Happy New Year

It's 8:45pm, the clock is ticking and before we know it the ball will be dropping. As we watch the final count down 10, 9, 8........I know that Jaiden and her family will be on all of our minds.

I am posting this here so we can take a moment and wish Jaiden and the Tlapa's a Happy New Year.

Happy New Year Holleigh, Paul, Alexeigh, Jaiden, Aspen and Gage. I would also like to extend this wish to all of you that have posted to the blog, read the blog and all of those that keep the family in their thoughts and prayers thoughout the day. To all of those that have stood by the family and held their hands, were their shoulder to cry on, to those that were their messengers and brought home all the news of Jaiden. Thank you all for your big, kind hearts.

Happy New Year!

A Request From Pastor Tom

The Milford United Methodist Church is seeking pictures relating to Jaiden to be used during Tuesday's prayer vigil scheduled for 4:00 at the church. Pictures can be emailed to Pastor Tom Getchell-Lacey at PTGL3@aol.com by noon on Tuesday.

Pastor Tom has the pictures that are on the blog, so please if you have anything different please forward them on to him.

Thank you

Did you know

That people all over the world are praying for Jaiden?

Just a few days ago, I placed Google Analytics onto the blog. I was just curious to see how far the blog had reached. I was beyond pleased when I saw that there were visits from all over the world.

I know the hit counter on the page has a different number, that is because this tracker was placed at a later date.


Country/Territory

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United States
8,566

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Canada
70

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United Kingdom
19

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Germany
18

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Australia
3

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Brazil
2

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New Zealand
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Iceland
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Mexico
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Norway
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Prayer Vigil Reminder

Tomorrow is the Prayer Vigil for Jaiden at 4pm at the Milford United Methodist Church.

Jaiden and the entire Tlapa family need our prayers. If you cannot make it to the vigil, please take a moment at 4pm to say a prayer for Jaiden. All of our prayers coming at the same time have to do something. Jaiden is a strong girl, but she needs our help in this.

Look forward to seeing you there!

Please check the MUMC website for directions http://www.milfordumc.org/

Bank Information Coming Soon

I just want to let everyone know that we are working on a setting up an account for Jaiden next week. Check back here for more information.

Fundraiser Info

An initial meeting to begin planning a benefit to raise money for "The Jaiden Lyndi Tlapa Power of Prayer Recovery Fund" will be held on Thursday, January 3rd @ 6:30pm in the "Back of the Lounge" meeting room at Hampshire Hills.

Anyone interested in helping to plan this event should try to attend this meeting. Please contact Kathy @ the5carsons@verizon.net with any questions or if you would like to help but can not attend this planning session.

Check This Out

Matt Pervere just sent me this picture. Our fire engines are driving around town with Jaiden stickers on them.

Thank you all for your support!

Prayer Vigil Reminder

Please remember that there will be a prayer vigil held on Tuesday, January 1st @ 4pm in honor of Jaiden.

The vigil is being held at the Tlapa's church. The Milford United Methodist Church, please use the following link to get directions to the church. http://www.milfordumc.org/index.html

Thank you

Jacqueline

Another "sign" of support

Thank you to Kincaid Auto Repair for showing your support.

I'm getting more info about other signs and I will make sure they get up here as well so that the Tlapa family can see them all.

Decals For Jaiden

Kelly Olson has made these amazing ribbon decals. I have mine displayed beautifully on the window of my truck.

After I posted them here Kelly has gotten an overwhelming response to them, and has been busy making them ever since.

If you are interested in purchasing a ribbon, you can contact Kelly directly at kellybean407@yahoo.com

Kelly is accepting donations for these ribbons. She is asking for $1 to help cover the cost of supplies , and any additional donations will be given directly to the Tlapa family.

Balancing the good and bad news

Yesterday was so emotional. The MRI had some very good news and some very scary and potentially sad news.

The good news is that Jaiden's entire brain cortex is intact and undamaged. The bad news is that it was her basal ganglia which suffered injury due to hypoxia. We do not know the extent of cell death verses cell injury, only time will tell.

The basal ganglia is like the highway that transports stimulation and messages back and forth from Jaiden's body and her brain.

