Prayers for Chrystal

[John Anthony]

My 21 yo niece who was recently in Africa with the Youth With A Mission ministry program contracted malaria while there and is pretty bad shape. For some reason, she didn't receive any treatment for 3 weeks and is now in a Denver ICU. While she's on meds and seems to be improving, she is far from out of the woods.

Chrystal is a kind, loving person and a faithful servant of the Lord. Prayers would be appreciated.

John

[mstgsaly269]

I'll be praying for her, and the family too

[Mark]

John,

Chrystal and her family are in my prayers.

Mark

[azlife4me]

Our prayers are with your niece and her family. Take care.

[Austin city limits]

Prayers are already inbound John!!!

[Calgary57]

John: We are praying for Chrystal and her speedy recovery .. Todd and Family

[ToroGuy]

John,

Chrystal and family will be in my prayers for physical healing and mental strength and well being. Man, some things are so hard to understand. As this thread lengthens, I hope you can find a way to share it with her. No doubt the love and compassion from the ST community will trill her.

Please keep us posted on her progress...physically and mentally.

[gene]

She will be included in mine, and she sounds like a special young lady .

[John Anthony]

Thanks, guys. I'll keep you updated. This is one of a parent's greatest fears. Her mom and dad are emotionally spent and physically exhausted. Your prayers will help give them strength.

John

[curmudgeon]

Sorry to hear about this John. She sounds like a wonderful person. I hope for her full recovery.

[Coop]

Malaria is no fun, I wish her a speedy recovery.

[Mellow]

You got it John, prayers on the way.

[motomac]

It is a shame Chrystal got this disease doing God's work. She is on my prayer list and I hope she has a speedy recovery.

[UNTMatt]

Prayers out! She'll get through this!

[JW-1300]

Will pray for a quick and complete recovery.

[uptoblackwood]

My youngest daughter was in a malaria ridden area of Africa last summer, with a mission youth group. The supervision was excellent and especially with regard to prevention of malaria. I'm in areas of the world with malaria issues all of the time with my SCUBA business. I spend a lot of time advising my clients. Dealing with the illness is NO FUN!

I'm sorry about your niece John. They have some pretty amazing treatment for malaria now...but it's going to take years off her life at the tail end. It's powerful medicine!!

I hope she recovers quickly and without issue.

Forest

[BigTom]

My prayers, too.

[FLSTRDR]

We lift Chrystal and her family up in prayer
Sonny

[mashmont]

Prayers are already inbound John!!!

+1

MB

[John Anthony]

Thanks everyone! Here's a quick update. Chrystal has the worst form of malaria, but it's the one that's not recurring, so at least we've got good news there. About 25% of her red blood cells were infected by the parasites.

My sister in law just left us an update to let us know the doctors believe that all of the affected blood cells have been knocked out and now they are just dealing with the effects on her body of all of those blood cells being destroyed! She's been battling fever and dehydration, but it looks like she's turned the corner today as by noon she was much more alert and feeling better. Still not out of the woods, but definitely heading in the right direction. You could feel the relief in my sister in law's voice.

Thanks again for everyone's prayers and good wishes.

John

[christo]

Thanks for kids like Chrystal - My prayers are for strength and stress relief for her and the family.

[jdaniels]

So sorry for your young niece and she will be in our prayers.We wish her the best,Take care.

[STBNE]

John...Amazing! I just caught this and to hear the latest is great news...I will add my prayers for your niece's continued recovery.:)

[Raven]

+1

to the whole family

[CARPDM]

My prayers are on the way.

[HankSTer]

Please let Her know we are thinking about Her John. Best Wishes to you and yours mate.

Regards,

[Don B]

Thanks everyone! ..... it looks like she's turned the corner today as by noon she was much more alert and feeling better. Still not out of the woods, but definitely heading in the right direction. You could feel the relief in my sister in law's voice.

Thanks again for everyone's prayers and good wishes.

John

Sounds like the prayers are working - she's got mine, too.
All the best for Chrystal & family.

[Elmo]

John,

I'm just now reading this thread...

I have no doubt that Chrystal is a very special person and God is allowing her light to shine in this trying time. My prayers are on the way for her, you, and the rest of her family.

By the way, when she's up for conversation, please tell her that I think the spelling of her name is pretty cool... ;)

Please keep us posted.



Elmo

[John Anthony]

Thanks again everyone. We just got an update from my brother-in-law and Chrystal's condition continues to improve. She's able to spend more time (a couple of hours) out of bed and is keeping more food down. They are starting to decrease the amount of meds she's getting via IV's. It's a relief to hear Chrystal's folks upbeat again. This has definitely been a very, very tough week for them.

John

[91STride]

Were prayin for her here. YWAM is a great ministry!

[EJ's 97ST]

Prayers sent John.....hope all gets better for all the family.

EJ

[NoBull]

John, I hope everything continues to get better. Im right here in the Denver area if there is anything I can do...

[Skywriter]

Many daily prayers offered...

The one who calls us remains faithful...
He will do it!

[Sink]

John,
I'm so sorry to hear about Chrystal. I hope she is doing better. My prayers go out to her and the familys.

Sink

[Tom B.]

Ok, I'm unbelievable late on this one!:oops: Sorry about that John!!

Still, prayers even late can help eh? I'll be including your niece and the whole family (you included) in my prayer list! Thank God she's getting better!

Perhaps God is showing her a path to walk down? Who knows?

Anyway, on with the praying...Dear lord...:pray1: :pray1: :pray1:

[SupraSabre]

Sorry to hear that John...she's been added to my prayer list! :pray1: