Monday, October 17, 2011
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Please Pray Tonight 10/11
Just received word from Rachelle...
"The PA says that Colton will never wake up and be interactive again with us. I don't know what to do. I am just waiting for a sign or miracle."
The family is to have a family meeting tonight to discuss what the next step is going to be in the little life of Colton. Please take a moment tonight and pray for Rachelle and Jr, they have a very hard decision to make! Pray for God's comfort and strength for them, now and in the future!
Sunday, October 9, 2011
Pray for Baby Colton
As most of you know, baby Colton just turned one year old : ) He has been doing so well, but this past week he went back into the hospital. PLEASE keep Rachelle (Jessup) & Larry Haus and their precious baby boy Colton in your prayers! Pray that God will grant them all the strength that they need at this very moment and in the furture! Here is a look at Rachelle's Facebook status' she's been posting this week. This will give you a little bit of what has been going on and will help you to know how to pray for this family! Rachelle is Aunt Marian (Shattuck) Jessup's youngest.
Thursday, Oct. 6th --"Colton was airlifted to Devos. I dont know whats wrong. He was breathing very shallow when we called the ambulance. He was unresponsive they had to put a breathing tube in. We are on our way there now. We did have a very good team working on him thougg. They were really nice."
"Coltons shunt is clogged. They are going to take him to the OR. But since he isn't responding they don't know if this will work. If it don't he may be on a ventilator the rest of his life. He don't respond to anything. Please, please pray. This all happened over night."
"Amy(Dr. Foodys PA) just came out and said when she tapped the shunt, she drained about 35 ml and when that pressure was released he moved his legs and his pupils are showing some reaction. They are going to do an echo to make sure there is not clot at the end of the tube. If there is they externalize it, if ther isnt they will do a revision. Thanks for praying. It's working. We are waiting to go back to see him. They are trying to get a line in."
"They just took Colton down for surgery. If its just the shunt not working they can replace it but if its working there is nothing they can do."
"Colton came through surgery fine. They said it couldn't have gone better. There was a block in the tube. Now were just waiting for him to wake up."
"Thanks to all who has been praying and who came to be with us today. We are in Coltons room. Still waiting for him to wake up and see how he breathes."
"Colton is starting to move a little bit. It's small movements but at least it's something."
Friday, October 7th --"Not a whole lot has changed. He does move when you touch him. He isn't reacting a lot to the flashlight. His CT scan showed that his brain is swollen and the ventricles are still too big. It's hard to see him this sick."
"I know I haven't put an update lately, but there hasn't been much change. We're still waiting for that miracle. We've seen it over and over. And I believe it will happen again. He did pull back his arm when I pulled on it a little."
Saturday, October 8th --"There's been no change. His pupils aren't dilating anymore. He still moves his food when you touch it. But he hasn't really moved his arm. I just feel so helpless. I wish I could just hold him and tell him everything will be ok. Last year around this time we didn't think he would make and God brought him through it all. I believe he can do the same this year.
"There's nothing more the doctors can do. We can either leave him on the vent and see if he comes around or we can take him off. The docs. dont think there is much hope. The only one that can help him is God."
"There’s a little boy on Facebook,
As sweet as sweet can be!
I’ve never even met him,
Yet he means so much to me…
... ... His parents named him Colton;
At times, his life’s been hard.
That life has been a blessing
To those both near and far.
He recently turned one year old!
His day to celebrate –
Instead, spent at the hospital,
His parents, they must wait.
The family is supportive;
They pray and give their love.
His Facebook fans are praying, too
To One Who reigns above.
“Lord Jesus, be with Colton,
And Rachelle and Larry, too.
They need Your comfort and Your love;
They know not what to do.
Just draw up close beside them now,
And help them know You’re there.
Please touch this precious little boy
With tender, loving care.
And when Your will is clearly done,
We’ll praise You once again.
For Colton’s life, You have a plan,
We thank You, Lord, for him.”
"I don't know how to thank all of you for the reposts and prayers. We really appreciate it. I am so glad that we have so much support. I don't think we could make it without you all. We love and appreciate all of you."
Sunday, October 9th --"I should clarify a little bit. The doctor didn't actually say we should take him off but the indication he gave was how long should we keep him on. He said there is nothing more that can be done. He did say though that he wants us to be completely comfortable with our decision. My gut tells me that it is not time yet. One of the nurses from the NICU told us last year and just today to let Colton decide when he's had enough.
Thursday, Oct. 6th --"Colton was airlifted to Devos. I dont know whats wrong. He was breathing very shallow when we called the ambulance. He was unresponsive they had to put a breathing tube in. We are on our way there now. We did have a very good team working on him thougg. They were really nice."
