Fairytale Journeys by Brett

07/25/2024

We need prayers now more than ever! There is a big concern with Katelynn's Spinal Fluid Pressure. Please pray this isn't the case and it's all residual from surgery! Believe, Trust, Pray!!!!! Next 48 hours are critical!

07/23/2024

The nurses and doctors were finally able to find a mixture of meds to settle her pain. However, she is in the middle where now there is concern for her respiratory system as her stats keep dropping. We feel God is giving her breakthrough comfort and peace. Pray she doesn't have to have narcan and her pain regimen will begin to work! They took her for scans to rule out several things due to her pain being so severe. It was scary but praising God they were good! She is trying to rest now. Continue to pray for her strength, pain, and recovery! She did have music therapy come and play several worship songs this morning. Regardless of the struggle, we are feeling God's presence.

07/22/2024

Just took Katelynn back for surgery. We will keep everyone updated. Say a quick prayer for my little girl. We love all of you.

07/22/2024

As I sit in my room awaiting Katelynn’s third and hopefully last surgery the thoughts of all my family, friends, old classmates, and many others that have reached out and contributed to getting my little girl better. My family is blessed to have everyone in our lives. At the end of all of this we will know his purpose of it all but until then we will all pray for his guidance tomorrow for her surgical team operates on her to relieve the stress of the fluid. Also for strength for Katelynn through all of this but as I left the hospital tonight she was at peace with everything after hearing her blaring praise music and dancing with her arms to it before she tried to go to sleep. Her faith has changed me in many ways. We love everyone of you all and are forever grateful for all everyone has done. Please pray for her tomorrow as she goes into surgery around lunchtime. We will do our best to let everyone know how it goes.

07/21/2024

We apologize for the delayed update. We have been processing the next step on this medical journey. On Monday around noon, Katelynn will be having another Surgery. This is not what anyone expected, but it is extremely neccessary! There is alot of uncertainty and uncharted territory for us. We are in constant prayer that this is what her body needs to resolve and heal. Please pray for Katelynn's next surgery to be successful with the best resolution. Pray for her to have miraculous healing, peace and comfort! Pray for her Surgeon and Surgery Team, Pray for her siblings as this is a tough time for them too. Just pray! It's hard to understand why Katelynn has endured so much, but we know there is a bigger reason beyond our comprehension. Only God knows! We are continuing to trust his path and believe this is part of her and our story! 💜🙏

Thank you for everyone’s continued support.

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07/19/2024

Continued Prayers are needed! We didn't get the results we hoped for today. We talked over the results with her surgeon and some big decisions will be made in the next 24 hours. Please pray for her Surgeon that he can rest and get the answers he needs to move forward. Pray for Katelynn as she is physically been and continuing to go through it. Pray for us, as we are emotionally drained. Pray for the our other kids we have to apart. Just pray for healing! Whatever God has planned next, there is a reason. Let us believe there is hope and restoration coming soon.

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07/17/2024

We need BIG Prayers!!! Yesterday Katelynn's lumbar drain was clamped and we got her up. Shortly after she got a severe headache and nauseous. She was up for around 30 minutes. Upon getting her in the bed, we noticed she had a small pocket of fluid at the top of her incisions. When speaking with her doctor today, we sensed the level of concern. Tomorrow they will take Katelynn for an MRI. The plan is to sit down with her Surgeon and review the MRI scans to see what the next steps are. We are trying not to get ahead of ourselves, as there is so much to think about. However, we are concentrating on the here and now. We are trying to be patient. We know God is in control! We are still in prayer of complete healing. We have confidence in her Surgeon, and we know God will lead the way! Katelynn's case is very complex, but we know if anyone can get through it, she can! 51 days Post Op from 1st Surgery and 9 days Post Op from 2nd Surgery. 46 days in the Hospital.... It's hard for a 14 year old or even a 42 year old to not count the days.... However, this is a glimpse in what God has in store of survival for the reward of better days ahead! We trust, we believe, we pray! Please pray with us! 💜🙏

07/16/2024

I figured I would go with a different picture of myself for this one. I’m running out of pictures to use so. Katelynn has had a couple not eventful days the past couple of days which is good. Praise God for that. She is going on day six of having to completely lay on her back flat. Please pray for her for the next 48 hours, because we will be doing some things with her that will test if the surgery worked or not. She still has a long road to recovery still ahead of her but she is positive and faithful. Thank you to all of our friends and family that have reached out and donated towards our cause. Also for the many thoughts and prayers. We could not be where we are without you guys. we love each and every one of you guys.

