RE: Immediate prayers needed for Asa

[Guest guest]

I am praying for you and your family, and especially Asa. I am so

sorry you are having to go through this. Kristy

On Dec 22, 2008, at 1:06 AM, tbniesh@... wrote:

>

> Hello everyone-

>

> I am sorry for the general mass email-- but time dictates that I

> need to

> get on and off the computer quickly.

>

> We're needing prayers for Asa-- our 4 1/2 yr old I took him into the

> ER

> yesterday (Saturday) with a suspicion that his blood sugars were

> high. He was

> showing all the typical signs for diabetes, and I had been watching

> him

> carefully all week to see if it was that or the after-effects of a

> cold/virus.

>

> When we got to the ER, they ran a quick check and the machine

> registerd

> " High " which meant that the levels were OVER 600 at that time.

> (normal levels

> shouldn't exceed 120 or so ideally) They took bloods, got him going

> on an IV and

> later started the insulin. He was seriously dehydrated, since the

> body was

> basically starting to eat away at his fat-- he had lost a good

> amount of

> weight extremely quickly-- etc

> The tests showed his levels to be at 1002 !! We were extremely

> blessed that

> he hadn't gone into a diabetic coma and that he was not passed out.

>

> They admitted him right away-- pushed the insulin all night, and

> throughout

> the day we've been trying to adjust the levels so they are

> acceptable-- which

> is a range of 80-150 for him right now. At one point he " bottomed

> out " at 35,

> and we had to increase sugars and get him eating more.

>

> I'm home for a couple of hours-hopefully to get some sleep, while

> Tom is at

> the hospital overnight.

> When I left, his levels were still dangerously high at 420, but he's

> doing

> quite well for how he was yesterday, and they are being diligent in

> getting the

> levels balanced out.

>

> tomorrow, Arielle and I will have to go back to the hospital so

> Arielle and

> Tom can start their " education " on how to check the blood and how to

> administer the insulin, and to basically become knowledgeable about

> all that's going

> on so there's someone other than myself who's able to care for his

> needs.

>

> Please pray for us-- Asa's alert, but still not himself. He's been

> having

> very rough time of it, and they haven't been allowing him any " in

> between "

> foods, which for a 4 yr old " grazer " has been extremely difficult.

> Trying to keep

> him occupied has been a challenge to say the least.

>

> They're telling us that they HOPE to have him home on Wednesday--

> which

> would really be a blessing to us since that's Christmas Eve and when

> we would

> normally celebrate the holiday. I know our family would really love

> to be

> together and knowing peace etc---

>

> Here are our areas that we need for prayers--

>

> ~For Asa's levels to balance out and maintain the acceptable range

>

> ~For Tom, Arielle, and myself to become 100% confident in all that

> we have

> to do to take care of him once he's back home

>

> ~For the other children here at home-- this is our greatest

> challenge right

> now as we need someone OTHER than Dad and Arielle to be here, so

> they can be

> at the hospital as much as possible to get their training done.

>

> ~For us to be able to figure out a food situation-- as there's no

> food in

> the house and no one available to go shopping or cook etc.

>

> ~For Asa primarily-- to have peace and comfort in this time. He's a

> tough

> cookie, without a doubt, but is really off kilter-- please pray for

> the least

> amount of pain for his shots, and blood checks etc.

>

> ~ For us to be able to quickly find food substitutes that do NOT have

> harmful chemicals in them (as in most suger-free foods) due to Asa's

> neurologically

> based motor planning disorder/disability-- they are toxic to him.

>

> And overall for PEACE. Mom's exhausted to say the least, but otherwise

> hanging in there. More worried about the kids and the logistics of

> their eating,

> and not having any local family to help out, etc. It's all a little

> daunting.

>

> A quick praise in all of this-- with Asa's levels so extremely high

> on the

> onset, we were VERY BLESSED that he hadn't gone into a diabetic

> coma. We've

> been constantly seeing God's hand in all of the timing for the Dr's

> and

> specialists at the hospital, and this is all good. GOD is good!

>

> thanks for praying!