Sometimes undamaged areas can pick up the slack for damaged areas, and sometimes new pathways are created, especially in patients so young.

Jaiden was keep very cold for the first several days, which is a benefit as well.

Jaiden spent a couple of hours last night awake and she is begining to move her toes and hands more and more each day. This morning she even moved her arm.

We still have the utmost-faith in God and we still believe Jaiden will have a miraculous complete recovery.

A neighbor friend and his Bishop from the Mormon church gave her a healing blessing Christmas night with blessed oil. Yesterday Paul, Guy (Paul's brother) and I went over to the Lady of Perpetual Help Mission Church, which is a healing church. We lit 8 candles for Jaiden and all said deep prayers to the Virgin Mary, Jesus and even Joseph.

We must continue to be strong and have faith in our Jaiden. Your prayers and love are like our safety blanket. Reading your posts gives us renowned strength.

Please keep praying for our baby and believing in the miraculous power of prayer and the loving grace of the Lord's healing power.

All our love and gratefulness to each of you.
PLEASE KEEP PRAYING TO OUR LORD IN HEAVEN.
Jehovah God is more powerful than any MRI.

There is another prayer vigil for Jaiden on New Years Day at our church, the United Methodist on North River River.

All our love and grateful thanks to each and everyone of you.
YOU ARE OUR PILLAR.
~Holleigh, Paul, Alexeigh, Aspen, Gage and Jaiden Lyndi Tlapa

Everyone is pulling for Jaiden

What an amazing feeling it was to drive by Humble Pie and see this sign up supporting Jaiden.

I've just been told there are a few others around town so I'll be out on the hunt this afternoon to find them. I'll post them here once I have them.

Hope this makes you smile

Jaiden,
When I saw this snowman I wished I had my camera with me. I thought of you and just how much you would enjoy him. So of course I went back and took some pictures of him for you. I hope you enjoy them.

You have got to see these!

Kelly Olson made these wonderful stickers for her neighbors to put on their mailboxes to welcome Jaiden when she comes home. I was fortunate enough to get a few of these myself and will be displaying it proudly on the window of my truck.

The Most Important Prayer Request Yet

At 12:12 am today Jaiden again opened her eyes and looked at me. They remained open for nearly 15 minutes. At 4:12 she did the same thing, this time in front Paul's brother and my best friend Wendy, also for 15 minutes.

At 6:30pm they opened again but only for about 5 minutes. Throughout the day today she has slept peacefully most of the day, with one more episode of her eyes opening.

They removed the pressure reading bolt from Jaiden's head b/c they no longer feel the need to monitor her Inter-Cranial Pressure (ICP). Her last cat scan showed a slight DECREASE in swelling which is wonderful.

Jaiden's coloring is so beautiful- she is pink and she looks healthy. My father in-law- keeps calling her his "Sleeping Beauty".

We have not seen a lot of meaningful movement which is the biggest concern at this point. However, her eyes continue to be reactive and during episodes of alertness her eyes are dilated as they should be and her blood pressure goes up accordingly.

The MRI will be tomorrow. It is a HUGE test. It will give us a lot more information about the state of Jaiden's brain. Now more then ever we need your prayers.

Please pray to our Father in Heaven, the Lord God, Jehovah; and his son the Savior Jesus Christ to be with our Jaiden tomorrow and insure that the MRI looks positive with no lasting or serious damage to her brain.

Pray that the angels guiding her will protect her and heal any remaining injury to her brain overnight before her MRI.

We continue to believe she is indeed a Christmas Miracle. We believe Jaiden will return to us whole. She has been with God, so she will come back to us with an ever more special and loving aura than before. Jaiden has always been a treasure to our family, we love her so much. Please send all the positive energy and light in the universe to her tonight.

God bless and thank you. Thanks to the Lord and thanks to each and everyone of you.
Amen

Peace and Love,
Holleigh, Paul, Alexeigh, Aspen, Gage and sweet Jaiden Lyndi Tlapa

Thought this needed it's own post...Jaiden Update

This was a comment that was posted to the blog, but I thought it was worthy of it's own post. Such positive signs, what wonderful Christmas news.

It was a true Christmas miracle.