07/15/2024

We can't began to describe the rollercoaster the last 50 days have been! We are so appreciative of everyone who have helped and continue to help us along this difficult time. Sadly we are now divided as half our family is home, which comes with so many different emotions. We pray we are heading towards the end of this ride. However, we have been told by Katelynn's physician to expect a marathon. Katelynn had to have her 4th iv put in tonight from this round of stays. Everytime we get a new provider, they say, "We had no idea you were still here. We thought you went home!" Well we're back.... Katelynn was told she has become well known around here as she is their model patient!
We have new decor from the most recent cards and goodies sent! We have a similar view, new room with new neighbors, yet same sounds. This weekend was tough! Katelynn's pain is still present but slowly getting better! Praise Jesus! The aggrevation of laying flat is setting in. The realization that her summer is almost over, yet she is spending 99% in the hospital has set in. This week, big things are happening! Pray for drain to be successful, drain to come out, no infection, no other issues to arise, graft to heal, and her body handle what's to come next! Taking one day at a time!
"Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.” Matthew 6:34

07/12/2024

Please Pray for Katelynn!
She is in extreme pain. If you know our girl, she has a very high tolerance for pain. So you know it's bad when she is crying in pain. Our hearts our heavy.
Also we are going to try and move her some today, so pray she can be pain free and at peace with the transition. She has experienced a lot throughout the past 46 days.... some good but some bad, so it's hard to not be anxious. Pray God gives her confidence in her knowledge and reassurance in her medical team.

07/12/2024

For those that have asked what they can do, if you will send a video message to Heather's phone 2514231335, she will make sure Katelynn gets them. The specialist set up a contraption for Katelynn to watch an IPad or phone while laying flat, so that is what she is doing to occupy her time! Thought the videos would cheer her up!

07/11/2024

So Kate is doing good. She is still laying flat and will have to for at least 5 more days with only getting up a little to eat for only 20 minute increments. They are not letting her have a lot of pain meds because of her having the pneumonia last time and it could increase her chance of getting it again. She has her appetite and is in good spirits. Please continue to pray for her to not be in pain and for no infections. Thank you again for everything everyone has done for us. We love and appreciate all of you all.

07/10/2024

Thank you for all the prayers!!! Katelynn is sleeping. She was in a lot of pain. The surgery was more involved than expected. There were several areas CSF was leaking from. The recovery is a bit longer! Pray for no complications and complete healing! She's in room 742
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07/09/2024

They just took her back for surgery. We will keep everyone updated. She was doing remarkably well and in good spirits. Say a little prayer for her.

07/08/2024

For Post:
We heard from Katelynn's Nuerosurgeon. We are going to give her some more time for her to heal and pray her body absorbs the spinal fluid and doesn't cause any issues. We will continue to monitor daily. If there is a significant change or leak, she will have to have surgery. If it heals on its own like we are believing and praying it will and we have seen while in the hospital, then she will progress onto physical therapy. Thank you to everyone for the thoughts and prayers. Please keep them coming.

On a side note through all of this she talked us into getting a new dog. Welcome to the family Toby.

07/07/2024

We are asking for Big Prayers again! We have been home less than 72 hours and Katelynn started having major complications and is back on complete bedrest. We are all beside ourselves and need God to intervene!

