Saturday. 11.29.08

Friends,
Last night, Levi did good. His vitals were good too. Joe was not available for further comments but as soon as I get ahold of him, I'll update. Still floating in spirit from what God did yesterday. I don't know everyone who was there in that room to witness God's gift and smile upon Levi but it was a divine appointment for you. Sweet. Awesome. Humbling. Knee bowing. Heart tugging. Go tell it! Our God is an awesome God.

Levi, a crazy-distant-20 times removed aunt name Lydia & Robert Stovall from Detroit Michigan are sending prayers up for you too. Mijo, may you continue to spend anointed time with the Savior as He breathes into your body and heals. You have a message to tell to the nations!

p.s. PLEASE go post under the "Circle of Life" how you met Levi, how you know Levi, how your connected.
Share His Love!
~Gilda

Our Day of Thanksgiving Continues!!!

Today as the Steelmans continue to spend time with Levi ,we got Huge reports. Levi has been squeezing hands, moving legs and he also agreed with his father that he is a MIRACLE!!!!! Yes, Levi spoke the word "YES".
So much we have been blessed with thus far in our year, but yet our Lord has chosen to reveal himself to us again. What wonderous mercy, love and compassion God has sent us through Levi.
Our bells are ringing, our hearts are singing, the tears are flowing; But our GOD is faithful to complete it!!!!
Join us in the celebration of telling the world that Jesus Reigns.
Thank you Jesus
Amen and Amen

11.28.08 "BEAUTIFUL" FRIDAY

Hello.
No black friday here at Levi's. It is a beautiful, fresh day.
Joe (Dad) stayed with Levi last night. Esther, Weita, Uncle Adam stayed at the apartment to rest.
Events of the evening:

• good vitals
• awake and alert, responsive, aware
• actively moved head b/f
• moved leg on purpose not a twitching movement
• moved index fingers on each hand
• followed commands
• still can't make fist or raise arms or wiggle toes
• he hears everything

As of this moring, his blood is low and they are going to give him some blood. The doctors said it's nothing to worry about since marrow makes blood and since he has so many broken bones it slows the process up. At a later date, they may give him a marrow stimulate.

Joe said that he remembers when the kids were little toddlers that it was very exciting to see them do things for the first time. Well now Levi is an adult and all the things he is doing for the first time while in the hospital is also something to get excited about. Much like what God has done for us. Its real, its a new beginning, its worth being excited about. Nothing black, its beautiful! Thank you beautiful friends.

Share His Love!

~Gilda

11/27 "THANKSGIVING DAY"

Friends,
Joe came to stay so Esther could get a break from 6wks of staying at the hospital. What happened with Levi:

• exposed skin graph areas so it could get some air
• taken lots of x-rays
• was given a bath
• knot in back of neck (found yesterday by Joe) Dr. said it was okay
• took off "T"
• lost 35# and concerned about it. Dr. said ok due to ICU (should increase later)

Uncle Adam, Weita, Esther are up at Amarillo. Eating "menudo" and chilling out. Joe left a precious note of thankfulness in the journal that is documenting each day's tranaction. Here is a little bit of what he is thankful. The immediate care he received in Silverton. Dr. Franklin and nurses and how God skillful put them together to give the care that is perfect for Levi. He is thankful for his boys, for his parents, for all the family and friends. Each one has shown concern and love for Levi and the family in their own ways whether work, food, calls, texts, snacks, prayers, visits, laughs (Uncle Dick and his wallet), pictures and support. He is also thankful that Levi will be watching A&M tonight with him!
Shalom!

Share His Love!
~Aunt Gilda

From the Solorio Family....

My name is Fresa Solorio. I am married to Juan "John" Solorio, which is Levi's best friend in the whole world. John visits Levi several times a week, and I check the blog everyday for updates. All of you have done an awesome job keeping us all informed. We pray for Levi everyday. I have a few pictures that are really old, but Levi looks handsome with his long hair.

Thank You and God Bless!

Fresa Solorio & Family

How do you know Levi? "Circle of Life"

Folks, after visiting with the family this past week; and so many people that have come in contact with Levi, we realize that some amazing stories and connections are present. God's hand is at work.

So share with us your story. How are you connected to Levi?

We are eagerly awaiting your response.