"Coltons shunt is clogged. They are going to take him to the OR. But since he isn't responding they don't know if this will work. If it don't he may be on a ventilator the rest of his life. He don't respond to anything. Please, please pray. This all happened over night."
"Amy(Dr. Foodys PA) just came out and said when she tapped the shunt, she drained about 35 ml and when that pressure was released he moved his legs and his pupils are showing some reaction. They are going to do an echo to make sure there is not clot at the end of the tube. If there is they externalize it, if ther isnt they will do a revision. Thanks for praying. It's working. We are waiting to go back to see him. They are trying to get a line in."
"They just took Colton down for surgery. If its just the shunt not working they can replace it but if its working there is nothing they can do."
"Colton came through surgery fine. They said it couldn't have gone better. There was a block in the tube. Now were just waiting for him to wake up."
"Thanks to all who has been praying and who came to be with us today. We are in Coltons room. Still waiting for him to wake up and see how he breathes."
"Colton is starting to move a little bit. It's small movements but at least it's something."
Friday, October 7th --"Not a whole lot has changed. He does move when you touch him. He isn't reacting a lot to the flashlight. His CT scan showed that his brain is swollen and the ventricles are still too big. It's hard to see him this sick."
"I know I haven't put an update lately, but there hasn't been much change. We're still waiting for that miracle. We've seen it over and over. And I believe it will happen again. He did pull back his arm when I pulled on it a little."
Saturday, October 8th --"There's been no change. His pupils aren't dilating anymore. He still moves his food when you touch it. But he hasn't really moved his arm. I just feel so helpless. I wish I could just hold him and tell him everything will be ok. Last year around this time we didn't think he would make and God brought him through it all. I believe he can do the same this year.
"There's nothing more the doctors can do. We can either leave him on the vent and see if he comes around or we can take him off. The docs. dont think there is much hope. The only one that can help him is God."
"There’s a little boy on Facebook,
As sweet as sweet can be!
I’ve never even met him,
Yet he means so much to me…
... ... His parents named him Colton;
At times, his life’s been hard.
That life has been a blessing
To those both near and far.
He recently turned one year old!
His day to celebrate –
Instead, spent at the hospital,
His parents, they must wait.
The family is supportive;
They pray and give their love.
His Facebook fans are praying, too
To One Who reigns above.
“Lord Jesus, be with Colton,
And Rachelle and Larry, too.
They need Your comfort and Your love;
They know not what to do.
Just draw up close beside them now,
And help them know You’re there.
Please touch this precious little boy
With tender, loving care.
And when Your will is clearly done,
We’ll praise You once again.
For Colton’s life, You have a plan,
We thank You, Lord, for him.”
"I don't know how to thank all of you for the reposts and prayers. We really appreciate it. I am so glad that we have so much support. I don't think we could make it without you all. We love and appreciate all of you."
Sunday, October 9th --"I should clarify a little bit. The doctor didn't actually say we should take him off but the indication he gave was how long should we keep him on. He said there is nothing more that can be done. He did say though that he wants us to be completely comfortable with our decision. My gut tells me that it is not time yet. One of the nurses from the NICU told us last year and just today to let Colton decide when he's had enough.
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Shattuck Family Reunion - Part II
Here is Part II of the 2011 Shattuck Family Reunion. If you have any pictures, please share them with me so I can post them (jjtkkcooper@ffni.com).
