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6.11.2012

A Lazarus Moment

I would never try to compare anything in Lucy's life to the great miracles that happened in the Bible.  HOWEVER..today's event was as epic as any Lazurus moment in my opinion. You can watch this video that I took and see a little girl who was basically in a coma for 5 days open her eyes and talk.  YES!!!  Talk!!!


Her interaction with us lasted about 15 minutes and then she was done.  She almost immediately went back to sleep and we haven't seen her eyes since.  If there had not been 10 people in the room (not all related to me) I don't think anyone would have ever believed it.  Everyone was in tears.  Even our nurse!

While those 15 minutes will forever be etched into my mind, today continued to be a day of ups and downs.  We had a Family Care meeting with our entire team of doctors and were bombarded with tons of information, much more than my feeble mind can process.  There are still so many unknowns in this whole equation.  I am going to take a moment and try to lay out the facts in note form.  This is for my own good as I  know that one day I will need to look back at this and remember the whole picture. 

What we know:
  • An event happened in Lucy's body that caused 40 C (over 104.5 F) fever that persisted for more than 48 hours. 
  • This event caused her body to shut down and the high fever is likely to have caused the seizures. 
  • She has lost most of her ability to communicate, minus brief comments and interactions.  All of which I must note are purposeful and meaningful. 
  • We do know that her vision has been greatly impaired.  We think she might be able to see something, although we are not sure what or how much.  She can not make out faces and can't even tell you if you are holding up a ball in front of her face, but she seems to be tracking.  
  • During periods of awake time she is consumed with frustration, fear and confusion.  She cries for long periods of time although she does not appear to be in pain.   


Theories and Facts:
  • The doctors are beginning to think that maybe Pink Eye led to a viral infection that leaked into Lucy's brain.  Possibly through the shunt.  This we will probably never know.  
  • Today's EEG revealed NO seizure activity and NO brain damage.  PRAISE GOD!!!!!!!!
  • Today's EEG did reveal a very tired brain that had a lot of recovering to do.
  • The doctors do not feel as if the eye sight issues are permanent.  This, however, can not be verified until an Opthamologist is able to do a thorough exam.  That will probably not happen until Wednesday. 
  • Most, if not all, of Lucy's deficits are reversible and Lucy should make a pretty strong recovery. 
It is known that our bodies have a memory system where neurological events are stored.  For example, if a stroke victim were to catch the common cold he or she might be knocked down for several weeks and might exhibit some symptoms of the inital stroke (slurred speech, paralysis).  What the doctors are theorizing is that when Lucy's body contracted this virus (if that's what it really was) her body's memory took her back to the time of her Meningitis and Thiamine Deficiency.  She has most of the clinical symptoms of Meningitis and she has lost her eyesight like she did with the Thiamine issue.  Again, this is theory and we are just working with the best information we can put together.  

There are so many things that I don't know.  There are so many things that I may never, ever know.  But what I do know today is that I witnessed a miracle.  I saw life in my baby's eyes that I never thought I would see again.  I saw a little girl who was created with so much fight not even a life threatening illness or a cancer reoccurance can keep her down.  Today was amazing.  

For the past week Erik and I have taken turns holding Lucy in a chair for hours on end.  We each hold her until either our bladder is ready to bust or our bodies just can't take it any longer.  The very thought of putting her in her bed is more than I can take.  When we have laid her down we have been convinced that it would be our last time to ever hold her.  We have spent many nights preparing to wake up to a child who has passed on to heaven.  

But God continues to amaze.  He continues to answer our prayers.  He continues to use Lucy's little life to touch so many people.  I compared this emotional, mental and physical race we are running to a Tsunami.  Not a wave that a surfer might ride to reach shore quickly.  No, a tsunami.  One that starts in the middle of the ocean and travels thousands and thousands of miles with no shore in sight.  And quite honestly, I don't even know what shore are we headed for!  

The reality is we have a very, very sick child.  We know that the 15 minutes we got out of Lucy today were amazing, but there are 1440 minutes in a day.  You do the math.  It's not very impressive.  But those few short minutes were enough to give me hope that I just might get to take my baby girl home and actually have some quality time together as a family.  It might just happen.  That in itself would be a miracle.  

We will be in the hospital for 10 more days.  We are going to begin some simple forms of PT, OT and speech tomorrow.  While we are here we are going to try to re-train Lucy to eat.  If we could get out of here without a feeding tube it would be amazing!  What a blessing to get to spend our time together without that worry and fear.  

I have been blown away and encouraged beyond belief by the hundreds of comments that have been left for our family.  I am humbled that so many people love our little girl.  She really is our "light."  I will never stop believing for the ultimate miracle. 

Never stop praying. 




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324 comments:

  1. Storming the heavens....

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  2. What a JOY to read this update! Your Lucy and your family is being lifted up in prayer all over the world.

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  3. So happy that you got to spend some time talking with Lucy today...she is such a sweetheart!

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  4. Thanking God for 15 minutes and continuing to pray. With love, Meghan and John

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  5. What an amazing video! She truly is our 'light' and a miracle in all of our eyes! What a video to hold close to your heart & cherish forever. You & your family continue to be in my thoughts & prayers, and I will continue to pray that her condition improves so that you can all go home as a family & spend quality time together. She is a very special girl & has forever changed my life. Go Lucy, Go!!!

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  6. WOW! Truly that is a living miracle! What a beautiful clip you share with us to give us hope that Lucy has the Lord working within her! Continued prayers for you all!

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  7. Beautiful and amazing Lucy!!!
    Praying for her and holding her in my prayers...

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  8. Wow! What an amazing video. I am thrilled for you.

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  9. PRAISE GOD FROM WHOM ALL BLESSINGS FLOW!!

    Praying in Arkansas

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  10. AMAZING!!!! An absolute miracle. Watching that video was one of the most wonderful things and a true testimony to God's grace and his ability to create miracles in our world. I am so happy to see that Lucy woke up, even if for a short time. I am so thankful to our awesome God!
    I continue to pray for Lucy and your family. I continue to thank God for giving you the strength to be such an inspiration to so many. I looked back on your blog today from the beginning (I read it last September when I learned Lucy's story after our move to Tipton County). But today I read of a time in 2009 when you were speaking of some mothers who were going through things that no mother should have to endure and you prayed that you could go through it in the inspirational way that they had (it was a time when you had no idea what your future would hold and the journey you would have to undertake)......I just want you to know that you have been such an inspiration to me. I don't feel I could ever be strong enough to go through what you are and as God gives us what we could handle, I will only know when the future comes, but your strength and endurance has made me a better mom and a better Christian.
    I will continue to pray for Lucy and your entire family.
    I thank you for sharing your family with us, you deserve every moment and the privacy that any family wants/needs during these times but know that making your story available for us has truly blessed people all over the world. Thank you, Kate!!!!!

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  11. Thank you so much for updating Kate, and for posting that video!! I have been praying and praying and praying! Sending so much love from Hershey, Pa!

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  12. She's quite the beauty! Not to mention quite the fighter! I'm so glad you all got the chance to talk with your sweet girl today. Praying fervently for Lucy and your family.

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  13. Anna Prasinou Atl.GaJune 11, 2012 at 11:42 PM

    Oh Kate , I am so happy for you and Lucy and your family. I watched the video a few times. She really is a miracle!!!! What a sweet beautiful girl!! Love and prayers for all and thank you for sharing this amazing video with us.

