First off, thank you for all of your thoughts, prayers, tears and worry. It has been a blessing to read all of your texts, voice mails, emails, tweets, blogs, comments and cards to Jami. It has been such a great distraction in tough times to be able to read and re-read them to her, she always smiles and cries, (so yes, she is still the same Jami) and says how much she loves whomever had sent the note.
Her personality and love has all the nurses neglecting their other duties to stay and chat, laugh, cry and spend a little more time with her. She has 2 awesome nurses that work at night that are literally angels sent from God to look after her. Both of them on their time off today (when they should have been home sleeping and being with their families) have come into check on her, and give her hugs and encouragement. It is truly amazing to see people who are devoted to healing others and see Gods hands at work through them.
Her doctors are hopeful and have spent many, many hours trying to figure out what is causing this to happen. They are fully invested in her recovery, and continue to come up with new ideas, and tests to try to pin this down and make it right. If anyone has Dr. Houses #, Jami would gladly make you the pie of your choice, I would even promise a whole summers worth of lawn cutting for his mobile number!
Jami is on a roller coaster right now and wants off, the highs and lows are frustrating to say the least. The good news, the paralysis in her face appears to letting up, the bad news is the migraine that has yet to stop, her constant joint, skin and deep bone pain and that her body is continually racked with whole body contractions almost like a seizure so she has been unable to get any real rest. Pray for her to be strong, for her body to accept the medication and to stop fighting itself, so that she can get the rest she needs to begin to heal and for her Doctors and nurses to be continually inspired to provide the care our Jami needs and has given to others.
The kids are staying at Grandma Starla and Grandpa Jim's, the boys are going to a BYU basketball game tonight, they are well cared for and loved. Homesick but happy.
Thank you to you all for your continued love, prayers and support
Greg & Jami
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Greg, I just want to let you know that Jami is in my thoughts and prayers as well. Tanner let me know about it on Sunday night.
She will heal!!
I love you both very much. I'm so sorry you are going through this right now. My heart has been aching for you since I found out. Jami, you are such a strong woman. It's been amazing to hear about your strength. Even hearing about how much the nurses and doctor love you is a testament that even though this is probably the hardest thing you have ever done, you are doing it gracefully and with kindness. I love you dear sister and wish I could be there to hold you hand. Jami, I know I haven't always been the most loving sister in the world, but since I have had Caleb I feel a special bond with you that was not present before having my sweet baby. I am grateful that Caleb has brought me closer to you and I want you to know I am sending all my love your way.
Greg, you are a dear husband. I thank you with all my heart for loving Jami and supporting her through this. You are a beloved brother in law.
Hugs and kisses to you both.
Much love,
Bri
Jami, you know we are here for you. Even if here is half a country away, you know I am thinking of you 10,000 times a day. You are so, so strong.
This is my prayer for you all day. May the God of all power, wisdom, and love surround your heart and mind and body with the peace that passes understanding. May you experience God's kindness and grace that is new every moment. I pray especially that you will sleep sweetly tonight and be overwhelmed with the knowledge that you are in the hand of God which is the safest place to be.
I love you so much and praying for you all at every remembrance.
LOVE YOU!!
this whole thing is so bizarre to me. i know that jami will beat this. she is so tough. you are both in my thoughts and prayers. i really believe that in time we'll all be sitting in the phillips kitchen with Jami in perfect health chatting it up about how crazy this whole experience was. I love you guys.
Jami,
I read Ashlee and Bri's pleas for prayers in your behalf on their blogs today and have contacted all of my (the Kjar) family. We too are praying and fasting for you and your sweet family. You can conquer this, girl! You are strong and many people are pleading to the Lord in your behalf. We will pray that the doctor's hands and minds are lead to do whatever they need to do to get your body to the point of healing. We will also pray for your body to relax so you (and your sweet hubby) can rest.
We love you! There is nothing too hard for the Lord!
God Speed, friend -
Mandy Kjar Wilkinson
You are both such amazing examples to all of us who know you. That you take the time to express gratitude at this time is such a testament to who you both are. I feel so helpless and wish that there was something I could do to take this from you. Please know I will be there in a second (actually 5 hours: Vegas to Utah) if you need me to be. I love you both. May God bless you and your lovey kids to find peace and understanding as you endure this tremendous trial! You are in my thoughts and prayers constantly. I love you both dearly. It was amazing to spend time with you on Monday. I marveled at the capacity of you both to be positive during this time. There are a lot of people who love you and are praying for you. The boys have now added you to all of their prayers too. A big hug to you both.
you will all be in our prayers as well as the Dr.S that they might know what to do for her.
Greg and Jami,
First of all, please know how much I love and admire both of you. I just found out yesterday about this trial that yall are enduring right now, and Sean, our boys, and I have been praying constantly for you. My heart has been so heavy with concern for you both. Greg, I loved reading your post. It was so filled with love and support for Jami. I love your description of how much she has won over the staff there. I am not at all surprised. Jami, you truly are one of the most real, endearing, loving, and magnetic people I have ever known. I can totally picture the nurses wanting to spend all their time in your room. You are one of my favorite people to talk to ever. I am so amazed at your strength, especially that your light and loving personality are still shining through even while you are in such pain. I wish I could be there to be with you and give you a big hug. Know that I love you and we are praying for you and your sweet family. Love, Allie
You don't know me, but I am friends with Amanda Wilkinson and she posted about your wife.
What you describe sounds so much like what my aunt in Provo has gone through. In fact, I emailed her about it and she told me that the doctors need to check for West Nile or Lymes Disease. She also said that heat has been the only thing that has helped the pain.
I don't know if that rock has been turned yet or not, but I thought I'd pass on the info. Good luck and my prayers are with you and yours.
Megan Santini
It's a gorgeous stormy Saturday in SLO county and I'm praying for you and thinking of you! Love you so much...happy bday to Megan who I'm sure is praying her heart out for you, too! LOVELOVELOVE to all!!
Greg and Jami, Paul and I just wanted to let you know that we are thinking of you and your family!!!
Just read Bri's blog and heard there will be another family fast tomorrow. Being "great with child", I cannot go without food but my heart and thoughts will be with you all day. Know many love you and are praying for you. Keep your chin up! You can do this!
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