>

> Becky & Tom

>

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[Guest guest]

Becky you have my prayers. I want to see what else we can do to help

you. Where are you located? It's possible we can find an agency to

help you and your family right now. Off the top I'm thinking if you

(or I?) call your local Easter Seals perhaps they can help with the

food situation -help organize those that can offer help in your

community? Here's just one online organization for support

http://www.childrenwithdiabetes.com/

also I found at Amazon a number of cookbooks -I'm not sure which is

best and don't know if you do either yet but I'm sure if you ask in

one of the chat rooms at the site above or one like it you'll get

answers.

Cooking up Fun for Kids with Diabetes

http://www.amazon.com/Cooking-up-Fun-Kids-Diabetes/dp/1580401341/ref=pd_sim_b_1

America's Best Cookbook for Kids with Diabetes

http://www.amazon.com/Americas-Best-Cookbook-Kids-Diabetes/dp/0778801160/ref=pd_\

sim_b_2

Diabetes Snacks, Treats and Easy Eats for Kids: 130 Recipes for the

Foods Kids Really Like to Eat

http://www.amazon.com/Diabetes-Snacks-Treats-Easy-Eats/dp/1572840854/ref=pd_bxgy\

_b_text_b

You Can Eat That!: Awesome Food for Kids with Diabetes

http://www.amazon.com/You-Can-Eat-That-Diabetes/dp/1596240296

Becky huge hugs to you and your family. And I just know you will

have the strength and ability to know what needs to be done- Asa's in

good hands now in the hospital and he'll be in good hands when he

comes back you your loving home. I do pray he'll be home with you

for Christmas as well!

Best,

=====

[Guest guest]

Hi Becky,

My prayers are with Asa, you & your family.

Yvette A.

_____

[Guest guest]

you and your family are in our prayers...we know what it is like to

have an acutely ill child, especially during the holidays, having

other children at home, and few resources for help. us moms find our

strength in amazing ways, i pray for strength for you!

where are you located?

best wishes and many prayers!

kris justice

>

>

> Hello everyone-

>

> I am sorry for the general mass email-- but time dictates that I

need to

> get on and off the computer quickly.

>

> We're needing prayers for Asa-- our 4 1/2 yr old I took him into

the ER

> yesterday (Saturday) with a suspicion that his blood sugars were

high. He was

> showing all the typical signs for diabetes, and I had been watching

him

> carefully all week to see if it was that or the after-effects of a

cold/virus.

>

> When we got to the ER, they ran a quick check and the machine

registerd

> " High " which meant that the levels were OVER 600 at that time.

(normal levels

> shouldn't exceed 120 or so ideally) They took bloods, got him going

on an IV and

> later started the insulin. He was seriously dehydrated, since the

body was

> basically starting to eat away at his fat-- he had lost a good

amount of

> weight extremely quickly-- etc

> The tests showed his levels to be at 1002 !! We were extremely

blessed that

> he hadn't gone into a diabetic coma and that he was not passed out.

>

> They admitted him right away-- pushed the insulin all night, and

throughout

> the day we've been trying to adjust the levels so they are

acceptable-- which

> is a range of 80-150 for him right now. At one point he " bottomed

out " at 35,

> and we had to increase sugars and get him eating more.

>

> I'm home for a couple of hours-hopefully to get some sleep, while

Tom is at

> the hospital overnight.

> When I left, his levels were still dangerously high at 420, but he's

doing

> quite well for how he was yesterday, and they are being diligent in

getting the

> levels balanced out.

>

> tomorrow, Arielle and I will have to go back to the hospital so

Arielle and

> Tom can start their " education " on how to check the blood and how to

> administer the insulin, and to basically become knowledgeable about

all that's going

> on so there's someone other than myself who's able to care for his

needs.

>

> Please pray for us-- Asa's alert, but still not himself. He's been

having

> very rough time of it, and they haven't been allowing him any " in

between "

> foods, which for a 4 yr old " grazer " has been extremely difficult.

Trying to keep

> him occupied has been a challenge to say the least.

>

> They're telling us that they HOPE to have him home on Wednesday--

which

> would really be a blessing to us since that's Christmas Eve and when

we would

> normally celebrate the holiday. I know our family would really love

to be

> together and knowing peace etc---

>

> Here are our areas that we need for prayers--

>

> ~For Asa's levels to balance out and maintain the acceptable range

>

> ~For Tom, Arielle, and myself to become 100% confident in all that

we have

> to do to take care of him once he's back home

>

> ~For the other children here at home-- this is our greatest

challenge right

> now as we need someone OTHER than Dad and Arielle to be here, so

they can be

> at the hospital as much as possible to get their training done.