I was fortunate enough to spend Christmas Eve and a few hours of Christmas day with Jaiden and her Mom while Paul went home to prepare for Christmas with the other children. I must say, today has been an incredible day for all of us close to Jaiden. At 12:12 am Jaiden opened her eyes and looked back and forth for a moment until she found a familiar beautiful face, Moms! She kept moving her eyes and then looking back at Mom, this went on for approximatley 15 minutes. It happened again at 4:15am only this time Pauls brother Guy was with us. Jaiden opened her eyes and looked at Guy, where she focused her eyes again for about 12 minutes, all the while her foreheard flinching, feet moving, and breathing a little more on her own. All such positive signs on the day christ was born.

Holleigh and I prayed all night for her to show us a positive sign and Jaiden with God's strength and guidance, did just that. Thank you sweet Jadey for giving Mom, Dad and all of us such a beautiful Christmas present.

Holleigh you're my best friend and one of the strongest most compassionate people I know. We will bring Jaiden home. I feel it in my heart, my soul and every bone in my body. May God keep you close to him and give you strength.

Love and prayers
Wen oxoxo

Merry Christmas

I really have nothing witty to say in the entry. I just wanted to give you a place to put your holiday wishes all in one spot.

As your day is proceeding with the hustle and bustle of the holiday, I know you all will be stopping to say a prayer for Jaiden and her family, but also, please take the time to say a prayer to the wonderful Doctors and Nurses that are taking care of Jaiden and helping Holleigh and Paul to get through all of this.

Thank you

Jacqueline

Merry ChristmasEve To All

This email is from Michelle Griggs. What an amazing update.


Merry Christmas Eve to all.

I just arrived home from visiting with Jaiden, Paul & Holleigh. It was an amazing visit. My friend Joelle and I were greeted by Paul as we stepped off of the elevator. Paul immediately shared with us receiving the best Christmas present ever, Jaiden opened her eyes again.

Early this morning Holleigh was trying to get some rest and Paul sat by Jaiden's side. At 6:00 am, Jaiden opened her eyes and looked right at Paul. Paul said that Jaiden looked at him and saw him. Jaiden started to cry and immediately they called Holleigh to her bedside. Paul & Holleigh were able to spend a few minutes with Jaiden awake and spoke to her. Shortly after, the doctors increased her medication and put her back to sleep.

The Tlapa's are still waiting on word from the CT scan and the MRI has been postponed until Jaiden is stronger. The biggest concern today is the pressure in Jaiden's brain. Please pray that God helps to reduce the pressure on Jaiden's brain.

Jaiden's coloring is beautiful and she looks so peaceful. She is beautiful. My breath was taken away by the display of love and hope covering teh walls of Jaiden's room. Cards, letter, notes & pictures are everywhere. Paul told me that the outpouring of support is overwhelming but the best medicine that Holleigh & Paul could ask for. Paul said that whenever things are quiet, Holleigh goes to Jaiden's blog and reads the postings to her. Please continue to post as often as possible. Because it is not possible for all of us to be there in person each day, the best way to offer your support is through the loving words that you post on the blog. Share things about your day, what's happening in town, memories and prayers. Anything that Holleigh can read and share with Jaiden. Please spread word of the blog on to those that may not be aware of it.

You may continue to send cards & letters either to the hospital or by calling or dropping them off to me. I will get them to the family that is visiting daily.

We are setting up a fund for the Tlapa family to help offset some of the medical & other costs being incurred. Holleigh & Paul granted us their blessing and when asked, offered this name for the fund:

"The Jaiden Lyndi Tlapa Power of Prayer Recovery Fund"

Holleigh said that nothing is impossible with God. She truly believes that every hopeful moment and every baby step that Jaiden makes is by the grace of God and a result of all of the prayers being said for Jaiden. Any funds which are not used by the family will be put into a fund by Holleigh to support as many families as possible who are in a similar situation. Holleigh said that in the few days that she has been there, she is amazed at how many people are without family, friends and support. She wants to do something to help.

Please watch the blog for word on the fund which will be set up in the next few days.

