Abby needs your prayers more than ever today. Abby's liver enzymes are very high... scary high.
Normal levels are 45-60 (SGOT and ALT)and Abby's are in the 900s. They are not sure what caused the huge jump, but they are running tests.
Abby had a fever all last night (100.8) and this morning it is 101. Abby can't have Tylenol because of her liver and she can't have Motrin because of her platelets are low. So obviously I am praying her temperature doesn't go any higher.
Abby's g-tube still looks angry and infected.
Abby is awake now, happily coloring and watching Disney Movies. Sami has soccer game today, so things will be quieter. Normally we don't prefer quiet, but it will be best for Abby right now.
Here's how Abby really feels. Even surrounded by gifts
she is in a lot of discomfort as you can tell from her
face and demeanor.
But in true Abby fashion, when Momma says "Abby can you
give me a smile?" She does. Sometimes it has to be "Smile for
Travis" when things get REALLY bad.
From Brent:
Michelle doesn't want to appear to be sensational with our updates, and neither do I. However, this liver thing is very serious and concerning. There's not much the Doctors can do about it, and we simply rely on God to protect her.
67 comments:
I'm so sorry to hear this..........My thoughts and prayers are with you all.....Praying for Abby..........
Prayers for sweet Abby always. I just adore her sweet face and smile. I pray her next lab results are MUCH better.
What a trooper to smile for the camera even in that much pain!
I'm praying!
Praying for God's Protection over Abby and her liver right now! We know that He is the ultimate Healer and that He is in control and will take care of this situation!
Still praying ... for all of you!
I'll be fasting for Abby tomorrow I didn't see this in time today. She is part of my prayer vigil every day. Trusting the Lord for complete healing.
Praying as always-Please tell Abby we are sending her HUGS all the way from Alaska :)..it's a COLD day here, but we rejoice in the warmth of our heavenly Father's LOVE!
Michelle and Olivia Mann
Abby & family you are in my prayers! I pray that Abby find comfort, her fever breaks, and her liver levels go down! I really enjoy your blog, and feel like I know Abby.. Hugs to you all! God Bless you!
I will continue to pray for her liver enzymes to go down. I've been doing it a few times today after reading about it. There is something about this child that has drawn me in to her story. I have several people that I will get in touch with who will also pray for her.
We are praying, praying, praying!!!
God the King IS carrying Abby! He Is carrying You! He IS carrying me!
God the Father HAS a covenant with God His Son Jesus Christ!!! We shall REJOICE in celebration that HE is carrying us ALL... God will NOT drop Abby! Praise the Lord! ~ WE ALL LOVE YOU ABBY RIGGS!
Praying for your family. When all the worldly muck is stripped away, you see the core... Jesus is everywhere... in your words, on your faces, in sweet Abby's spirit.
Praying Abby....i am so sad.....I love you , i pray for God to hold you in His arms.....Brent & Michelle, i dont even know what to say now, when it hurts this bad for me about someone i dont even know, and have never met...my heart breaks for the both of you, now and later. May we trust in God for our strength is our only answer, and He will provide. Your Little Abby has touched my heart so much, i really love her.
Praying in San Diego...
Dear Abby, you are such a courageous little girl. I pray that you feel better soon. I am sure the doctors, nurses and your parents are taking really good care of you.
Chantaal
Read your post, said a prayer... I'll finish my comment and then keep praying. I know how scary it is for me when there's nothing to do but wait, I can't imagine waiting for my child. Praying for healing, comfort and peace. God Bless!
What a beautiful smile amidst the pain.
Praying for Abby!
Praying for Abby - that her live enzymes and fever come down!!!
Praying for our great Physician's hand!
Praying very, very hard for Abby's liver counts to COME DOWN and for her temperature to return to normal.
We continue to Pray and ask GOD to comfort and Heal Abby.............
Love and Prayers,
Joyce and Nick
Abby, hoping you are better soon!!!
praying...and tell abby not to give up on hope there's always a hope that God will guide her =)
Always in prayer for Abby & the Riggs family.
Joining you in prayer.
I'm sure the hospital staff is already on it, but a great way to lower a fever without drugs is to place cool clothes at strategic spots on the body - such as under the arms, groin area, in the bend behind the knees, back of the neck, forehead, etc. & of course, as many fluids as she can handle.
Hang in there sweet girl!
Lots of prayers that Abby's Liver count returns to normal. I remember having a scare wih CJ's liver count early on in treatment, and I believe they ended up readjusting the dose on one of his medications, and eventually it resolved itself.
Maren Trammell
I am praying right beside you and your family.
Peace, Hugs and PRAYERS,
Becca (Momma to Ella)
Precious Abby, we are praying!! I am so sorry that you are hurting so much!! We love you!!
-The Wheelers
I continue to pray.
Praying for Abby,
Kris
Praying..Praying...Praying.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Dear Abby hang in there, baby girl! God's love surrounds you tonight more than ever. He will deliver from this crisis like all the other times and you will be healed forever because He knows how much you are loved and needed by this world, but especially by you family. REST COMFORT HEALING BE WELL, ABBY
Praying for healing. You are all in my thoughts.
Em
from Australia
I am praying that her temp goes down and that they find the reason for the high liver enzymes. Big hugs to you.
we are holding you up in prayers today...