>

> ~For us to be able to figure out a food situation-- as there's no

food in

> the house and no one available to go shopping or cook etc.

>

> ~For Asa primarily-- to have peace and comfort in this time. He's a

tough

> cookie, without a doubt, but is really off kilter-- please pray for

the least

> amount of pain for his shots, and blood checks etc.

>

> ~ For us to be able to quickly find food substitutes that do NOT have

> harmful chemicals in them (as in most suger-free foods) due to Asa's

neurologically

> based motor planning disorder/disability-- they are toxic to him.

>

> And overall for PEACE. Mom's exhausted to say the least, but otherwise

> hanging in there. More worried about the kids and the logistics of

their eating,

> and not having any local family to help out, etc. It's all a little

daunting.

>

> A quick praise in all of this-- with Asa's levels so extremely high

on the

> onset, we were VERY BLESSED that he hadn't gone into a diabetic

coma. We've

> been constantly seeing God's hand in all of the timing for the Dr's

and

> specialists at the hospital, and this is all good. GOD is good!

>

> thanks for praying!

>

> Becky & Tom

>

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>

[Guest guest]

Of course, Asa and your entire family are in my prayers. I know that it's

probably very hard for you to keep it together right now, but I do have to agree

that God was holding his hand. A terrifying situation, but he (and you) will

come thru it just fine.

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From: tbniesh@... <tbniesh@...>

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Date: Monday, December 22, 2008, 2:06 AM

Hello everyone-

I am sorry for the general mass email-- but time dictates that I need to

get on and off the computer quickly.

We're needing prayers for Asa-- our 4 1/2 yr old I took him into the ER

yesterday (Saturday) with a suspicion that his blood sugars were high. He was

showing all the typical signs for diabetes, and I had been watching him

carefully all week to see if it was that or the after-effects of a cold/virus.

When we got to the ER, they ran a quick check and the machine registerd

" High " which meant that the levels were OVER 600 at that time. (normal levels

shouldn't exceed 120 or so ideally) They took bloods, got him going on an IV and

later started the insulin. He was seriously dehydrated, since the body was

basically starting to eat away at his fat-- he had lost a good amount of

weight extremely quickly-- etc

The tests showed his levels to be at 1002 !! We were extremely blessed that

he hadn't gone into a diabetic coma and that he was not passed out.

They admitted him right away-- pushed the insulin all night, and throughout

the day we've been trying to adjust the levels so they are acceptable-- which

is a range of 80-150 for him right now. At one point he " bottomed out " at 35,

and we had to increase sugars and get him eating more.

I'm home for a couple of hours-hopefully to get some sleep, while Tom is at

the hospital overnight.

When I left, his levels were still dangerously high at 420, but he's doing

quite well for how he was yesterday, and they are being diligent in getting the

levels balanced out.

tomorrow, Arielle and I will have to go back to the hospital so Arielle and

Tom can start their " education " on how to check the blood and how to

administer the insulin, and to basically become knowledgeable about all that's

going

on so there's someone other than myself who's able to care for his needs.

Please pray for us-- Asa's alert, but still not himself. He's been having

very rough time of it, and they haven't been allowing him any " in between "

foods, which for a 4 yr old " grazer " has been extremely difficult. Trying to

keep

him occupied has been a challenge to say the least.

They're telling us that they HOPE to have him home on Wednesday-- which

would really be a blessing to us since that's Christmas Eve and when we would

normally celebrate the holiday. I know our family would really love to be

together and knowing peace etc---

Here are our areas that we need for prayers--

~For Asa's levels to balance out and maintain the acceptable range

~For Tom, Arielle, and myself to become 100% confident in all that we have

to do to take care of him once he's back home

~For the other children here at home-- this is our greatest challenge right

now as we need someone OTHER than Dad and Arielle to be here, so they can be

at the hospital as much as possible to get their training done.

~For us to be able to figure out a food situation-- as there's no food in

the house and no one available to go shopping or cook etc.

~For Asa primarily-- to have peace and comfort in this time. He's a tough

cookie, without a doubt, but is really off kilter-- please pray for the least

amount of pain for his shots, and blood checks etc.

~ For us to be able to quickly find food substitutes that do NOT have

harmful chemicals in them (as in most suger-free foods) due to Asa's

neurologically

based motor planning disorder/disability -- they are toxic to him.

