Brittney's New School

As soon as her doctors approve her medications to the new school, Brittney will start at the Burkett Center this week. It's a school for people with developmental disabilities.

Today, Brittney, mom and aunt visited the school and got a chance to meet the staff and take a tour of the school. Initially mom was nervous and very emotional but the staff quickly made her feel comfortable and at ease that Brittney would get the best of care.

During the meeting with the staff, Brittney was very engaging. The very first thing the principal said to mom is, "We've seen miracles." This statement was very encouraging as we all know that Brittney is a miracle.

As the therapist evaluated her in the meeting, Brittney responded with shaking and nodding her head, making certain noises and doing certain facial expressions as her way of communicating.

One of mom's biggest concerns was that the therapist did not give up on helping Brittney regardless of the rate of progress she makes. They assured her that their goal is for Brittney's educational rehabilitation which includes physical, occupational, and speech therapy. This means that each day she'll receive these rehabilitation services. Our prayer is that Brittney is responsive, receptive and that she retains everything she learns as a result.

During the meeting, Brittney became very agitated. But when Mrs. Foy walked into the room and started talking to her, Brittney immediately calmed down and took to her right away. Because of this interaction, the principal made Mrs. Foy Brittney's teacher. It was amazing to see how Brittney responded to her.

It was amazing the love we felt at the Burkett Center. We could tell that the staff really love their jobs and they love making a difference in the lives of the families they serve. Before we could even get out of the classroom, one teacher's aid was already making Brittney a pink name tage (as she'll be the only girl in her class of eight).

Today's meeting offered additional hope to the family. Although our faith is in God as Brittney's ultimate healer, we trust that God sends people to assist in the healing process. We have a feeling that not only will they make a difference in Brittney's life, but she will make an impact in theirs as well.

Please join us in continued prayer for this phase in Brittney road to recovery.

Sincerely,

-The Williams Family

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Hospital Stay Update

Brittney's blood exchange went great yesterday. She had an ultra sound today and she has one gall stone. It's not causing her and problems nor is her gall bladder inflamed. So the doctors will not do anything about it. So we're praying that God removes it on His own.

She was supposed to have surgery to have a new g-tube (feeding tube) put in, but because she has little pain sensation the doctor opted to replace it in her room without surgery. That's going to take place minutes from now... so pray that she feels little to no discomfort. It a matter of taking one out and putting the other in. So she'll go home this afternoon.

Thank you all so much for your prayer support. You are greatly appreciated!

-The Williams Family

P.S. Brittney starts her new school next week! We have an additional testimony to share about that coming soon.

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New Phases of Brittney's Healing Manifest

We are rejoicing in all things and thanking the Lord for all He is doing in Brittney's life. This past Sunday with the help of our pastor and her older brother, she walked in church. In addition to this, whenever she goes somewhere outside the house, she walks from the car to her bed with the support of mom and big brother.

Brittney will soon be taken off anti-biotics because her blood level is much improved. We are believing God that this time when she comes off antibiotics that the infection is completely gone and never to return.

Next week, Brittney will visit a new school for people with developmental disabilities. She's scheduled to start soon. In this new school, she will receive full rehabilitation services: occupational, physical and speech therapy. So, we're excited about this new phase in her healing process. Our prayer is that she will be fully alert, responsive and receptive to the new school, teachers, students and especially to rehabilitation.

On the 18th of this month, Brittney is scheduled for a two day hospital stay. On the 18th she will have her monthly blood transfusion/exchange, and on the 19th she will have surgery replacing her feeding tube for a new one. They surgery will only last a few minutes, but she'll have to be put to sleep. We're praying for complete success with both the blood exchange and the surgery.

Thank you for your continued prayers and support in faith. We are still, DAILY, seeing the healing power of God manifest in her life ... be it a look, a sound, a word... Brittney is daily showing us that God is yet alive and holds true to His promises of healing, health and long life!

-The Williams Family

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