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  14. thank you for sharing! and thanks for sharing that video:) lucy is such a sweet fighter! a miracle indeed!

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  15. OOHH Dear Kate....today I wept from the sorrow I felt after I saw the picture of you holding Lucy with such sadness in your eyes. But tonight....tonight I weep with gratefullness for Lucy's miracle. I weep with the possibility of hope and maybe even the promise of Lucy going home!! Praise God!!! Lucy is a special little girl with a light that could light up the WORLD!!! She is such a fighter!!! I am humbled by her will. Thank you Kate & Eric!!! Thank you for sharing your precious little girl with us all. I am better for having known all of you and I am humbled by your grace, your strength and your will (I can see where Lucy got her will from). Tonight when I lay my head down, I will do so with a sigh and a smile. I will pray to God and thank him for Lucy and continue to pray for another miracle for your precious baby girl!!! Sending you a warm hug & lots of Love & Support from one Mama to another. Thank you for the update Kate & for allowing us to see your AMAZING video...you will NEVER know just how much I appreciate it!! God Bless You All!!! xo

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  16. With every word you write, I can feel the love you have for precious Lucy. You say Lucy's 15 minutes out of the day weren't impressive, but any mother would celebrate those 15 minutes. As a mother of 3 children myself, I say celebrate that miracle!! Every breathe she takes, every sound she makes is impressive. GO LUCY GO!! You can do it girl! I believe that when you are so weary and tired, God gives you those 15 minutes of wonderful to show you that he's still with you. We are still praying for Lucy's miracle in Georgia.

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  17. Beautiful. Thank you. Threads of hope. Looks like that fresh air did her some good. Praying you can go home soon. Praying she will start to eat. And praying for a Lucy miracle. Praying you feels the arms of God around you all.

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  18. God is good. I am so grateful you were given those 15 minutes with your girl.

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  19. Love, strength & prayers to precious Lucy and your entire family. Thank you for sharing this amazing story & video. I'll continue to pray every day. Much Love~Sally from Texas:)

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  20. Thank you for sharing that video with all of us. You truly did receive a miracle today. It is so kind of you to let us all rejoice in it with you. Lucy never leaves my mind throughout the day. I continue to pray for all of you as you endure this journey together. I pray that the 15 minutes you had today become hours in the days ahead.

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  21. Such an amazing lil girl!! My thoughts and prayers are with lil Lucy and your family. Lots of love from KY

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  22. She is beautiful. Praying she will go home with you. What an inspiration your family is - to show joy in even the most trying of times. May God bless you.
    Caroline
    B.C. Canada

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  23. Praise God! We are here and are not going anywhere! Prayers are being said every minute for all of you. Lucy is beautiful, and she is a fighter! Still praying for the miracles to continue!

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  24. I am ecstatic!! Wow!! I can't wait to watch the video again. Awesome! You know we will continue praying. Miracles do happen!

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  25. I stumbled across your blog recently and can not get your family off my mind. I taught children Lacey's age tonight at Bible School and said a prayer for you all. One Mom to another, I promise I will continue to pray.

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  26. Will never stop praying !! Will never stop believing for Lucy !! Why not have a real Lazarus miracle? Claiming the promise "With long life will I satisfy you and show you my salvation"

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  27. Oh, what a gift and one that could come only from Our Lord! Thank you for sharing your precious story, pictures, and this marvelous video tonight! I will continue praying for Precious Lucy, her healing through Our Heavenly Father and all of you!


    Psalm 19: 1-2

    1

    The heavens declare the glory of God;
    the skies proclaim the work of his hands.
    2 Day after day they pour forth speech;
    night after night they display knowledge.

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  28. I am SO thankful that our Lord gave you this special time. Words cannot express the feelings in my heart for your family. May you have a restful night and more miracles ahead!

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  29. Praise God! I will continue to pray.

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  30. Kate and family, I was so absolutely blown away by that video. I have been so worried about Lucy that I find myself praying for her almost every moment of the day. I too think God is showing us what the power of prayer can do. I'm going to keep on praying and asking God to show us even more miracles to come. Today I told my daughter (who is 7) all about Lucy and she was so upset that you live in Tennessee and we are here in Wisconsin. She said awww I wanted to go and see her and give her a hug. No doubt prayers are going up from not only many of us parents, but our kiddos who are learning to love Lucy as much as we do.

    GO LUCY GO!!!!

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  31. That may just be the most AMAZING thing I have ever seen, not even ever knowing Lucy in real life. That was soo great. I pray every day, and I won't ever stop. Thank you, God!!! Praying for many more miracles!

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  32. Kate-
    Thank you so much for sharing this special moment! It brought a smile to my face, and tears to my eyes. I've been thinking and praying for all of you! Thank you for keeping us updated. You are truly amazing.

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  33. Unbelievable! I am in tears. This child is so precious and so loved. You are a wonderful mother and I pray for your strength, renewal, joy, and peace. We love your family and are praying for you. Praise God for today's MIRACLE!!!

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  34. Kate! Oh my word!! That video was truly remarkable!! Those little smirks were priceless =) I'm SO glad that after these days of complete darkness, God showed His light thru Miss Lucy, who still seems quite spunky! She is so precious! Pictures are awesome,,...but that video!!...WOW! Thank you for letting us into even a more personal part of your lives. God Bless everyone of you! Prayer IS powerful!!!

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  35. Thank you for sharing that special time with all of us who are praying for your family. It brought tears. God is with Lucy. He knows how you are hurting and He will provide all you need to get through this. I don't know you personally, but a friend of mine knows you from college. Our family has followed your journey since almost the beginning. My husband has brain cancer, GBM. He is facing it for the third time. He is a miracle
    too.
    Trudy in MS

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  36. Deborah L. in Franklin, TNJune 12, 2012 at 12:05 AM

    Read your post and then watched the video. Have been sitting here for 20 minutes trying to think of what to say. Don't know what to say but know what I'm going to do......going to go upstairs and hug and hold my daughter who is just a few months younger than Lucy.........and we are going to pray for your little girl and your family. We are praying for encouraging news and hope that you get to bring Lucy home soon. Please remember to take care of yourself, too.

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  37. AMAZING!!! What a gift from God. Praying that Ella is surrounded by angels every moment of every day. Praying that Jack feels your love everyday. Praying that you get your heart's desire(taking Lucy home for quality family time). Praying that your husband can grieve. Praying that you all get what you need from Him. Praying, praying, praying!

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  38. SO amazing to see! I have been following Lucy for many months and have been crying with you & this whole blogging community for days. Tonight it was so nice to cry tears of joy. Today I was riding my bike up a particularly nasty hill and was in a bit of agony- all I could think was I would petal forever and stay in this state of pain if it meant I was taken any pain away from your family. Seems like an impossible concept and unlikely that Lucy's miracle and my ride happened simultaneously but just in case, I am taking on that hill again tomorrow!

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  39. Amazing! Will never stop praying for your precious little girl as well as your sweet and dear family.

    Amy

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  40. I believe in miracles and when I opened this blog entry and saw the video I felt as though I was observing one. I will continue to pray that all of you can go home and enjoy whatever time you have together as a family. I am concerned about Ella.