Blessing,
Gilda

November 26, Wednesday

Good morning all,
Levi had a good night. We've got some updates....

• Liver Biopsy - Results were clear
• No yeast in blood for previous 2 days
• Has maintained 99° for a couple of days

These are all good results. We don't anticipate having many updates through the upcoming holiday, so bear with us. Where ever you celebrate Thanksgiving with be thankful for the many blessings God has granted you. We are certainly indebted to God's grace and mercy.

Feliz dia de Pavo

(Happy Turkey Day...) for the spanish speaking impaired.... :)

Pictures

Hola mis amigos!!
How is everyone this fine pre-thanksgiving/black friday day? We would love to have more pictures of Levi on here. Unfortunately, you can't leave them as a comment. It won't let you. I just tried it. So....if you could email them to me, I will post them either in a blog or in a new slide show. I will put your name on them if you would like. Thanks!!!
Robyn Mejia-Miller
robyn216@hotmail.com

11/25 Update

Hello all.
Last night Levi did okay with the exception of continued high BP (160/70) and heart rate (137).

Today they changed the feeding tube and it went well. Levi winked at the older nurse and was very alert previous to this procedure but they expect him to be very sleepy after the surgery. Trish and Reese and Esther are there with him today.

Folks, I'll tell you what. Levi is an awesome fighter. Even though he's fighting to get stronger he has a great radiant countenance about him. I am glad that Reese's picture was added on the blog. That is his precious niece and I know Levi loves her alot. This brings me to you. If you have any picture you would like to add go right ahead. If you have difficulty, contact Robin. She is our newly adopted sister. She is awaiting her official certificate and wants an induction ceremony too.

Today the word I received was about 2 things. One is prayer. It can be done in may ways. Look up Number 6:22.
Secondly, this is a new 20th century relationship. We are all talking to you and sharing Levi and ourselves with you. Much like the relationship we have with Jesus. We have to talk to Him and share ourselves with Him.

This Thanksgiving, Levi and his family are thankful for many things and YOU! It's been an overwhelming blessing.

Share His Love!
~Aunt Gil

11/24/08 6 o'clock news

Good evening.
Last night, Crystal was nurse. He did good.

Today:

• liver biopsy. results unknown
• change insulin quantity to 40 units and they plan to take insulin drop off this week.

Esther rested at apartment for the first time alone. She made it through. Uncle Dick and Aunt Mary came to visit today and they had a good time of laughs and fellowship.

Keep calling out to Jesus. We love ya.

Share His Love!

~Aunt Gilda

11/23/08 Sunday

Mornin' folks, peps, clan, raza.
Last night, Levi did good. His BS was stabilized. They check this every 2 hours. His BP continues to be elevated. THe ventilator has been removed from his room. Isnt that good. He gets breathing treatments but breathes on his own. His nurse last night was Crystal. She talked to us about when Levi first came in she was one of the nurses here and she said the comparison is remarkable that he has come a very long way.

At midnight, we (Esther, Joe, Weita, Delilah, Rachel, Gilda) all went home to the apartment to rest. This was the FIRST TIME EVER that we did not stay in shifts through the night. We felt very wierd about it and were struggling with it. Esther really had a hard time but we made her go. Once back at the apartment, God allowed us to have a good night of fellowship and to be silly with each other. Eat, snack, eat, snack, talk, laugh, and just chill out.

What is scheduled for tomorrow is a liver biopsy. They will not have to put him under, thank you Lord. I don't know when the results will be ready.

Luke, Jake, Trish, Reese, Nana, Papa, Cristy, Shai, andSklyer all came up to Amarillo to visit with Levi and tell him the great news of the night. TX TECH Raiders had to put their guns back in the holsters last night. They didn't show up for the gun fight at all....... :0 !!!!

Delilah, Rachel, and Gilda will be leaving back to Ft. Worth today. Weita will be heading home for a couple of days to run some errands but will return later this week.

We are thankful for you! Please continue to join us in giving this battle to the Lord. God is in control and may the Lord bless you for your prayers, love, care, cards, letters, and text.

Share His Love!
~Gilda

Good Morning,
Glory Hallelujah

Can We get an AMEN, Thank you Jesus

Last Night Levi stuck his tongue out at us!!!
Showed us his pearly whites and moved his head back and forth!!

