Some notes from Lauren this morning

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  1. Elisabeth Chmela GrzywaMarch 12, 2021 at 3:41 PM

    Your words directing our prayers are taken to heart. Will do!

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  2. KarenMarch 12, 2021 at 5:00 PM

    Thank you for all that information.
    I continue to pray for Trooper Brian's brain to heal and rewire itself, for him to wake up when God has healed him. Prayers for you also as you walk this journey with Brian.
    God is definately in control and Trooper Brian is showing us his strength.
    God Bless!

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  3. Tori GeorgopulosMarch 12, 2021 at 5:24 PM

    I believe he will wake up! I also pray it is peaceful, and he feels no fear or pain. Lauren, I pray for your strength. I pray for your peace. Thank you for these updates.

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  4. CindyMarch 12, 2021 at 6:16 PM

    You are very wise Lauren as you ask for specific prayer and share with us so we can agree with you in each and every specific prayer. We won’t stop praying alongside you lifting our favorite IL trooper to the God who heals!! Your description of progression of consciousness is what we experienced with Brandon. After 11 days, eyes were open but he had no awareness of us for weeks. Months before he could swallow. I still remember his first laugh after no sound at all. He was in rehab for 2 years. He progressed slowly, but continually for many years after that. No Dr could tell us what to expect but we had many believers praying. Brian has exponentially more praying around the world!! Our God hears!! No two cases are the same or can be compared. But, we do wish to give you hope and patience. Every progression is a celebration and we celebrate each step of progress that’s posted ❤️
    We love you and Brian and believe with you my dear🙏❤️

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  5. Janet AdcoxMarch 12, 2021 at 7:15 PM

    While I do not know you I have been keeping Brian (and his family, friends and care providers) in my prayers daily. I work as an OT and have had many families find the Rancho Los Amigos Scale (AKA Levels of Cognitive Functioning Scale) to be a helpful guide in being able to recognize even the small changes as progress. One link is here....there are many others. http://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhs/218115_RLOCFOriginalFamilyGuide-English.pdf

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  6. Wendy JeroskyMarch 12, 2021 at 7:28 PM

    God has the wheel, healing will happen in Gods timeline. Gods not done with Brian, we all know this. Stay positive and keep talking to him as if he was right there with you at 100%! Keep his brain busy with words of encouragement, he hears you!

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  7. UnknownMarch 12, 2021 at 8:43 PM

    Lauren,
    Your words are inspiring as well as informative,. We don't know you, but you, Brian and the whole family have been in our prayers since the moment my husband came upon the aftermath of the accident on I-55. Ours prayers continue for a full recovery, but also for a very visible miracle for all to see. We pray with conviction that our Lord and Savior make Brian an example of the power of miracles for complete healing, Our world so needs to see these vivid truths from the heavenly powers, and I believe Brian is just the one for Christ to shine through. We know "all things are possible through Christ who strengthens us". Lauren, clearly you are special in a way no one wants to be, but know that we pray for your peace of mind and heart, "the peace that surpasses all understanding"

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  8. Lynn ReedMarch 14, 2021 at 2:00 PM

    I pray for increase in GCS in near future. It sounds like Brian has the best caregivers around. He is surrounded by love, strength, and hope. Our continued thoughts and prayers are with you Lauren and Brian
    Charlie and Lynn Reed

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