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  41. I have been following Lucy since her initial diagnosis. What a ray of sunshine she is. Begging our Lord Jesus tonight on behalf of Licy for complete healing and continued miracles. Also praising Him for this glimpse of your little sunshine. Oh sweet Jesus please come soon. Won't stop prayin thank you for keeping us posted. The Heavens are being stormed... Much love.

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  42. Oh how we are praying for you all. Constantly. Praying.

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  43. What a blessing to read this update! Praying for your sweet girl!!

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  44. The video brought tears to my eyes. Such a blessing and miracle! I will continue to pray for Lucy and your family.

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  45. Kate~I would love to send Lucy and Ella a box of goodies....please message me at laurafrazier2012@yahoo.com if that would be ok. Laura Frazier Shawnee, KS

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  46. I just read your post and watched the video, and sobbed and sobbed. Kate, my kids and I prayed "SPECIFICALLY" this early morning that Lucy would respond and say something that would be encouraging for you and your family today. We prayed that your time today would be extra special through some interaction with Lucy! I cannot believe this when I read this! Amazing! I really almost fell out of my chair when I read this! Praise the Lordd! Praise to the Lord for this special moment you had with her! He loves you all so much and IS here with you. He cares about all the details Kate! We will continue to pray, and more specifically that Lucy can come home so you can all spend that family time together in the intimate place of your home. Throughout the day, your sweet Lucy and family is deep on my heart and in my thoughts. Thankyou so much for posting and sharing this tonight. So special she was able to have a few minutes of conversation today. What a testimony to our Great God who hears the thousands of prayers around the world for your sweet girl, and cares so intimately and deeply about these precious moments with Lucy!

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  47. I love that video! Girl has so much spunk in her even after all of that...inspiring to say the least. Hope you all are home together ASAP ....praying for more miracles!

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  48. Oh what a sweet baby!!! I just want to hug her. Praying praying praying for Lucy!
    Kelley

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  49. Kate, what an amazing little girl your family shares...... My thoughts and continued prayer for all....

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  50. lucy combatti, siamo tutti con te, in tutto il mondo!
    melissa dall'italia

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  51. I can't stop watching this video - or crying, so glad y'all got that special moment!
    Kelley

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  52. Such AMAZING news! Will continue to pray Kate

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  53. Praying and so thankful you had today. All I know is how much God loves Lucy, and loves you.

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  54. Kate-
    Thank you so much for sharing this special moment! I've been thinking and praying for all of you! Thank you for keeping us updated. You are so amazing.
    I also pray for little Ella that she will know that sometimes things happen when we don't want it to happen ever. I am praying that Lucy can get well enough to go home and be surrounded by her family. No pain or suffering just quality time with each one of you.

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  55. We will continue our prayers. She is such and amazing little girl! My daughter came home after being with her grandparents for a couple of days. On the way home she asked about Lucy. When we go in the house she went and got my computer.....she wanted to read what had been written in the days she had been gone. This little girl along with sister, brother and parents have so many people praying for them! Kate you and your family are loved by so many of us out in the blogger world. We pray for each of you. For miracles, for peace, and for strength. God Bless you all!!!

    Traci and Emerson

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  56. Simply moved to tears as I read this update!! Our god answers prayers and this 15 min was a beautiful moment to witness! Praise god for that moment! Praying for many
    More. Your girls are both beautiful loved seeing
    Ella right there by Lucy's side!! May god cover her with strength and protection praying for you all! No part of Lucy will ever be in vain she is a gift from god moving mountains in people's hearts and showing such love!

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  57. What a beautiful little voice! I'm so happy that you were able to enjoy this miracle with Lucy. My daughter, who is Lucy's age, and I said a prayer for Lucy and her faimily tonight. We will continue to pray as well. GO LUCY GO! Such as amazing little girl! Love from Austin, Texas.

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  58. Praying so hard for you and your sweet girl! I check so many times a day for updates, so glad I checked tonight, the video is just amazing! Thank you for sharing your family with all of us. You are the most incredible mother I am in awe of your strength and courage. Please take care of yourself so you don't get sick! You need to eat and rest. I want you to know I love your daughter, I will never forget her.
    Linda in Maryland

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  59. Go Lucy Go!

    Praising the Lord, for He can do anything. God is the same yesterday, today and tomorrow. He can perform great miracles today as He did in Bible times. We are praying and praying, and believing Lucy will be healed.

    Thank you Kate for sharing this joyous moment with us. We cried and smiled right along side you.

    Mega hugs and oh so much love,
    Crowther Clan
    Australia

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  60. 15 minutes is wonderful! So thankful that you got this time with your little girl today. I pray for at least another 15 minutes tomorrow (and prayers don't come that easily for me after losing my own child). Praying for your family from Salt Lake City.

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  61. Simply said....that video of sweet Lucy just made my night. I will continue to keep Lucy and your family in my prayers. I am going to sleep knowing I will be dreaming oh your lil punkin and hearing her sweet little voice. That was absolutely amazing and so beautiful. Sending love from So. Cal. Love Suzie.

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  62. What an incredibly strong fighter she is! So thankful you were all there to witness it. Praying that you can get your sweet girl home for some quality time.

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  63. I started to read your post....then had to back up and read it again! (My eyesight isn't what it used to be either.) Then my tears made everything blurry! And then...your wonderful words were then eclipsed by...Miss Lucy herself! One more Tear Burst...when I saw Ella's smiling face by her sister. Thank you, Jesus, for this moment and that Ella was there!

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  64. My heart has literally been aching for you all and I open your blog to see if you posted worrying what the post may say... but you are right! What a blessed miracle. Since you requested it I have prayed for Lucy's eyesite to return. The video is simply amazing!!! THANK YOU for allowing us - mere strangers - to witness that miracle. You didn't have to. You could have kept it private. But it lifted my spirit so much! Your post the other day asked that we not let all this be in vain. That we not forget in a few years time. This has altered my course as I imagine it has for so many of your followers. It isn't an option to forget. I am NOT WORTHY of this lesson. I would rather not know what I know through your suffering. Not one person is worthy of Lucy's suffering. I don't know why God allows bad things to happen. But I do know that it will NEVER be in vain. Your "story" is one that Christians everywhere need to listen to. God is there in the good and the bad. We can be mad at Him. We can question. Christians are not protected from the bad. But faith CAN get us through. Kate, I am so proud of you. Thank you for sharing your life with us so that we can be better people. So that as a Christian I can continue the mission of treating others as Christ would and know that everyone has a story. Of varying degrees everyone suffers. But through it all WE are His hands and feet and we take care of one another as He would. Blessed be! Thank you for this post! I am on cloud 9 for you and my prayers will continue.

