Update 5/31/2007

Jill's back in Arizona as of a couple days ago! Janelle says the flight went really well, and they are very happy with the new hospital that Jill is staying in. Apparently it's real nice and new and the entire floor is designated to brain trauma patients. It sounds like Jill will be getting the best possible care, which makes her family feel so comfortable with the new place:) As far as any new updates on Jillian's health, there still isn't much "new stuff" going on with her. The doctors have told her mom that there has been "extensive injuries" to Jill's head, but they are going to try do everything they can to help her heal. It's been almost 13 weeks now and Jill needs your prayers more than ever. I feel like situations that are so out of our control, like this, force us to lean more and more onto God, and let Him take direction. Much easier said than done, I know! But, please keep praying for Jill... we KNOW she can do this.

As far as the auction goes, our apartment decided to put all the items donated on ebay, as it will make more money and probably be more successful. There has been so much stuff donated, THANK YOU to everyone who sent things!!!!! You are so amazing!! On Saturday, my apartment will be selling lunch and drinks at the pool for her family so definitely come if you can!!! A few people have asked for directions to mapquest, the address is:

14314 E. Princeton Pl.
Aurora, CO 80014.

Lunch will be around noon! I'll be back in Colorado around 3 to start moving out of our apartment... I'm looking forward to seeing alot of you! Once all the items get listed, I'll put the site on here. Also, I'll get Jillian's new address on here soon so you guys can send cards, etc. Thanks again. -Jackie

Update 5/11

Jill had her surgery at 9am this morning and it was successful and she's doing well. Her mom told me that the Dr. explained that Jillian does have "alot of damage" done to her brain, but it is still too early to give any sort of prognosis right now. He's was hoping to see more responses from Jill by now but thinks that since the flap is back on, hopefully her body will be able to start healing a little bit better. If all goes well this week and Jill stays stable, then they are planning on moving her back to AZ at the end of next week. Please continue to keep her in your prayers, God's always listening! -jackie

Update 5/7

Hi guys, I've been talking to Jill's parents over the last week and I wish there was more to put in this update. Basically, there is a surgery planned for this Friday to have the skull flap put back on Jill's head. (It's just the area they had to remove initially to reduce the swelling.) The only condition is that her vitals and temperature remain stable throughout the week, so lets keep our fingers crossed! Once the surgery is completed is when they can move her back to Arizona. Everyone is really hoping to have her moved in the next week or two. Jillian's parents packed up our apartment over the weekend and her dad drove back to Arizona today to take all her stuff home. He's planning on being back in Colorado by Friday in time for the surgery. Please continue to keep Jillian in your prayers for a successful surgery..... Hopefully this week will go well for her so she'll be able to have it.

The auction for Jill and her family will be on Saturday, June 2nd at our apt. clubhouse in Aurora, CO. We've already had a bunch of people donate things which is awesome, THANK YOU!!! I'll post a full detailed outline of directions and times and stuff like that, in the next couple days. So mark your calendars for the 2nd!! -Jackie

"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."