Brittney's 1st Day of School Report

Brittney had a great first day of school yesterday. It started very emotional, however, when she got home she was bright-eyed and worn out. Yet, she seemed happy!

This morning mom talked to the teacher who told her that Brittney has already changed their lives with her presence. They were listening to a Gospel CD of which the lyrics said, "God is lifting you up." At that very moment, the class aid was lifting Brittney up out of her wheelchair. The teacher immediately said to the aid that she was demonstrating what the Lord is doing in Brittney's life. Then she encouraged Brittney. Then immediately one of her classmates began dancing around the room.

Brittney has also been communicating with her eyes since yesterday. They taught her to blink for "yes" ... so she's been blinking all night and all morning!

As it's been said... THE BEST IS YET TO COME!

She has not started rehabilitation yet. Currently she's going through evaluations before beginning her physical, occupational and speach rehabilitation.
Thank you for your continued prayer support. Your prayers have moved the Heart and Hands of God on Brittney's behalf.

-The Williams Family

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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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Brittney Walked Today!

For the past couple of weeks we've seen Brittney's personality unfold before our very eyes. Some of her mannerisms have returned and she's been looking more like "herself" than ever before.

In addition to this, she's been moving her limbs more and sometimes making motions with her legs as if she's running. Mom often tells her to "pick up your bed and walk" and with that, we saw this come to pass today.

With the help of mom and big brother, Brittney walked across the room. This was her very first steps in seven months. Their intention was just to stand her on her feet to help her feel what it's like to stand on her feet, but as soon as she stood up, she began to take steps.

We are all rejoicing as we know that this is only the beginning. As auntie always say, "If she can do it once, that means she can do it again." We are looking forward to more of what God manifests in moments, days, and weeks to come!

If you're believing God for anything... hold fast to your faith. Don't give up on God 'cause He won't give up on you. Stay in faith and never let go of the promises.

-The Williams Family

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Special Prayer for Brittney

We continue to lift Brittney and her family in prayer. We are praying diligently for strength and use of her legs and arms. We go before the Lord and ask the infection totally and finally be removed from her system. This is God's temple and we shout in agreement that this infection should not dwell within her. We pray that Brittney feel the Holy Spirit surround her with peace and joy. We pray for her family too... let them know dear Lord we are relentless in praying healing over Brittney. We praise you God for continuing to knit those beautiful brain cells together. We Praise you for the progress that we have heard and seen. Brittney is your testimony and witness to prayer and healing. We continue to thank and praise you!

-Heidi M.

Brittney is Well

It's been a while since our last post, but we want you to know that Brittney is well. Each day she does something new and different as a sign from God that He's manifesting healing in her body each day. Whether it's a word, a movement or just a look in her eyes.

Right now she's no longer speaking in complete sentences, yet she calls the names of family members, "Ma, Tee, Erin, Brandon and D." She's moving her limbs with ease (especially her right arm with was the arm that had the most infection).

She still receives antibiotics three times a day via IV. Her monthly hospital visits for blood transfusions have been reduced from a 2-3 day visit to now only one day for a few hours.

We're expecting great results with her next visit with infectious disease doctors and hopefully, the infection is all gone and they'll stop the antibiotics altogether.

Right now, she's no longer in rehabilitation. However, we're expecting to find a therapist soon that will be able to come to the home to help her with rehabilitation.

She's still very present and aware of her surroundings. And we rejoice for that!

What we're praying for:

Our biggest prayer request is that she can be mobile -- walking and doing more for herself. That will help in transporting her back and forth to doctors visits and to church.

We're praying that the infection is completely gone and never to return.

We're praying that God sends the professional help she needs to get to the next point in her healing process.

Thank you so much for your continued prayer support. One of her friends posted on her Facebook page that she had dreams of Brittney walking and talking. We know this will happen. Keep the faith with us. Keep strong and don't give up on God (because God Himself has not given up). Hallelujah!

-The Williams Family

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