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  65. My emotions overflow - overjoyed at your miracle today.
    God bless you for your willingness to share Lucy with our community & the world.
    She is deeply loved. My prayers are unceasing - I wake up praying for Lucy, pray during the day & again before I shut my eyes to sleep.
    People hold their children closer, have more compassion for their neighbor & get down on their knees to plead with God for mercy for your beloved Lucy.
    Your example of honesty & faith during this time has caused many people to examine their hearts. GOD BLESS YOU

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  66. I am praying so hard for your sweet, strong amazing girl, Lucy. What an inspiring video, Lucy is such a strong girl with a wonderful fighting spirit!! Love and prayers for all of your family.
    Love Charlotte
    Australia

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  67. So wonderful to see Lucy awake and chatting! She is an amazingly strong and brave little girl. Hoping and praying she continues to return to you more and more and that her sight improves so you can all get back home for some precious family time very soon. Love and prayers from across the pond xxx

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  68. What a beautiful little girl our prayers go out to Lucy and your family . God bless you

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  69. Oh Kate, thank you so much for sharing your very personal video with us. It was truly lovely!!!! I think you have the most beautiful and soothing voice and I imagine that you are so very comforting to Lucy when you speak to her.
    I don't know why I'm compelled to share a recent God moment I had when it seems so inconsequential compared to what you have experienced. I will try to give the condensed version and I hope you don't mind my sharing. A few weeks ago I took my son's cell phone (only to be used in emergencies) away because I didn't want him to lose it before he goes away to camp this summer. So I put it away for safe-keeping and promptly forgot where I put it. I tore the house apart searching to no avail for 2 weeks. (it was a lot of wasted and frustrating time) Well, on one of the days that you posted some unhappy news, I was sitting at the computer crying and praying and the question why was I so upset about the lost phone came to mind. My answer was that I needed it so that I could know that my son could reach me if he needed me and I could find a way to help him. But then it dawned on me that God is even closer than I could be with a cell phone and as much as I love my kids, He loves them more and even though I want them to call me if they need help, He should be the first one they call when they need help and He can provide them with immediate assistance at any time. I thought this was such a wonderful lesson/reminder that I need to completely trust God and make sure that my kids know without a doubt that they can always turn to Him. I shared my story with them when they got home from school and wrote each of them a letter with the same message that I left in their rooms for them to ponder later. And I found the phone the very next day. Maybe because I let go of my own need to feel that I'm keeping the children safe and put my trust for their safekeeping in God's capable hands? I really thought I had been doing that but I guess we can't completely trust God and try to do things our own way too.
    I pray for all of you often and lots of times I pray particularly for your strength in holding things together. I hope that my story blesses you with encouragement.
    Will continue to pray and so happy that you had a joyful experience to hold onto.

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  70. She's a wonder girl. The title of this blog says everything. She's proven her strength thousands of times over and people across the globe love her and pray for her every minute of the day.

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  71. She is beautiful! I was smiling and crying at the same time! Still praying !!!!

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  72. She is beautiful! I'm smiling and cryin at the same time. Still praying!

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  73. I watched the video of sweet Lucy, what a precious moment to witness and thank you for sharing that with us Kate !!! That child never ceases to amaze me !!!!! I am continuing to pray for a miracle for that sweet little angel in your arms !!!

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  74. Praying for your little light

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  75. What a beautiful moment to share with us. Thank-you. I continue to send love and compassion to you all and hope with all my heart that Lucy's suffering will pass. Love from the UK. Lily. xxx

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  76. That video truely sums her up, so glad of the improvements of yesterday although everyone knows there is still a long way to go. I will be praying that tomorrow will be an even better day with the beginnings of therapys! I will especially be praying that you will get to take you precious girl home for some much needed family time as it was clear in the video that Ella sure does love her little sister! Will be thinking of you and Lucy is the upcoming days and I will continue to pray for you all.
    Lots of love and hugs from England
    Xxxx

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  77. I know I don't usually post, mainly because I am in tears and could not type if I wanted. I wanted you to know that beautiful Lucy's story has changed my view of so many aspects of life. You are such a strong woman. An inspiration really. I strive to be the mother you are. And to God be the glory!! Praise Him for the miracles you get to witness! I pray for your family daily. I will continue to pray that you get to have your precious time at home. And per your previous post, I will never forget the impact that a beautiful little girl named Lucy and her family have made on my life. I can honestly tell you that I take more time with my kids now. And I thank God for more things that previously I had taken for granted. Thank you for opening my eyes to life really. I had let so much consume so much of my time. You guys made me realize that it's not all promised...not all flowers and sunshine. Thank you for making me reconnect with God and my family.

    Hugs and Loving thoughts,

    Nikki in N Mississippi

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  78. Kate, Erik and family,
    Thank you so much for sharing the video of Lucy! I'm here to tell you......WE'VE BEEN PRAYING FOR A MIRACLE!
    I've got Lucys.....GO LUCY GO picture pin on my monitor clip and while waiting on customers, it sparks a chat. She is the talk of our town. Whether running errands, talking on the cell phone......(yes Paul, guilty as charged), sitting at the Dinner table, checking internet day and night....Lucy is in our mind and hearts.
    Still praying for a miracle.
    Mary Gaither

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  79. I am sending continuous prayer to God. . .Our God is truly awesome. God Bless!!! and thank you so much for sharing so much of your story. it has really touched my heart in a most profound way.

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  80. Michelle in AustraliaJune 12, 2012 at 4:52 AM

    Go Lucy Go! I absolutely LOVED her asking for another present to open. What fabulous priorities :) May her improvement continue. Please God.

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  81. What a wonderful thing for you to share with us! All of the thousands of prayers from all over the world are doing this in conjunction with Lucy herself. Praise God!

    Continuing prayers from Sydney Australia.

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  82. Kate, Erik and family,
    Thank you so much for sharing the video of Lucy! I'm here to tell you......WE'VE BEEN PRAYING FOR A MIRACLE!
    I've got Lucys.....GO LUCY GO picture pin on my monitor clip and while waiting on customers, it sparks a chat. She is the talk of our town. Whether running errands, talking on the cell phone......(yes Paul, guilty as charged), sitting at the Dinner table, checking internet day and night....Lucy is in our mind and hearts.
    Still praying for a miracle,
    Love you guys,
    Mary Gaither

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  83. Thank you for sharing the remarkable video of Lucy! She is so precious, and I am continuing to pray for all of you!

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  84. Dear Kate, Thank you so much for sharing this story. I will never ever stop praying for Lucy or your family...this is a true testament to the power of prayer, Sending hugs to all of you from NJ...Lisa

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  85. My six yr old son, Owen. and I have been following your blog since almost the beginning. Owen prays for Lucy faithfully every night. He points out ribbons around town and days, you know those are for Lucy! I never understood hoe muck a Mothers heart could Love and Hurt soo much until I had him. So my heart rejoices and breaks with you! I was so glad to view Lifts video from today! God is still in Control and may you and your family all feel His Loving arms around you comforting you as only He can! In Christian Love, Regina and Owen Harper

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  86. Prayers, prayers, and more prayers for Lucy and your beautiful family. As I go through my days I hug my kids tighter and think of you guys. Several times a day I just pause and say Lucy in hopes that when I say her name she will open her eyes for you guys.

    Prayers from Atlanta for a family I have never met but feel like I have known all my life.

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  87. I cannot tell you how often your family comes to mind throughout my day, and each time I pray a prayer for comfort for all of you....especially little Lucy. I will continue to pray for you. Thank you for sharing your precious daughter with us!

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  88. I check your blog every morning first thing to see how Lucy is...today I am amazed! What a wonderful video!! Our God is still in the miracle business!!! Continuing to pray for Lucy and for you! I loved the big smile on Ella's face. What a wonderful big sister she must be!!