In closing, it was so wonderful to see Jaiden and to see her in the care of such wonderful caregivers in the hospital. More so, by two such strong & loving parents. Please keep each and every member of this family, including the extended family in your prayers as we move closer to having answers as to Jaiden's long term prognosis. Pastor Tom from United Methodist Church prayed with us today at Jaiden's bedside, and reminded us of our need to continue to pray for a full recovery for Jaiden. We will take the rest as it comes!

God bless each of your families and Merry Christmas.

Latest News

Kim Calden came by to pick up some ribbons for the Tlapa family for me and she informed me that Jaiden opened her eyes once again. This time she kept them open for approximately 3 minutes.

She is also responding to the light they are shining at her by wrinkling her forehead.

These are such positives signs. Please keep the prayers coming.

Update From Holleigh

We continue to rely on your support, prayers and love to guide us forward.

Jaiden spent much of Sunday resting and healing. We have tried to ween her off of the paralytic twice, but each time the stress is too much on her vitals.

In lieu of this we continue to see small movements of her feet. She continues to try to breathe on her own and tonight her forehead twitched several times. For now she is heavily sedated but still showing us positive baby signs. Her pupils continue to be reactive to light.

The most important day so far is probably tomorrow. The plan is to get an MRI for Jaiden. This is a HUGE test and we need ALL your prayers that the results continue to look promising. Pray that the MRI shows minimal or no lasting damage to our precious Jaiden's brain. This test may be postponed until Christmas depending on how steady her vitals are. We need to keep her stable and safe.

Your prayers continue to reach her and God. Please keep praying until she is fully recovered.

I am going to send a passage about faith and the power of individual prayer that my sister Sharon brought to us today and Father Tom thought we should pass it along.

There are many things that God expects us to do. But there are many things that only He can do. And God expects us to call upon Him to do those things that are His "job". He even invites us to "come boldly to the throne of grace" (Hebrews 4:16).

God gave you feelings so that you could light the alter of incense, so that you might burn about something to the point that when you add your believing to your feeling, its like putting a match to incense. Your prayer then floats up to God as a sweet-smelling savor!

No two blends of incense smell the same. And the same is true for your prayer. The way you pray and the words you use and the intent of your heart are all about you. Don't pray someone else's prayer. Don't say to your self, "We'll, that prayer worked for her. Maybe it will work for me." God is looking for a prayer that comes up out of your passion, your desire, your emotions, your soul!

Do you really want to see God move? Really? Then touch God with your passion. Touch him with your feelings, with your getting up in the middle of the night and pacing the floor, with your tears that flow like a flood, with your groanings and wailings.

He is not swayed by your need. You may be broke, busted, and disgusted, but those conditions won't sway Him. He is moved by a depth of your desire that is matched by the depth of your faith! It takes both.

If there are any ashes still smoldering in your heart, any flickers of faith still burning in your spirit, blow on those coals. Fan them into a flame of desire, and call out to God.

Can you still feel? Then God can still be moved on your behalf. You may be weak. You may have failed. You may have sinned. But if you still have feeling toward God and you still have a desire in your heart to see Him move on your behalf, then God can still be moved.

You may not have what someone else has. You may not look like that other person looks. You may not have one person's talents or another person's skills. But none of that matters. None of that moves God. He is moved by the feelings of your infirmities.

God is not moved by what we have. He is moved by how you feel about what you don't have and by what you need. He is moved by what you are believing for with your faith. Put the flame of feeling to the incense of your prayers, and keep crying out to God!

All the time we have been praying, God has heard our prayers. He will continue to do so until Jaiden is safely home with us. Thank you to you all, thank you to the wonderful staff at Boston Children's, but mostly; thank you to God. Please keep praying.

All our Love,
The Tlapas

A message from Michelle Boudette

Michelle spent some time with Jaiden and the Tlapa family today, she sent me the following message, thank you for sharing Michelle

I was able to give Paul and his family a hug today on behalf of his sister Laura who is in Atlanta and asked me to go see her family for her.

The Tlapa's have been close to my heart since my youth. They have always been a family I have admired and love tremendously. Any of you who know the Tlapa's know the incredible love and kindness that is just a part of their everyday life. This family has always been a wonderful gift to me and I'm sure to anyone that has had the honor of knowing them.