There is so much rejoicing in the room, singing,talking to Levi and praising God. Dr. Lewis front and center to see the Miracles that God chose for us all to experience through Levi!!
Even those who don't believe will see and know that it was God alone who has shown his mercy.

We know everyone is rejoicing and so wonderfully happy to be a part of this living experience, GOD.

Brother Jake and his wife Trish spent the night with him.

The phones lines were over loading last night in Amarillo, Texas.

But more importantly our prayers of thanksgiving were so high, so multiple and the Angels were singing along. Thank you Jesus for always going before us and allowing us to see and be a part of your MIGHTY works.

You are the Great Physician
You are the Great Healer
You are the Most powerful
You are the One True God
In whom we TRUST

We can not say thank you enough to everyone that is experiencing these miracles with us. Your trust, your faith, your love and support have and continue to shine so bright for Jesus.

"So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal."
II Cor. 4:18

We love you Levi, God's still working on you!!!

Uncle Monty and Aunt Cindy

Fri.21st FROST

Yesterday, Jeff was his nurse. He is so good but I kept calling him Brian cause he looks like one but he would correct me but it still didn't matter. He is Brian to me. Last night, Levi had a good night. He stayed awake so much yesterday. We sang to him, told him cruel jokes (mainly from Aunt Delilah), read to him and prayed with him. Amy was his nurse last night and she is a very small framed little nurse but a stick of dynamite of care. She washed his hair and scrubbed him. Levi gave her lots of facial expression that we know what he was saying.....She tried to talk to Levi about his family but he doesnt listen to her because he knows he has a cool, diverse, family! Levi had no temp.. and he looks good. He is so handsome. Aunt Delilah and her daughter Rachel stayed with him and Esther, Weita, Gilda rested.


We know you are praying. It is evident every day, moment by moment. Keep praying for enlightment for the doctors. Keep praying for compassion for the nurses. Keep praying for supernatural strength for everyone and especially Levi.


Has it frozen yet? Frost? It can be in many forms and many things. It is beautiful across the farm land. It causes us to think playful when its on the window panes (it makes you draw or recalls memories). It's a coverage of moisture that trys to hold in heat. Well we are alot like frost. We hold in the heat of our wounded heart by not crying, by holding in our emotions, and by thinking it is a bad thing to be transparent. Jesus calls us during the frost, during the times we are trying to hold it all in, by trying to hold our own. Dear one, wipe the frost off, let it rain, open the flood gates to Jesus. He makes all things beautiful in HIS time.

Share His Love!
~Aunt Gilda

Thursday. 20th supplier

Good morning all.

Last night Levi had a good night. He had a bathe and his linens were changed. That always makes us feel good and sleep better. His blood pressure and fever are still evident. He is receiving medication for both. His wounds are healing nicely. His blood sugar is stablizing. I was able to sing to Levi last night and I assured him that I was Carrie Underwood's side kick, he just raised his brow! When I opened my song book, it automatically opened to "The Old Rugged Cross". That is one of Levi's favorite songs. I took it as confirmation from God that I was to sing that song unto Him and on behalf of Levi.

Esther, Rachel, Weita rested some and Delilah and Gilda (the crazy aunts) stayed with Levi.

You are so amazing! The family could not do this without you. Basically we are all dependant on God and God's people. Kind of a life line supply of support, love, prayer, laughter, courage. We are all broken, parts, hurt, weak, unstable and we are being put together by our Lord Jesus. He is sustaining US just like He is sustaining Levi. The scripture I received is at the hospital and I wrote it down over there. I will add it asap. It is amazing.

I love you because of Jesus.


Share His Love!
~Aunt Gilda

Good Evening One and All,

I will sing praise,
I will lift my voice,
I will sing praise,
I've made my choice,
I will sing praise,
I willl lift my hands,
I will sing my praise to you,
I will sing my praise to you.

No mattter the storms that come my way,
No matter the trails I may face,

You promised that you would see me through,

So I will will sing my praise to you,
I will sing my praise to you.

Today we sing prasies to our savior Jesus Christ for bringing us this far and for allowing Dr. Franklin to see that Levi HEARS us!!!!