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  89. Now THAT is an answer to prayer!!! Praise God for making the impossible possible!!! So happy for you all, continuing to pray for Lucy and your family.

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  90. Praise God! It's truly a miracle. I'm praying for all of you. I have so much trouble commenting through Google but wanted to try to add a little comment. I love you all even though we've never met. I'm continuing to pray for our sweet Lucy and all of you over and over each day. Thank you for taking time to share Lucy with us. It was so good to see her and Ella. What a wonderfully awesome miracle.

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  91. Thank you Jesus!! I am awed and amazed at this true witness of a miracle. I just know you will take her home. Praying, praying, praying for more.

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  92. I stand amazed!!! Praise God! Those 15 minutes....can't even imagine what a blessing that miracle was! I continue to pray for mercy and grace as you all walk this walk. Thank you for sharing this post with us, Kate.

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  93. Heaven is being stormed with prayers for your beautiful family - Lucy, Ella, Jack, you, and Erik!

    What an inspiration and gift all of you are to all of us!

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  94. I had the longest day at work yesterday and had no time to check for updates on Lucy but she was on my mind. When I got home very late, the first thing I did was to sign on to get the latest news about her. Seeing the pictures of her outside and knowing she wasn't responding to that stimulus was disheartening. I went to bed and prayed for a true miracle for Lucy. This morning I see this glorious post with a even MORE glorious video starring little Miss Lucy!! I could not be more happy for you, for Ella, for Erik. I will continue to pray for her recovery. You keep holding your baby girl....nobody hugs you like your Mama does and I sure that has given great comfort to Lucy.

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  95. Amazing!!!!!! Beautiful! I am so glad that you got to have this time to fill you with hope. :)

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  96. Kate, I absolutely loved the video of your sweet Lucy during her miracle moment! I have prayed fervently for your family, specifically over the last two weeks. I went to bed last night praying specifically for you & woke up with your family still on my mind... What an absolute blessing it was to see what the Lord had done yesterday!! I am in the middle of teaching VBS this week, and today our bible story is on Mary, Martha, and Lazarus. First on the faith of Mary & Martha - then on the miracle that came for Lazarus because of their faith in Jesus! I have no doubt that the Lord is holding you in the palm of His hand, even when it feels like He is so far away. Our theme for today is "No matter how you feel...Trust God!" I don't come from any kind of understanding of the depth of emotions you are experiencing and have experienced since Lucy's diagnosis, but I do believe that the Lord wanted me to share that with you! I pray continuously for peace for your precious mind and heart. I don't know that understanding will ever come, but I am confident that the Lord will give you peace. Know that you, your husband, your kids, and your family & friends are being showered in prayer continuously. Thank you for being so willing to share your story! Praying for a miracle from our Heavenly Father!

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  97. Tears of joy!! It's amazing how a little girl can touch so many lives very few of us have meet. I'm a stranger that loves Lucy and your family from miles away. We share your joy, your tears, but will never know what you and your family are going though. But so glad when you and your family share a miracle with Lucy. Stay strong in your faith. God is great!! We wil never stop praying!!

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  98. Oh thank the Lord! I was just praying for you and your family and then I opened this! What a special beautiful video....miracles happening !
    Suzanne culpepper

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  99. Praise God from who all blessings flow! Thanks you so much for sharing. We continue to pray.... And know God's got this. You are in my thoughts constantly. Love to you all!

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  100. Praying for many more miracles!

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  101. Praise God for those 15 minutes of "Lucy-isms!" Keep it up sunshine... her poor little body has been through more than imaginable and she still has fight left in her! I check your blog quite often praying for a miracle and that God will give your family the strength and courage to get through this. And especially allow you time as a family at home to make the memories that you will never forget with sweet Lucy! Keep it up Lucy... and prayers being sent for Kate, Erik, Ella and Jack. Thank you for sharing these special moments and updates!

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  102. Based on the posts below, I am not the only one who wakes up and immediately thinks of your family! Thank you so much for sharing this moment of joy with us. My family has been praying for a miracle for your family. We didn't know exactly what kind of miracle would be delivered but I can not wait to wake my daughter and tell her that God has been hearing our prayers! Much love to you and yours!

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  103. So happy for you and your family to have that special time of togetherness with lucy. Thank you for sharing the video with us. Praying for many more times like these with your precious lucy. Love from nc.

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  104. Praise God! She is such a beautiful sight to see and HEAR! What an awesome moment!!! Kate and Erik, the love and and excitement in your voices have made my heart sing this morning. The hurt that I have felt for you guys this past week has kept me in constant prayer. May God's miracles continue to shower or shall I say rain up on Lucy! Love you! Miss you! Praying for you without ceasing!!!!
    AMY

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  105. Tears fill my eyes. Such a beautiful girl. I'm so happy you got to listen to her talk. And see her smile! Amazing!

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  106. Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of creation.
    Oh my soul praise Him for He is our help and salvation.
    All you who hear, now to His altar draw near.
    Join in the glad adulation.

    The words my heart sang when I read this post! May God be praised.

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  107. Praise the Lord!!! Continuing to pray she is able to go home! What a little fighter you have. Amazing video. She's amazing!!!!

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  108. Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of creation.
    Oh my soul praise Him for He I our help and salvation.
    All you who hear, now to His altar draw near.
    Join in the glad adulation.

    Words my heart sang when I read your post. May God be praised.

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  109. What a great family God put her into! I thank you for having the courage to share all of this with us.
    I'm holding all in prayer. I also hope for more little miracles like this for all of you. Looking forward to reading that you've been able to take her home.
    Grace and peace,

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  110. That video just took my breath away! What an incredible blessing to see Lucy so alert. Bless her sweet heart, you can see the fight in her eyes. I will never stop praying for your beautiful girl or your family.

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  111. GO LUCY GO !
    Such a wonderful moment. So happy you shared this with us.
    Praying and smiling :-)

    Cathy
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  112. 'Only believe and you shall see the glory of the Lord.'.God's word is truth above all other words. Do not take what appears to be fact to the natural mind as the status quo. Fact is governed by mans' ability and knowledge. God is able to do far more than what man( even doctors ) is able to do. Do not let reasoning and only believing what the human mind believes prevent the miracle from God from happening. Lord, remove the prince of Persia from hindering the miraculous healing that You have prepared for Lucy. Amen, thank You Father in Jesus name.

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  113. What an amazing little girl... I am a stranger but have a tiny space in my heart for your Lucy. I have a 6 year old girl and can't imagine what you are going through. You just made me appreciate what I have. I have been saying prayers everyday for sweet Lucy and all the other babies that are suffering. May God continue to hold you in his hands during these difficult times. Thankyou for taking the time to update us all.

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  114. Hi Kate. My friend Masumi posted a link to your blog on facebook asking for prayers for your little girl. I just wanted to tell you that I will be holding Lucy up to our Heavenly Father in fervent prayer. Thank you for sharing that dear video with us. It was precious, and I'm sure so exciting for all of you!

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  115. Praying for you in Mississippi! I think and pray for little Lucy all during the day! May God continue to "show out" in little Lucy! So happy for your "Lazarus moment!" What a sweet, sweet family you have! May the Joy of the Lord be your strength!
    Isabel

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  116. Wow! My heart was overjoyed and my eyes filled with tears watching that beautiful, amazing video. GOD is GREAT. I pray relentlessly that in the days to come you have more and more of those moments. God bless all of you...you are on my mind constantly.

