NYDAH ELLET UPDATE

James Hays is getting daily updates on Nydah's condition. As our "resident" physician, I feel he is giving us the best information available at this time.

This is the latest news:

"Nydah (her car) was T-boned not far from her home in Ravenna,  OH. Fracture of first cervical vertebrae (neck) spinal cord bruise/injury. She had surgery early to stabilize the neck fracture. Also a significant concussion and a broken ankle.

She didn't pass her swallow test today so she will have a PEG tube tomorrow.  That's a feeding tube through the abdomen into her stomach. Apparently they have been giving her feedings through a nasogastric (nose to us) tube which eventually leads to aspiration and pneumonia, so the PEG route is better for the long run.  It is easily removed when she gets better.


She needs lots of intermediate care with physical/occupational/speech therapy.  And she needs lots of prayers and support."

Akron City Hospital  Room 459B                                         

55 Arch Street

Akron Ohio 44304

330 375-4666 switchboard

Let's send her lots of cards and letters!

Love and peace and prayers for Nydah,

Marilyn

Emergency Prayers Needed

James Hays sent the following email to me yesterday. I'm sorry I didn't get this out to everyone sooner, but my internet service was down for three days. I just now got back online. Needless to say, we will hold her in our prayers. Peace and love, Marilyn

"Nydah Ellet was badly injured in a car wreck ten days ago.  She is in room 459B at Akron City Hospital, 55 Arch St., Akron Ohio 44304.  She is presently unable to manage a phone, but the hospital # is 330 375-4666.  I'm sure that cards and prayers would be appreciated.  I'll try to keep you posted on her condition."