Tracheostomy No More!

The doctors removed Brittney's tracheostomy today and she is doing great! More rehabilitation today as well. Brittney is improving daily. She has very slow response time, but all that matters to us is that she is responding! God is doing it!

Please continue to help us P.U.S.H. [Pray Until Something Happens] Brittney through! We are truly seeing the Hand of God move on Brittney's behalf.

-The Williams Family

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A Few Words & More

"Stop"... "Mama" ... and "Lay me down." These are the words Brittney spoke today. Althought it's not a lot or her fully communicating, we are rejoicing to hear whatever she utters out of her mouth. She followed the doctor's commands today. Through rehab this week, she sat up on her own.

Brittney is progressing slowly but "sholy." What a joy it is to be a part of this process! Jehovah-Rapha is The Healer! We're praying for continued improvements DAILY. Hallelujah!

-The Williams Family

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Rehabilitation

Brittney has successfully transitioned to rehabilitation services. Yesterday she sat up on a mat with the assistance of the therapists. Today, they stood her up on a special device and she did well. She said a couple of words today! She said the number "one" while receiving therapy, and she said her little sister's name "Erin" today.

She's been breathing successfully on her own without the tracheostomy for the past few days. Because of this, they will completely remove the tracheostomy in a couple of days. We're rejoicing and praising God for progression! Great is His faithfulness!

We're believing God for continued improvements for Brittney + more responsiveness and ability to follow commands. Please continue to pray and stand in agreement with us.

-The Williams Family

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Stepping Out In Faith

Mom stepped out in faith today. Because of the vomiting incident, she felt that the tracheostomy was a part of the problem. Because she was initially told that the tracheostomy was only temporary, she took action steps to have it completely removed soon. Today, Brittney's trach was plugged up and she is now breathing 100% on her own. Her stats have remained stable and she is doing great!

Mom also met with the cardiologist today and discussed options regarding Brittney receiving a defibrillator. Because the current meds are working for Brittney, mom told the doctor that unless it is absolutely necessary, she does not want Brittney to have heart surgery. The doctor stood in total agreement and said that right now, Brittney's EKG levels are normal and everything looks great.

Mom decided today that it's time to reverse all of these temporary things Brittney has going on to help her get back normal. Brittney is very aware of her surroundings, and now that the trach is plugged up, if she can talk we'll be able to hear her.

Please pray for improvement overall for Brittney. Also pray that mom will continue to be unmovable in her faith.

-The Williams Family

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Stomach Problems

Brittney has been vomiting the past couple of days since beginning her nutritional feeds. Doctors are doing examinations to identify the problem. We're praying that the problems will soon be identified and the proper treatment is administered.

Besided the vomiting, Brittney is still doing well. Aware of her surroundings and very present in mind. She's still moving her limbs. Please continue to pray for her healing, health and wholeness. God is doing a great work in Brittney and we are pleased.

-The Williams Family

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Cupcake Watch

Yesterday evening, dad brought mom some cupcakes to the hospital. Mom put a little icing in Brittney's mouth and she licked her teeth. It must have been really good because when dad moved the cupcakes from one side of the room to the other Brittney followed him and the cupcakes from one side of the room to the other (moving here head too)!

She's been very responsive and moving her limbs. We're still working on her being able to follow commands and even communicate. She does shake her hear "no" and she's very attentive when we speak to her. Each day she shows us another part of her personality and we praise GOD for His gift of healing! Hallelujah Jesus!

-The Williams Family

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Surgery Went Well Today

Brittney had surgery this morning and all went well. She's had a great day since surgery. She's still very responsive and even came back from surgery with a certain sass in her eyes. For those of you who know Brittney personally, you know how sassy she is... so we're excited to see another layer of her personality surface.

We already know that she is healed, healthy and whole right now. We rejoice in the Lord for the good things He has promised and is manifesting right now on Brittney's behalf.

-The Williams Family

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No Surgery Again Today

Brittney still has not had surgery yet. She's doing well, but her blood count is still too low. So she's getting an additional unit of blood and is schedule to have surgery tomorrow.