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  117. when I started reading your post this morning my whole body broke out in chills. I have a daughter lucy's age, and have been praying for lucy all throughout the day yesterday and last night. at 1 point I was pleading with the lord and mentioned lazarus by name! we serve a god of miracles, a god that answers prayers specifically, a god who loves your family so intently, that he would take a prayer of a stranger that just happened upon your story at what seem to be the end, and showed up in the exact way that was prayed for. hold on tight he's not done, and whatever the outcome glory to god in the highest!

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  118. Oh, Kate. I have been following your journey. This is so wonderful. I loved every bit of the video...precious little girl. Praying for you all.

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  119. I pray that blessings from God continue to rain down on Lucy your family. Thank you for sharing these precious moments with us. I will continue to pray for Lucy and your family. May God bless you all.

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  120. We are continuing to pray for healing and strength for your family. I watched the video with my 18 month- old son, and the moment he saw Lucy, he smiled and said "baby". I told him that baby was very sick, and he leaned over and kissed her on the phone. While reading your blog, I realize how much I take for granted and how very strong you must be to share all of this with us. Praying for a miracle for you guys!

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  121. Praise God. The first thing I did when I turned on my computer this morning was check my inbox to see if anything was posted. Went to bed last night praying for your sweet baby. I'll reiterate "Praise God from whom all blessings flow!!" Those 15 minutes are what you needed!!!

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  122. WOW! Our God is still in the miracle business. I will continue praying for Lucy and your family. Like Alesha below - I had to call my daughter and tell her this update! God is good!

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  123. GOD can do this.. He is amazing!!

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  124. I am thrilled to hear of your time with Lucy, what a wonderful blessing! We are continuing to pray for you constantly. Thank you for sharing your family with us, you have touched our lives in such a wonderful way. God Bless!

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  125. Amazing! Thank you for sharing. Praying for you, Erik, Lucy, Ella, and Jack. Love to you all from Mississippi!

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  126. God really does answer prayers - your video is proof that Lucy's purpose here on Earth is not yet fulfilled - thank you so much for sharing. Those 15 minutes may not seem like alot but I am sure to your family it was the most precious 15 minutes you have experienced in the past week. God Bless! Go Lucy Go!

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  127. That is the sweetest video!! Thank you soo much for sharing it with all of us. I'm not sure how I originally found your blog but I have been following Lucy's story since the beginning. I'm not a religious person but there is really not a day that goes by that I do not think about Lucy and your family and send good hopes and thoughts your way. She really is a fighter and her strength is truly an inspiration to so many who only know your sweet baby through your blog. Thank you so much for that!

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  128. Oh what a beautiful start to our morning you have given us Kate! Thank you. Praise God from whom ALL blessings flow. Praying, praying, praying for Lucy to go home with you. What a miracle you shared with us, Lucy is amazing and so is her family. Keep fighting sweet girl, we're all praying for you!! Thank you sweet Jesus.

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  129. Kate,
    I only wish I had a way with words like you to express how I truly feel, but this is the post I have been praying for! God has given us all a little glimpse that he hears our prayers. I pray she continues to get stronger and healthier. Sweet little Lucy has brought so much to my life I can't begin to explain. I must pray for her and your family 50 times a day. Sometimes I have no words for God when I pray but I fall to my knees and cry and He knows what is in my heart. Thank you for keeping us updated, whether it be good, bad, or ugly. I pray for many, many more great moments and the ultimate miracle.

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  130. PTL! I continue to hold u n my heart and lift u up n prayer!
    Ms Renee

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  131. Kate, again thank you for letting us be part of your life. Wow at Lucy and her miracle. What a special girl and I love when Ella jumps in. Go Lucy go, keeping touching lives and bringing people to Jesus.

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  132. Wow! Wait a beautiful sight to see this morning! Prayers are always pouring from this house for your baby girl and your whole family! I loved to see her reaction to her sister!

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  133. One more time Lucy is used by God to show us that HE is in control! HE has the final decision on our lives. Proof that we must continue to lay Lucy at the fee of Jesus and allow HIM to have total control. She is such a little fighter....God has a plan for your angel and HE is showing you that HE isn't finished yet. HOPE remains in the small things that she accomplishes whether five, ten or fifteen minutes. Each ray of hope offers a sign. Know that so many prayers are being offered up on behalf of your family that God knows the love and joy and blessing Lucy and your family has been. Cancer is an ugly demon........but this battle is not over!
    God is in control!Krull & Rose family.....HE is on your side regardless of what may come. In even the darkest moments HE stands strong and has you in HIS palm. Tipton County has embraced you and will continue! Stay strong and faithful! You are such an inspiration! God Bless you all and most of all God Bless beautiful Lucy! She is such a hero!!!

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  134. BELIEVE! I do. I will continue to pray for more miracles in little Lucy's life. Small miracle are miracles too...

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  135. Praying for mercy, peace, and miracles big and small for for your family.

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  136. Beautiful beautiful Lucy.....what a wonderful video. Thank you for sharing it with us. Lucy's journey has touched me so deeply.....I think of you all many times daily and pray.

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  137. What a beautiful sight to see Lucy's video first thing this morning (I always check your blog as soon as I get to work). God blessed you with such a little miracle and I pray she will get to come home soon. Continued prayers for sweet, beautiful Lucy and for your entire family.

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  138. I am so blown away by our wonderful heavenly Father! Who but Him could have done this?? So happy that you have had this encouragement, Kate! Still praying for all of the needs that you have, and trusting in a loving God to see them come to fruition.

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  139. Thank you for sharing this miracle moment video of your brave, beautiful littl girl. Sinply amazing. Praying for more miracles big and small!

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  140. We are praying for Lucy's miracle. May she have peace. Much love to your whole family. You are precious!

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  141. This video lifted my heart this morning, thank you for sharing it with us! I have prayed daily for Lucy and your family, I will continue to do so!

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  142. Thank you so much for sharing that video. I was touched by seeing Ella come hug Lucy and hearing the voices of everyone who loves and cherishes Lucy SO much. My family is still sending love and support from Virginia! GO LUCY GO! KEEP WOWING US!

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  143. AWESOME !!!!!!!! THIS MAKES ME SOOOO HAPPY WOOHOO

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  144. I am so very happy you all had this moment with Lucy... I don't comment alot,but I have been praying all along and I pray you get many,many more miracles from Lucy...God Bless You ALL...

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  145. I had tears flowing down my cheeks as I watched that video. God is in control, and sweet Lucy is proof of that. Praying every day for more miracles, God's will to be done, and Lucy's healing. She's beautiful and someone that while I have never met her, I will never forget her. God is walking beside you all, and He will heal her. God bless your precious family.

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  146. I love you baby girl.

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  147. Oh what a blessing! The last line of your post...never stop praying...hit me hard. Through Lucy's life and hardship, I've been brought back to prayer. I'm reminded of the power of prayer and I am reminded that Lucy is not the only child suffering in this world. I will never stop praying. I will pray for Lucy, I will thank God for Lucy, I will pray for you and your family, and all those suffering in this world. This post is also a reminder to give thanks. I'm so thankful for the 15 minutes you had with Lucy today! I will pray for more moments like this in the coming days. Much love!