We're so sorry that Abby is struggling with yet another trial. We are praying here in Illinois, very hard!!!
Praying for your precious baby girl! (and for Mom and Dad too!)
Tell Abby that she has a Kindergarten Class in Kentucky praying for her!!
I agree with Shanda as an alternative to help lower body temp. Though I've never met Abby in person or had the opportunity to give her a hug...I had a dream about your sweet daughter being at your home playing on a sofa on top of your hardwood floors - and I had the chance to hug your daughter. Kinda freaky? Felt odd sharing this, but wanted to know that She is loved more and more
Abby is such a trooper! The strength & testimony of faith you exhibit is amazing. We will cont to pray for Abby & your family.
Praying right now for Abby.
Lord, please wrap your arms around our Abby!
Brent, I trust in God, but I hate this. Even after reading and loving and agreeing with what you say about God and about life, it is still hard to accept the bad in my life (caused by someone else - trying to forgive - yet financially and all it's hard to move forward). But, my heart is open and God's hand sare open. Praying deeply for Abby.
Praying for grace through the night.....that Abby's fever goes down, that her liver enzyme levels resolve, and that her pain levels become manageable. Please keep us posted...you are not being sensational when update...we are all here and we care and are continuing to pray for Abby! (((HUGS)))
Heather and family in NC~
Abby, you are the first person I pray for when I open my eyes each morning and the last person I pray for before I fall asleep each night... and through out the day as well. We love you precious girl!! Hugs to you all!~ Amy
Uuuugggg! Praying for Abby and for these sky high liver numbers! Praying for comfort and rest too.
Oh, sweet baby girl. I think of you often am still praying for you and your wonderful Mommy and Daddy.
Lots of love from Texas!
Abby is in my prayers.
I am praying for Abby right now. Please update as soon as you know anything else. Give her hugs from North Carolina
Praying like crazee..every day!
Sending up lots of prayers for Abby and your entire family!!
Praying. Family praying. Husband's congregation praying. 1-2am is the time I have selected ( i know that sounds nuts but in my house its my first chance at uninterrupted peace) But thats not going to cut it. I will be on my knees as long as they can stand it... then on my chair... praying for y'all.
On a nursie technical note... Have the docs call down for a cooling vest. It will lower her core temp and might just help her feel a little better. also... if they can keep her bag of ringers cooler? it should also work. Another trick? place cold washcloths on the soles of her feet. I don;t know the logic behind the feet thing, but when I was a child and Texas Children's hosp was my second home... this wonderful old nurse showed my mom that trick.. and it works.
I am a night owl.. and will be in deep prayer for hours to come... If in the wee hours, you or Michelle ever need someone to pray with... and the normal people of this world are asleep? email me and I will stop, drop and pray with y'all.
CeCe Garrett
My heart breaks for Abby, as she deals with this pain...but rejoices in the God who alone can offer the comfort she needs. Praying...
~Liesl Irwin (for Steve as well)
www.irwin-update.blogspot.com
i am praying for abby and the whole family i hope things get better for her.
Praying for the dr's to be able to figure out why her enzymes are so hi. Praying for Abby's fever to break. Praying for both you Brent and Michelle.
Abby and family - you have been in my thoughts and prayers and in turn my kiddos (9, 4, & 3). You often cross my mind throughout the day and your sweet smile crosses there too. Today as I was driving I heard Steven Curtis Chapman's You are a Soldier and in my heart knew it was a perfect tribut to you Abby and your family. We are all praying for you as your battle the yucky guys (as we call the "c" word - my dad has terminal rcc). Know that you are prayed for and thought of in Missouri - tonight and tomorrow and moments inbetween. God Bless you little angel and give your Mommy, Daddy and siblings the strength they need to care of you, each other and your precious family.
Abby is never far from my thoughts, and always in my prayers.
Love,
~Michelle in Cincinnati, Ohio
Hugs and prayers from St Louis.
So sorry to hear, as I come daily to pray for Abby, may God watch over her and protect her as we lift her up in prayer tonight..
What a trooper she is. We continue to lift up precious Abby in prayer.
We pray for Abby daily- will plead before the Father specifically for the liver now. Thank you for the updates and for being so real and transparent with them.
As always....
Prayers from Nashville....
We are praying as always from Tennessee..
Praying for sweet little Abby and for all the doctors and caretakers and for Mom and Dad.
One more prayer warrior...
britt
I will pray for Abby tonight, specifically for her liver enzyme levels to decrease... My students will pray specifically for this also first thing tomorrow morning. Goodnight, Abby-girl, feel better soon.
Nilia
Praying for Abby here in Ohio. What a journey this little fighter is going through. Her sweet smile sometimes hides the pain and exhaustion that she must be feeling. She is absolutely mesmerizing to me and I pray for her throughout the day.
We are praying for her liver numbers and temperature to go down.
Also special prayers for her G-tube site and for her fabulous family for the strength and energy to care for each other.
Praise God for his work through you Brent, with your crazy life you still minister to all of us...
Wow I never realized how many medicines like that were off limits for Abby. We'll be praying that God takes care of all this like we know He can!
Praying for miracles for precious Abby. There is absolutely nothing that God cannot do!!!!
We love you Abby
Love the Lawlers
Thinking about you all!
Love from NH!
Kristine
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