2011 Shattuck Family Teens, plus a few : )
The Teens singing us a song
Keegan receiving his 1st medal for Basket Ball, he was sooo proud of it!!! (Grandson of Lee)
1st Place Basket Ball Team: (LtoR): LaMorris Crawford (Lee), Keegan Cooper (Lee) & Randy Norris (Florence)
2nd Place Volley Ball Team (LtoR): First 2 are family friends, Anthony & Allen Jessup (Marian)
1st Place Volley Ball Team -- We teased this team because all the former and current family presidents were on it : )
1st Place Volley Ball Team (LtoR) Back Row: LaMorris Crawford (Lee), Stan Petty (Lee),
Randy Shattuck (Mac), Earl Aungst (Florence)
Front Row: Charyl Petty (Lee) & Megan Crawford (Lee)
Randy Shattuck (Mac), Earl Aungst (Florence)
Front Row: Charyl Petty (Lee) & Megan Crawford (Lee)
Little Miss Amiah Grace (Lee)
Amiah & Keegan (Lee)
Euchre Winners (LtoR): Stan Petty-3rd (Lee), Bernie Jordan-1st (Evelyn) & Chris Petty-2nd (Lee)
Lee and his baby girl, Janiece
Lee & his grandson Keegan
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Shattuck Family Reunion 2011 - Part I
WOW, what an wonderful time we all had at this year's 2011 Shattuck Family Reunion!!! All the living children of George & Edna Shattuck were there: Donna, Mac, Norman, Lee, Cecil, Georgie, Florence, Marian, Coreen, Myrtle & Evelyn! We were so thankful all of their children could be there, along with many and many of their families as well. This year we had something brand NEW--the Hill Billy Limo : ) This was driven by Aunt Georgie's great-grandson, Kyler. He brought this for the kids to enjoy, but as you can see, EVERYONE enjoyed it! He spent hours and hours driving that thing around, and we are so thankful he shared it with us! Of course we enjoyed some of our normal things too...evening chit chat and singing around the bon-fire, snacks for the kids at midnight, BINGO w/ LOTS of prizes, pop corn from the pop corn man (Ed Shirely), a gospel sing, Sunday morning family worship service, ball tournaments, euchre tournament, crafts, the family auction, etc. etc. Each year we all look forward to this fun-filled event, we are SO blessed to be a part of this family! Thanks to everyone that took part in this year's reunion, we are truly thankful for everyone's participation!! Here are a few pictures to get us started, but PLEASE share your pictures with me by sending them to me so we can get a variety of them on here. Email them to me at: jjtkkcooper@ffni.com.
All the sisters but one--take a spin in the Hill Billy Limo
Front to Back: Donna, Evelyn, Marian, Florence, Coreen & Myrtle
Front to Back: Donna, Evelyn, Marian, Florence, Coreen & Myrtle
Aunt Marian, Aunt Florence & Aunt Coreen
What a riot these girls caused : )
I LOVE this one, they all look SO happy!!!
Maverick -- Uncle Leland's youngest grandson
And the Hill Billy Limo rides continue : )
Janiece & Maverick -- Uncle Lee's youngest daughter and grandson
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Chris & Kaleb Petty -- Lee's grandson & great-grandson
Keegan, Kai & Kaleb -- Lee's grandson and great-grandsons
Back Cart: Karson & Kallee
Front Cart: Keegan & Kai
(All Lee's grandkids & great-grandkids)
Front Cart: Keegan & Kai
(All Lee's grandkids & great-grandkids)
Kallee sure felt special, Earl allowed her to ring the bell for the Sunday morning service : )
Kallee is Lee's granddaughter
Kallee is Lee's granddaughter
Keegan playing in the Horseshoe Tourney
Stan & Keegan watching the Horseshoe Tourney
(Lee's SIL & grandson)
(Lee's SIL & grandson)
Maverick again, what a stinker
(Lee's grandson)
(Lee's grandson)
The teens enjoying the Hill Billy Limo : )
Megan & little miss Amiah
(Lee's granddaughter & great-granddaughter)
(Lee's granddaughter & great-granddaughter)
Janiece & Gracie
(Lee's daughter & great-granddaughter)
(Lee's daughter & great-granddaughter)
Jerry (Lee's SIL)
Uncle Lee posing so his great-granddaughter Gracie could take his picture ; )
Time for the BIG family softball game!
Becca & Colton
(Lee's great-grandchildren)
(Lee's great-grandchildren)
Maverick, Gracie & Janiece
(Lee's family)
The teens rockin' the Hill Billy Limo again!
Becca, CJ & Kallee (Lee's)
Craft Time
Saturday, September 10, 2011
Congrats to Mr. & Mrs. Josh Miedema ~ 9/10/11
We would like to say Congrats to Mr. & Mrs. Josh & Amanda (Russell) Miedema! Amanda is the Great-Granddaughter to George & Edna and the Granddaughter to Aunt Joyce & Uncle Melvin Shattuck (deceased). She is the daughter of Janice (Shattuck) & Bill Russell (deceased). The happy couple had a beautiful day for their special day--they celebrated with family and friends! May God bless them as they begin their lives together!