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  148. I am so happy that you got that precious moment with your Lulu! Praise God for small miracles. I am still praying for the ultimate miracle for your sweet girl. I am also praying hard for your Ella and hope that she is able to cope with this situation. That has got to be hard on a little girl like Ella, as close as she is with Lucy, to know what is happening. Gob bless you, Erik, Lucy, Ella, Jack, and all the rest of your extended families.

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  149. Me too Ma! As soon as I get to work, I log in. Amazing how so many of us love this family!

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  150. i keep typing comments only to erase them because i feel like they are so trivial. i have nothing to offer you and that leaves me feeling powerless. but we are praying here in SC and i just wanted you to know that.

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  151. What a STRONG little girl she is... She is amazing! Still praying for her!

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  152. I could not sleep last night and kept praying that a miracle would happen. I just couldn't stop thinking of your family. So I got up at midnight and logged on, what a wonderful gift it was to see your post. Although, as you said it was 15 minutes out of 1440, they were a miracle. Small blessings. You are in my prayers always.

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  153. I'm so happy for you and your family that you had those precious moments with Lucy. Continued prayers for a miracle and for strength and peace for all of you.
    xxxo

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  154. Oh my goodness. God bless your entire family. We'll continue to pray for the ultimate miracle of complete healing! Claiming Ephesians 3:20 for you right now: 'and now to Him who is capable of immeasurably more than all we could ask or imagine!'

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  155. What an amazing miracle! Praying for even more miracles with Lucy to come! Thank you for continuing to update and share Lucy's story with all of us. Even though I don't personally know you, Lucy and your family will always have a special place in my heart.

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  156. I have followed your story for a few weeks after I received a prayer request for Lucy. Her sweet smile & sparkling eyes have touched my heart. I am praying for you all daily & know that our God can perform miracles. I was very delighted to see the video...such a precious blessing.

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  157. I am so excited to hear the wonderful news! May the Lord continuosly bless sweet Lucy who deserves it more than anyone I know. May the mercies of the Lord be upon her & your entire family. Always praying for little Lucy.

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  158. So thankful that God gave you those 15 min with Lucy! I pray throughout the day as your family is on my heart all day long! I will keep praying for a miracle! Praying in Florida!

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  159. Praising God with you. Continuing to pray for Lucy and your whole family.

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  160. I saw the pictures of you and Lucy yesterday and just wept. My heart just broke for the expression on both of your faces. The Holy Spirit quickly reminded me that His ways are not our ways. I then turned my grief for you into a time of praise and thanks for the opportunity to take that sweet darling outside again. I gave all 3 of my girls a big hug, my oldest daughter crying with me. Last night, as I lay in bed, I was hit with an overwhelming urge to pray for Lucy and your family. I prayed, but as I went to close my prayer, everything in me said no, don't stop. I continued to pray, falling asleep in the process. I was thrilled to see the post this morning! I just wanted you to know that even though we have never met, I AM PRAYING for Lucy and your whole family. Her battle is touching people in a way that only God can use. Much love to you!!!!!

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  161. A friend of mine who has been following your blog asked her facebook friends to pray for Lucy and your family. I spent so much time last nite reading about your family and what Lucy has been going through. I cried and I prayed. I thanked God for the health of my children; the health which I take for granted a majority of the time. We serve a mighty God and what He did for Lucy today is only a glimpse of what He can do. I will continue to pray for Lucy's healing and your peace and strength. Thanking God for the miracle that He performed today!!!

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  162. Love the video!! Such precious memories. Such a beautiful child. Praying for many more amazing moments like this, for continued healing, and for the family. Love to you all!

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  163. Woot!! Praise YOU JESUES!! Seeing Lucy look at the camera and hearing her talk made my heart burst!! How so adorable and sweet to see Ella's love for her sister. Ella, you are a real gem!

    What a joy to read what you wrote! Jesus will restore her eyesight! Pressing in for 100% health and NO cancer at all!

    Kate and Erik, hang in there you guys are amazing parents. I continue to pray that God will strengthen you and that you will feel His presence in the room with you. That He will continue to support you and manifest Himself to you.

    What an emotional ride this is and you describing this as a Tsunami gives a great visual. Hope is what we have to hold on to. We hope in a Saviour we have not seen yet through the Holy Spirit we know He exists. I am so thankful for hope and restored hope. Hoping with you all that Lucy will go home soon and continuing to hope for a miracle of no cancer ever again in Lucy.

    May I have permission to share the video of Lucy on my blog?

    Praying and praying and I won't stop.
    <><

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  164. Thank you for sharing the video of your sweet Lucy. Thank you for sharing her with us. I pray for you to be able to take her home and she get to spend time with you. I pray for the return of Lucy's eye sight. I pray for God to keep holding your hand as he has.

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  165. www.tsharee.blogspot.comJune 12, 2012 at 8:56 AM

    Oh Kate that video is amazing. I am crying tears of sorrow and joy and I cannot even begin to imagine what you are feeling. Again I want to say you and Erik continue to be AMAZING parents!!!!! I am praying for Lucy and your family and I will continue! Thank you for sharing this video!

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  166. I wrote to you yesterday about my 5 year old girl and her wanting to be a doctor for sick children. When we prayed last night, we talked more about Lucy. Her prayer was to make sure Lucy was not scared or in pain. She also asked God to make sure you felt His love all around you. Many prayers for you!

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  167. Thank you for sharing your journey with all of us who love Lucy so much even though we've never met her. Praise be to God for your 15 minutes of joy with her!!

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  168. God is good! This is so awesome! Continuing to pray for Lucy and your family

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  169. Crying like a baby, those words I miss you and Lucy responding back with I miss you too were so precious to me. I pray you have many more days to see your beautiful little girls eyes.
    Continuing to pray for your family and sweet Lucy always!

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  170. Awesome. I wish I had the words to say, but right now all I can think of is "Thank you,God!" Thank you, Kate, for posting the video. I just loved it when she said she was feeling "good" and said it with gusto! I know that these next 10 days with Lucy still in the hospital will mean taking things one day at time, one hour at a time, maybe even one moment at a time. But to see the fight in this precious little girl was so inspiring! The Bible Study "Experiencing God" talks about us joining God in His work. I would say that Lucy is joined with God and He is definitely working through her life. What a tremendous witness she is. Continuing to pray with a renewed purpose today! What an awesome event!

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  171. Praise God. I am so happy that Lucy is doing better. Praying for more miracles. Thank you so much for sharing your life with us. We will continue to pray.

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  172. I will never stop praying for sweet Lucy. For you and Erik. For the doctors and nurses caring for her. God works miracles all of the time. Lucy is a true miracle. May the miracles keep coming and may you get to take your little girl home!

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  173. "How great is our God, sing with me, How great is our God, and all will see how great, how great is our God!" I heard this song today shortly after reading about Lucy's miracle. God continues to work in Lucy's life. He hears the millions of prayers being lifted to the heavens. He showed a tangible sign of hope for all to see. How great is our God! Thank you Lord for what you have shown the Krull family! I pray that the Lord will continue to bless the time you have together and to allow Lucy to have more periods of alertness. Thank you for sharing this precious moment with your blog family! I am sure this has renewed many of us who have felt your burden, though we aren't experiencing the daily struggle. To God be the glory in all circumstances! Bless you all ---Love, Kori

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  174. Kate,
    thank you for taking to time to update everyone. I continue to pray for you and your sweet Lucy. I can't tell you how many people I run into every day that are doing the same thing.
    Lots of love to you and your family,
    Jeni Linkous

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  175. I'll never stop praying . . .

