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.