when I get home, hoping for a positive update. I hope Tyler will get well real soon. Please know my thoughts are with you.

Karl M.

Unknown said...

Just when you get a chance could you post a physical address where we might mail our thoughts and wishes.

Rosanah Foster said...

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Our family knows first had that our God is still in the business of performing miracles. Jeff was in ICU at Lutheran for 3 months. His doctors did not expect him to live but God had other plans. Keep your faith and lean on God.

Karen Dull said...

Here is my "corrected" comment because I just felt I could not express my thoughts well enough for great people like you and what you are going through. My kids told me "little things like that don't matter, mom". We learned that very fast with our family tragedy, too. Hope you can continue to believe the miracles with us and take only the positive hopes. Please allow your wonderful family and community of friends to help you in anything/everything you need.

Tim, Karen, Drew, D.J. & Darci Dull

sinning6 said...

Our hearts and prayers go out to you in this most trying and difficult time. You are in our thoughts every day.


Jesse, Kerry, Tyler, Heather, Cassidy, Miranda

jayme said...

To all of the Priest Family,
We all hope for the very best in the recovery of Tyler. What happend is so very tragic, but know that he is getting the best care because he has so many people praying for him & the Lord is watching over him as well. People that know you and those that don't are all pulling together for the best recovery possible. God bless you all.

Jayme Edwards, Ellen Edwards, Lindsey & Virginia edwards, and rick & lissa Morton (Edwards)

foster family chiropractic said...

BP 57 & Family

We have been praying for Tyler's health and continued improvement. Thanks for providing us updates on Tyler's status. You will never know how many lives Tyler has touched. Keep the Faith!

Anonymous said...

I pray that today you will hear good news that will lift your heart ! God Bless Tyler,his family and all involved.
Praying for a full and speedy recovery.
Cathy

silk said...

wanted to let u know that we are praying for u and tyler. keeping in our thoughts and praying for his recovery, and to give the family strengh to help u through everything. love and god bless the berkebile family

silk said...

wanted to let u know that we are praying for u and tyler. keeping in our thoughts and praying for his recovery, and to give the family strengh to help u through everything. love and god bless the berkebile family

Jeff & Sandy said...
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Jeff & Sandy said...

To Tyler and his family:
We have been thinking of all of you and are praying for Tyler's continued improvement and recovery. He is a lucky boy to have such wonderful parents and other family members as his support system. The improvements that Tyler continues to make are proof that God is giving him the courage and strength to fight his battles. God bless all of you.
Jeff & Sandy Brunswick

theschaloisfamily said...

our family wants to let the priest family know that they are in our prayers and we hope for the best.

kurt, teresa, kayla, morissa, kase, and korbin

Nana said...

Tyler -
You keep fighting and I'll keep praying....
"I can do all things through Christ that strengthens me"
Nana

Diane Simon said...

Kara, Bob, and family:
Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this trying time. We are grateful for any news/updates we receive on Tyler. Please know that you have entire departments, entire hospitals, and entire churches lifting Tyler, the girls, and you guys up throughout each day. We hope you feel that strength. Let us know at any time if there is something we can do for you.
Diane Simon and the EC staff at DRMC

Laura Rupert said...

"He sent His word and healed them, and delivered them from their destructions" Psalm 107:20

Tyler and family,
We pray for you, believing for a complete healing.

In His love,
Jackson Young and the Rupert family

Unknown said...

Just want you to know that prayers have been heading your way from Rockford. I work with Mia at VWCH. She keeps us posted on Tyler's progress. During his time of recovery, just know that God has you all wrapped up in his big, warm, and fuzzy blanket of love.
Susan Hull & Steven

Kari and Randy Adopt said...

Continuing to pray. Others at the Center for Civic Education ask me every so often how Ty is doing. I'm glad to share his progress as well as your faith with them.

Blessings,
Kari Coppinger

Marcia said...

Bob,

We have put Tyler on our prayer chain at church. Just know that I am praying daily, not only for Tyler, but for you and your family! I miss talking to you!

Marcia Rozevink

missybeatsmike said...

Just wanted to let you know your on my mind everyday. I am so glad to see Tyler fighting his heart out. He's such a tough kid! I will continue to pray for him and your family, as I am sure the rest of my family will be doing the same for you. Take care & keep the faith.
Missy Gehle and family

ThePhillips said...

TYLER PRIEST BENEFIT TOURNAMENTS

Several tournaments have been set up on behalf of Tyler Priest and his family. These fun events have been scheduled for Saturday, September 6, 2008, and into Sunday, September 7, 2008. Events available for participation are Adult Co-ed Softball Tournament (Contacts: Reggie Phillips 419-238-6412 or Stacy Lautzenheiser 419-605-8612), Adult Volleyball Tournament (Contact: Shana Evans 419-863-9106), 16 & Under Wiffle Ball Tournament (Contact: Jeff Krugh 419-965-2748) and Corn Hole Tournament (Contacts: Reggie Phillips 419-238-6412 or Stacy Lautzenheiser 419-605-8612).

We would really appreciate the community to come together for this cause. If you are unable to participate in any of these events, any donations will be welcome in the form of donations for the purchase of championship t-shirts (to be made by Creative Designs), concessions (i.e. hot dogs, sloppy joes, hamburgers, ketchup, mustard, cheese, pickles, buns, candy, candy bars, Powerade/Gatorade, water, soda, etc.). To make donations, contact Reggie Phillips at (419)238-6412.

ALL PROCEEDS FROM THESE TOURNAMENTS WILL BE FORWARDED TO THE PRIEST FAMILY.

ThePhillips said...

Update to the "Tourneys for Ty" tournaments and silent auction...

All tournaments are being played as scheduled. There will be open sign-up until 12:00 noon on-sight for the corn hole tournament. We have a car ('96 Chevy Blazer) to be raffled off---1 ticket for $20 or 3 tickets for $50. If you have any questions regarding any donations or about any of the tournaments or activities, please contact Reggie Phillips at 419-238-6412.

grandma said...

Tyler, you don't know me but I work with your aunt Mia, and have worked with your grandma Mary. I want to tell you that you are in my prayers and I love hearing how great you are working on getting better. I am a BIG BELIEVER IN MIRACLES and YOU are a miracle and I feel you have many more in your future. You have many angels sround you. Keep your faith in yourself,your Doctors, and most of all your LORD, he will pull you through these trying times. Keep up the great work.

God Bless you and your loving family,

Debbie Klewer