Well, today was not the best day, in some respects we are glad to get some answers, but Dave just did not feel well today. When I arrived just before 11am he did not look well at all, and he hasn't looked "good" this whole time, so for him to look worse was not something I enjoyed. So to cut a very long day short the end result is he will be going on the transplant list tomorrow. The meds aren't cutting it, he isn't getting better, and the new doctor seems like a real no nonsense guy and he just said, "transplant."
We are all handling this ok, he has a good attitude about all of this, and I know that is because his faith in the Lord is so strong. He has been such a gift to Doug and I, and we know that the Lord will protect this gift no matter what the outcome. We can't question the reasoning behind any of this because it is not our decision to make, but only the Lords. I am terrified for this young man, but at the same time trying to be so strong for him.
Keep praying as we PATIENTLY await for someone to give us a precious gift of life, the waiting is always the hardest. Please pray for the family that will be making this gift, because when it comes down to it they will be saying goodbye to a loved one, and that is so very difficult. They need our prayers just as much as we need them.
Blessings and thanks to you all.
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So....dear Kennedy family. This journey brings me to my knees and I am in awe at what has transpired over the last few weeks. We are here to help in any way that we can. Lee can fly people up to Palo Alto and I know how to feed critters, pick up mail, etc. in Tehachapi. Bless you as you wait, and bless the family that gives an incredible gift to our David - it really does pass all human understanding. Peace be with you. I think of you every minute. Jacque O-T
ReplyDeleteDear Kennedy family I know David from youth group I looked up to David during the time that I knew him I have been praying for his faith and that he knows that so many people are concerned for his health up here Tehachapi
ReplyDeleteplz tell him Sammy Stephens Says hi and give him a hug for me
Love ya Dave!! I am hoping to be back over there on Thursday to see ya again!!
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Our dear friends, I can only imagine what you are all going through. We will continue to pray for you all and how awesome to consider the donor family as well. Give David our love and let him know that Texas continues to pray for him. Love you guys
ReplyDeleteOur love and prayers go out to you all every day and am sorry not to be closer. Will also pray for the family who gives Dave that precious gift. Hope this gift will ease their pain. Long haul Dave but worth the journey.
ReplyDeleteLove, Grandma Nancy
Please know that David and all of you are in our thoughts and prayers. We have members of our church and others praying for him. It was good to hear his voice yesterday when we were at Estelle and Clark's place. (Estelle called him and put him on speaker phone for a few minutes). I hope you got our message we posted for you back on Jan. 28 under Contact and Address Information, I'm not sure if you got it. God Bless, with love, Cary, Heather, Hayley & Chloe
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ReplyDeleteAlthough David is the only one of your bunch I know (and I adore him more than you could ever imagine), I want you all to know that we have been praying for all of you since January 17th when we received the grim news of David's health. I was so happy when I talked to him last Wednesday evening...he sounded good, so upbeat and positive but then Friday afternoon I called to actually talk with you, Bronwyn ( but you had already left), so I talked with David for a few minutes. I was so heavy hearted when I got off the phone because he just didn't sound right; he didn't say he was feeling bad....but I knew he was. Even so he was still so positive and his faith is indeed strong. All weekend I've been praying (I have prayed for him every day since I met him last July) and my spirit has felt especially heavy these last few days. Ever since David told me a transplant was inevitable I have been praying for the family that would be saying goodbye to one they love so that David would get the most precious gift of life. I have been praying for all of you as you manage emotions of this ordeal, of being apart and the tag team parenting....praying for a brother and sister who are so young and trying to understand all that is going on. You are all in my thoughts and prayers each day, all day long. I know you don't know me or my family but we are here and are willing to do whatever it is you might need and I say that with all of the sincerity in my heart. Your son has been a blessing to me; I love and adore him and wanted you to know that he has touched lives that you may not even be aware of. As you know, he is one SPECIAL guy! Like you said, we can't know why this is happening (Romans 11:33-36), but we do know that He is a good God who keeps His promises; It’s comforting to know that He delights in, loves and is passionate about David. Many on our end are praying for all of you. Remain strong. Joshua 1:9. We love you, David! With love, Michelle Jovanovich (aka Lauren’s Mom) for Brian, Lauren, Zoe and Tate 206.550.6107
May the gracious God of the universe comfort you all during this time. I pray that there is peace in your hearts as you endure what the Lord has for you. We love you all and are praying for you. Don't think you are too far away, if we can help in any way, please let us know.
ReplyDeleteWe think about you and pray for you everyday onboard this ship Dave.
ReplyDeleteLove you,
Ben
Thank you all for the comments. It's amazing how many lives Dave has touched.
ReplyDeleteDavid Kennedy!! We love you so much!!! You are in our prayers and every thought!!! Love, Eliott,Chris, Joshua, Ryan, Tori, and Kayla...
ReplyDelete"Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for He who promised is faithful."Hebrews 10:23 Amen!
Dave hang in there ! My thoughts and prayer's are with you and your family.... My son is in the Navy also stationed at NAS Oceana. As for the family I know what you are going through.. My dad had a lung transplant about 15 years ago... and thanks to the good graces and god he was able to get it and they called him their miracle patient cause he was in and out of ICU within a week. did fabulous so keep the faith and God will be with you every step of the way .....
ReplyDeleteDavid,We are so thankful to God for you & thank him for another day to praise Him. we wanted you to know how special you are to us & also how much love is flowing your way from Tehachapi. we are praying for a heart for you but know also that you have God's heart in you and so we know God has all this in his hands. Keep that beautiful smile on your face and keep giving God All the Praise & Glory, The Schlechts
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