Holding For a Breath…(An Update from Angie)
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
GIVE MONEY
25 Comments
Marie Culley Wilburn
July 25, 2013My heart and prayers are with you…I’m not giving up!
Jen
July 25, 2013So many Prayers!!! Love you guys…
Susan Trainum Moss
July 25, 2013Sending prayers of peace, comfort, strength, and healing to all of you.
Catherine Culley
July 25, 2013Prayers from the Culleys
Jenny
July 25, 2013Sending prayers for the peace that passes understanding. May God continue to embrace you both and to envelope you in his grace and may the light of Will’s life, which has kept so many of us who don’t even know him going, continue to shine brightly.
rebecca
July 25, 2013In the name of Jesus Will will live and not die. His body is transformed now into perfect health. every cell is healed. Now.
Becky Miller
July 25, 2013From “Jesus Lives”:
No matter what may happen, I am sufficient to provide whatever you need. Instead of imagining how you might respond to terrible things that could happen, draw your mind back to the present and take refuge in my presence. I am much like a mother hen, eager to cover you with my protective pinions. As you snuggle under my wings, you will not only find refuge, you will also discover a growing ability to trust Me. It is in closeness to Me that you realize how trustworthy I am.
Kathy B.
July 25, 2013Praying for comfort and peace for Will and Angie. My heart aches and is saddened by this turn of events. We know our Savior Jesus Christ is in control and we go forward with faith. May you both feel the arms of angels encircle you with love.
Mindi
July 25, 2013Such a heartbreaking development. Thinking of and praying for you, Angie…
Erica
July 25, 2013Praying my heart out here in Ohio!
Becca
July 25, 2013I have been reading updates from the beginning and feel that I am there with you both sometimes. I am saying another prayer right now for peace, strength and clarity.
gretchen wagner
July 25, 2013Praying for Will and Angie. Thank you, Lord, that you reign over everything. We pray for healing.
Kevin Robbins
July 25, 2013Will, I love you
Angie, you amaze me
Sending all love and prayers your way
Kristen
July 25, 2013Thoughts and prayers to Will, Angie and all family and friends. Hoping for a miracle!
Autumn (Lowery) McFall
July 25, 2013Praying……
Linda Burnette
July 25, 2013Prayers for both you and Will, Angie, as well as both your families. God bless.
Linda Burnette
July 25, 2013Prayers for you and Will, Angie, as well as both your families. God bless.
Michelle P.
July 25, 2013Praying…
Ashley Calvert
July 25, 2013Praying, praying, praying.
Sherri Paxton
July 25, 2013Prayers are being lifted.
Major
July 25, 2013Praying so hard for you guys.
Evelyn Hamlin
July 25, 2013The Lord is in control…we continue to pray.
Naomi
July 25, 2013this makes me so very sad. I’m praying for peace and comfort for your whole family during this time. You’re not going through this alone.
Jan
July 25, 2013We have not ceased to pray since the beginning of Will’s illness. He has been close to our hearts from his high school days. He has always been such a kind, warm, talented person. He is as deeply loved as he loves others. God has blessed us by knowing him. We continue to pray for his physical healing. At the same te we hold on to God and His infinite wisdom. “So we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day. For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison, as we look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen. For the things that are seen are transient, but the things that are unseen are eternal”. (2 Corinthians 4:16-18 ESV) Lord, bless Will and Angie and their families with the peace and comfort that only you can give.
Brenda
July 25, 2013Praying for comnfort and peace for both of you.