April 6th Update

 More wins to report! God is at WORK!!


Artie has been officially extubated - PRAISE JESUS!! This means she is off machine support & independently breathing. Incredible answer to prayer!!


Over the next few days the goal is to see her wake up. We do want to see this happen slowly for her benefit as she is slightly anxious. 


She has some fractures- her left clavicle & a couple ribs.


Today we will be doing further swallowing & speech tests to move her forward. 


Prayer Requests: please pray for continued progress & for peace in her heart & mind to calm her anxiety. 


Marlin is showing his strength and resiliency like never before. He is still intubated and sedated for his comfort, but is able to wake-up and follow commands when prompted.   


We were told early-on in this journey that the path to recovery wouldn’t be a straight line - we will have ebbs & flows. 


Yesterday he was on higher ventilator settings than what the medical team would like to see & was retaining some fluid. We were assured that his body needs time to heal & that there are plans in place to support his progress. 


Dad had a great night last night & this morning’s report was very reassuring. We are thrilled with the progress he made overnight and looking forward to the day ahead.


Prayer Requests: please pray for continued progress & improvement on lung capacity, oxygen levels, fluid retention & independence. Pray that his body continues this miraculous healing & that he rests to allow it to do so. 


Keep praying - we love you all and appreciate the comments here that we can read. 


Comments

  1. UnknownApril 6, 2022 at 9:15 AM

    Doug Logan (Lexington, KY Office)
    Thank you for all the updates. Keeping Marlin & Artie and the whole family in my prayers.

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  2. UnknownApril 6, 2022 at 9:50 AM

    Jill Mahoney (Dulles office)
    I am praying for your family, especially Marlin and Artie, and the entire medical staff that is taking care of them. I have heard from several people that know Marlin from work and all have expressed heart felt sympathy and prayers. We really appreciate the updates you give and are relieved to hear about their continuing recovery.

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  3. HoodLynnApril 6, 2022 at 11:27 AM

    The Diane Mansfield Family (Dennis, Mauri, Chase and Lindy) are all praying hard for you Marlin and Artie. We send our love and strength as well as to you Alison, Dylan and Derek, and the rest of the family. Thank you for keep us up to date on the recovery. We love you all.

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  4. DeBruycker FamilyApril 6, 2022 at 12:50 PM

    Thank you so much for the continued updates! So happy to hear of Artie and Marlin's progress. They are both such strong individuals! We will continue to pray for all of you. Sending. We are available is you need assistance with anything.

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  5. AnonymousApril 6, 2022 at 3:16 PM

    Thank you for the updates. Thoughts and Prayers from the SPOTIO team here in Dallas.

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  6. Sue CivilettoApril 6, 2022 at 3:31 PM

    Prayers for Artie and Marlin. Such a lovely couple. God is good and faithful.

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  7. Gena & KevinApril 6, 2022 at 8:29 PM

    Such encouraging news. Thank you so much for the updates. We are keeping them in our thoughts and prayers. Gena & Kevin

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  8. Kathy VApril 6, 2022 at 10:35 PM

    We are praying for both of your parents. Each small step is such good news. Stay strong. Hugs to all of you. I am Artie’s college friend fr Altoona. Kathy Vincent

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  9. UnknownApril 7, 2022 at 6:59 AM

    The Belellas are praying relentlessly. All our love.

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