Goodbye Macon… hello Atlanta
Today Shea was released from ICU!
The PICU Macon hospital staff worked very hard to move her forward so that she can be home as soon as possible. The move from Macon to Atlanta was filled with much emotion. Shea and her family have experienced such deep friendship with those who have been with them in times of darkness.
Macon, thank you for all the TLC that you gave our sweet Shea and her family. We will remember your little town forever.
Our prayer request for Shea is that there will be a smooth transition as she starts rehab at Shepherds. The days are going to become more mentally and physically demanding, so please pray for endurance and strength. This will be Shea’s workplace, so we ask that people wait to visit her. Thank you so much for your prayers regarding pain management… this is an ongoing challenge for the medical staff as they assess her daily.
Shea has requested that you continue to pray about her left eye and that her full sight be restored. We received a second opinion about her eye, the doctor could see blood in the eye and is hopeful that the body will absorb it over time. At this point it is a matter of patience before we have it evaluated again.
Atlanta… our story continues.
We are so glad to be back... we await the blessings that are before us. Thanks to all of you who have been there to pray and walk this journey with us.
We wrap our arms around you.
Joy
The PICU Macon hospital staff worked very hard to move her forward so that she can be home as soon as possible. The move from Macon to Atlanta was filled with much emotion. Shea and her family have experienced such deep friendship with those who have been with them in times of darkness.
Macon, thank you for all the TLC that you gave our sweet Shea and her family. We will remember your little town forever.
Our prayer request for Shea is that there will be a smooth transition as she starts rehab at Shepherds. The days are going to become more mentally and physically demanding, so please pray for endurance and strength. This will be Shea’s workplace, so we ask that people wait to visit her. Thank you so much for your prayers regarding pain management… this is an ongoing challenge for the medical staff as they assess her daily.
Shea has requested that you continue to pray about her left eye and that her full sight be restored. We received a second opinion about her eye, the doctor could see blood in the eye and is hopeful that the body will absorb it over time. At this point it is a matter of patience before we have it evaluated again.
Atlanta… our story continues.
We are so glad to be back... we await the blessings that are before us. Thanks to all of you who have been there to pray and walk this journey with us.
We wrap our arms around you.
Joy
posted by admin | 12:45 AM
21 Comments:
Hickoks,
What a relief it must be to finally go home after an ordeal that must feel like a lifetime, so far. Our love and prayers have been transferred from ICU to Shepherd's right along with Shea, and we hope she continues feeling all our support there.
All our love,
Hayes (we love you, Joy Pipp!)
Hickoks (and Aunt Joy, Aunt Jeanne, Uncle Michael, Grandpa Anderson, etc.)
We thank you all for sharing your very personal stories with us over these weeks. It has been an honor to share with you in all the ups and downs.
Our sweet Father has shown Himself faithful over and over again through these weeks. We have been reminded again that all things do indeed work together for good for those that love Him.
Shea: Congratulations! I know you're a long way from the "finish line," but you've already run a great race! Keep up the good work, and we'll continue to pray for your eye, for your upcoming therapy, and for the doctors as they make decisions about your pain management. We love you!!
Steve & Susan: From the very beginning, when you, through your tears, offered Shea back to the Father (walking the path that Abraham walked with Isaac)... Your family has shown just how much you love the Lord and desire to serve & please Him. My prayer is that my own heart would be that focussed on Jesus if I should ever be faced with such a trial.
Macon -- we, too, are thanksful for the love and care you have shown to our friends! If we ever make it from Arizona to Georgia, we'll be sure to stop in and say "Hi!"
Keith & Kathy Shull
SHEA!!
congradulations my girl!!
i'm soo happy for you!
today at work kati and i were thinking about you while listening to your dad's old school CD. the share share one.hahah...we love it!! hahah
and we were thinking about all the old and crazy things we all did while growing up.
like...
that gross mud bath we all took at the moon valley park.
or how we would always go swimming in my pool
and how we washed our hair in our jacuzzi with therm-a-silk.
or died our hair with kool-aid
and
our braclets we made and barried them in my back yard.
or the wall you painted in my room.
and that camp that i got sick at and you were the only one who was there for me and went home with me! thanks girl!! ahah
wow, we thought of so many!!
i miss all those crazy things we did!!
i can't wait to talk to you so we can catch up on whats going on in our lives.
i love you and hope your rehab goes smoothly and as less painful as possible!
i love you so much
xoxoxo
court
Shea
Yo...I am speaking at a camp next week here in the Czech and I just wanted to let you know that I am going to be sharing your story one of the nights as an example of God being with us in trials. You have been a rad encouragement to me and so many others and I just want to let you know that your faith and trust in our Savior is being spread around the world! I can't wait to report back on how God used you here in the Czech!
Love ya, sista!
nate
Amen, this is so exciting. The next part of your journey will be difficult I'm sure, but take great faith in the knowledge that Jesus has carried you this far. He will continue to restore you ever so gently (although it may not seem gentle!). The prayers will keep going up on behalf of all the Hickoks. I just can't thank each of you enough for the witness to my heart you have made. Remember to be still and know that he is God. Shea, it doesn't sound like you need to be reminded to work hard! I think you are a warrior, spritually and physically. Keep going.
Lots of love and prayers-
Marian Madden
"Many are the plans in a man's heart, but it is the Lord's purpose that prevails."
Proverbs 19:20
Welcome home to Atlanta, Hickoks! We are so glad to have you back. Our prayers continue for you each day. Looking forward to seeing how God uses this part of your journey for his renown!
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Love,
The Millers
Hickoks,
Macon is a better place because of your time here! God bless you and your recovery.
