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Could I ask for prayers please

11 years ago

My 8 year old great niece is currently in the hospital in Salt Lake City with bacterial meningitis. She is fighting for her life and I know the family would appreciate any prayers you could offer. Many older members will remember my DGD fraught and won this battle at 12 weeks old, we are praying for the same results.

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mboston_gw
11 years ago
Prayers heading your way.
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pam_25f
11 years ago
Yes. So sorry.
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nizza
11 years ago
She is in my prayers.
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alisande
11 years ago
You got it, Vickey.
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kayjones
11 years ago
Of course!
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carol_in_california
11 years ago
She will be in my healing prayers.
Please keep us updated.
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tami_ohio
11 years ago
Prayers for her and the family.
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jae_tn2
11 years ago
absolutely! that must be so scarey......
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lindaohnowga
11 years ago
Prayer just said.
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suzieque
11 years ago
Oh my - prayers for all, especially the child.
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lisa_fla
11 years ago
Sending lots of healing thoughts.
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hounds_x_two
11 years ago
Absolutely!
Please keep us updated.
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lydia1959
11 years ago
Very scary and very serious! I had a friend who had this. Prayers going out for your great niece.
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yayagal
11 years ago
I'll be praying for her, whats her name? God bless her.
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Vickey__MN
Original Author
11 years ago
Her name is Haley, she is 8 years old. She,and her siblings were spending the summer with Grandma and Grandpa in Montana. She got an Ear infection the somehow progressed to bacterial meningitis. They had to fly her to a children's hospital in Salt Lake City.

Last update from yesterday evening:
They're worried about pressure in spine causing decreased abilit to move arms and legs. Fever is up. Chest X-ray being done to rule out pneumonia
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Jamie_LA
11 years ago
I'm so sorry this is happening to Haley. Will send special thoughts and prayers for Haley from Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
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Vickey__MN
Original Author
11 years ago
Haley update 07/12/12 AM

Haley is moving her fingers and toes, whipsered "water". She is currently weaker on the right side
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Granlan_TX
11 years ago
So scarey Vickey! Keeping Haley in my special thoughts.

Update us when you can and hugs to you and all the family.
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marie_ndcal
11 years ago
Sending those prayers for Haley, family and medical staff.
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nola_anne
11 years ago
vickey...I'll stop right this minute and do so!

I'll pray for YOU, also!

nola anne
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Jamie_MS
11 years ago
Praying for a complete healing for her!!
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mary3444
11 years ago
My prayers for Haley & her family will start today. Hope she is well soon.
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