-The Williams Family

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Speech Therapy

Brittney just had speech therapy this afternoon. Although she is unable to speak right now, Brittney is able to respond to commands. Right now her responses to commands are inconsistent, so the therapist said she would like to see her consistency increase. With that, we are praying that Brittney continues to consistently respond to commands and that her consistency increases.

Within a few days she will transition to rehabilitation services and all of her therapy and rehabilitation will be more intense. We're excited to see God move!

-The Williams Family

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No Surgery Yet

Brittney has not had surgery yet. She has to have a blood transfusion prior to surgery, which she is receiving today. She also shocked two of her doctors who walked in the room surprised to see that she was looking around and following them with her eyes.

Mom, family, and our pastor had a great meeting with the doctors yesterday. She will soon transition to rehabilitation services of which mom challenged the doctors not to put Brittney is a box of limitations because we believe in a limitless God who is able to do more than we can imagine or think.

On another note, Brittney's friend Nick stopped by to visit her on Sunday. He told her that at school they still call her name in roll and he tells the teacher, "She's not here yet but she'll be back so keep her name on the roll." He also said that one student in school made an observation that "something is missing" and simultaneously he and a couple of others said "Brittney."

Thanks everyone for your continue prayer support.

-The Williams Family

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Surgery Today

Brittney has to have surgery today to have a G-Tube (feeding tube) put in her stomach. It will be a simple procedure that should not take 30-60 minutes. So, we're praying for a successful surgery today.

Mom made an observation that when Brittney had the last surgery for the tracheostomy, it took Brittney almost two week for her to move her limbs. We are not declaring that after this surgery. She will come out moving her limbs and responding the way she has been (and more).

We're rejoicing in the Lord for victory!

Also, mom (and family) has a meeting with all the doctors this afternoon. They plan to talk about Brittney's long-term care. Please pray for us and the meeting today.

-The Williams Family

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Resistance & Facial Expressions

Doctors told mom today that from a health standpoint, Brittney is improving overall. Her stats are getting better. We're rejoicing over the good report!

Today while getting physical therapy, Brittney resisted when the therapist bent her legs. In additon to this, when getting her breathing treatments this afternoon she frowned. She's been more alert and looking around today.

We know that Brittney is healed, healthy and whole in the name of Jesus and daily we rejoice in the little victories. As our pastor's son said once, "Slow and steady wins the race." Go Brittney go! Go God go!

-The Williams Family

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New Comment/Contact Information

It's been brought to our attention that many of you are leaving comments but they are not coming through. To resolve this, we created a special email account for you to leave comments, prayers or even offer an encouraging word to Brittney or mom. We do not plan to delete your comments as we believe Brittney will be able to read them one day.

Please use BrittneyMonyse@ymail.com going forward. Thank you.

-The Williams Family

Update

Brittney has another infection. The doctors are not sure of the source just yet, so she's on contact. Contact means that all of her visitors must wear gowns and gloves for protection.

As far as her stats go, Brittney is doing great! She's improving a lot. Yesterday she had to have two blood transfusions of which she did great in receiving both units. Also, last night she moved her head on her own. She actually held her head up slightly, looked at mom and Auntie Kendra then laid back. She also moved her legs.

Today our prayer focus is for the infection to leave, and also that she moves her head and limbs more.

Thank you for your continued prayer support. The hand of God is moving on Brittney's behalf and we see it daily. We are so grateful for you and prayer warriors all over the world who will not back down until we see the full manifestation of the Healing Power of Jesus manifest in Brittney's body.

-The Williams Famly

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Limited Visitors Today

Brittney spiked a temperature last night and still has one today. The doctors ordered test to identify the source of the fever. We're praying against fever today. Also her blood sugar is slightly elevated and it's being monitored.

Right now she's resting well. To keep her surroundings quiet today, we're limiting her visitors to only immediate family and church pastors. We'll keep everyone posted on her progress today.

Thank you for continuing to pray and stand in agreement for Brittney's total healing and deliverance.

-The Williams Family

Prayer Focus

Brittney is continuing to do well. From a heart and respiratory standpoint, she's improving. Right now our prayer focus is for continued strength in her body overall, and we'd also like to see her move her limbs.

