Arrested - Ira and Me
I stepped out of Ira's room this morning because Ira needed an x-ray. I came back fifteen minutes later to find Ira's room full of doctors, nurses and respiratory therapists. One doctor was doing chest compressions on Ira. There are absolutely no words to describe what I felt at that moment. I have never been more scared in my life. After six minutes of chest compressions Ira bounced back.
Ira's nurse reported that Ira tolerated the x-ray but just a few minutes later - at 9:04 a.m. - he started to de-sat and his heartrate suddenly dropped from 150 to 30. They flipped him over and started CPR. He's been stable ever since. The doctor was not worried about brain damage due to lack of oxygen but ordered that Ira be kept cold. Apparently high temperatures help facilitate damage after going into arrest. Ira's temp for most of the day was around 94 degrees. Laura's with Ira tonight.
I'm still in shock. I feel like I'm kinda dazed tonight. Furthermore, I'm tired of reporting depressing news on this blog so until I have something good to say, I probably won't write much more.
Ira's nurse reported that Ira tolerated the x-ray but just a few minutes later - at 9:04 a.m. - he started to de-sat and his heartrate suddenly dropped from 150 to 30. They flipped him over and started CPR. He's been stable ever since. The doctor was not worried about brain damage due to lack of oxygen but ordered that Ira be kept cold. Apparently high temperatures help facilitate damage after going into arrest. Ira's temp for most of the day was around 94 degrees. Laura's with Ira tonight.
I'm still in shock. I feel like I'm kinda dazed tonight. Furthermore, I'm tired of reporting depressing news on this blog so until I have something good to say, I probably won't write much more.
posted by jch at
7:48 PM
17 Comments:
We are continuing to lift Ira up before the Father. We are also praying that He will comfort you and Laura, and that He will provide you with peace and healing as you go through this difficult time. We may not know you personally, but we love you and pray for you daily.
Your family at McKnight Road Church is praying for you.
Joe, I am so sorry that this has all been so hard. I am weeping at the computer for you, Laura and Sophia but mostly for Ira. Why Lord Jesus?!!! I will keep crying out for Ira and for all of you. This has been a long journey and you are weary...Ira is weary...praying for strength and for rest and peace.
May you feel the angels around you, Julie
Thanks for the update. I know that it is hard to always post the tough stuff, but when you have the joys to post everyone who is keeping up will rejoice with you knowing what has happened with Ira. Your family is in my prayers. You and your wife are very strong and I know that God is going to see you through this storm.
Oh dear. My heart pours out to you. I can understand your frustration with writing bad news. So we will wait for the good news to come and sing hallelujah when it does.
Stay strong, brave ones.
No words but gentle hugs for you and Laura..Continued Prayers for Ira.
Ira- you are my hero.
When you post, we pray, and when you don't post, we'll pray more.
Amy (Jonathan's mom)
Praying in California for continued strength and peace of heart in the midst of this challenging time. God bless your family abundantly - Anne
Joe and Laura, I haven't posted lately, but I faithfully pray for Ira every time I click on your blog, which is at LEAST once daily. I have the Christmas card photo of you guys sitting here, and as I pray, I hold that photo in my hands. Sometimes, like at this moment when I read about today's horror, I don't even use words. I can't FIND any. I just say, "Father God. GOD. BE THERE." And I trust that the Spirit takes my heart's moanings and utterings and makes sense of them. You're being lifted up here in Fort Worth, and around the globe. I have asked fellow scrapbooking-prayer-warriors to lift you and Ira up, and I know they're doing so. All my love to you.
Julie and I share the same feelings. I know you are weary. I pray that you are sustained. Ira is a strong little boy. God is carrying him, I pray daily for the healing of his little body.
Praying from Post, TX.
I saw Glo a week before we let out for Christmas. I hope her retirement will bring her more to your neck of the woods.
Love, Serena
Joe and Laura-
We are walking through life today with Ira's picture, followed by your families picture in our thoughts...a continuous slide show in our mind.
We continue to ask the Lord to heal your son...to give you strength, to give you whatever it is you need. Our hearts cry out to the Spirit to intercede for us...our groans join the chorus of those who can no longer express in words all that we long for- for Ira and your family.
Tony and Becky
never know what to say, so i say nothing...
i pray god carries you through once again. Lord, restore baby Ira!
Praying that you will have something positive to cling to today, that God provides you with an extra measure of His strength and peace as you continue waiting, and that you will be able to rest in Him. And of course for your precious Ira, that God will deliver him from any discomfort or pain that he is in and heal him completely. Love to your family--
Tra and Shelly Willbanks (Keller,Texas)
As I read your post today and was crying, Hannah asked me, "Mommy, why are you crying?" I said, "Because I am sad for baby Ira." Then she put her arm around me, gave me a hug and said, "It's okay Mommy, you don't have to worry. It will be okay." Then together we prayed for God to heal baby Ira.
Hannah also wanted to watch "Ira's going home movie" again. I pray that there will soon be another "going home from the hospital" video.
We are praying for your precious family. Through Ira, God gave my 2 year old an opportunity to minister to her mom.
Joe, Laura & little ones, We are here in prayer for all of you...We love you, the Roy's
Joe & Laura,
Words are inadequate. Please God, heal baby Ira.
Praying from Katy, TX
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