youtube video
When I reposted my "am I angry at God" post on 2/24/12, it triggered Pastor Ajay Vyas of Connections Church to ask if I would be willing to be filmed reading my post and answering some questions about Tyler's situation. Ajay was working on a sermon series about God in...
words from ty’s friends
From Ty's Friends on Facebook: Rest in peace Tyler you were such an amazing person and great friend to everyone around you...when I felt shy starting at a new school I remember you were there and that you were nice to me-that alone meant alot....you touched my life in...
tyler’s purpose
Well, we made it through the viewing and the celebration service Monday and Tuesday. Both were packed. For the service, our church's gymnasium had every available chair filled, plus an additional 100 or so who had to stand. Tyler was truly honored and celebrated, and...
unimaginable tasks
The past two days have been spent doing unimaginable tasks. Ron and I went to the cemetery where Tyler will be buried and selected and purchased his plot. We met with the funeral home, chose a casket, and fed them information for the obituary. For the slide show of...
celebration of tyler’s life
Here are the details for anyone wanting to attend the services for Tyler. Visitation/Viewing: Monday, April 2nd from 6:00-9:00PM Celebration of Tyler's Life: Tuesday, April 3rd from 11:00AM-1:00PM Location for BOTH Visitation and Service is: Crossroads Church of the...
tyler wins!
Our precious, precious son has found his complete healing not on this earth, but in Heaven. He is whole and not suffering; he is singing praises right now to the God he loved!! Tyler's valiant fight for life ended on March 29, 2012, at 5:45 PM, at the age of 15 and 5...
vicious cycle
Tyler’s multi organ involvement is getting worse. One organ is affecting the performance of the next. His echocardiogram yesterday revealed that his left ventricle is only performing at 22% capacity. This affects his lungs and liver. His kidneys have had minimal to no...
doors are closing
For the first time, Ty's strong, strong heart seems to be failing under the pressure it's under. They are now adding a third medication to keep his blood pressure up. He is still losing blood as fast as it is transfused in. His liver and spleen are enlarged and...
bathed in prayer
Last night Ron, my sister Karen, and I stayed with Tyler since the outcome wasn't looking good. Tyler was able to be stabilized somewhat, but only with 6 units of blood, 2 of platelets, 2 of FFP, and being given 100% oxygen. He's received 6 of his 12 doses of Factor...