April 8th Update

 Incredible day for the Zook family yesterday and so far today!


Artie is doing amazing! Opening her eyes for her kids voices & even started talking a little! 


She is even more alert this morning & exceeding expectations in PT/OT. She was able to stay seated without back support & did her first stand up. 


We spent time brushing her hair, massaging her feet and even put on a little lipgloss to ensure she is nice & comfortable. 


Prayer Requests: please pray for continued progress & for peace.


Marlin had an amazing day as well! He still intubated but was very lucid yesterday. He communicated with us with some nods and shakes of the head. He made our day when he gave us a few BIG smiles! 


Progress to healing is continuing as we have been praying for. We are hopeful that we may be able to start some breathing trials soon to take a step towards breathing independence. 


We remain thrilled with the progress he is making!!


Prayer Requests: please pray for continued progress & steps towards independence. Pray that his body continues this miraculous healing & that he rests to allow it to do so. 


Little wins add up! Keep praying. 


Love you more.

Alison, Derek & Dylan

Comments

  1. Sharlene MartinApril 8, 2022 at 9:42 AM

    It's so good to hear Artie and Marlin are doing well! We will continue to pray for all of you. Please reach out if we can help in any way. Jeff and Sharlene

    ReplyDelete
  2. Tori LansingApril 8, 2022 at 10:03 AM

    Praise the Lord!! 🙏🙏🙏🙏

    ReplyDelete
  3. UnknownApril 8, 2022 at 10:33 AM

    So happy to be getting the updates about your dad and mother. I am so sorry this all happened, but the updates are encouraging!! I know prayers are very important, so that is the main thing we have to continue doing. My love and prayers for you all

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. UnknownApril 8, 2022 at 10:41 AM

      Alison, Derek, and Dillion, this was from Esther, marked as unknown. Know that I am praying that God will continue to bring healing to Your Mom and Dad.

      Delete
  4. DeBruycker FamilyApril 8, 2022 at 11:55 AM

    Wonderful news!! We continue to pray for you all.

    ReplyDelete
  5. grettasmomApril 8, 2022 at 2:16 PM

    Old friends and classmates all praying for this dear couple! God bless you all!

    ReplyDelete
  6. Scott ZookApril 8, 2022 at 3:34 PM

    We’re so thankful that they are making progress. I’ll probably come up as unknown as well but this is from Scott and Wendy Zook. Please let us know if we can help you all in any way.

    ReplyDelete
  7. GretchenApril 9, 2022 at 8:44 AM

    ARTIE AND MARLIN ARE IN MY CONTINUED PRAYERS, AS WELL AS THE ENTIRE FAMILY, AND THEIR CARE GIVERS!! SO HAPPY WITH EACH IMPROVEMENT, BIG AND SMALL. THE KIRKLANDS ARE ALWAYS THERE FOR YOU ALL! WITH LOVE, GRETCHEN

    ReplyDelete

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

The Final Post Update

Image
Two months ago, we were all praying for a miracle to be able to share this post with you all today. God is so good & has provided refuge & restoration for our family - our gratitude is beyond words.   Week one, a family friend told us “the good thing about marathons is that marathons end.” Today we are blessed to say our marathon has ended.  While there is no doubt still a journey ahead, new beginnings & continued recovery - we have survived the thick of it by the grace of our loving God, the incredible medical professionals from day one to now that have cared tirelessly for our parents, the prayer & support of friends and family that truly goes beyond our comprehension. There will never be enough thank you’s we can say & we hope you all know from the bottom of our heart we are so grateful for each and every one of you.  Artie & Marlin are on their way! Both of them have their phones & we want to encourage you all to reach out, schedule v...
Read more

Artie & Marlin - First Update from the Family

  Hello Loved Ones:  This morning we were made aware that our parents were in an accident on Route 7 near Hill High Orchard. They were crossing Route 7 and hit by an oncoming driver that they did not see.    Our parents were transferred to separate hospitals.  Artie is in Reston Marlin is Winchester They are both in critical condition at this time. We are happy to report that thankfully both of them are responsive and know we are there. Derek and Faye are with Marlin in Winchester and Dylan and Drew are with Artie in Reston.  Alison and Dave are en route on flights from Texas arriving at 10pm this evening.  Marlin is responsive and knows Derek is there with him. Main concern now is mild bleeding in the spleen. They are waiting to see if the bleeding will stop on its own, if not they will need to remove in surgery. He and Artie both have fractures to their pelvic and ribs.   There is a long road ahead and we need all the prayers from friends and fa...
Read more

April 29th Update - Artie is Home & Visitor / Meal Information

Mom is home! Dad is set for pick up tomorrow morning! Praise God! As shared previously, we are going to have some new ways that you all can continue to support us.  Visitors:  Our parents are going to be so excited to start seeing their amazing friends and family! We are going to open up a visiting spot for 30 minutes a day starting next week to give us some time to adjust to everyone being home. If you want to come for a visit just sign up at the link below. Please know these visits are intentionally short with Artie in mind. Artie is progressing but please understand that she is still working her way back to her typical social butterfly behavior 🦋  Note: Phone calls can be a lot for Artie at this time - challenging to follow and keep up with quick responses. Reach out to Ali to schedule a short call if you’d like to chat! SCHEDULE VISITS AT THIS LINK: https://www.giveinkind.com/inkinds/B4T8F4X Meals: First, thank you ALL for keeping us fed these last few ...
Read more