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  176. Praise God! I pray for you and your family daily. May God wrap his loving arms around all of you providing you with strength, peace and comfort. In Jesus' name I pray.

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  177. Praise God for this miracle!! Thank you so much for sharing Lucy in this beautiful, special moment!! I cherish being able to hear her sweet little voice and I'm so happy your family was able to share in that miracle with you. Continuing to pray for each of you! As someone else said... GO LUCY GO!!!! :))

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  178. What a miracle!! We are praying for the utmost miracle and complete healing for Lucy!! I love this little girl and the strong fight she has within her. I am clinging to God's word, He is our HEALER!

    Looking forward to your next post!

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  179. This is awesome! Thank you so much for sharing your journey. What a blessing! Thank you Lord! I am a fellow Unionite and have been keeping up with your blog through Pat Ennis. Praying for Lucy and your family!

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  180. Your writing is beautiful! Through it your love for Lucy pours out! Your description of a tsunami does portrait the time by a loved one's side, when life is questionable and on the edge of that huge wave heading somewhere. I believe God is holding and healing dear Lucy close by Him for now. Thanks for sharing your miracle with us as we pray for more of those special moments for you, when Lucy opens those beautiful eyes daily!
    God's peace to you,
    Joyce

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  181. What a precious moment.... God is great! Thank you for sharing, Kate!

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  182. I have been praying for your Lucy everyday as well as your family. When I saw your video I sat and cried. Thanking GOD for the miracle that he gave your family today!! As far as your post on "Never stop praying" The Woodward Family in Arlington, Tn will be endlessly praying for your beautiful lucy, family and that continued miracles will shine on!!!!

    The Woodwards
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  183. beautiful moment. precious Lucy. your special girl has had the ability to make tens of thousands of people just fall in love with her. we are aching with you kate, but please know that there are so many people praying with you and for you and your girl.

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  184. Wow how great is our GOD? She is such a blessing from above. I am certainly praying for more of these moments for you and your family. Praying for a miracle for little Lucy.

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  185. What a fantastic video to see! She is just a precious little sweetheart and I'm so thrilled that Ella was there to see her sister's beautiful eyes again! Still thinking and praying for you constantly!

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  186. Dear Sweet Kate, Thank you for sharing this video of precious Lucy! She still has her spunk and that beautiful smile that melts my heart every time I see it. The expression and smile on Ella's face didn't need words either, you could tell how happy she was to hug her sister, and have her respond to her. Lucy was able to relate in her own way, that she is still that same beautiful, determined little girl, even though she is so sick right now, and she appeared to be comfortable. God works in mysterious ways, and this was a true example! If only for a mere 15 mins. you were able to smile, and interact with Lucy. But, to also share her with us, was just a sign of how generous, and caring you truly are. You know all the love and prayers that are being sent to your family, and to take the time and sensitivity to allow us into your special family moment , was a very generous act. You are a very special and caring lady! Thank you, and may God continue to Bless you with his messages and Love!

    Sending much Love, and Butterfly kisses to Lucy and you all,
    A Mom-Mom in NJ

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  187. Thank you for allowing people who have never even met Lucy hear her story. She is such an encouragement in my life and I am praying daily for her and your family. This video amazed me and brought me to tears. I'm praying for your and your husband's strength to push through and seek God in this difficult time. Know that there are hundreds of people who love you guys and are always praying for you. Lucy is a special girl to everyone!

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  188. Thank you for sharing this with us, Kate. I can't stop thinking about your family and since we have fallen in love with Lucy and your family, I think I can speak for the rest of your readers that we really do appreciate you updating us on your sweet Lucy. How wonderful that you had that 15 minutes with your daughter being alert and talking and interacting!! I pray that you get more of those moments with her. Hugs and love to you and your family. We will continue to pray for more miracles for Lucy.

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  189. Go Lucy Go!!!!!!!!! From yesterday's tears of sadness to day's tears of joy, I am still and will be praying. Godspeed His love to all and especially to Lucy.

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  190. Dear Kate and family! I know those 15 minutes seemed very brief to you all, BUT, God just showed you that He is still in charge and still in the Miracle business! Praise God!!! Your "light" Lucy has changed me as a mother. I was obsessed with keeping a company ready house before I found/started praying for you all. Now we eat popcycles for breakfast sometime, blow bubbles everyday, play chalk on the patio and look for ladybugs. All the things our Piper loves! There are a few dishes in the sink and the hardwood forever needs to be swiffered, but I know that I won't remember those things in a hundred years and neither will she! May God continue to give you peace and Miracles beyond your imagination!!!

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  191. My heart aches for your family and there are no words of comfort but please know we are praying for your strength, peace, and everything else you've asked for. Lucy's video is incredible. Truly something cherish!

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  192. Praise God!

    Never stop believing. I AM praying for the ultimate miracle! Nothing is impossible to God--He just asks us to trust and believe.

    You are always in my thoughts and prayers!!

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  193. What a beautiful gift you were given yesterday. No matter what, those 15 minutes will be time that can never be taken away from you. The look on Ella's face says it all and when you say, "I missed you baby"........we all understand the meaning held in those simple words.

    We continue to pray for your family and for more Lucy miracles, small and BIG. You've got so many people cyber hugging you! :) May you have another blessed day!!

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  194. What a beautiful moment!!! Filled my heart with joy this morning to see and hear sweet Lucy! Thanks to God for giving you all such a special moment with her. Praying with you for more miracles!

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  195. Kate,
    We are continuing to pray for a miracle for your sweet, sweet family. Even if it is 15 minutes at a time.
    We love you all and will continue to pray without ceasing!

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  196. What a beautiful child! I am crying now after watching your video! She has made my day and I was really feeling down but how could i feel like that after seeing this precious child! Thank you for sharing this video!

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  197. Thank you for sharing what is going on with Lucy. I have been praying for Lucy and your family constantly and am grateful for specific requests to ask God. I don't understand and don't think I can ever understand why little children suffer, but I do know that I can ask God for his help and mercy. I hope and pray that you and Lucy will have more moments like this video and that she will be home with you and her dad and sister and brother soon. Thousands of us are lifting Lucy up to God.

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  198. I am still in tears and thanking God for his mighty touch and I know that this was a miracle given to you and your family so that you know that he is still in control even when we feel we are at the end of our rope. Thank you so much for sharing such a personal moment for you and your family and do know that I along with so many others have been deeply touched by your blog and our faith renewed by seeing a true miracle of God. Thank you for allowing so many see God work through you and precious Lucy. I look forward to watching every miracle unfold and waiting for that great celebration as Lucy comes home! God Bleas you and again, thank you for renewing my strength and faith!
    Nancy Brewster, HallsTN

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  199. I have been praying for your sweet family every night when I am up with my baby. I am so grateful that you got that sweet time with Lucy and am so encouraged that you might be able to take your precious baby home with you.

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