Joie Update

I talked with Randall at 7:30 and he said that he stuck his head in the door to ask Joie's night nurse how her night was before she left. She could not talk with him at that time for respiratory was in with her. The doctor saw him and later sent the nurse to get him and said that Joie had a peaceful night and that all her vitals looked good this morning. The doctor said this may be the beginning of going uphill for her; that it was still a touch and go thing. Please know that I only post what Randall has told me himself and I make the post just as soon as I hang up the phone. I wait on him to call me because he is just overwhelmed with everything right now. We all know how families can be and there is at least one in every family that has to cause some trouble and that is the case here. Please say an extra prayer that only peace makers be there in the presence. There is no room for negativety. The doctors has limited visitation to immediate family only and then no one is to touch her. They can speak to her, but no touching. Randall is suppose to call me after 9AM, so as soon as I hear from him I will make another post. Once again, he wanted me to thank you from the bottom of his heart for all that you, his OH family have done and are doing for he and his family. It is just amazing the out pouring of love and support for this family. Have a blessed day! Becky

Thanks Becky for being so diligent in your updates. I have been keeping up with your posts and you are all in my prayers. It really puts my issues in perspective. God bless you, Candy

Becky, Thanks for the update. Prayers are going up constantly. Hugs, Genny (Randall's WLS Angel/Angelette)

Thank you Becky for being so diligent in keeping us updated. I will continue to pray. Love ya! God Bless, Lynda Phil. 4:8

Just got off the phone with Randall and although Joie is still in very critical condition they are seeing improvements. They have changed more of her medication and she is still heavily sedated.(10:30 AM CST) He was talking to her and she moved her arm and leg, opened her eyes and tried to smile at him. When she did this her alarms went off for she was over stimulated. (Last night he was singing to her and her vitals dropped to within a normal reading. The nurse told him to keep singing!) The doctors told him that they believe this can still be 100% reversible and that is what we are all claiming in the name of Jesus. Her lung x-rays showed no sign of improvement this morning. Randall once again sends his love and thanks to each of you for your prayers and words of comfort. I will update again around 2PM. Becky

As of 1:30 PM CST there have been no changes in Joie's condition. She is still holding her own. Doctors are now trying to wean her off of the ventilator. Her oxygen level was at 91%. Randall is standing on the promises that she IS healed. He sends his love to all of you and says that he has remembered you all in his prayers. I will do another update around 6:15 or so. Becky

thank you so much for the updates. God bless you, Joie and her family. my thoughts and prayers are with you all.

There are no changes in Joie's condition. They had to up the oxygen back up to 100%. Randall wanted me to share this song with you. It is the one that she asked him to sing to her while in the emergency room. She had him singing it over and over. Now, when he goes back to see her he sings the chorus to her. He sang this at 5:30 when he visited, but this time she did not respond. She is still heavily sedated. I will update again after 9PM CST Love to all, Becky FAITH IN YOU I put my faith in You You are the One Who will never leave me I put my faith in You No matter where the road may lead me You are my Savior my closest friend One touch from You and I'm whole again I put my faith I put my faith in You When the shadows hide the truth Your love shines through With a voice that beckons me to follow You When I sail into a storm or somehow go astray You're the One Who is always there to light the way When I look into my heart and there is no song Even in my weakest hour You make me strong Lord You are my all in all my guiding star And I will always find a place where You are

Just talked with Randall and still there have been no change in Joie's condition. He said that she was extremely swollen and that was the only change that he could see. He wants me to encourage you all to continue praying on Joie's behalf. For those that have emailed me privately about sending monetary donations and cards, Randall asks that you send them to his church. Randall and Joie Culpepper c/o Faith Walk Ministries PO Box 506 Luverne, AL 36049 I will update again in the morning as soon as I hear from Randall. Thank you all so much. Becky