Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Day + 7

Here is an early update for today.  Elena has been battling pain and nausea for most of the morning.  Her doctors have increased her baseline pain medicine to help stay in front of the pain.  This is seems to be helping, but it is also making Elena more sleepy.  That is not altogether a bad thing as she needs her rest.  Please pray that Elena's pain and nausea will subside, and that her rest will be healing.

On another note, we heard from Jaye Watson this morning and the story will run during the 7 0'clock news tonight on 11Alive. 

Thank you for all you do for all of us!

In Him,
The Tates

But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness."          2 Cor 12:9

17 comments:

  1. Thanks for the update, I was just about to get ready for the 5pm news...so we'll tune in at 7pm :) ...hang in there - some people say that ginger can help with nausea...if she can stomach a small piece of ginger or peppermint. I know that they give our kids all the best meds, but maybe something simple can help sometimes too ...xoxo The Slaters

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  2. The piece on 11Alive was great. And Brenda's last word was right on, also. Ginger can help with nausea. And that includes ginger ale if she can drink some.
    All of you are in my prayers daily. Here is a paraphrase on an old saying: Cancer, Cancer, go away. Never come back any day!!
    Much love, susan flood

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  3. Just watched the show -- it was so awesome- you guys are the best & I'm so happy that the girls spent time with the dolphins, that's just so cool! xoxo The Slaters

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  4. Prayers that your entire family may have a peaceful restorative healing good nights rest. Your story reached out to so many tonight and may the prayers and blessings of each of them strangers, friends and neighbors in return reach out to surround you in a blanket of gods loving arms this evening. God Bless your strength, love, and endurance. The Creviston Family.

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  5. Just happened to be watching the news tonight when your story came on. You guys are so amazing and such an inspiration to all of us in our daily challenges (which pale to yours). Elena, you are a ROCK STAR!!

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  6. The story on 11Alive was so moving. You are an amazing family seeking strength from each other through your love and also your faith in God. I continue to keep you all in our prayers. All of Norcross First are lifting you up in prayer and looking forward to seeing you back home soon.

    Peggy H.

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  7. So amazing to see the strength of your family! You are a true testament that God is working in your lives through everything. We will pray for you, Elena that you will recover completely this time and that God's plan was that you were to touch so many lives through the 11 alive piece.

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  8. Sleep sweet Elena. Sleep. You deserve all the peace and rest you can get. I love you.

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  9. Hi Christy!
    Call me, text me, email whatever you would like.
    I would like to get our girls to maybe Skype? Lindsay has an iPad and I know she would like to get in touch with Elena. Just know that my heart is with you and I pray for you!!
    Sara
    678-758-4794
    saradsimmons@comcast.net

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  10. You precious child, you are amazing. We watched the clip fom 11alive, it was great. I just love your smile and love you so. Stay strong my girl. You and your family are in my heart and prayers. Love you Aunt Beth

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  11. Always thinking of you!!! ALWAYS!!! Saw the piece on 11alive...cried the whole way through! You are an amazing family and wish I could be in that hospital room with you! Let me know what type of help you need...DON'T be shy, spill it! Of course, you are on our prayer list and all of Lighthouse Family Retreat is praying for your family as well!!

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  12. Dear sweet Elena,
    I just watched your story from the news and I'm crying. Wow, you are and your sister's love for each other is so touching. I'm so sorry that yall can't be together right now. I sense she is a very strong little sis. Please continue to fight and cling to Jesus. I pray He will be so close to you. Praying for your family! <3 Love, Sandee Clark

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  13. We loved watching the 11 alive news clip ~ it was such a long segment for a news story! (that is how special you all are)! I was thinking how many people had proably tuned in getting ready to see the Olympics and saw your story ~ so many more prayers headed your way!!

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  14. Hi Elena, I am praying for you! I'm Dina's friend down here in Orlando and she sent me the video clip. We are sending you lots of great wishes and hope to see you jumping on the trampoline again really soon! I know this time is so hard but hopefully everything will start getting easier for you soon. Keep up your beautiful spirits you are an inspiration to so many :)

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  15. You are all an inspiration that love is what we all covet the most--- and your family is an inspiration to us all--- thanks for keeping up the blog so we can pray specifically.
    Lisa Fredericksen

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  16. Hi Tate Family!

    Here is the link to your incredible story from WXIA's website: http://www.11alive.com/news/article/250404/40/Devoted-Sisters--Send-a-message-to-Elena-and-Olivia

    It was so great meeting you when you visited Georgia Aquarium! We are so glad to have had the opportunity to bring some smiles and laughter to your family. Your positivity and optimism is truly inspiring. We hope your health continues to improve so you can come visit again soon!

    Best fishes and many thoughts & prayers,
    Your friends at Georgia Aquarium

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  17. Hi Tate family....we are following your story...praying for Elena...that the pain and the nausea and the mouth sores will all go away. WE are thinking of you all the time...please let us know if you need anything!!! we will do it....easy for me now that the kids start school next week. let me know if i can bring you anything from the middle school....but, i'm not sure Elena will even be doing school work at this point. Well, just know that I am here for you....with love, kathryn and megan fitzgerald

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