07/04/2024

We have been discharged! 37 Days and so many emotions. It's hard to put into one post everything that our 37 Day Hospital Stay taught us, the daily challenges we overcame, and the feelings we are all having. We still have a long recovery road ahead. There is still concerns for spinal fluid leak, we still have many appointments ahead, and a ton of therapy for Katelynn to recondition her body. We left Children's hospital today and went straight to Katelynn's amazing Orthotist who stayed after hours to make her new braces she will need.
We know some things will look different for a bit, and although that's hard to understand we know it's temporary! Katelynn has proved to be the most resilient, strong, faith filled girl! We are believing along with her that God is using this time to make her body even better than before! Her faith and determination awed the doctors. Prior to being discharged a resident told her they have never had a patient listen so well and do exactly what they possibly could to not have to go back to surgery. They were all shocked that she laid on her stomach so long. During that time Katelynn's faith showed all of us that God has been with her through the storm! We are asking for prayers for him to be with her as she approaches this next chapter of new normal temporairly as we know she will be completely healed. Pray for the rest of us as we transition back as well! This has been a lot on Emmalynn & Keith, Especially Emma. God definitely knew the girls would both need one another and gave them a built in best friend when he made them twins. One day I hope to share our raw journey with all of you, but most of all just want to say Thank You!!! We have never felt so loved and supported! The prayers were being felt daily! Everything has been so overwhelming and we feel beyond blessed to have so many amazing people in our lives!
So "37", 3 and 7 have always been two numbers with significant meanings. They both mean perfection. Which truly means free from all flaws. As we departed the hospital, we hugged another family who is still fighting the good fight. We passed another one strolling the hall with his iv pole. I know at times kids with medical complexities see all the imperfections, but God made them perfect in his image. Although Katelynn might see her scars, God sees her strength and beauty! This girl's faith in Jesus was seen so brightly the past 37 days and regardless of the struggles that's perfection at its core! We went in listening to praise music and we came out listening to praise music! Through the storms and the triumphs, we will praise him! 💜🙏🙌🏻
"She is clothed with strength and dignity and laughs without fear of the future" Proverbs 31:25

06/30/2024

So here is our latest update from how the Hornes turn day 34 in the hospital. So as of today Katelynn has not leaked any spinal fluid since the scare last Tuesday. We are on day three of her moving around with no leakeage which has increased each day. Tomorrow will be a big test as she does more intense PT and OT. Hopefully without any leakage we can get out of here sooner than later (we still do not have an exact date). Katelynns faith through all of this is inspiring. She was told that it would help if she laid on her stomach when all of this started this past Tuesday and she did for two days only turning over to eat. We did have some visitors over the past few days that we shared some laughs, some tears, and some love with which was really nice. Please keep Katelynn in your thoughts and prayers as well as Emmalynn and Keith. We are fighting this as a family and will get through this at the end. We love everyone and can not put into words how thankful we are to have all of you in our lives.
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06/27/2024

Today our Katelynn is showing Surgeons, Doctors, Nurses, Therapist, and Students that she is FAITHFUL and believes whole heartedly that God is healing her! The Surgical team came in this morning and told us the options. The Surgeon told her she had a better chance of healing and avoiding surgery if she laid on her stomach. That's what she has done for the last 12 hours, she has pretty much laid on her stomach all day. She said I am not having surgery and believes God is going to heal her! Everytime someone comes in to check, she has not had a leak. She is not out of the woods. They put her NPO and we have surgery scheduled for tomorrow but if she still hasn't leaked spinal fluid, they said they will cancel! We are taking it day by day, hour by hour! We again are overwhelmed by the outpouring of prayers and messages

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06/26/2024

Heather wanted me to post this today

As I sit here watching the girls sleep I am in awe of the beauty they bring to my life. Their courage, faith, and love is where I am pulling my strength from. We are weary and exhausted. Frustration and anger has begun to set in for me, yet the girls show me positiveness in the storm. I had several friends remind me of God's grace and goodness yesterday. It's hard as a parent not to question God when you see your child suffer and their isn't direct healing in site, to feel your prayers are going unanswered. My friend reminded me yesterday that's the enemy and that Satan is trying to destroy the faith we have for our God. However yesterday I witnessed a 14 year old girl have more strength than I have ever dreamt of. I saw her pray to God in her time of fear. Her faith is unshakable and regardless, I know Jesus is holding her hand through all of this. We had music therapy yesterday. It was beautiful and perfect for Katelynn. She sang Lauren Diagle and moved to the instruments being played. God was in our room! Today we are heading into unknown territory, waiting on answers and resolutions. I am not even sure what to pray for accept for a healing miracle over Katelynn's whole body. "She is clothed with strength and dignity and laughs without fear of the future" Proverbs 31:25, 💜

