Hayden Update
John sends word on the progress with Hayden, along with thanks for your prayers so far:
Dear Family and Friends,
There has been some progress, but I would have much rather had progress in Hayden’s recovery.
Hayden is stable and gaining physical strength. She is having trouble with her feeding and is vomiting quite often which is a little disturbing. She is back in a POD that allows us to hold her again and visiting is not the problem it was a week ago. Spending the night is not posable.
Yesterday, we spent the day in court securing guardianship of Hayden. Ryan is now the custodial parent. Very strict and very limited visitation has been set for the mother. One hour a week under strict supervision is all that has been allowed her.
I received a mailing from the investigating detective. The case has gone to the Grand Jury for Incitement against the Mother and Grandmother. I am not certain of the exact charges at this time.
I have spoken to Ryan, at this point we are looking for the best Pediatric Neurologist to second opinions and treatment for Hayden.
Thank you for your continued prayers and support,
John
[...] ; MHDAZ @ 7:08 pm
There are two updates to the ongoing story of little Hayden. The first one is disturbing in that it implicates some form of child abuse as the cause of her brain da [...]
Lion and Lambs » For those who have prayed
December 5, 2004
thank you for sharing the update – - Hayden is still in my prayers and on the prayer list at church
Uptown Girl
December 3, 2004
Tell me if I am being too frank, but is her condition the result of child abuse?
onelamb
December 3, 2004
Onelamb, the implication is either abuse or negligence, though I’m not going to jump to any conclusions until the Grand Jury is done. John and Ryan took the baby away from the mother for the baby’s sake, though.
Michael
December 3, 2004
I am both terribly sorry, and equally sickened. I don’t know what else to say but that I will keep praying for God’s mercy and His grace. I will link to both posts so my friends who have been praying will be updated. God Bless!
onelamb
December 4, 2004