Updates on Sam

On December 12th, Sam was hit by a car while riding his bicycle and suffered a traumatic brain injury. This is his journey.

Tuesday, December 22, 2015

12/22 - early afternoon

I just spoke to the neurosurgeon who operated on Sam.  After looking at all of the latest information, she sat me down and said, "I have no good news for you."  She said his ICP was just not controlled enough, and that there is nothing else that can be done.  Nothing was discussed about the things we interpreted as positives.  We will have to wait until the pentabarb comes out of his system to see what is there.  She did not give much hope as to what that will be.

 As I got this news, I just kind of sat there.  I did not react at all, really.  It was a mirror image of the reaction I had after she gave us basically the same news after surgery.  One part of me is absolutely heartbroken at looking ahead at what might be.  The other part of me--the hopeful part that has suddenly appeared the last day or two--refuses to give up.  Hope screams in my head, "You don't know my kid!"  Heartbroken whispers, "Be ready for the worst."  Right now, and probably forever, I will never give up on my kids.  Hell, I still think that Aaron would be a great Olympic gymnast based on skills he displayed at 4 years old.  I will not and cannot give up this hope that my child is in there fighting to get out.  

 Prayers, please.  We are once again looking for a miracle.  
  
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10 comments:

  1. Mike and Zack WarrinerDecember 22, 2015 at 12:32 PM

    Oh Ann so sorry to learn of Sam and the accident thru your email to me last Friday...Zack and his Lifepoint Church Fusion youth group and I are praying as hard as we can for Sam. I have been searching for updates since last Friday when I first learned of the accident and was glad my research led me to your church and they helped me find your blog. I have shared Sams story within my church, Lifepoint Church in Plano and their many prayer warriors are hard at work praying for Sam and the family. I understand you are receiving a great outpouring of support but if myself or my church can help in any way please let us know. Go God and Go Sam Go.

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  2. UnknownDecember 22, 2015 at 12:37 PM


    Hi Ann- I did not realize there was an entire blog! THANK YOU. I have been praying (this is Suzanne-not Bruce typing) since I first learned of this 5 days ago. I am praying for a MIRACLE from the master of Miracles our LORD - Jesus. I love the part of you that KNOWS and intuits that HOPE MATTERS. It matters for a reason. Know that I love you- and am praying with you and yours. When the darkness starts to creep in- cling onto the TANGIBLE- the LOVE. The love you feel, that Sam feels- that Aaron feels and that Sarah feels It is real. As long as Sam is here with us- HOPE is with us. Love and unending prayers. You are one courageous
    , loving and amazing woman Ann!

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  3. KarenDecember 22, 2015 at 1:21 PM

    Ann, we continue to fervently pray for Sam and for your whole family.

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  4. ValerieDecember 22, 2015 at 1:42 PM

    Oh, Advent God, who offers hope in great darkness, shine your Light into this situation. Gather the entire Loeffler family into your arms of love and mercy. We plead for healing for Sam; a Christmas miracle of healing, grant, O Lord. In Jesus' Name.

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  5. UnknownDecember 22, 2015 at 2:01 PM

    I'm so sorry & we just continue to pray & will NEVER give up hope. We love you Sam!!!!

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  6. BeccyMKDecember 22, 2015 at 2:02 PM

    Continuing to pray for healing for Sam and peace for your family.

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  7. Tammy OmmodtDecember 22, 2015 at 2:58 PM

    Praying for Sam, your family and Sam's medical team.

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  8. UnknownDecember 22, 2015 at 3:18 PM

    We are praying that this is temporary set back and he will just open his eyes and be all well!

    You are amazing taking the time to keep us all updated and sharing your thoughts and feelings. We are with you constantly and with your limitless love and faith and so many praying for him, a miracle must come.

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  9. AnonymousDecember 22, 2015 at 4:06 PM

    May God's Peace that passes all understanding preserve and protect us in our time of need.

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  10. Stella L.December 22, 2015 at 4:20 PM

    Continue thinking of Sam and you. Praying for his recovery

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