The Wedding Party
Amanda & Josh with Janice
Amanda & Josh with Aunt Joyce
Amanda & Josh
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
2011 Family Reunion Schedule
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: 2011
TIME FRIDAY PROJECT LEADER
All Day Arrivals & Registration Ruth Nixon
Lunch on your own
6:00PM Dinner Pot Luck Pavilion Dawn Albring
(Bring 2 Dishes 2 Pass)
TIME SATURDAY PROJECT LEADER9:30AM Basketball Tournament LaMorris Crawford
Lunch on your own
12:30PM Coed Volleyball Tournament Michael Jessup
1:30PM Arts & Crafts Ages 4-7 Janiece Cooper
6:00PM Dinner - Pot Luck Pavilion Dawn Albring
(Bring 2 Dishes 2 Pass)
7:00PM Finish any Tournament As Needed
8-10PM Euchre Tournament /Pavilion Stan/Tim Petty
8:30-11PM Games/Crafts/Snack - Kitchen Ages 8-11 MaryLee Baker
9:00PM Campfire
11:00PM Teen Snack in Kitchen Brian/Melody Bennett
TIME SUNDAY PROJECT LEADER
10 -11:00AM Special Singing in Tabernacle Ruth & Al Nixon
11:00 -Noon Worship Service in Tabernacle Earl Aungst
12:30PM Lunch in Pavilion Dawn Albring
(Bring 2 Dishes 2 Pass)
1:30PM Horseshoe Tournament Michael Jessup/Stan Petty
2:00-3:30 PM Arts & Crafts Ages 4-7 Janiece Cooper
3:30PM Bingo Shirley Petty
6:00PM Dinner in Pavilion Dawn Albring
(Bring 2 Dishes 2 Pass)
7:00PM Gospel Sing-Along Al & Ruth Nixon
8:30-11PM Games/Crafts/Snack - Kitchen Ages 8-11 MaryLee Baker
9:00PM Campfire
11:00PM Teen Snack Time Brian/Melody Bennett
TIME MONDAY PROJECT LEADER
9:30AM Big Family Softball Game Randy Norris
11:00AM Prep for Big Family Lunch Dawn Albring
NOON Lunch kick off (Noon-Sharp)
1:15PM Award Ceremony/Pavilion Stan/Dawn/Michael
1:30PM Family Meeting /Pavilion
2:00PM Family Auction
3:00PM Campground Cleanup Starts Need All Families to Help
PLEASE NOTE:All items for discussion at the Family Meeting need to be given to Stan, Dawn or Michael no later than 11:00 a.m. Monday morning.
Need to ask for family volunteers to help with designated areas of campground for cleanup. This will prevent the Aunts and Uncles and leaders from having to do the cleanup. And prevent the camp from raising our fees even higher.
TIME FRIDAY PROJECT LEADER
All Day Arrivals & Registration Ruth Nixon
Lunch on your own
6:00PM Dinner Pot Luck Pavilion Dawn Albring
(Bring 2 Dishes 2 Pass)
TIME SATURDAY PROJECT LEADER9:30AM Basketball Tournament LaMorris Crawford
Lunch on your own
12:30PM Coed Volleyball Tournament Michael Jessup
1:30PM Arts & Crafts Ages 4-7 Janiece Cooper
6:00PM Dinner - Pot Luck Pavilion Dawn Albring
(Bring 2 Dishes 2 Pass)
7:00PM Finish any Tournament As Needed
8-10PM Euchre Tournament /Pavilion Stan/Tim Petty
8:30-11PM Games/Crafts/Snack - Kitchen Ages 8-11 MaryLee Baker
9:00PM Campfire
11:00PM Teen Snack in Kitchen Brian/Melody Bennett
TIME SUNDAY PROJECT LEADER
10 -11:00AM Special Singing in Tabernacle Ruth & Al Nixon
11:00 -Noon Worship Service in Tabernacle Earl Aungst
12:30PM Lunch in Pavilion Dawn Albring
(Bring 2 Dishes 2 Pass)
1:30PM Horseshoe Tournament Michael Jessup/Stan Petty
2:00-3:30 PM Arts & Crafts Ages 4-7 Janiece Cooper
3:30PM Bingo Shirley Petty
6:00PM Dinner in Pavilion Dawn Albring
(Bring 2 Dishes 2 Pass)
7:00PM Gospel Sing-Along Al & Ruth Nixon
8:30-11PM Games/Crafts/Snack - Kitchen Ages 8-11 MaryLee Baker
9:00PM Campfire
11:00PM Teen Snack Time Brian/Melody Bennett
TIME MONDAY PROJECT LEADER
9:30AM Big Family Softball Game Randy Norris
11:00AM Prep for Big Family Lunch Dawn Albring
NOON Lunch kick off (Noon-Sharp)
1:15PM Award Ceremony/Pavilion Stan/Dawn/Michael
1:30PM Family Meeting /Pavilion
2:00PM Family Auction
3:00PM Campground Cleanup Starts Need All Families to Help
PLEASE NOTE:All items for discussion at the Family Meeting need to be given to Stan, Dawn or Michael no later than 11:00 a.m. Monday morning.
Need to ask for family volunteers to help with designated areas of campground for cleanup. This will prevent the Aunts and Uncles and leaders from having to do the cleanup. And prevent the camp from raising our fees even higher.
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