The Countdown is On
Well, it's Friday night, almost midnight, and I have been going over and over all the things I need to do before 7:30 Monday morning. We have had a really good week (although tiring). All the doctors have done their things and everyone says we are 'good to go'. We have had some good news also. We were told yesterday that the surgery will probably last 4-5 hours instead of 8-10. Also, the two surgeons have decided not to go all the way to her pelvis, but to stop two vertebrae above her pelvis. This will help with her recovery, and it will allow for more mobility in her spine. We are all for more mobility! Oh, another thing is that the anterior (front) portion of the release will be done orthoscopically through her side and she will not have to be moved during the surgery. Praise the Lord. All the prayers you all have offered up are being answered already!! Thank you, Thank you, and Thank you.!! We love you all and thank you for your support!
Kim
posted by Kim Newhouse @ 11:25 PM
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27 Comments:
Hey Shelby,
I love your website. This is so cool. I want you to know that I am praying for you, your surgery and your recovery. May God guide every step of this process. I really miss teaching you in class at church. Thank you for always smiling and being so happy!
God bless you!
Lisa Sizemore
Dear Shelby,
Your Mom and I have been good friends since college...we actually lived together and stayed friends (ha-ha)! My family will be praying for you and are trusting that God is in Control! May you feel true peace that comes only from Him. Here is a cool scripture verse for you.....Trust in the Lord forever, for in God the Lord we have an everlasting Rock! Isaiah 26:4
He is your Rock Shelby...and He will carry you through your surgery and recovery. We can't wait to hear more about you on your blog.
Blessings from the McMichael Family,
Anne-Marie McMichael
Shelby,
Hey girl - you know we are thinking and praying for you and your family. You are gonna do awesome and have the fastest recovery ever to give those docs something to talk about besides Amanda haha! We'll be checking on you and come see you when you give us the okey-dokey! You can always call Amanda anytime to talk - you know she will really understand...
We love you bunches :)
Mark, Sharon, Amanda & Emma
Hi Shelby!
We have known your Mom and Dad a long time! Gary is an aggie and he and Lee Anne went to church with your parents at Westbury while they were dating! Lee Anne is a nurse and came to visit you and Taylor a lot when you were itty bitty babies in the hosptital. You might remember Amy from youth stuff, she is 14! Anyway, we will be praying for you throughout these next weeks and especially Monday during your surgery. God has taken care of you your whole life, loving and protecting you! We KNOW He will be faithful to continue... and we will be praying to remind Him of this EVERY DAY!
Love, The Robbins Family, Gary, Lee Anne, Amy and Wesley
Precious Shelby, Mike, Kim, Taylor & Kendall--
You have The Great Physician, our Father God, who made you! We are asking Him to "hold your hands" and lift your spirits through this surgery and the days ahead.
Shelby, God knew you while He was making you in your Mother's womb. He knows your name. In Isaiah 49:16
He tells us your name is written in the palms of His hands (all our names are).He is definitely here with you, with all of us! What a Father! The same Jesus who walked upon this earth and "calmed the raging storm" is the same today who can give us all the peace that passes all undrstanding.
PA and I (Tom and I) ask Him to help you all to feel the warmth of His love and ours. God watch over us as we go through this journey.
We'll love all of yu forever.
PA and MiMi
Shelby, I don't know if you remember us or not because we have actually only meet once and it has been awhile back but your mom can refresh your memory.. My family and I will continue to pray for you and your family during this difficult time and with your trust and confidence in the Lord there will be nothing you can't handle. He will see everyone involved through all of this one step at a time. I know you will do well as you are a brave girl with lots of strength and courage. Thanks for this page where we can all keep udated and pray together and remember we send our love and prayers to ya girl.Hang in there and soon it will be behind you and you will be much better.
Hugs, Jeri-Lynne,Roy & Hayleigh
Shelby,
I went to church at Westbury CofC with your Mom and Dad (Hi, Mike and Kim) and met your Aunt Amy & Uncle Matt last month. How about that? The counseling center Matt is working on is going to help so many. I am behind these efforts 100%. When you read this, please know that people you do not know (like myself) of mindful of you and praying for you, young lady. God will be with you in a very special way. Watching over every little detail. He has you in His arms and He will take the BEST care of you, sweet girl.
With affection,
Brenda Onstead
jojocoat@alltel.net
Sweet Shelby,
It was great to see you at Ryan's wedding. I'm glad you got to hold and play with Trenton. He and Trinity sure loved playing with you!
We love you so much and are praying for a successful surgery and a speedy recovery. Isn't it amazing that our God who created the whole world will be holding you in the palm of His hand? I think that's pretty special!! We are praying for your doctors, your parents and you! Keep us updated.
We love you and can't wait to see you again,
Mark, Stephanie, Trinity & Trenton Ownby
shhelby
i am ppraying!
love
will griffith
Dear Shelby,
I met your mom and dad in October while on the cruise. They talked so much about you that I feel like I know you. They are wonderful parents and I know that your surgery will be successful. You and your family are in my prayers, and I look forward to checking your website next week to hear how you're doing!
Joyce Ballard
Sweet Shelby,
We want you to know that you are in our prayers continuously as you get closer to your surgery. God has cradled you from the time you were born and we know that you, and the rest of your family, will feel his presence Monday. Once again, he will use your sweet life to show HIS love and faithfulness.
Keep that beautiful smile on your face! We look forward to coming to visit you at TCH. Will made many special friends there.
We 1ove you!