And overall for PEACE. Mom's exhausted to say the least, but otherwise

hanging in there. More worried about the kids and the logistics of their eating,

and not having any local family to help out, etc. It's all a little daunting.

A quick praise in all of this-- with Asa's levels so extremely high on the

onset, we were VERY BLESSED that he hadn't gone into a diabetic coma. We've

been constantly seeing God's hand in all of the timing for the Dr's and

specialists at the hospital, and this is all good. GOD is good!

thanks for praying!

Becky & Tom

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[Guest guest]

Becky & Tom,

St. Gerard, who, like the Savior, loved children so tenderly and by

your prayers freed many from disease and even death, listen to us who

are pleading for our sick child. We thank God for the great gift of

our son (daughter) and ask him to restore our child to health if such

be his holy will. This favor, we beg of you through your love for all

children and mothers. Amen.

While recovering from breast cancer, I visited a holistic doctor who

cleansed my body from many toxins. The below websites assisted me in

my lifestyle change by making better choices.

Take baby steps . . . and you will get there.

http://www.whfoods.com/

www.eatingwell.com

Peace,

Joanne

[Guest guest]

Many hugs and prayers.

[Guest guest]

hugs and prayers to you and yours!

Tina

>

>

> Hello everyone-

>

> I am sorry for the general mass email-- but time dictates that I

need to

> get on and off the computer quickly.

>

> We're needing prayers for Asa-- our 4 1/2 yr old I took him into

the ER

> yesterday (Saturday) with a suspicion that his blood sugars were

high. He was

> showing all the typical signs for diabetes, and I had been watching

him

> carefully all week to see if it was that or the after-effects of a

cold/virus.

>

> When we got to the ER, they ran a quick check and the machine

registerd

> " High " which meant that the levels were OVER 600 at that time.

(normal levels

> shouldn't exceed 120 or so ideally) They took bloods, got him going

on an IV and

> later started the insulin. He was seriously dehydrated, since the

body was

> basically starting to eat away at his fat-- he had lost a good

amount of

> weight extremely quickly-- etc

> The tests showed his levels to be at 1002 !! We were extremely

blessed that

> he hadn't gone into a diabetic coma and that he was not passed out.

>

> They admitted him right away-- pushed the insulin all night, and

throughout

> the day we've been trying to adjust the levels so they are

acceptable-- which

> is a range of 80-150 for him right now. At one point he " bottomed

out " at 35,

> and we had to increase sugars and get him eating more.

>

> I'm home for a couple of hours-hopefully to get some sleep, while

Tom is at

> the hospital overnight.

> When I left, his levels were still dangerously high at 420, but

he's doing

> quite well for how he was yesterday, and they are being diligent in

getting the

> levels balanced out.

>

> tomorrow, Arielle and I will have to go back to the hospital so

Arielle and

> Tom can start their " education " on how to check the blood and how

to

> administer the insulin, and to basically become knowledgeable

about all that's going

> on so there's someone other than myself who's able to care for his

needs.

>

> Please pray for us-- Asa's alert, but still not himself. He's been

having

> very rough time of it, and they haven't been allowing him any " in

between "

> foods, which for a 4 yr old " grazer " has been extremely difficult.

Trying to keep

> him occupied has been a challenge to say the least.

>

> They're telling us that they HOPE to have him home on Wednesday--

which

> would really be a blessing to us since that's Christmas Eve and

when we would

> normally celebrate the holiday. I know our family would really love

to be

> together and knowing peace etc---

>

> Here are our areas that we need for prayers--

>

> ~For Asa's levels to balance out and maintain the acceptable range

>

> ~For Tom, Arielle, and myself to become 100% confident in all that

we have

> to do to take care of him once he's back home

>

> ~For the other children here at home-- this is our greatest

challenge right

> now as we need someone OTHER than Dad and Arielle to be here, so

they can be

> at the hospital as much as possible to get their training done.

>

> ~For us to be able to figure out a food situation-- as there's no

food in

> the house and no one available to go shopping or cook etc.

>

> ~For Asa primarily-- to have peace and comfort in this time. He's a

tough

> cookie, without a doubt, but is really off kilter-- please pray for

the least

> amount of pain for his shots, and blood checks etc.

