This is a difficult post for #GoTeamGray to write, as Angie has asked us to translate her thoughts into an update.
“I don’t have the strength to do it.” she said, as she asked us to write the following.
On Tuesday night, Will was having difficulty breathing. Angie called the nurse and the doctor, who came over to drain the fluid surrounding his lungs. Sadly, this procedure (which is necessary to relieve pressure) caused Will to vomit.
Because of Will’s decreased strength, vomiting caused Will to aspirate. This incident brought about a call to 911 and a transfer to ICU.
Unfortunately, those efforts to lessen Will’s discomfort resulted in the worsening of his pneumonia. Will was never really able to catch his breath from these attempts, and thus has not breathed comfortably.
Last night (Wednesday), as Will’s condition declined, Angie was presented with the decision none of us wish upon anyone – Add a tube to assist in Will’s breathing or let him slip away.
As Angie said, “I didn’t know what to do. We have talked about doing everything to help Will live, but also how we don’t want to unnecessarily prolong his life.”
In the end, Angie opted for the breathing tube for a few days to see if Will gains any strength or consciousness.
At the time of this post (Thursday morning, 8:30 am PST), Will is still alive, but according to Angie, “barely responsive.”
Her update ends there, as we’re sure she is held tightly to his side, clinging to the earthly love still beating beside her. We at #GoTeamGray will send all the strength, peace, clarity, prayers, love, comfort we can. After all, with an average of 4000 visitors per day to this site alone, we know that Will and Angie are encased in a very tangible love.
We will continue to update as we learn more. In the meantime, your prayers and positive thoughts are coveted.
#GoTeamGray
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23 Comments
jenna
July 26, 2013May God be with you.
The Barbers
July 26, 2013You remain in our daily thoughts and prayers. Our merciful Father will be by your side.
Holly
July 26, 2013Love you both!
Autumn and Jay
July 26, 2013Our love and continued prayers are with you. May the peace of Christ surround you.
Alison
July 26, 2013You are both in my thoughts right now.
matt
July 26, 2013Praying for you and your family.
Lauren
July 26, 2013Praying, right now. Got your post through the Mohrs. Also dealing with grief right now, but I cannot imagine grief and uncertainty over the life of a child.
Asking the Lord to wrap you up with his comfort and love and his unending peace. He knows your days, and your son’s, and He is good. And able.
May his will be done, and I will be praying with hope that His will is merciful.
Lauren
July 26, 2013Correction. I know God’s will WILL be done, and I know that he will be merciful. For he always is.
Just prayed. So be it.
Lauren
July 26, 2013Argh! And another correction… not your son’s… Will’s… adjusting prayers and thought processes now that I’ve read more of your blog. But God knows what I meant, and what you need.
Done correcting. Just praying.
Judy Henley
July 26, 2013Prayers from Nashville for such a wonderful young man, his wife and all their family and friends!
Danielle Henley West’s Mom
Judy
Joyce
July 26, 2013My prayers are with you! May the breath of God be upon you and give you peace and wisdom! Hard as it may be at times, we have to know that God’s will is far superior to our own. May the love of God and friends surround you!
Ryan Hoke
July 26, 2013Our hearts ache for you. You are very, very much in our thoughts. Praying, praying, praying.
Olivia
July 26, 2013Praying continually for both of you… for Guidance, peace, mercy, and healing. Know that you are in our hearts and minds and are being lifted up as the days continue forward. All our love!
Betsey
July 26, 2013Tears are also prayers…and they are all yours.
anne preven
July 26, 2013Sending all my love. xoxoAnne
beth
July 26, 2013Praying for you.
Carole Kleinknecht
July 26, 2013Trusting God to sustain you, Angie, through this sad time – so thankful for the hope of Heaven! (for all of us!)
(Morgen’s mom, Baby Will’s grandmother)
Sarah
July 26, 2013The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.
Psalm 34:18
Rachel Lear- Lewis
July 26, 2013Thinking of you and sending many prayers your way….
Nancy
July 26, 2013PRAYNG
Danielle
July 26, 2013My heart grieves with you Angie. There are no words…may the spirit of God bring peace and understanding to you both.
pat mahan
July 26, 2013My heart breaks for William and all his family. Such horrible times can only be helped with prayers and the entire Gray family are remembered in ours.
Jeff
July 26, 2013Sending my love and prayers.