We are having changing of the gaurd,
We thank Wetia and cousin Rachel for their time, love and support they both left today and Aunt Gilda and Aunt Delilah have assumed the posts.

Esther says her "weezia" has arrived and Cindy has given her permission to use it;
just kiddin Aunt Gil

Thank you Father God for your mighty workers you have placed in our lives that conitue to love, support , pray and praise you for who you are. Your love is everlasting.


God's word says;

Great is the Lord and most worthy of praise; his greatness no one can fathom. One generation will commend your works to another; they will tell of the power of your awesome works, and I will proclaim your great deeds. They will celebrate your abundant goodness and joyfully sing of your righteousness. The Lord is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in love. The Lord is good to all; he has compassion on all he has made. All you have made will praise you, O Lord; your saints will extol you. They will tell of the glory of your kingdom and speak of your might, so that all men may know of your mighty acts and the glorious splendor of your kingdom. Your kingdom is an everlsting kingdom, and your dominion endures through all generations. The Lord is faithfull to all his promises and loving toward all he has made. the Lord upholds all those who fall and lifts up all who are bowed down. The eyes of all look to you, and you give them their food at proper time. You open your hand and satisfy the desires of every living thing. The Lord is righteous in all his ways and loving toward all he has made. The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth. He fulfills the desires of those who fear him; he hears their cry and saves them. The Lord watches over all who love him, but all the wicked he will destroy. My mouth will speak in praise of the Lord. Let every creature praise his holy name for ever and ever.

Psalm 145:3-21 NIV

Good Night Levi

We love you

11.19.08

Ok, Franklin was in to examine Levi this AM. Franklin asked Levi to blink to answer questions. Levi also followed Franklin in the room with his eyes. So we know Levi can hear us. This is a huge feat but it is a baby step. I keep reminding Esther that Levi's fight is a marathon, not a sprint. Please bear with the ups and downs of this roller coaster as we are all on the same ride. Don't be discouraged or disheartened by the many ups and downs and upside down turns that we face in Levi's recovery. See the beauty in God's healing hand and the incredible body he created. I marvel at His mercy and grace. If there ever was a time to be a faithful servant, its now. Please continue to pray for Levi, his recovery, his family, and for each other.

Tues 18th NEWS

Good afternoon.

Last night was pretty uneventful. Levi still had a slight temp. He is on the ventilator spontaneously (meaning he's breathing on his own but the machine gives him oxygen every now and then). They have removed the bandage off the Left leg and it is healing nicely. On his Right arm, they had onced thought for sure they would be doing a skin graph but now they may not have to because it is doing good too.

Esther and Rachel are on duty. Cristy and Shay came up there after school/work. Weita is still up there too.

Esther is thankful for:

• you.
• your thoughts, prayers, words, visits, calls, texts.
• the love you have for Levi.

Share His Love!
~Aunt Gilda

Music & Links

This is just some quick instructions for some....
If someone leaves a comment with a link to another place in it, you have to cut and paste that whole link address into your browser at the top of the page and then hit enter. For some reason, it doesn't show up as an easy-to-click-on link in a comment like it does in a blog post. But thats all you have to do. Its still works, there is just another step or two.
(Gilda wanted me to fix it and make it easier, but i can't fix comments.)
Comment left on Monday Blog:
From Randy:
Sometimes after hearing what others are telling us it gets hard to pick our heads up.I want to remind you to look up for your redemption is near!This song has been on my heart but I wasn't sure I wanted to share it but it is time to cry out.I just feel like this song is more of a prayer than a song.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ppQ0QjmuEt8

From Denise Jones ( go to comments left on Monday blog post to see it in full)
go to this site and click on 'Glory on' and you will be blessed.
http://www.mightymountainministries.com/downloads.html

"Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed".
John 20:29b NIV

Happy Fall

Can you see the glorious colors of the trees God has painted for you? It is beauty only God can create, and he chose to share with you.

There are no major changes in Levi's status.
He has been fever free for a whole day. He recieved a fresh shave this morning and his color is good. Dr Park is due in for a visit to analysis if Levi's body is up to par for physical theraphy. His blood sugar is not stable so there is still much concern. He continues to have involunatry movements.

Friends do you know Jesus? He is your creator.

Love each other and be encouraging to someone today

We love you Levi.

Uncle Monty & Aunt Cindy