I know in my heart of hearts that they would be at the front of the line praying for anyone of us.

I stood by Jaiden's bed today with her grandparents Dick and Diane. Dick said to me "she is sleeping beauty.." She truly is. She has great color and an aura about her that makes you feel such a strong sense of hope.

Holleigh and Paul are strong in their resolve for Jaiden. I had an opportunity to talk to Paul for awhile, he is incredibly strong and focused on his family and Jaiden's recovery.

Here are some things Paul told me about Jaiden's recovery. One she never had additional swelling in her brain as they took Cat Scans over the last few days. This is a good sign. She was breathing on her own for a short while. As has been mentioned she opened her eyes, but specifically she opened her eyes at one point when Holleigh called out her name.

Alexeigh,
I'd like to say a special something to Alexeigh. I saw you sitting there in the window seat with a close eye on your sister. What a good big sister you are. How lucky Jaiden is to have you in her life. I know you are scared. It is OK to be scared. When I was a few years younger then you are today my little sister too was fighting for her life right there at that same hospital. I was scared, very scared. And all though it was a long journey before my little sister came home, she did, and against many odds. She is now 37 years old and my very best friend. So don't loose hope sweetie even when you think you can't hope any more.

My prayers for this family, for Jaiden and for you Alexeigh.
Love Michelle (Budha)

Encouraging News

Jaiden opened her eyes this morning, looked to the left and to the right before closing them again.

A great gift to the Tlapa family.

More testing tomorrow, we may not have another update until then.

If you have cards and notes you would like to send down, please email me and we will make arrangements to get them to the family.

Please keep praying!

Michelle

Because you can never say enough prayers

The Milford United Methodist Church will be holding a Prayer Vigil for Jaiden and her family on Tuesday, January 1 at 4:00 in the afternoon.

This will be the perfect opportunity to get together and show our support for the Tlapa family. It will also give the kids a chance to see their friends, possibly for the first time since hearing of the accident.

Everyone is welcome! Please pass this information on to friends and family.

Thank you

She opened her eyes....

I have not received an email, so I can't copy and paste it here, but I just got a call that Jaiden opened her eyes last night. Keep praying, these baby steps will add up and she'll be back home before we know it.

The Tlapa Holiday Card

Jaiden is the little girl in red.

I received a copy of this card today from Deb Keating.
Thank you for sharing Deb.

A Message From Holleigh

We are overwhelmed with the amount of love and support and prayers that our family is receiving. Your faith in Jaiden and the Lord our Savior has been our foundation. We have a long road ahead, but we believe that your continued prayers will create a true Christmas miracle.

We are forever grateful to our tremendous community, our neighbors, our friends, our families and our gracious Father in Heaven.

PLEASE continue to pray for Jaiden and for a full recovery. We love our Jaiden so much, and we can truly feel your love as well. The power of prayer will be our saving Grace.

God continues to protect Jaiden and mend her and guide the best doctors and nurses in the world to care for our sweet Jaiden. PLEASE KEEP PRAYING.

The truth is that GOD HEARS OUR PRAYERS. And he continues to bless us with baby steps of progress.

Thank you to God, thank you to the EMT's, the first responders, and to all the medical profesional's who have helped our baby and thank you to Milford, Amhesrt, Wilton, Oregon, Chicago, Boston, New Jersey, Colorado, Tennessee and the rest of the places were we have an extended circle of support. We are forever thankful to Boston Children's Hospital and the amazing people who work here. Thank you for each and every prayer. Please keep them coming....

All our love,
The Tlapa Family

Please pass this word of thanks onto anyone and everyone. Jaiden can use every prayer possible.

To put a face to the name

For those that do not know Jaiden but are still concerned with her well being I wanted to put a face to the name. With the help of Michelle Griggs, I found these pictures of Jaiden.


The second picture is of Jaiden (on the right) and her sisters soon after they welcomed baby brother to their family.

Prayers For Jaiden

I wanted to keep one spot where everyone can go to leave their messages for Jaiden and her family.

Please feel free to comment below with messages that Jaiden's family will read when they get the chance.

Please pass this link on to your friends and family, so they too can say a prayer for Jaiden and her family.