LeeAnne Griffith
i love you!
whit griffith
Dear Shelby,
Mark asked me to drop you a note and tell you that he is so excited for you! He said to tell you to look forward to seeing things more easily with less effort, to being able to hold your head up without getting so tired, to being able to see where you are going, to being able to look someone in the eyes while you are talking, to being able to see the board and the overhead in school, to being able to eat and drink without so much trouble, to being able to see someone down the hall before they see you, to being able to sit up tall and being so much more comfortable in your chair and to being able to share your smile and the light of the Lord that you have in you heart! He also told me to tell you that it makes it easier to see the Cheerleaders, but I told him that you wouldn't care about that! God bless you, Honey!
Mark & Irish Laird
Hi Shelby!
I wanted to let you know that you're in my thoughts and prayers. You are an amazing young lady with a beautiful soul. God is going to bring you through this better than any doctor can imagine. I very much look forward to seeing your sweet smile come through the doors at the shop so we can visit.
Love you!
Nancy Cormack
Hi Shelby & Family,
You may not remember us but that's alright. God knows all about you and how much we love you and your parents and your sisters. Like so many have already said, God has been hearing about you and your twin for years. He's craddled you in His mighty heart and won't stop now. Your mother and father are heros of mine ... as you are beautiful girl. My prayer warriors here in Arkansas will be praying for you, too. I'll be checking in for news! God's blessings dearheart!
With hugs, Ruth & Noel
Hi Shelby,
We just wanted you to know that we are thinking of you and lifting you up in prayer. You are a very special young lady Shelby, anyone that knows you, knows that! All of your friends and all of the people who love you will be with you in spirit throughout your surgery and throughout your recovery. We will be checking in on you and keeping up with you through the website.
God Bless you Shelby,
The Thomet Family
Ken, Susan, Lyndsey, Julie & Abby
Hey Girl,
May God be with you and your family during the surgery and your recovery. You are on the prayer list at church. I LOVE YOU sooo much!!! you are like my little sister. you are so strong and brave. I believe in my heart that you will overcome this. Just remember that GOD will take care of you. you are his and he loves you!! you will be in my thoughts and prayers!!!
Love ya Like a Sister,
Love,
* Jennifer Harris *
Shelby,
Our whole family is praying. Evin wants to come see you in the hospital, especially since she has been through this surgery and knows what it is like.She can be your cheerleader as you get better!! Evin is also having surgry while you are in the hospital, so between the two surgries we will try our best to come and visit. If we can not make it to the hospital we will come se you at home.
We love you so much and will pray for you constantly.
Leanne VanDover (Evin's mom) and Evin (your neonatal buddy)
Dear Newhouse Clan,
The Clingan clan (from The Rice School) will certainly have you at the top of our prayer list this week. Thank you for keeping us informed and allowing us to be a part of your prayer support! My mother, Barbara Mott, will be praying for you as well.
May God bless you all , the doctors and nurses, the procedure and your recovery.
Love,
Steffy, Scott, Evan and Ryan
Dearest Shelby,
We just wanted you to know how much we are thinking of you and your family today. We know the countdown is on until surgery now and you are and will be in our prayers during all of this. What great news to read that your surgery will be only half as long as they originally said. GOD IS SO GOOD. We will try to come to the hospital soon. Tell your family we said "Hi!" XOXOXOXOXO
Love, Gary, Karen Katie, Kristi & Kellie Keese
Shelby
It sounds like God is already at work with your surgery. Our family will say a prayer for you tonight and I will personally be praying for you tomorrow morning. Know that God will never leave or forsake you and He will be with you tomorrow morning and each day after as you grow stronger and stronger. Remember He has great plans for you, plans for you to prosper.
Peggy Polvado
Shelby,
Just remember that God will take care of you and your family through this very hard time. My parents and I will be praying for your recovery .We love you.
Love, Margaret Fuller
Hey Shelby,
This is Kristina from Summer 2005, when I was working with you, I felt so lucky that I got to know you. You have this strength and wonderful personality and you are an awesome child of God. I know that He is watching over you. I have you in my prayers and will tell the people in my college lifegroup to pray for you also.
Your Friend in Christ,
Kristina Welch
Hi Shelby,
It's Mrs. Charisse from the nail shop. You are very much in my prayers. I know God will take very good care of you. You have one of the sweetest spirits of anyone I have ever meant. Never lose that precious smile of yours.b Hope to see you real soon.
Love,
Mrs. Charisse Prescott
Shelby,
Hey beautiful! I miss you soo much! I wanted to let you know that I will be praying for you and the doctors all day tomorrow! Try not to be nervous; God will be watching over you! I know you'll have a speedy recovery because I know how strong you are. Keep a positive outlook. I love you!
in Him,
Jacquelyne
Dear Shelby,
We love you bunches! The whole family has been keeping you in our prayers, just waiting for this day. Keep your sweet, positive attitude--it will serve you well at times like these. We know you can come through this, because you've already gone through some hard times and done so well.
We know you'll have angels watching over you and helping the surgeons, nurses, your parents, sisters and friends. We know this because we know God answers our prayers.
Thank you for the great hugs, and ready smiles! We look forward to many more of them when you get back home.
The Whaley's
hey shelby, this is rusty, met you at leap of faith when it was at kimbers, im the guy from alaska that runs a boat, get better soon so i can take you fishing, whale watching and kayaking, you promised me you would come and visit me, im going to hold you to that promise. get better soon, and remember, it will feel much better when it stops hurting, keep fighting and see you soon. you are one increadable lady. take care and write when you feel better. rusty owen whalesongadventures@pocketmail.com
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