Hi everyone. I don't have Raven's phone number, and haven't heard from her lately. I am praying that she is OK as well as David. I just want to make sure she is alright. Anyone hear from her lately??

No, not lately. Last she said, she was focusing all her energy towards him and wanted to spend more quality time with him. I also hope all is well!

I know...I miss her..

Me too!

She said she would come back with us eventually. David is a big thing in her life right now and let us not forget that she is an artist which means she has a level of crazy that few of us understand.

Please make sure that she knows we miss her and are thinking of them and praying for them.

I miss Raven, too. And worry about her and David. If anyone hears from them, please let us know.

Me too.

I miss her too. I know that she will be back eventually, I just miss her!!I do pray pray for her and David, and I just hope things are getting better for them both.

I miss her too and worry about them.

Hi Guys -

You folks are so sweet. It's nice to know that I've been missed, but my focus has been on David lately. Frankly, he's been going downhill since his last surgery in July. He's had multiple problems with infections and a mysterious fistula, and has been bombarded with test after test. He was so exhausted and weak that he got to the point of sleeping 90% of every day.

He had caught a bug a few weeks ago which developed into a cough which then developed into a BAD cough. But, he refused to go to see a doctor for it because he felt that he'd had enough of doctors. I pretty much had to throw a tantrum and tell him that we were taking him to the hospital whether he wanted to go or not - and young David backed me. We took him to our local county hospital but they decided that they were underequipped and understaffed to handle him, and sent him by ambulance into Indianapolis. He is now in the ICU at St. Vincents Hospital. The X-rays show that one lung is completely full of fluid (or something). We've been warned that it could be fluid, or pockets of infection, or cancer cells. We've been warned to prepare for the worst.

I feel like I'm driving a car in an out-of-control skid headed in front of a semi. All I can do is grip the steering wheel and hang on for dear life and hope for the best.

I'll be back with you when I can, if I can.

My love to all of you,

Raven ( dizzysmom )

It's SO good to hear from you! I'm always thinking about you guys and am sending tons of thoughts and prayers. I wish there were something I could do for you. We completely understand why you wouldn't be here. Do what you need to do and make sure you take care of yourself as well! We miss you very much!

Raven, Im so sorry to hear that David is still so sick. Its a situation that consumes you and we understand that.

Healing thoughts and prayers are being sent David's way. You take care of yourself, too or you will be no good to him! Im glad to hear young David is there to be with you. He must be such a comfort.

Raven, we miss you and we love you. If there is anything any of us can do, please let us know. <<hugs>>

Rita said it all.

We all understand why you can't be here, just know that you and your family are loved and missed...

Thanks for the update Raven. I am praying for your entire family, especially David. We love you and are here for you if you need anything at all. Don't hesitate to call us! Kisses to you and David!

Raven, I'm so sorry to hear about David. I miss you terribly and will keep you and David in my prayers.

I am with Rita and Snusie. I will pray all I can for you.

Thanks for taking the time to give us an update. We all miss you, but completely understand. I am so sorry to hear that David is having such a hard time. Thoughts, Prayers, HUGS and lots of love.

They had to put David on a ventillator yesterday. Then they took 2 liters of fluid out of the plural lining. 2 liters! There's more in the actual lung. He's so sedated that he never even knew we were all there for him.

Oh, Raven. Im so, so sorry. I know there isnt anything we can do to make things better right now except be here for you.

Please know we are here anytime you need us. <<hugs>>

Hugs & Prayers for all of you!

You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Just though I'd give you an update on what it happening:

David is still on the ventillator and unable to breathe for himself. He is heavily sedated and frequently wakes up in a panic - fighting the restraints and completely disoriented. It breaks my heart every time.

They have apparently removed just about all of the fluid that they can from his lung. What remains is infection that has hardened or thickened, and huge areas of necrosis (lung tissue that has died) and possibly cancer cells. They still don't know.

Today they are going to do an exploratory surgery called a "VAST" procedure. For the life of me, I can't remember what that stands for. Basically, they make a lot of small cuts in the chest and guide in a camera to look things over. They are able to use the same device to scrape away "material" and collect samples for biopsy. After they do this they will be better equipped to decide how to proceed further.

This is rough.

I can't tell you how much it means to have my son and daughter with me. His oldest daughter is driving in from the St. Louis area today. I appreciate so much all of your positive thoughts and prayers. He's got a lot of folks pulling for him - that's for sure.

After Dave Jr. drove me home from the hospital last night (a two hour drive), he drove back to keep watch over his father through the night.

Raven - Thinking of you, David and your family pretty much constantly. If you need anything at all, let me know. Dave has my numbers, I'm pretty sure, if you can't locate them.

Massive hugs. I'm so sorry for this stress!

All of us at LGRS send our kind and heartfelt regards

Raven, I firmly believe he knows you are there so keep letting him know. Hopefully, you'll get some much better answers after the test so they can find a solution. You will all continue to be in my prayers. We love you!!

Still praying for you guys. Hopefully with this test the doctors will know more and be able to treat him and send him home.

Praying for good test results. Those drugs that they use to sedate people can cause major changes in mood and behavior. He does know you are all there for him. He may not be able to tell you, but he does. We just want you to know that we are all here for you. Please update us when you have time. Prayers and hugs are coming to David and your family everyday!

Raven - thank you for taking the time to update us. We are all worried about you, David and your family.

You must be out of your mind with worry. Im so glad that your son and daughter are both with you. I know you like to be very self-sufficient, but let others help you when they offer. You need to keep up your health right now. PLEASE let us know if there is anything we can do for you.

Sending loving, prayerful thoughts your way.