06/26/2024

So our latest update on day 30. Everything was going well and we were looking to go home but during physical therapy today Katelynn started leaking spinal fluid from her back. The neurologist shut down PT and put Kate on bed rest and gave us some news we didn’t want. Tomorrow morning there is a good chance she will have another surgery that was not expected to stop a leak from her back. They have done some things to see if it will stop the leak without having to cut on her but tomorrow morning the nuero team will make a call whether or not she has the emergency surgery. Katelynn is in good spirits and confident that she will not have the surgery. We will keep everybody posted. Until then please pray for her and her healing as well as the doctors overseeing her.

06/23/2024

As the Horne's turn.... Katelynn had a rest day today as she has been extremely tired. However, she's having severe headaches-Please pray this gets better asap! She's struggling and we hate seeing her in so much agony. Her fluid is still present, so continue to pray for body to absorb. Her legs are still having pain, spasms, and numbness so please pray for miraculous healing!!! We have tried to protect Katelynn's privacy, yet still keep our loved ones informed. She needs prayers! Katelynn keeps this next to her bed. 💜🙏

06/22/2024

Day 28: So much to share! Let me start with the prayer request:
Pray for Katelynn's body to continue to heal from her head to her toes! Pray she gains strength, her body is so weak and she is in extreme fatigue. She wants to do OT and PT so bad but some days are harder than others. Today is one of those days, Tough!
We are little concerned there is something more going on as we have never seen her in so much exhaustion but the nurse and therapist are believing it's that her body has been through so much, it will take a lot of time to recover! Pray her mind stays sharp and spirit stays strong through all this! Pray her lungs continue to heal and her cough goes away. Pray her feeling and mobility comes back even better than before. Pray all her nerves and muscles heal! Pray the excess spinal fluid absorbs into her body. Last but not least pray for the 4 of us as well! This is a journey that affects the whole family. Emmalynn has been a rock for Katelynn and Keith keeps the party alive with his humor!
So onto the Praises: The faith Katelynn continues to have throughout the whole process has been unshakable! I am in awe of her resilience. She prays to God daily! Reads bible verses sent to her, and listens to worship music during her sessions. It's a true testimony of Christfield Child. I hope to have the faith she has one day! The energy that Emmalynn and Keith give to us is definitely a Godgiven gift! Thank you Jesus for those blessings that keeps us going daily! Katelynn's medical condition is getting better daily! Not many services are needed day to day! Praising God she is complete breathing on her own, and having to have no IV's! Thank you Jesus for ALL of these blessings! Grateful for EVERYONE who has prayed, donated, text, called, delivered, and visited.... Speaking of, Katelynn is officially up for visitors!!!! We are having a day of R&R tomorrow, so it's a perfect day if you are able! She and us would love to see your faces and hug your necks! Regardless, THANK YOU isn't enough but Thank You! Continue to pray for her miraculous healing and our families peace. Thank too to those who have reached out and helping with our bathroom remodel. It truly takes a village and we are beyond blessed with ours! 💜🙏

06/19/2024

Well we did get a little pick me up today for at least Heather and I. The Rickwood baseball game is in Birmingham tomorrow and they did some PR at the hospital and Heather got to meet Joe Torree and wear his championship ring! Heather didn’t believe me he was here. He was a great guy.

06/19/2024

We need massive prayers today! Over the past 48 hours, Katelynn has made a tremendous recovery with her pneumonia. She is breathing on her own and eating and drinking! They said somethings could still linger for a bit and she still needs to build her strength up, but we are in awe of her perserverance. With that being said, we are transitioning to PT/OT inpatient services. Yesterday after working hard, she had a small spinal fluid leak. Because of this, it caused concern to delay her services in fear of straining her back and having more leak which would result in surgery again. The doctors have decided that she can do PT/OT if she can do it without causing strain on her back. Therefore we are forging ahead! Katelynn doesn't want to go home until she can walk, and she is extremely determined! Please pray hard for no more fluid leaking. Pray her body absorbs the excess spinal fluid and causes no issues for her. Pray she can build her stamina and endurance. Pray her nerves and muscles work to allow her to walk and give her balance. Continue to Pray for miraculous healing! Pray for her spirit! We are believing in time, she will be better than before! 💜🙏

06/15/2024

Kate's running fevers again and having to have another iv. Which is going to be her 12th one. Running tests to figure out the source. She had a really good day although exhausted up until this evening. She was up walking a little and took a turn for the worse late tonight. Please keep praying for her to get better.