Saynor Foshee, Macon
Good morning Shea and family: I stopped in and said hi a couple of mornings ago. One of the first things I do each morning is to check the blog and read your update and just about all of you. Praise the Lord you are back in Atlanta. All of us are praying for you. My girls Becky, Heather, and Biz, and our son Heath.
If the Lord would lead you, oneday this would be a truly inspiring book.
Thank you for sharing yourselves with all of us. It's like you have become family.
Susan I have three daughters 33,29,25.... I have always taught them that the Lord isn't nearly as concerned with their outward appearance as he is with their inward beauty and I can see Shea has a beauty from with in that must just make Jesus smile.
Shea Lord bless you honey. I pray for you each morning as I start my day, and many times you are the last thing on my mind when I close my eyes.
God Speed to you all. In the Love of Jesus Christ. Debbie Miller (linda evans friend)
How amazing is our Lord!!! Every morning we come into work and read your blog and read with tears of joy streaming down our faces! This morning was nothing but cheers when it was announced - SHEA IS IN ATLANTA!!! What wonderful news.
You are truly a miracle before our very own eyes. We will continue to pray for your eye and for strength to help you through this recovery period.
With Love and Merry Christmas!
Shelley Germann
(friends with the Polhills)
Hey Shea,
This is Alexa from the Furse family, I bring that girl Vivian to Iginition with me. I am soooo excited that you get to come home!!!!!! I get everyday and the irst thing I do is read the website to see how things are going. Then later in the night at dinner I tell everyone whats going on. I hope you have a very save trip and that you get to come to church really soon.
Talk to you later,
Alexa (the furse family)
Yeah! I am so excited for all of you to be able to go home to Atlanta with Shea. Our God is mighty.
Shea,
I continue to pray for your eye, and all of your pain physically and emotionally. Keep up the hard work Darlin' you're an encouragement to us all.
Hickoks,
Home for Christmas :-) What a blessing. I pray that God will continue to carry you through the long road ahead. And I thank Him for all the miracles He has displayed in your lives.
In His Love,
Kristen
WOOOHOOOO....HOME SWEET HOME !!!!What a wonderful Christmas present! THANK YOU LORD, for all of the answered prayers!!!(well, at least some of you can sleep in your own beds now...LOL)
Shea- I know that your rehabilitation is going to be hard work, but you can do it , girlie! Those Physical Terrorists...I mean Therapists, know what they are doing. The work you will have to do may not be fun, but before you know it, you'll be back at church with us, singing away. All of the PT's that I have had for my knees have been tough, but very caring. They are very special people who have really big hearts....even though it may not seem like it while you are doing the exercises and tasks. ;)
Still praying for your face pain and your eye. We will also be praying for a special strength and stamina while you go through PT.
Still keeping that Hot chocolate warm for you...waiting for our concert!
Mark & Amy Soerries
... a special journey to the Manger this Christmas ... Emmanuel, everywhere-present ... Amen. Barb in Darien
Welcome Home Neighbors! When we saw Steve's car this morning we knew it must be good news!
We don't want to overwhelm you with visitors in your first days back, but please know that we are here for you if you need us. We are continuing to pray for all of you. It is so good to have you home!
Merry Christmas,
Josh and Anna Voss
3030 Woodward Park Way
Hickoks ...
Just a quick note to let you know Dave Ball's family in Oregon has been praying for you and will keep you lifted up. (Dave's Mom and sisters read your blog daily ... and his Mom really wanted you to know she's praying, but didn't know how to post it herself.)
Blessings on top of blessings for all of you.
Carolyn (Ball) Manning
welcome home!!
I pretty much sreamed (exciting scream) when i read shea was realeased from ICU, thank you Lord for this answer to prayer. I am so happy to hear this good news and that you will be closer to home.
I love you all hickoks and im still praying for you everyday!
Love you,
Sam Wade
Susan and Steve,
We remember bringing our newborn baby daughter home 2 days before Christmas after 2 months in NICU.(2 years ago today). So, we celebrate this step forward with you, knowing the feeling of being back home after such an ordeal. We also feel for you because we know how hard it is to say goodbye to your Macon hospital 'family' that has become such a huge part of your lives. Such a bittersweet time. We are so thankful to have gotten to know your family through the blog. Our faith has grown by hearing Shea's story. It is our privilege to be able to continue to pray for you and Shea and your boys during the rest of her recovery. Thank you so much for opening up your hearts so selflessly and allowing us and so many others to witness God's glory in such a powerful way, day after day. God bless your family and welcome home. Merry Christmas!
The Walshes
Hey, back in Atlanta? Praise the Lord, Can't wait to see you at Ignition in January!! (and God can do it that fast, too!!)
Love ya!
My Soul doth magnify thee
And my spirit doth rejoice
In God my Savior.
God is so good and so amazing. I am
hardly able to find words strong enough to express the wonder of what He has done. To think that Shea is GOING HOME, and that she can talk and is healing... are all amazing to me. We are so happy for you.
Every time I read the blog, the boys ask, "so how is she doing?" "This is Shea, right?" "Can she talk now?"
Even though they have never seen you they are still interested in what is happening, and they pray for you. For me, I keep remembering the sweet little curly-haired girl that acted as flower girl in our wedding, and I am so thankful that God spared you for your Mom and Dad and for all of us.
We will continue praying for you Shea, and look forward to all the good things God will do in and through you.
Love, Clay and Charity Conner &
Joseph, Samuel, Stephen, Analie & Aila
Dear Shea and family,
Glad you are doing incredibly well. Hope you had a nice Christms and have a bright New Year and are back on your feet in no time. Would like to correspond with you but do not have your home address.
Love Aunt Sharon
PS. Jo-Ann Higgins reads these blogs every day. She will let me know the address.
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