According to the doctors, she'll be in the hospital for a few more weeks. Their goal is to get her healthy enough for rehabilitation which is very intense.

Thank you for your continued prayer support.

-The Williams Family

Doing Great!

Three days in a regular room and Brittney is doing great! So far her breathing, electrolyes and her EKG levels look good. She's not on the ventilator or oxygen, just room air and she's doing well with that. She looks great and has had many visitors.

Visitors are welcome to visit. Please contact her mom or leave a comment and we'll give you more details. In the meantime, please continue to pray for healing, health & wholeness for Brittney. Pray that all of her levels return to normal so she can begin rehabilitation. Also contine to pray, believe and thank God for healed brain function, lungs and heart.

-The Williams Family

Praying for Mom & Brittney

Today we want to ask that you say a special prayer for Quanda (Brittney's mother). The reality of Brittney's current condition and being able to be in the room with her last night was overwhelming. It doesn't help that thhe doctors want to send Brittney back to the Special Care Unit of which it seems that maybe they don't want to deal with her condition (thus moving her to SCU means other doctors). It's hard.

Pray that her faith will not be moved and that the Lord continues to encourage her to keep the fight in her on Brittney's behalf.

As far as Brittney is concerned, she needs the following: Lungs strengthen, heart healthy, brain function to continue to improve, more body movement & interaction with people.

We've been told by several professional & non-professional people that w/ Brittney being in a room we'll see much impeovement. We believe that and we're looking forward to it.

Please continue to pray for Brittney & Quanda.

Thank you.

-The Williams Family

Moving to a Regular Room

After Brittney has her tracheostomy changed today, she's gonna go to a regular room! Our prayer focus is for overall strength, health & improvement.

-The Williams Family

Resting & Healing

It's been quiet for the last couple of days. Brittney has been resting and healing. Still responding, smiling & revealing the glory of God daily.

Thanks for your continued prayers & support.

-The Williams Family

6, 7, 8...

What an encouraging morning we've had! While getting vocational therapy this morning, Brittney counted with the therapist!

A Frustrated Brittney...

The emotion of frustration... although we don't want to see her frustrated, we rejoice that she's emotional. Again, she's going against the odds even in that as the doctors told us that she would never show emotions. We're thanking God that we chose not to believe the report of man, but we believe the report of the Lord!

Now on to why Brittney was frustrated... she's trying to TALK (yes... she's trying to talk) but unable to be heard because of her tracheostomy. The respiratory therapist told mom that Brittney's voice box is temporarily disconnected because of the trach, but she will be able to talk when it's removed.

She was able to get four hours of sleep last night, and we're rejoicing in that as well. Today she'll be visited by the optometrists to examine her vision to see if it suffered any damaged. Although her eyes respond to light and darkness properly, she has a hard time focusing in on us when we talk to her. We're praying that she can see.

We realize that Brittney is a miracle child as a result of God's faithfulness and the prayers of people like you from all over the world. There are people of faith from all across America praying, as well as Canada, Africa, Germany & beyond. We're excited to see God do it, and it is to Him and Him alone that we give all the glory!

Please continue to join us in prayer for Brittney's complete healing, health and wholeness. Her lungs need to continue to be strengthened, heart health, brain function continues to heal, she needs more movement in her body, and all her organs (eyes included) to line up with the Word of God and function in the perfection that God created them to function.

Be blessed!

-The Williams Family

Gimme a Kiss & a Smile!

The past couple of days have been great for Brittney. She has been off the ventilator during the day, breathing on her own. She's not been sleeping much, but she's been doing great with her tracheostomy.

BIGGER NEWS!!!

Brittney puckered up ... a kiss for mom and a kiss for dad! More than that, she SMILED! Yes, that's right... SHE SMILED! Just last week the doctor told us "at best we would be hopeful to even get a smile."

Whose report will you believe? We believe the report of the Lord that Brittney is healed, healthy & whole! We're continuing to pray for health progression ... healthy brain function, healthy heart, lungs and kidneys.

We're rejoicing in the Lord! Progression (no matter how big or small) is the key to victory!

-The Williams Family