from davey:
"Saw Katie this morning. Her cousin Amy and I went in and spent a few minutes with her. The neat thing this morning is that she sat up on her own opened her eyes and looked at the both of us. The great thing is that her eyes looked much better. Both were on me, where as before one was a little "lazy". She is still not totally with it and struggles to put words together in thoughts. But we do believe that she knows when we are there and she knows who we are.
A lot of people have asked me if she is out of the coma. That's a hard question to answer. The best way to describe it is this. Picture Katie's conscience like a swimming pool. The bottom of the pool is the coma and the surface is full consciences. She's somewhere in between. Sometimes she is closer to the bottom and sometimes she is closer to the top.
I just received a call from J. Michael McCoy, a DJ from 98.3 WOW FM, called me and is going to have me on the radio today around 3."
For those wanting to listen on the web, www.983wowfm.com
**a big thanks to trenton for recording the radio interview & posting it...you can listen to it by clicking on the link on the right side of the page.
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when i hear about some of the things Katie is doing i am reminded of how i feel when i am sleep walking or talking. It is real, but there is a haze over me that i can't seem to break through. Oftentimes sleep walkers cannot be waken unless they are touched.
Praise God for her progress.
I'm so glad to know that she continues to get better! I have been praying for the whole family.
Much love,
Jenny Rankin
Thanks for sharing all this information. It's nice to know what to pray specifically for and how things are going.
Reagan Kemper, Topeka KS
We're praying here - thanks for the updates.
Dave and Rachel Everhart, Topeka, KS
Thank you for taking the time to do these awesome updates on Katie and your family, Davey. Katie's listing our house in IA, and she told me in an e-mail on Thursday that she was trying to figure out why she was having the migraines. I thought they were just a post-pregnancy complication. Then Kyle called to let us know what was happening on Saturday. (Kyle, thanks for giving us the blogspot information!) We're praying for God's continued healing for Katie and blessings for your family!
Lauri and Jeff, Chanhassen, MN
Praise the lord for the positive progress today!
We will continue to pray for her recovery and your family.
An email was forwarded to about Katie. My prayers are with you all. My son suffered an aneurysm at age 17. He was unable to speak and lost use of his right side, had to learn to walk, read, write and speak again. That was 6 years ago and he is going to be finishing up his last year of college this year, is working at a summer camp for high risk inner city kids, plays men's league hockey, and beats his brothers on the basketball court. It has been a struggle, but don't lose hope. The brain is an amazing thing, and with God on your side, what may seem hopeless to the medical world, is not necessarily so. You must read the book, "My stroke of Insight, A brain scientist's journey", by Jill Bolt Taylor. It will give you tremendous info on what Katie is going through, and also tremendous hope for healing. Also, visit the bafound.org website for lots of helpful information on aneurysms, and best of all, under support/recovery a support board which will give you a tremendous source of information and support. If you want to contact me, feel free. I'll do my best to answer questions.
Lori Grover
Grand Rapids, MI
grove5@aol.com
Thanks for the updates...it's such a small world. I am a Realtor with Coldwell Banker in Indianola and through our e-mail system, Randy C. let us know about Katie and her situation. Randy asked for prayers and to keep the family in thought.
Then, through my prayer chain in New Virginia, our minister's niece had underwent surgery for an aneurysm. How strange...upon inquiry, I found out that Katie is the niece of my minister.
I appreciate the updates and it sure sounds like things are looking much better...
Beth V.
My brother in law works with Rex, we dont know Katie but want you to know that we are praying for her. I was able to listen to you just now on the radio and want you to know that we are amazed by the work of God and what great faith he has given Dave! May all Glory be given to Him. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Davey,
We are praying for you and the family! Thank you and Katie both for the example you were to me at Emmaus, and now in life. We have you on our church prayer chain here in Mazomanie, WI
Stephen Williams and Family (Nicki, my wife, and my four boys Sawyer (7) Soren (5) Rece (1 1/2) and Roen (1 month)
What a testimony Katie and you are! God is sooo good! God is using Katie to reach not only the health care professionals at Methodist, but millions of people across the WORLD!
You are so right that we should live in His Power and not in fear, no matter what the circumstances are.
Thank you for your faithfulness and for sharing. I look forward to continued installments of Katie's recovery.
Praying for Katie and family,
-lyz
Glad to hear the radio interview. You are in our prayers!
Kyle Telecky (Mount Vernon, IA)
Just listened to your radio interview (wasn't sure I could get it here out in the country and so far away from Des Moines). What a testimony of God's grace and care for you and Katie. Will keep praying for Katie's recovery and for strength for you and the rest of the family. Barb & Steve Wilson
Davey, we got to hear your interview on-line, what a great public testimony! We continue to lift y'all up in prayer!
Patti for the Goggins
Wilmington, NC
An mp3 of David's interview on 98.3 can be found at the link in my name above if anyone missed it.
I graduated with Chad from Ankeny in '91 and my sister, Cristin, worked with Katie at Wellspring. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!
Trenton Burd
Urbandale
Hey Davey
Just finished listening to you on the radio. What a beautiful testimony to our Lord!! How awesome is He! I want you to know that I continue to pray for Katie and your entire family. I too believe that she will be totally healed.
Joy Schultz
2 Rivers
WOW! What a tremendous broadcast. Davey, God used you mightedly for His glory! Matt Dunkerton and I listened here at the office and were both so glad to Him being lifted up. We're praying intently!
God Bless,
Dave Wilson
We have been praying for Katie since we saw the first post on the Emmaus Alumni website last Friday. I just listened to your live interview on 98.3 WOW FM via the internet.... Our God is awesome and He is performing a miracle for us to see in Katie. To Him be the glory.
I put Katie on our church's prayer list on Sunday, so you can be sure that a lot of people here are praying for you all. I can't wait to hear what God will do next.
Joy D. - Oklahoma City, OK
Davey, Katie and kids,
Through Laurel's blog I just found out last night what is going on. My heart aches for all of you and I am praying for you as you come to mind throughout the day.
Tracy Crowe Jones, Rocheport, MO
Davey and Katie...
Congradulations a baby boy! You can't pass down the girl's clothes can you Ha! Ha!
I'm so glad there is a blog too keep updated in Katies progress. since the beginning with katies headaches god was there... and he is still faithful in her progress..
Lamb of God have Mercy on katie...
He is breathing life to her mind & heart rest in him and this too shall pass. The creator of the universe lives inside of katie he will be faithful to complete the work he has begun...
Peace to you and your family...
Paulette& lindsey DSM
II Chronicles 14:11 which states, "Lord, there is no one besides You to help in the battle between the powerful and those who have no strength; so help us, O Lord our God, for we trust in You, and in Your name have come against this multitude. O Lord, You are our God; let not man prevail against You" was especially helpful as we walked through the journey of a brain tumor with our son. Hope this can be of some help to you now. It is great to know He is on our side.
Love and prayers,
Schiete Family
Edmond, OK
The interview was awesome!! What a testamony to God's power and love. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. You ALL will be in my prayers for as long as God brings this to my heart and mind.
(Susan from League City, TX)
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