06/13/2024

We apologize we haven't been able to respond to all the text and calls but today has been a busy day! A lot happened with Katelynn. The best part is she got moved to the 10th floor - Acute Care, Room 1046 for those who have asked. This is our 4th room change and hopefully the last! Still a long road ahead. Some meds were taken off and some added. There are still concerns for many things but we feel stable. We are all absolutely exhausted but taking today as a win and hoping Katelynn and her mom can get some rest! Thanks to EVERYONE!!! Keep the prayers coming! Daily new challenges arise but in turn new obstacles are conquered! Prayers are being heard and answered in his time!

06/12/2024

16 days in the hospital, our longest straight stay yet. Exhaustion is an understatement. Everyday we hope to get better, but today we took some steps back. We would be remiss to say this isn't challenging. To be frank it's one of the hardest things we have endured. Our faith is being challenged, our hearts are heavy, our minds are exhausted, and our bodies are tired.
Katelynn spiked new fevers today after being almost 48 hours fever free. Her cough from pneumonia is hurting her ribs and keeps her awake 20/7. There are so many challenges daily that are too much to write. We keep looking for the little glimpses of hope, and today I am in awe of Katelynn's faith. Her unshakable, God loving, Jesus believing faith! I hear her call out to him in prayer without ceasing and is asking for prayer daily. Her surgeon has been so attentive, the doctors are great, and her nurses are outstanding but regardless to all that, we get frustrated and anxious as it's our child and we want to fix it. We are trying to remind ourselves Jesus will be her healer on his time, so we are his time is sooner than later. Thank you all for standing in prayer with us! It means the world! Also please pray for our other two. Emmalynn and Keith are having struggles as well and are going through a lot.

06/11/2024

Hospital Day 15:
Katelynn is on her 10th IV and they are having to give her nutrients through her IV and strong antibiotics. Therefore, we are expecting to have 11th IV today. Her lungs are still very sick, but slowly improving! We expect to be in Special Care for a bit longer.
She is still on Oxygen, but slowly coming down. The days are long and nights are tough! Having medical complexities requires lots of doctors visits and procedures. However, these hospital stays and treatments are a different type of exhaustion! I have been finding myself thinking of those families that battle cancer and cannot fathom their long days and tough nights. Katelynn's faith through all this has been humbling to say the least. There are so many kids surrounding us that endure so much, yet have that unshakable faith like Kate that humbles you to your core. I am truly in awe of her strength and tenacity through it all! Everyday faces a new challenge and although she is frustrated and anxious, she prayers daily and worships him without ceasing. We just wanted to Thank You ALL again for the outpouring of love! We will be at Children’s of Alabama for awhile longer with an even longer road ahead. We are trying to give updates daily but some days it's hard and we are trying to keep Katelynn's privacy intact through it all! She has asked for prayers and wanted us thank everyone for the gifts, ballooons, flowers, cards, and so much more! Today is a new day, and we are trusting in the Lord for miracles of healing and peace. 💜🙏

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06/09/2024

Well usually we go two steps forward but yesterday I felt like it was two steps back. Sundays are for Worship, Prayers, & being the present of God. Please stand firm today with Jesus and ask for a miracle of healing for our Katelynn. We are worshiping by her beside and praising him for her life. Today, she needs miraculous healing to come fill her soul, mind, and especially body! Last night and this morning have been extremely difficult and she is very sick. They are doing ultrasounds and an ekg this am. She herself is asking for prayers. Thank you all so much! Proverbs 34:25, We know God himself has a bigger plan than we can imagine for her future. Clinging to hope, peace, and God's promises of healing the sick. Our sweet girl is very sick, Jesus heal our Katelynn.