>

> ~ For us to be able to quickly find food substitutes that do NOT

have

> harmful chemicals in them (as in most suger-free foods) due to

Asa's neurologically

> based motor planning disorder/disability-- they are toxic to him.

>

> And overall for PEACE. Mom's exhausted to say the least, but

otherwise

> hanging in there. More worried about the kids and the logistics of

their eating,

> and not having any local family to help out, etc. It's all a

little daunting.

>

> A quick praise in all of this-- with Asa's levels so extremely high

on the

> onset, we were VERY BLESSED that he hadn't gone into a diabetic

coma. We've

> been constantly seeing God's hand in all of the timing for the

Dr's and

> specialists at the hospital, and this is all good. GOD is good!

>

> thanks for praying!

>

> Becky & Tom

>

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[Guest guest]

Becky,

We will absolutely be praying for you all. God bless Asa and your whole

family,

B.

[Guest guest]

Dear Becky and Tom- You are not alone. Steve and I were at the exact same

place you are on October 30, 2007. Josh had been having accidents at night and

became ill quite suddenly. When we got to the hospital his blood sugar was

1,365. That is the correct number. We stayed overnight and got to go home the

next day. That was a year ago. Josh has gained a lot of weight since then. He

has a RN at school who carefully monitors his blood sugars. He get insulin

everytime he eats. He takes 1 unit of novulog for every 25 grams of

carbohydrates he eats, he also gets 12 units of lantus everday at 9am. He has

done

amazingly well. We also use an insulin pen instead of syringes and we carry a

fannypack with his glucometer in it. Please call me anytime you like. I am

always

here for you 5152212971. I can call you after 7pm and on the weekends for

free so it would not cost you anything if I call you back.

PLEASE Call the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. We have monthly

meetings and they are amazingly resourceful. It is very helpful to get on a

waiver. I live in Iowa and there is no waiting list here for the ill and

handicapped waiver. It will pay for the medical expenses that your insurance

will not

cover. Your endocrinologist can be very helpful. Do not be afraid to ask for

help. They have given us supplies when we needed them. We use a glucometer

that uses the smallest amount of blood. You can usually get a glucometer for

free because they make the money off the test strips. Ours is the first touch

elite. There is also a lancet device called a pelikan sun. I haven't tried it

yet but have heard it is quite easy on the fingers.

I have been in this group for several years now. I am also a nurse. I am

here for you anytime day or night. I do volunteer work for JDRF. IT IS A

WONDERFUL GROUP TO GET INVOLVED WITH. Trust me. Tyler is the

President of

the group. She was diagnosed with Juvenile Diabetes 30 years ago. Thank you

for posting. Juvenile diabetes is on the rise for sure. You will get through

this fine. Your child can do everything he did before in moderation. Blood

sugar levels drop with exercise. Keep a journal. I wish I had went to the

doctar sooner than I did but we got there in time. We still drink soda but now

we

buy diet soda. Josh brings his lunch to school and I label the containers

with the carbohydrate counts. All fast food places have nutritional information

with the carbohydrates listed. Charlotte and Steve Henry5155548002 0r

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Hi - It's Charlotte- I referred her to the Juvenile Diabetes Research

Foundation. Remember last year when Josh had a blood sugar of 1,365. I know you

remember. He is doing good now. We give him insulin everytime he eats and

check his blood sugar 4 times a day. I do volunteer work for JDRF. They were a

real godsend to us. She can call me anytime of day or night. I will do

whatever I can to help. I couldn't sleep either. It is exhausting to say the

least.

JDRF has monthly meetings here. Hy Vee grocery store and Pella windows are 2

of our biggest supporters. I have a tendency to favor the businesses that

contribute to our organization. We have a big race for the cure walk and it is

lots of fun for the kids. Last Christmas JDRF even gave us tickets for the

Rocketts at Christmas. I was afraid to leave Josh with anyone for along time.

Having an RN at school to watch after him has been a real blessing. Tyler

is the President of JDRF and she was recently on Oprah. She was

diagnosed 30 years ago when she was already an adult.Josh eats the same food he

always ate but we buy diet root beer now. I hope you have a great Christmas. I

graduated from Marshalltown Community College this month and I will go to

Upper Iowa University January 5 for my Bachelors in special education. I do not

know where Tom and Becky are from but JDRF is all over the US. I hope this

helps. I am always here if I can help at all. Charlotte Henry

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